Dan Gabel Music
"The real deal!"
"The champion of authentic Big Band and vintage jazz" -Syncopated Times
Hailed by the Boston Globe as "The read deal...[a band] that looks and sounds just like the 1940s" Dan Gabel and his Bands have entertained three Governors, a Four-Star General, sold-out concerts, and performed for countless dances, weddings, and fundraisers. Based in Central New England, Gabel's arrangements and compositions have been commissioned and performed across the U.S. by professional Orchestras, Big Bands, and also student ensembles.
Gabel Music features a roster of accomplished and internationally-acclaimed musicians who have performed in prestigious venues all over the world.
"See and hear the difference live music can make at your next event!"
SOUTHERN TOUR 2025
"BOSTON ROCKER" SOUTHERN TOUR 2025
Dan Gabel, the 'ol "Boston Rocker" is headed to the American South to play some Hot Jazz, Swing, and Big Band music! Partnering with pianist and bandleader, Warren Ertle, this 11-piece Big Band will tour across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia!
"Let's Get Away From it All!" Details below...
Monday 10/27 - Entergy Theatre - Clinton, MS
"Hot Jazz of the Roaring 20s" Concert
Monday, 10/27/2025, 7:00pm
Entergy Theatre, Mississippi College , 400 East College Street Clinton, MS 39056
TICKETS $32, students $10 w/valid ID
tuesday 10/28 - sanctuary on 25th - Tuscaloosa, al
"Vintage Halloween" dance!
Tuesday, 10/28/2025, 6:00-9:00pm
Sanctuary on 25th, 1710 25th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
TICKETS $30
Thursday 10/30 - Broad's Lounge - chattanooga, tn
Hot Jazz Night! Dan Gabel - Warren Ertle duo, special guest, Wendy Carson, vocals
Thursday, 10/30/2025, 7:00-10:00pm
Broad's Lounge, 124 E 10 Street, Chattanooga, TN
Friday 10/31 - Armour House - birmingham, al
Halloween Hot Jazz Party!
Friday, 10/31/2025, 7:00-10:00pm
Pogo Cocktail Louge, The Armour House , 2309 1st Ave N, Ste 101 | Birmingham, AL 35203
Saturday 11/1 - rEDbud Speakeasy - chattanooga, tn
Roaring 20's Speakeasy - Dan Gabel and his Orchestra - SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday, 11/1/2025, 6:00-11:00pm
Presented by: Chattanooga Vintage Dancers
2314 E 13th St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
SUNDAY 11/2 - STEAM TRAIN RIDE - SUMMERVILLE, GA
Summerville Steam Special - "Let's Get Away From It All" with Dan Gabel's Orchestra
"Classic Southern Steam Excursion"
Sunday, 11/2/2025, 9:00am-6:00pm (Chattanooga to Summerville, GA; music on return trip)
Presented by: Tennessee Valley Rail Road Museum
"Let's Get Away From It All!"
It's here!
"Let's Get Away From it All!" is now available on:
- CD
- digital download
- Vinyl 33 1/3 record
This highly-anticipated album includes 15 tracks, and features Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, vocalist Kimberly Hawkey, the Songbook Sweethearts vocal group, plus guests Sonny Barbato on accordion and Warren Ertle on marimba.
Big Band Cruise w/Dan Gabel - Fall 2026!
Big Band Cruise - Let’s Get Away From it All - Fall 2026
Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, featuring Kimberly Hawkey
Join us for this exclusive event, featuring seven nights of big band dancing aboard the Zuiderdam.
Departs Boston, MA: October 3, 2026 (Saturday) up the coast of Maine to Nova Scotia, returning October 10, 2026
Fall Foliage, Big Band music, nightly dancing, special 1940s-themed events, and a luxury cruise...what more can you ask for?
Open to 100 lucky passengers…
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