About this vendor
The O-Tones, a hot New England Swing & Motown band, appeals to all ages. With lots of soul, they'll melt your hearts & get your feet dancing. The O-Tones band has been playing for events in New England since 1990 & is a dynamic entity. Over their lifespan, various singers & instrumentalists have lent their talents to the band’s fun & professional Swing, Motown, Blues, & Soul sound. The basic group is 6-piece with three singers, sax, guitar, piano, bass, & drums, but this talented group performs regularly in many forms, ranging from duo to the full 6-piece and even a 14-piece big band! They can play for weddings, parties, dances, fundraisers, & other events. Perfect music for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, as well as dancing! They have many happy clients to recommend them.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Organ
- Percussion
- Piano
Music Genres
- Dance
- Jazz
- Latin
- R&B
- Rock
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
2017 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Mary and The O-Tones were wonderful .I heard about them but first time I realy listen and dance their tunes when they played for NewYear Eve party at Deerfield Academy.
I host mont...
hly Sunday Social dances in Northampton.For my 80th birthday I thought they would be great part of my celebration.
They were awsome, all my friend (Ballroom/Latin) dancer enjoyed dancing their tunes.
They were polite and very helpful musicians.
I say Thank you..
Great band! Exceptional musicianship and wonderful versions of great songs! Highly recommended for upscale events.
There just aren't enough stars. The O-Tones shine bright on their own for sure, but it is the reflected light of happy faces that highlights their brilliance. Add tapping toes, or ...
at times foot loose abandon, and well, it is magic. We've been lucky enough to hire the O-Tones over the years, and well, I can't imagine a special night without them.
The O-Tones were a fabulous addition to our party in Chicopee last weekend. The music blended perfectly with our room. They are all excellent musicians and they can play any song o...
r sound from the last 100 years.
Mary and The O-Tones were a wonderful addition to my clients Molly & David's wedding this past weekend. They were happy to be flexible and great at going with the flow, and they ke...
pt the crowd dancing until the last song! Absolute pleasure working with them and I would recommend them to any client for their wedding reception!
I have had the pleasure of listening and dancing to The O Tones several times at various events. Their musicianship and choice of tunes is absolutely stellar. Everyone has a blast ...
and loves what they play. I would recommend them to anyone who wants their guests to have a great time.
The O-Tones performed for our New Year's Eve Party on 12/31/21. They brought fantastic energy and many people got up to dance. The O-Tones made the party! There are people still...
raving about the band and hope to have them back.
The O-Tones played for our wedding in Western Massachusetts in August 2021, and we could not have asked for a better band! From the moment we reached out, Mary was responsive, prof...
essional, and a pleasure to work with. It is clear that the band has been doing this for years, and Mary was able to answer all of our questions from the start with ease and enthusiasm. The band played a great mix of oldies and Motown that kept everyone at our wedding--old and young--on the dance floor all night. We were also able to hire two of the band members to play during our ceremony. We had some specific requests for songs, which they were happy to learn and executed perfectly! The O-Tones put on an incredible show, and their love for what they do was contagious. Our guests are still telling us what a great time they had dancing. We can't recommend the O-Tones enough!
We hired the O-Tones for a birthday party. From start to finish, they were very professional, easy, and friendly to deal with. They're wonderful musicians with a wide-ranging reper...
toire, and even the non-dancers at the party loved listening to them. And the dancers had an amazing time!
The O-Tones played for our wedding in Vermont in 2019, and they were terrific. They were extremely professional, easy to work with, affordable, and - best of all - their music was ...
great! They played an excellent blend of swing and Motown that kept our guests dancing all night long.
The O Tones were a wonderful addition to our party. Their repertoire is huge and Mary Witt will work with you to develop a playlist that works for you and your event. We had them ...
do light background music for the cocktail hour (though some guests couldn't resist dancing! ) After a break to serve dinner they picked up again with wonderful dance music. A third set continued the dancing - and an impromptu opportunity for the band to back up the groom as he played a song he had written for our daughter. Mary has a fabulous voice and the band is professional. Our guests continue to rave.
The O-Tones were fantastic! We loved having them play at our wedding. They made the reception so much fun!
We were very lucky to have the OTones perform at our wedding. They have a great sound and kept the crowd going. I would recommend them for anyones wedding!
The O-Tones where the perfect choice for our spectacular wedding. Great selection of songs. Mary Witt was beyond exceptional, and the band was very accommodating. Highly recomme...
nd you check these folks out! Well worth the money spent.
Withstanding the Test of Time and Bringing the Beauty of the Past, to Us
My partner and I felt The O-Tones was the best choice for our commitment ceremony, with Mary Witt making i...
t easy to contact and make arrangements. Their mix of Jazz, R&B, Swing, Rock and Motown was perfect for our multi-generational guests. At times it was like stepping out of 21st century and sliding into the 1930’s through to the 50’s and present day, leaving our guests with a number of favorite genres to get on their feet and dance to. We were so pleased with the sound, the arrangement, and energy level that they had and brought out in our quests. Mary appreciated that we were having a black tie event and beautifully/handsomely blended into the lovely setting at The Amherst Women’s Club. We have since seen The O-Tones play in other venues and continue to enjoy their sound, music, style and energy. You will be pleasantly surprised with The O-Tones and pleased with your guests’ reaction.
The O-Tones are so awesome to work with!! Pure perfection in a great dancing band, stellar selection of songs, supreme musicianship. I can't recommend them enough.
It couldn't have been easier to work with Mary and the O-Tones. All the negotiations regarding set list, timing, price were straightforward and painless.
We were so happy to ...
have live music at our wedding. Our guests loved them. Their show(wo)manship was just right for our setting and guests. They are wonderful musicians, Mary has a gorgeous voice, and having them really added such a special, memorable aspect to our wedding.
We are a two woman couple and were completely respected; working with the O-Tones was comfortable. I imagine they can work with any couple, regardless of race, religion (or lack thereof), creed, or gender composition. They are smart, caring, honest, fun people!
There was not one thing that could've gone better. We feel so fortunate that this worked for us.
Thank you Mary and the O-Tones!
We hired Mary Witt & the O-tones for our daughter's wedding. There wasn't a stiil foot or a frown among the 180 assembled - they were everything we hoped they'd be and more. HIRE T...
HEM!
We hired the O-Tones for our wedding celebration, and in fact we hired them before we even had a venue! Our band contact, Mary Witt, went above and beyond, helping us with her know...
ledge of local venues and caterers in Western Mass. The band played a perfect mix of swing, jazz, and Motown. The guests were delighted to dance and all had great compliments for the band. The O-Tones were incredibly easy to work with, their sound was beautiful, and I would absolutely recommend them.
Good live music powers the kind of party that I want to throw.
The O-Tones played our wedding party in 2014. We are serious dancers and trad musicians, and booked the band first...
, before anything else. We wanted something the whole family would enjoy, not just swing and motown but some songs in waltz time, and Beatles to keep the British side happy. The O-Tones delivered admirably, fine musicians that they are, and were the lynchpin of a great party. Us and our guests were dancing for hours.
Mary Witt was also a huge help with logistics. She recommended the venue and caterer that we used, very happily. The band brought the sound system and operated it flawlessly including for the speeches. They were perfectly pleasant and professional; we've remained facebook friends with Mary.
THE best!!! Talented, swinging, professional, flexible,
amazing energy, warm and very fun!!!!!!
The O-Tones knew that we had invited a mix of swing dancers and non-swing dancers to our wedding, as well as people of all ages. Over the course of the reception, they played just ...
the right mix of music to get most everyone up and dancing! Even those who didn't dance commented on enjoying the music. Though it was quite a few years ago, now, I remember the dancing part of the reception most of all. Mary Witt was open to all of our questions and suggestions, then at the reception we were free to relax and enjoy. I can't recommend this talented group of musicians highly enough. They added an additional level of bliss to an already fantastic day!
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New England including NY
