Upcoming Events
Photo by Patrick Nye.
Private Event
* 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!
Silver Tones vocalists Gene Bates, Laura Mills, Wendy Marie, and Larke Pain. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz
Silver Tones Vocalists at "Arts Alive" at the Hylton Performing Arts Center
* Sunday, September 11
Manassas, Virginia
1 to 1:20 pm on the Merchant Hall Stage
This annual family-friendly arts festival features Prince William County Arts Council members and other community performers and fine artists. Enjoy activities for all ages, multiple stages of performances indoors and out, and more! This is event is FREE and open to the public! For more information, click HERE.
Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Private Event
* Wednesday, September 14
Culpeper, Virginia
* Wednesday, September 14
Culpeper, Virginia
Band leader Dave Shuma on trumpet. Photo by Beth Miller-Herholtz.
Private Event
* Friday, November 4
Manassas, Virginia
* Friday, November 4
Manassas, Virginia
Wedding
* Saturday, November 12
Front Royal, Virginia
* Saturday, November 12
Front Royal, Virginia
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!
Photo by Patrick Nye.
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 6:15 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. Call 540-972-2221 for more details. Tickets go on sale November 1!
* 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 6:15 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. Call 540-972-2221 for more details. Tickets go on sale November 1!
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!
* 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!