Upcoming Events
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Summer Sock Hop!
* Saturday, May 28
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
It’s summertime and it’s time to sizzle on the dance-floor! Put on your best sock hop attire and join the Silver Tones Swing Band for a swingin' good time over Memorial Day weekend. Guys and gals are invited to wear letter jackets, poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and other vintage looks, as the band plays your favorite swing hits from the 1940s, 50s, and beyond! The Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to spread out. 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. The night will begin with a beginner dance lesson at 7 pm with professional dance instructor Valerie Pyle, and Val will lead us in The Stroll at the band break. Guests will be able to purchase light refreshments, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Advance discounted tickets are on sale now HERE, so let's go to the Hop!
* Saturday, May 28
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
It’s summertime and it’s time to sizzle on the dance-floor! Put on your best sock hop attire and join the Silver Tones Swing Band for a swingin' good time over Memorial Day weekend. Guys and gals are invited to wear letter jackets, poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and other vintage looks, as the band plays your favorite swing hits from the 1940s, 50s, and beyond! The Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to spread out. 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. The night will begin with a beginner dance lesson at 7 pm with professional dance instructor Valerie Pyle, and Val will lead us in The Stroll at the band break. Guests will be able to purchase light refreshments, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Advance discounted tickets are on sale now HERE, so let's go to the Hop!
Swing Into Summer at Bella Joy Ballroom
* Friday, June 10
7 to 10 pm
Bella Joy Ballroom
101 Washington Square Plaza
Suite 102A
Fredericksburg, Virginia
CALLING ALL SWING ENTHUSIASTS! Join us for an evening of great music, great people, and fantastic dancing at BellaJoy Ballroom! Get lost in time, while enjoying the amazing sounds of the 40s, 50s, and 60s! Purchase your tickets early and save! $25 advanced tickets; $5 more at the door; $20 military/teachers (must have valid ID); $15 students (must have valid ID). Dance lesson included in admission. For tickets, visit www.bellajoyballroom.com. For questions, contact bellajoyballroom@gmail.com or (540) 373-1000.
* Friday, June 10
7 to 10 pm
Bella Joy Ballroom
101 Washington Square Plaza
Suite 102A
Fredericksburg, Virginia
CALLING ALL SWING ENTHUSIASTS! Join us for an evening of great music, great people, and fantastic dancing at BellaJoy Ballroom! Get lost in time, while enjoying the amazing sounds of the 40s, 50s, and 60s! Purchase your tickets early and save! $25 advanced tickets; $5 more at the door; $20 military/teachers (must have valid ID); $15 students (must have valid ID). Dance lesson included in admission. For tickets, visit www.bellajoyballroom.com. For questions, contact bellajoyballroom@gmail.com or (540) 373-1000.
2021 performance at the National Sporting Library & Museum. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Open Late Concert Series:
National Sporting Library & Museum
* Friday, June 24
6 to 8 pm
Free concert!
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Road
Middleburg, Virginia
Bring your chairs or blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Silver Tones on the lawn of the National Sporting Library & Museum. The concert and museum admission are free and open to the public from 6 to 8 pm. Picnics are welcome but no glass containers or outside alcohol is permitted. Concessions will be available, and there is free parking onsite. Pets must be leashed. For more information, please call 540-687-6542 or visit www.nationalsporting.org/.
Silver Tones keyboardist, Katie Bryant. Photo by Patrick Nye.
Private Event
* Saturday, June 25
Marshall, Virginia
* Saturday, June 25
Marshall, Virginia
Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Concert Series
* Wednesday, July 6
7:30 pm
Free Concert!
Graham Road Community Building
3036 Graham Road
Falls Church, Virginia
Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series is back and the Silver Tones are honored to be a part of the 2022 lineup! These free performances and movies are possible thanks to a strong partnership between Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, volunteers, business sponsors, individual donors, and the Fairfax County Park Foundation. This performance will be held outdoors, so pack a picnic basket, umbrella, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of music with the Silver Tones. Call the HOTLINE at 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the start of the show for weather updates. Fore information on the series, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/node/8344.
* Wednesday, July 6
7:30 pm
Free Concert!
Graham Road Community Building
3036 Graham Road
Falls Church, Virginia
Fairfax County Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series is back and the Silver Tones are honored to be a part of the 2022 lineup! These free performances and movies are possible thanks to a strong partnership between Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, volunteers, business sponsors, individual donors, and the Fairfax County Park Foundation. This performance will be held outdoors, so pack a picnic basket, umbrella, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of music with the Silver Tones. Call the HOTLINE at 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the start of the show for weather updates. Fore information on the series, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/node/8344.
Private Event
* Monday, July 4
Fairfax, Virginia
(Vocalists Only)
* Monday, July 4
Fairfax, Virginia
(Vocalists Only)
Dancing in the streets at the 2021 Summer on the Green concert with the Silver Tones. Photo by Patrick Nye.
Summer on the Green Concert Series
* Saturday, July 9, 2022
7 pm
Main Street
Warrenton, Virginia
Free Concert!
The Summer on the Green Concert Series is back and, this summer, is part of the #RollOut Warrenton on Main Street. Guests should bring their own chair and set up on Main Street to enjoy two sets of big band swing by the Silver Tones! Much of Main Street will be closed to traffic that day and patrons are welcome to peruse the beautiful downtown setting of historic Main Street Warrenton on foot. The concert series is free to the public and will take place in front of the Court House on Main Street Warrenton (corner of Court Street and Main Street). This concert is sponsored by the Allegro Community School for the Arts.
* Saturday, July 9, 2022
7 pm
Main Street
Warrenton, Virginia
Free Concert!
The Summer on the Green Concert Series is back and, this summer, is part of the #RollOut Warrenton on Main Street. Guests should bring their own chair and set up on Main Street to enjoy two sets of big band swing by the Silver Tones! Much of Main Street will be closed to traffic that day and patrons are welcome to peruse the beautiful downtown setting of historic Main Street Warrenton on foot. The concert series is free to the public and will take place in front of the Court House on Main Street Warrenton (corner of Court Street and Main Street). This concert is sponsored by the Allegro Community School for the Arts.
Dancers enjoy the Silver Tones 2021 performance at the Harris Pavilion. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Saturday Night Concert Series: Harris Pavilion
* Saturday, July 30
7 to 10 pm
Free Concert!
The Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, Virginia
This dance is free and open to the public. Join the Silver Tones as they return for an evening under the stars in Manassas! Guests are encouraged to bring their dinner and chairs/blankets and dine on the lawn or in the covered pavilion. Some chairs and tables will be provided. The band and vocal trio will be performing three full sets of great swing music, and there will be plenty of space for dancing!
* Saturday, July 30
7 to 10 pm
Free Concert!
The Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Manassas, Virginia
This dance is free and open to the public. Join the Silver Tones as they return for an evening under the stars in Manassas! Guests are encouraged to bring their dinner and chairs/blankets and dine on the lawn or in the covered pavilion. Some chairs and tables will be provided. The band and vocal trio will be performing three full sets of great swing music, and there will be plenty of space for dancing!
Photo by Patrick Nye.
Private Event
* Saturday, August 13
7:30 to 11 pm
Warrenton, Virginia
* Saturday, August 13
7:30 to 11 pm
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones perform at the Taylor Pavilion in July 2021. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Taylor Pavilion:
First Friday Winchester
* Friday, September 2
6 pm
Free Concert!
Taylor Pavilion
119 N. Loudoun Street
Winchester, Virginia
Get your dancing shoes on--and get ready to party to lively big band swing music and golden oldies! The Silver Tones Swing Band takes the stage at 6 pm on the first Friday in September. Come early and explore the beautiful historic Winchester downtown pedestrian mall, adjacent to the Taylor Pavilion. Enjoy displays and demonstrations by local artists and street performers, then stop in one of the many delicious eateries and pick up a dinner and beverage to enjoy during the concert. This event is completely free to the public and made possible by Old Town Winchester’s Main Street Committee. Don't forget your blanket or chair!
First Friday Winchester
* Friday, September 2
6 pm
Free Concert!
Taylor Pavilion
119 N. Loudoun Street
Winchester, Virginia
Get your dancing shoes on--and get ready to party to lively big band swing music and golden oldies! The Silver Tones Swing Band takes the stage at 6 pm on the first Friday in September. Come early and explore the beautiful historic Winchester downtown pedestrian mall, adjacent to the Taylor Pavilion. Enjoy displays and demonstrations by local artists and street performers, then stop in one of the many delicious eateries and pick up a dinner and beverage to enjoy during the concert. This event is completely free to the public and made possible by Old Town Winchester’s Main Street Committee. Don't forget your blanket or chair!
Gilligan and Mary Ann (aka, Paul and Rebecca) dance at the 2021 Hallo-Swing at the Vint Hill Community Center. Photo by Patrick Nye.
Hallo-Swing!
* Saturday, October 22
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
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 Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to 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 7 pm with professional dance instructor Valerie Pyle, 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 $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Check back for advance discounted tickets!
* Saturday, October 22
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
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 Vint Hill Community Center features a sprawling wooden dance-floor with plenty of room to 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 7 pm with professional dance instructor Valerie Pyle, 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 $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Check back for advance discounted tickets!
Santa poses with the Silver Belles at the 2021 Swing Into the Holidays dance. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Swing Into the Holidays!
* Saturday, December 3
7 to 9:30 pm
Marshall Community Center
4133 Rectortown Road
Marshall, 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. The Marshall Community Center features a huge 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 with world-class swing instructor Ewa Burak at 7 pm, to get you all "In the Mood" to dance! General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Check back for advance tickets, and let's get merry with big band swing!
* Saturday, December 3
7 to 9:30 pm
Marshall Community Center
4133 Rectortown Road
Marshall, 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. The Marshall Community Center features a huge 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 with world-class swing instructor Ewa Burak at 7 pm, to get you all "In the Mood" to dance! General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $10 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. Check back for advance tickets, and let's get merry with big band swing!