Upcoming Events
The Silver Tones perform at the 23rd Mission of Mercy gala at the Talley Rec Center. Photo by Kristi Lynn Photography
Mission of Mercy's 24th Annual Gala
THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT
* Saturday, October 5
5:30 to 10:30 pm
Talley Recreation Center
121 N. Bentz Street
Frederick, Maryland
The Mission of Mercy invites you to join them at the Talley Recreation Center in Frederick for a night of dinner and dancing with the Silver Tones Swing Band on October 5. Click HERE to get your tickets!
THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT
* Saturday, October 5
5:30 to 10:30 pm
Talley Recreation Center
121 N. Bentz Street
Frederick, Maryland
The Mission of Mercy invites you to join them at the Talley Recreation Center in Frederick for a night of dinner and dancing with the Silver Tones Swing Band on October 5. Click HERE to get your tickets!
Seniors First 50th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser
* Saturday, October 12
6 to 9 pm
Warren County Health & Human Services Complex
465 West 15th Street
Front Royal, Virginia
Come out to celebrate 50 years of Seniors First serving the community at this fundraiser with the Silver Tones Swing Band and Jig 'n' Jive Dance Studio! The Silver Tones Swing Band is one of DC's most popular big bands and includes soaring horns, fascinating rhythms, and a dynamic vocals show with four-part harmonies! The evening will begin at 6 pm with a beginner swing dance lesson by Jig 'n' Jive Dance Studio, and then the Silver Tones will play two sets of big band hits to keep you entertained all night. The Warren County Complex has a sprawling space for audience seating and includes a large wooden floor, great for trying out your new swing moves! Tickets are $20. Cash or check at the door. Refreshments will be available for sale to support the Warren County Senior Center! Doors open at 5:30 pm.
* Saturday, October 12
6 to 9 pm
Warren County Health & Human Services Complex
465 West 15th Street
Front Royal, Virginia
Come out to celebrate 50 years of Seniors First serving the community at this fundraiser with the Silver Tones Swing Band and Jig 'n' Jive Dance Studio! The Silver Tones Swing Band is one of DC's most popular big bands and includes soaring horns, fascinating rhythms, and a dynamic vocals show with four-part harmonies! The evening will begin at 6 pm with a beginner swing dance lesson by Jig 'n' Jive Dance Studio, and then the Silver Tones will play two sets of big band hits to keep you entertained all night. The Warren County Complex has a sprawling space for audience seating and includes a large wooden floor, great for trying out your new swing moves! Tickets are $20. Cash or check at the door. Refreshments will be available for sale to support the Warren County Senior Center! Doors open at 5:30 pm.
The Silver Tones sax section at last year's Hallo-Swing dance at the Warrenton Community Center. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Hallo-Swing!
* Saturday, October 19
6:30 to 9 pm
Warrenton Community Center
430 East Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, Virginia
Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio for some spook-tacular fun with hot big band swing! The band will be playing two longs play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 6:30 pm, to get all the gals and ghouls ready to swing! Costumes are encouraged but not required for attendance, but there will be a prize for best costume, so get creative! General admission is $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $15 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Click HERE to get your advance discounted tickets! The dance surface at the Warrenton Community Center is a polished tile floor. Happy Halloween!
* Saturday, October 19
6:30 to 9 pm
Warrenton Community Center
430 East Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, Virginia
Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio for some spook-tacular fun with hot big band swing! The band will be playing two longs play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 6:30 pm, to get all the gals and ghouls ready to swing! Costumes are encouraged but not required for attendance, but there will be a prize for best costume, so get creative! General admission is $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $15 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Click HERE to get your advance discounted tickets! The dance surface at the Warrenton Community Center is a polished tile floor. Happy Halloween!
Trafalgar Night Dinner: British Officers Club of Washington, DC
* Sunday, October 20
5 to 10 pm
Country Club of Fairfax
5110 Ox Road
Fairfax, Virginia
The British Officers Club Washington, DC, has pleasure in inviting you, and your guest(s), to the Trafalgar Night Dinner on Sunday October 20th at the Country Club of Fairfax. The Cash Bar will open at 1700, seats will be taken at 1800. Carriages should be ordered for 2130. Rig of the day: Mess undress, mess dress, black tie or business suit, evening dress, or cocktail dress. Ticket price = $140. Menu: Roll and Salad; Choice of Tenderloin of Beef, Halibut, or Eggplant Parmesan; another British delicacy - Bakewell Tart; delicious wine to add to your enjoyment; finally, the traditional glass(es) of port as we make the traditional toasts. All to be followed by the music of the Silver Tones Swing Band. Tickets available HERE.
* Sunday, October 20
5 to 10 pm
Country Club of Fairfax
5110 Ox Road
Fairfax, Virginia
The British Officers Club Washington, DC, has pleasure in inviting you, and your guest(s), to the Trafalgar Night Dinner on Sunday October 20th at the Country Club of Fairfax. The Cash Bar will open at 1700, seats will be taken at 1800. Carriages should be ordered for 2130. Rig of the day: Mess undress, mess dress, black tie or business suit, evening dress, or cocktail dress. Ticket price = $140. Menu: Roll and Salad; Choice of Tenderloin of Beef, Halibut, or Eggplant Parmesan; another British delicacy - Bakewell Tart; delicious wine to add to your enjoyment; finally, the traditional glass(es) of port as we make the traditional toasts. All to be followed by the music of the Silver Tones Swing Band. Tickets available HERE.
Photo by Patrick Nye.
Private Event
* Thursday, October 24
7 to 9 pm
Culpeper, Virginia
* Thursday, October 24
7 to 9 pm
Culpeper, Virginia
Dancers enjoy the beautiful wood floor at Dance Club Shenandoah.
Silver Tones at Dance Club Shenandoah
* Saturday, November 16
7 to 10:30 pm
North Warren Fire Station
89 Rockland Court
Front Royal, Virginia
The Silver Tones are excited to return to Dance Club Shenandoah on Saturday, November 16! Come out and enjoy three sets of dance music starting at 7:30 pm. The band welcomes guest vocalist Aaron Talley, who will join Gene Bates and the Silver Belles. The dress code for this event is business causal, and gentlemen are asked to wear a tie. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All sales for non-club members are $30 cash at the door. Students are $15.
* Saturday, November 16
7 to 10:30 pm
North Warren Fire Station
89 Rockland Court
Front Royal, Virginia
The Silver Tones are excited to return to Dance Club Shenandoah on Saturday, November 16! Come out and enjoy three sets of dance music starting at 7:30 pm. The band welcomes guest vocalist Aaron Talley, who will join Gene Bates and the Silver Belles. The dress code for this event is business causal, and gentlemen are asked to wear a tie. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All sales for non-club members are $30 cash at the door. Students are $15.
The Silver Tones Swing Band performs at the 2023 Holiday Celebration at Journey Church. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Big Band Holiday Celebration
* Saturday, December 7
3 pm
Journey Theater
4173 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Let's swing into the holidays with this classic big band holiday show with the 18-piece Silver Tones Swing Band and special guests! Come enjoy the beautiful theater at Journey Church and sit back, relax, and let the band, Silver Belles vocal trio, Gene Bates, and Wendy Marie take you on a holiday journey to the 1940s and 50s. The Silver Tones and vocalists will recreate classics by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, Nat King Cole, Brenda Lee, and others, and special guests will join the show to lift your spirits and get you in the mood for the holidays! We will welcome back our holiday dancers to the stage, who will perform throughout the show, and there will be a special appearance by the Dunbar Saxophone Quartet! Complimentary cookies and punch will be provided at intermission! Tickets are $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. All student and senior tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket sales will go on sale November 1.
* Saturday, December 7
3 pm
Journey Theater
4173 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Let's swing into the holidays with this classic big band holiday show with the 18-piece Silver Tones Swing Band and special guests! Come enjoy the beautiful theater at Journey Church and sit back, relax, and let the band, Silver Belles vocal trio, Gene Bates, and Wendy Marie take you on a holiday journey to the 1940s and 50s. The Silver Tones and vocalists will recreate classics by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, Nat King Cole, Brenda Lee, and others, and special guests will join the show to lift your spirits and get you in the mood for the holidays! We will welcome back our holiday dancers to the stage, who will perform throughout the show, and there will be a special appearance by the Dunbar Saxophone Quartet! Complimentary cookies and punch will be provided at intermission! Tickets are $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. All student and senior tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket sales will go on sale November 1.
Holiday dancers enjoy the great wood floor at Journey Church. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Holiday Swing Dance
* Saturday, December 7
7 to 10 pm
Journey Church Dance Hall
4173 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band is excited to bring audiences a holiday dance to kick off the season right! The band, Silver Belles vocal trio, Wendy Marie, and Gene Bates will bring you some of your holiday favorites plus favorite big band swing hits. Journey Church features a suspended wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to swing. The band will be playing two long play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner swing dance lesson at 7:15 pm, to get you all "In the Mood" to dance! General admission $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. All student and senior tickets are $15 at the door. Admission includes a holiday dessert reception and coffee at the band break! Happy holidays! Ticket sales will go on sale November 1.
* Saturday, December 7
7 to 10 pm
Journey Church Dance Hall
4173 Bludau Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band is excited to bring audiences a holiday dance to kick off the season right! The band, Silver Belles vocal trio, Wendy Marie, and Gene Bates will bring you some of your holiday favorites plus favorite big band swing hits. Journey Church features a suspended wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to swing. The band will be playing two long play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner swing dance lesson at 7:15 pm, to get you all "In the Mood" to dance! General admission $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. All student and senior tickets are $15 at the door. Admission includes a holiday dessert reception and coffee at the band break! Happy holidays! Ticket sales will go on sale November 1.
The Silver Belles vocal trio. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Private Holiday Event
(Vocalists Only)
* Thursday, December 12
12:30 pm
Warrenton, Virginia
(Vocalists Only)
* Thursday, December 12
12:30 pm
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones perform at the great dance hall at Lake of the Woods.
Lake of the Woods Holiday Party!
* Friday, December 13
5 to 10 pm
Lake of the Woods Clubhouse
205 Lake of the Woods Way
Locust Grove, Virginia
Come swing into the holidays with the Silver Tones Swing Band at the Lake of the Woods holiday dinner and dance on Friday, December 13. The event starts at 5 pm with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a seated dinner with table service at 6 pm. Check back for the dinner menu and pricing. After dinner at 7 pm, swing with the Silver Tones during three lively sets of holiday classics and big band hits. There will be a cash bar throughout the event. Tickets will go on sale in November!
* Friday, December 13
5 to 10 pm
Lake of the Woods Clubhouse
205 Lake of the Woods Way
Locust Grove, Virginia
Come swing into the holidays with the Silver Tones Swing Band at the Lake of the Woods holiday dinner and dance on Friday, December 13. The event starts at 5 pm with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a seated dinner with table service at 6 pm. Check back for the dinner menu and pricing. After dinner at 7 pm, swing with the Silver Tones during three lively sets of holiday classics and big band hits. There will be a cash bar throughout the event. Tickets will go on sale in November!
Silver Tones male vocalist, Gene Bates. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Private Holiday Event
(Vocalists Only)
* Friday, December 20
4 pm
Warrenton, Virginia
(Vocalists Only)
* Friday, December 20
4 pm
Warrenton, Virginia
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Annual Sweetheart Swing Dance
* Saturday, February 15, 2025
6:30 to 9 pm
Warrenton Community Center
430 East Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, Virginia
Calling all sweethearts and lovers of big band swing! Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles to celebrate L-O-V-E in style! The band will be playing two long play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 6:30 pm, to get everyone ready to swing to the big band sound of the Silver Tones! Make a free song dedication to someone special and have your dedication read in front of the audience. The dance surface at the Warrenton Community Center is a polished tile floor. Admission is just $19.50 in advance (limited advance tickets available) and $25 at the door. All students and seniors (65+) are $15 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets will go on sale January 1, 2025. That's amore!
* Saturday, February 15, 2025
6:30 to 9 pm
Warrenton Community Center
430 East Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, Virginia
Calling all sweethearts and lovers of big band swing! Come out and join the Silver Tones Swing Band, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles to celebrate L-O-V-E in style! The band will be playing two long play sets, and there will be audience seating for those who wish to just enjoy the music and watch the dancing. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 6:30 pm, to get everyone ready to swing to the big band sound of the Silver Tones! Make a free song dedication to someone special and have your dedication read in front of the audience. The dance surface at the Warrenton Community Center is a polished tile floor. Admission is just $19.50 in advance (limited advance tickets available) and $25 at the door. All students and seniors (65+) are $15 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets will go on sale January 1, 2025. That's amore!
The Silver Tones sax section. Jeff Edmonds on bari sax and Rich Spece on alto sax. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Silver Tones at Stage Alive!
* Saturday, February 22, 2025
7:30 to 9:30 pm
Eastern View High School
16332 Cyclone Way
Culpeper, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band is honored to be a part of this year's lineup of amazing musicians in the 2024-2025 season of Stage Alive! The Stage Alive Community Concert Association is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been presenting internationally acclaimed artists to the community since 1970. Stage Alive sponsors six concerts each season between September and May. The Association serves the surrounding counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, and Spotsylvania. To learn more about this year's lineup of acts, including the Silver Tones Swing band, visit https://www.stagealive.org/index.htm. The annual subscription price for all concerts is $75 (adult). Tickets for an individual concert are not sold in advance but may be purchased at the door for $25 (adult) and $5 (student).
* Saturday, February 22, 2025
7:30 to 9:30 pm
Eastern View High School
16332 Cyclone Way
Culpeper, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band is honored to be a part of this year's lineup of amazing musicians in the 2024-2025 season of Stage Alive! The Stage Alive Community Concert Association is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been presenting internationally acclaimed artists to the community since 1970. Stage Alive sponsors six concerts each season between September and May. The Association serves the surrounding counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, and Spotsylvania. To learn more about this year's lineup of acts, including the Silver Tones Swing band, visit https://www.stagealive.org/index.htm. The annual subscription price for all concerts is $75 (adult). Tickets for an individual concert are not sold in advance but may be purchased at the door for $25 (adult) and $5 (student).
Dancers enjoy the beautiful wood floor at Dance Club Shenandoah at a previous Silver Tones performance.
Silver Tones at Dance Club Shenandoah
* Saturday, April 19, 2025
7 to 10:30 pm
North Warren Fire Station
89 Rockland Court
Front Royal, Virginia
The Silver Tones are excited to return to Dance Club Shenandoah on Saturday, April 19! Come out and enjoy three sets of dance music starting at 7:30 pm. The Silver Belles and special guest vocalist Aaron Talley will be performing all your swing favorites, plus other dance styles like waltz, rhumba, tango, hustle, cha-cha, and mambo. The dress code for this event is business causal, and gentlemen are asked to wear a tie. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All sales for non-club members are $30 cash at the door. Students are $15.
* Saturday, April 19, 2025
7 to 10:30 pm
North Warren Fire Station
89 Rockland Court
Front Royal, Virginia
The Silver Tones are excited to return to Dance Club Shenandoah on Saturday, April 19! Come out and enjoy three sets of dance music starting at 7:30 pm. The Silver Belles and special guest vocalist Aaron Talley will be performing all your swing favorites, plus other dance styles like waltz, rhumba, tango, hustle, cha-cha, and mambo. The dress code for this event is business causal, and gentlemen are asked to wear a tie. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All sales for non-club members are $30 cash at the door. Students are $15.
Private Event
* Friday, May 23, 2025
6 to 8 pm
Haymarket, Virginia
* Friday, May 23, 2025
6 to 8 pm
Haymarket, Virginia
Wedding
* Saturday, July 19, 2025
5 to 8 pm
Fairfax, Virginia
* Saturday, July 19, 2025
5 to 8 pm
Fairfax, Virginia