SWING MUSIC FEATURING CELLO, GUITAR AND VOCALS

We are Cello-Bella! (guitar, cello, and occasionally electric bass).  Our love of jazz swing music brought us together to play these great tunes. We call our favorite selections from the American Songbook, "old songs for the New Depression." We add a few rock, country and folk tunes here and there for variety.  Family music is another part of our growing repertoire.  Vintage songs like “On the Good Ship Lollipop”, and newer ones; “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” are fun for all ages.

UPCOMING SHOWS

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Success & Press

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"The Story" Host Dick Gordon from American Public Media

About Us

Alison Donahue cello/vocals

I am a classically-trained cellist/vocalist currently exploring jazz, pop, and country music genres. You can pretty easily find a violin in a jazz or pop musical group, but the cello is still a rarity.  With the range and versatility of the cello, there are so many musical colors you can bring to a tune. Time for the cello to step up and be counted!

Mike Wilhelm guitar/vocals 

I am NOT a classically trained guitarist, but I like very much playing music with Alison.  I first picked up a 15 dollar Silvertone guitar in 1964 after seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan and it’s been all downhill ever since.  Later, I began to explore the wonderful American music called “jazz”.  In 2007, I took an early retirement from Ford Motor Company, met Alison and the rest is history.