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Dan Gabel, trombone and bandleader with the Abletones Big band

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

10/27 Tickets

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

10/28 Tickets

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

10/30 Reservations

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

10/31 Reservations

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

11/1 Info (SOLD OUT!)

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 

11/2 Train Ride
"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.

Buy Now

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… 

Dan Gabel Kimberly Hawkey big band cruise Zuiderdam Boston October 2026

2025 TOUR DATES

Public Shows and New Recordings

NEW RECORDINGS - Dan Gabel and his Orchestra

  • Snowed In! (December 2023) featuring Dan Gabel, Kimberly Hawkey and the Abletones Big Band
  • Tonight in Dreamland (October 2023) with vocalist Jenny Swoish
  • Let's Get Away From it All (April 6, 2025) featuring Kimberly Hawkey, vocal group, special guests, and so much more. Our biggest (and best?) project to date! CD, digital, and VINYL!

Head over to our STORE for more!


plus:

Dan Gabel is writing a BOOK

"Racing with the Moon: The Vaughn Monroe Story"

find out more  here:  VAUGHN MONROE


See you on the bandstand!

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DAN GABEL AND His Orchestra

"You have to experience it live..."

"The real deal..." [The Boston Globe]

LIVE BANDS, LECTURES, LESSONS - the finest in new england

Looking for something special for your next event? 

Concerts, fundraisers, galas, conventions, parties, weddings, dances: book one of our top-notch bands today!

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Live music makes the difference! Authentic Big band and swing music

Here's a little sample of our 1920s band, Dan Gabel's High Society Orchestra:

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