Upcoming Events
Dancers 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. Click HERE for advance discounted 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. Click HERE for advance discounted tickets, and let's get merry with big band swing!
Lake of the Woods Holiday Party!
* Saturday, December 10
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 Saturday, December 10. The event starts at 5 pm with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a seated dinner with table service at 6 pm. 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 are $45.95 per person and can be purchased by clicking HERE. Call 540-972-2221 for more details.
Dancers on the floor at Strictly Ballroom
Holiday Showcase and Dance Social
* Saturday, December 17
6 to 10 pm
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
125 Olde Greenwich Drive
Suite 190
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Strictly Ballroom's holiday showcase is here! The night will start with a swing group lesson at 6:00 pm, followed by live music by the Silver Tones, spectacular performances, social dancing, and light hor d'oeuvres. This will surely be a night to remember! Price per person: $50 *Member's price per person: $45. For more information about Strictly Ballroom, visit HERE!
* Saturday, December 17
6 to 10 pm
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
125 Olde Greenwich Drive
Suite 190
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Strictly Ballroom's holiday showcase is here! The night will start with a swing group lesson at 6:00 pm, followed by live music by the Silver Tones, spectacular performances, social dancing, and light hor d'oeuvres. This will surely be a night to remember! Price per person: $50 *Member's price per person: $45. For more information about Strictly Ballroom, visit HERE!
Private Event
* Thursday, December 22
2:30 pm
Gainesville, Virginia
(vocalists only)
New Year's Celebration
With the Acca Shriners and the Silver Tones!
* Saturday, December 31
8:30 to 12:15 pm
Acca Shrine Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
On New Year’s Eve 2022, step back in time with the powerful Silver Tones Swing Band, as we ring in 2023 in high fashion. The Acca Shriners is hosting this classic New Year’s celebration. Come and dance the night away on Richmond’s largest dance-floor in the beautiful ballroom at the Acca Shriners’ temple. The Silver Tones will take the stage at 9 pm to play three sets of high-energy swing, straight into 2023! This powerful performance will feature the Silver Tones Swing Band, complete with saxophones, horns, and hot rhythms, and headliner vocalists Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles trio. The Silver Belles recreate the classic music of the 1940s big band era with their rich three-part harmonies, and Wendy Marie and Gene Bates bring to life popular tunes from greats like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, and so many more. Admission to this elegant affair is only $60 per person and will include a charcuterie board at each table, desserts, and two drink tickets for the full cash bar. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Advance tickets are required (sales end December 23, 2022), so get your tickets today HERE!
With the Acca Shriners and the Silver Tones!
* Saturday, December 31
8:30 to 12:15 pm
Acca Shrine Center
1712 Bellevue Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
On New Year’s Eve 2022, step back in time with the powerful Silver Tones Swing Band, as we ring in 2023 in high fashion. The Acca Shriners is hosting this classic New Year’s celebration. Come and dance the night away on Richmond’s largest dance-floor in the beautiful ballroom at the Acca Shriners’ temple. The Silver Tones will take the stage at 9 pm to play three sets of high-energy swing, straight into 2023! This powerful performance will feature the Silver Tones Swing Band, complete with saxophones, horns, and hot rhythms, and headliner vocalists Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles trio. The Silver Belles recreate the classic music of the 1940s big band era with their rich three-part harmonies, and Wendy Marie and Gene Bates bring to life popular tunes from greats like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, and so many more. Admission to this elegant affair is only $60 per person and will include a charcuterie board at each table, desserts, and two drink tickets for the full cash bar. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Advance tickets are required (sales end December 23, 2022), so get your tickets today HERE!
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Silver Tones at Dance Club Shenandoah
* Saturday, January 21
7 to 10:30 pm
North Warren Fire Station
89 Rockland Court
Front Royal, Virginia
The Silver Tones are excited for their first performance at Dance Club Shenandoah on Saturday, January 21! Come out and enjoy three sets of dance music starting at 7:30 pm. The Silver Belles, Gene Bates, Wendy Marie, and the band will be performing all your favorites. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All sales for non-club members are $25 cash at the door.
* Saturday, January 21
7 to 10:30 pm
North Warren Fire Station
89 Rockland Court
Front Royal, Virginia
The Silver Tones are excited for their first performance at Dance Club Shenandoah on Saturday, January 21! Come out and enjoy three sets of dance music starting at 7:30 pm. The Silver Belles, Gene Bates, Wendy Marie, and the band will be performing all your favorites. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All sales for non-club members are $25 cash at the door.
Fundraiser for Downtown Dolls of Fredericksburg
* Saturday, February 11
5 to 9:30 pm
Fraternal Order of the Eagles
21 Cool Spring Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dance the night away like it is 1959! Grab your sweetheart and best mid-century attire for the Downtown Dolls Sweetheart Swing, benefiting Gwyneth's Gift. There will be a special cocktail hour, dinner, dance lessons with DanceFXBG, and so much more! *Advanced tickets are required and are available HERE. $50 per person. $90 per couple. Cash bar. Ages 21+ only.
* Saturday, February 11
5 to 9:30 pm
Fraternal Order of the Eagles
21 Cool Spring Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Dance the night away like it is 1959! Grab your sweetheart and best mid-century attire for the Downtown Dolls Sweetheart Swing, benefiting Gwyneth's Gift. There will be a special cocktail hour, dinner, dance lessons with DanceFXBG, and so much more! *Advanced tickets are required and are available HERE. $50 per person. $90 per couple. Cash bar. Ages 21+ only.
Aaron Talley and Wendy Marie perform at the 2020 Sweetheart Dance with the Silver Tones. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Annual Sweetheart Swing Dance
* Saturday, February 18
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Guest vocalist Aaron Talley will return for the annual Sweetheart Swing dance with the Silver Tones on February 18! This year's Sweetheart Dance will be held at the Vint Hill Community Center, which features a sprawling wooden dance floor. Love will be in the air, as guests are invited to make a free song dedication to someone special! Dance pro Valerie Pyle will begin the evening with a refresher/beginner swing dance lesson at 7 pm. Admission is just $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All students and seniors (65+) are $10 at the door. Mark your calendars and check back for advance online tickets. That's amore!
* Saturday, February 18
7 to 9:30 pm
Vint Hill Community Center
4235 Aiken Drive
Warrenton, Virginia
Guest vocalist Aaron Talley will return for the annual Sweetheart Swing dance with the Silver Tones on February 18! This year's Sweetheart Dance will be held at the Vint Hill Community Center, which features a sprawling wooden dance floor. Love will be in the air, as guests are invited to make a free song dedication to someone special! Dance pro Valerie Pyle will begin the evening with a refresher/beginner swing dance lesson at 7 pm. Admission is just $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All students and seniors (65+) are $10 at the door. Mark your calendars and check back for advance online tickets. That's amore!