Upcoming Events
Silver Tones at Dance Club Shenandoah
* Saturday, May 18
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, May 18! 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. 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 with club sponsorship.
* Saturday, May 18
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, May 18! 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. 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 with club sponsorship.
Private Event
* Saturday, May 25
2:30 pm
(Vocalists Only)
Rockville, Maryland
Private Event
* Saturday, May 25
2:30 pm
(Vocalists Only)
Rockville, Maryland
Private Event
* Monday, May 27
1:00 pm
(Vocalists Only)
Fairfax, Virginia
* Monday, May 27
1:00 pm
(Vocalists Only)
Fairfax, Virginia
Taylor Pavilion:
First Friday Winchester
* Friday, June 7
6:30 to 9 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 6:30 pm on the first Friday in June. 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, June 7
6:30 to 9 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 6:30 pm on the first Friday in June. 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!
Private Event
* Friday, June 21
6 to 8 pm
Haymarket, Virginia
Flying Legends of Victory Tour: 1940's Night
* Saturday, June 22
6 to 10 pm
Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
1533 Iris Trail
Midland, Virginia
Step back in time with the classic music from the WWII era on Saturday, June 22, at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. Come dress in your best 1940's attire and enjoy a performance with the 18-piece Silver Tones Swing Band and their Andrews Sisters vocal trio, the Silver Belles. The band and solo vocalists Gene Bates and Wendy Marie will recreate the music of Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, and other musical greats, including artists like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, and Tommy Dorsey. The backdrop for the concert and dance-floor will include the WWII combat aircraft the B17G Bomber “Sentimental Journey” and the B-25J Bomber “Maid in the Shade,” of the Flying Legends of Victory Tour by the Arizona Airbase of the Commemorative Air Force. For information on the 2024 Flying Legend Victory Tour, click HERE. All ticket sales will be at the door (cash only). $15 individual tickets; $25 per couple.
First Friday Warrenton
* Friday, July 5
6 to 9 pm
Main Street Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band will be the featured entertainment on July 5 for Warrenton's First Friday. The event will open at 5:30 with vendors, a beer garden, a wine garden, and food trucks ready to go. Music will start at 6 pm. Bring your chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy the night in beautiful historic Old Town Warrenton!
* Friday, July 5
6 to 9 pm
Main Street Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia
The Silver Tones Swing Band will be the featured entertainment on July 5 for Warrenton's First Friday. The event will open at 5:30 with vendors, a beer garden, a wine garden, and food trucks ready to go. Music will start at 6 pm. Bring your chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy the night in beautiful historic Old Town Warrenton!
Fort Hunt Concert Series
* Sunday, July 21
7 pm
Fort Hunt Park
Pavilion A
8999 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, Virginia
All are welcome for free community concerts held at Fort Hunt Park every Sunday in June, July, and August, and the Silver Tones Swing Band will be featured on July 21. Concerts are held at Pavilion A. The park's grassy fields are a great place to relax with a picnic and enjoy a concert on the lawn. There are picnic tables in the pavilion, but bringing your own chair or blanket is recommended. Click HERE for more information on the Fort Hunt Park concert series.
* Sunday, July 21
7 pm
Fort Hunt Park
Pavilion A
8999 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, Virginia
All are welcome for free community concerts held at Fort Hunt Park every Sunday in June, July, and August, and the Silver Tones Swing Band will be featured on July 21. Concerts are held at Pavilion A. The park's grassy fields are a great place to relax with a picnic and enjoy a concert on the lawn. There are picnic tables in the pavilion, but bringing your own chair or blanket is recommended. Click HERE for more information on the Fort Hunt Park concert series.
National Sporting Library and Museum: Open Late Concert Series
* Friday, July 26
6 to 8 pm
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. Special guest Aaron Talley will be joining the Silver Belles at this performance with his amazing crooner styling of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin hits! 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 HERE.
* Friday, July 26
6 to 8 pm
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. Special guest Aaron Talley will be joining the Silver Belles at this performance with his amazing crooner styling of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin hits! 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 HERE.
Derby Sip and Swing Fundraiser Dance
* Saturday, August 17
7 to 10 pm
Winery at LaGrange Event Center
4970 Antioch Road
Haymarket, Virginia
Giddy-up and come on down to the Derby Sip and Swing fundraiser dance for Nadia’s Hope Equine Rescue! The Silver Tones Swing Band will be the featured entertainment, and the evening will include a beginner swing dance lesson, a raffle, a silent auction, a best derby hat contest, amazing wine from the Winery at LaGrange for purchase, and more! There’s sure to be fun for everyone, supporting a great cause. The Winery at LaGrange has a great wooden dance-floor in their event center. Advance discounted tickets will be available for $25 until August 16th. Ticket sales at the door will be $30 per person. Ways to buy your advanced discounted tickets: Zelle: by email NadiasHopeEquineRescue@gmail. Venmo: @NadiasHopeEquineRescue. Cash App: $NadiasHopeEquine. Or personal check, payable to Nadia’s Hope Equine Rescue mailed to 13550 Vint Hill Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181. ***IMPORTANT*** Make sure you note your full name, number of tickets and SIP AND SWING FUNDRAISER with your payment/ticket purchase. To learn more about Nadia’s Hope Equine Rescue, visit https://www.nadiashopeequinerescue.org/.
* Saturday, August 17
7 to 10 pm
Winery at LaGrange Event Center
4970 Antioch Road
Haymarket, Virginia
Giddy-up and come on down to the Derby Sip and Swing fundraiser dance for Nadia’s Hope Equine Rescue! The Silver Tones Swing Band will be the featured entertainment, and the evening will include a beginner swing dance lesson, a raffle, a silent auction, a best derby hat contest, amazing wine from the Winery at LaGrange for purchase, and more! There’s sure to be fun for everyone, supporting a great cause. The Winery at LaGrange has a great wooden dance-floor in their event center. Advance discounted tickets will be available for $25 until August 16th. Ticket sales at the door will be $30 per person. Ways to buy your advanced discounted tickets: Zelle: by email NadiasHopeEquineRescue@gmail. Venmo: @NadiasHopeEquineRescue. Cash App: $NadiasHopeEquine. Or personal check, payable to Nadia’s Hope Equine Rescue mailed to 13550 Vint Hill Rd., Nokesville, VA 20181. ***IMPORTANT*** Make sure you note your full name, number of tickets and SIP AND SWING FUNDRAISER with your payment/ticket purchase. To learn more about Nadia’s Hope Equine Rescue, visit https://www.nadiashopeequinerescue.org/.
Saturday Night Concert Series: Harris Pavilion
* Saturday, September 14
7 to 9 pm
Free Concert!
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, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio will be performing two long sets of great swing music, and there will be plenty of space for dancing!
* Saturday, September 14
7 to 9 pm
Free Concert!
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, Wendy Marie, Gene Bates, and the Silver Belles vocal trio will be performing two long sets of great swing music, and there will be plenty of space for dancing!
Mission of Mercy's 24th Annual Gala
* 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 save the date 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. Check back soon for ticketing and event information!
* 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 save the date 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. Check back soon for ticketing and event information!
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. Online sales will start in September. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $15 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. 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. Online sales will start in September. Seniors (65 and older) and students (with ID) are $15 at the door. Kids 5 and under are free. The dance surface at the Warrenton Community Center is a polished tile floor. Happy Halloween!
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 Silver Tones Swing Band and special guests! Come enjoy the beautiful theater at Journey Church and sit back, relax, and let the band and Silver Belles vocal trio 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! Tickets are $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. All student and senior tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket sales will begin in November 2024.
* 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 Silver Tones Swing Band and special guests! Come enjoy the beautiful theater at Journey Church and sit back, relax, and let the band and Silver Belles vocal trio 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! Tickets are $19.50 in advance and $25 at the door. All student and senior tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket sales will begin in November 2024.
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!
* 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!