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Viva the band is based in Sydney Australia.

The band has performed extensively throughout Asia and are noted for their performances in Sth. Vietnam, Thailand, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Guam. and Japan. Recently Viva the band performed at the Tainan International Chihsi Arts Festival in Taiwan in 2004 and the Kenting Song Festival in 2005 for a series of live concerts and television performances over a period of 4 weeks.

Viva the band regularly perform at jazz festivals interstate and locally including: Gold Coast Jazz and blues Festival, Newcastle Jazz Festival, Morpeth Jazz Festival, Manly International Jazz Festival , Kiama Jazz and blues Festival, Illawarra Jazz Festival, Central Coast Jazz Leagues, Thredbo Jazz Festival plus Sydney Olympic Park and Darling Harbour music events.

Viva the band perform a rich tapestry of music skillfully blending a mixture of: jazz, swing, latin, gypsy jazz , salsa, French , Spanish Songs, cabaret and classic show tunes. Gerri and Jose Santos are the featured vocalists and percussionists for the group. Other members include Peter Rappolt, leader (guitar), Marie Rappolt (bass and musette accordion. This line-up creates a “Hot Club of France” style, reminiscent of a French nightclub swing band. Viva the band have a reputation for delighting their audiences with their unique and varied styles of music. More information is available at www.musicians.net.au

Their CD “By Request” popular for dinner parties and long driving trips in your vehicle, The CD is now into their second pressing