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Duo or Trio band for hire in Parramatta (the new Paris of Australia)
Australia is comprised of mostly multi-cultural people, with an ever increasing percentage of audiences having been born overseas
Audiences for live music in Australia require to be catered for with music and instrumentation of a continental style
Duo musicians or trio band (Duo with Parisian born Vocalist added} available for live music for private parties, functions and multi-cultural events
The Duo and Trio band have performed live music entertainment at Parramatta (the multi-cultural Paris style center of N.S.W.)
They have also performed their international blend of live music throughout Australia and overseas
The Viva bands are based in Sydney, Australia, they feature: accordion, accordion bass, guitar, flute and Parisian born Singer {when required) in situations often catered for with classical violin combinations
The trio and duo band have developed a repertoire of music from UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Cuba, Argentine, Brazil and Mexico, Canada, plus standards from the American and UK song books
NOTE for those who can remember
In the 50's and 60's there were a plethora of bands performing swing, jazz, Latin and Euro (continental) styled music at clubs and food establishments in Sydney, in this era, it is a rare occasion to come across this type of music entertainment, Viva the duo and Trio have organized themselves to fill this gap
To access the suitability of Viva the Duo or Trio for your event, check out our: Viva the Duo and Viva the Trio event videos and music samples
The bands currently service a list of over 100 clients that regularly employ them
The duo band, in particular, has enjoyed International experiences with their music, having performed across South East Asia including: Thailand, Laos , Cambodia , Vietnam, The Philippines, Guam and Japan, plus promotional tours across Europe, including visits to: France, Monaco, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and England. The duo also toured throughout South America including: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba and New Orleans USA
The result of these tours meant the duo were able to experience different cultures and enable them to learn to re-produce authentic and different styles of music
We have provided some reviews about the band/s performances at our:references page
Prices for musicians entertainers and bands for multi-cultural music. instrumental Duo or trio Band (Duo with added vocalist) are at: link to musicians prices
The Duo Band play Instrumental live music for venues particularly where singing and dancing is restricted
Trio band (with singer and PA) is available for multi-cultural events, Christmas parties, music entertainment at restaurants, hotel lobbies, hotel reception area and outdoor venues
The Duo and Trio band also perform for multi-cultural events at Schools in the Sydney metro area, they have WWCC (Working With Children Certificates)
A versatile band has experience of 4 years performing throughout Asia. Including lots of Television performances in Thailand and Taiwan
Economical Duo musicians in Sydney for multi cultural music
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Videos of music of New Orleans, Music of Argentina, Brazil and Cuba and music from Europe have been posted on our Sydney duo and Trio Bands for hire
When cabaret styled entertainment or a vocalist is required, the duo adds a singer, Corinne Andrew, Corinne has performed extensively throughout Europe, the Mediterranean and Japan and is also a session singer for Nylon Studios based in Cannes, New York and Sydney, Corinne's session work is aired on radio and TV in Australia and overseas
Review: Viva the Trio with Corinne Andrew
On the 7th October 2014 the Viva the duo recording of Minor Swing reached no 1 on N1M Australian top 100 charts and no 4 on the world top 100 charts. Minor swing has been no 1 on the N1M Charts for over 5 years (as of November 2019)
The band perform music for a diverse number of venues in Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast NSW, Newcastle, Bowral, Mittagong and Wollongong,
VIVA TOURS in Asia
VIVA TOURS in Europe and UK
VIVA TOURS in Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, New Orleans, Mexico
Videos of Music of New Orleans, Music of Argentina, Music of Brazil and music of Cuba have been posted on our : You Tube links page
The band has performed over 400 concerts in war Zones
Viva the duo perform at venues such as: the Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour Convention Center, 5 star Hotels in Sydney and Hunter valley Vineyards
Instrumental music
Instrumental duo of accordion player, flute and guitar player or trio with optional additions of singer
music at weddings with Viva the Duo
Viva the duo, noted as being famous for playing classic European jazz (Manly Daily quote)
Viva the trio and duo attract audiences at their street performances
Viva the duo at Street performance Manly and Cannes (France)
Viva the duo background music for a dinner function
Viva the duo, back at work for a function at a Sydney club after their European tour
snapshot of popular examples of Viva music
- The American Songbook, Swing music, standards: In the Mood, Stardust, It Had To Be You, Puttin' On the Ritz
- Tango: Jealousy, Hernando's Hideaway, La Cumparsita, Kiss of Fire, Amapola
- Latin: The Girl From Ipanema, La Paloma, Sway, Tequila, Tico Tico, Brazil, Granada
- French, International: La Vie En Rose, Dark Eyes, Bi Mir Bist Du Schoen, Midnight in Moscow
Viva the duo performed music as part of a breakfast for ride to work day at Bradfield Park for Willoughby Council on the 17th October
A video of Viva at last years ride to work event can be seen at ride to work
Viva the trio
Picasso exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW. Viva the trio (with Corinne Andrew) was chosen as a result of their success at the Sydney Fringe Festival to provide acoustic music live for a series of 3 weeks in February 2012 at the Art Cafe during the exhibition of Picasso masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris
Viva the trio recently performed at the Factory Theater at Marrickville
A sell-out concert with more than 600 people attending
The Sydney Morning Herald chose French Cabaret and Circus as "the best of stage" for June 2011
Don Burrows
Viva the duo visit Don Burrows at Terry Hills nursing home
Instrumental music duo
Instrumental musicians play music for dancing
The duo also play music for dancing including: swing, bossa's, tango's and samba's. The duo is currently enjoying many venues and corporate functions, performing their particular style of music
Viva the duo venues
Viva the duo function at the Opera House fore court is for a.t.s. Pacific Group, part of the Stella Leisure Group, for their 30 year anniversary. A.T.S are hosting their key clients from around the world, (mostly European countries) plus representatives of Qantas Holidays, Jetset, Harvey World, Travel scene etc.
Viva the duo performance at the Italian village at the rocks
Viva the duo concerts
The Manly Daily 28/12/07 describes Viva as "the brilliant jazz trio"
Hiring a small band for roving performances street events and concerts
Viva, with their strong instrumental content of show tunes are popular at Council events, University functions, shopping centers, community events, marketing expos, art festivals, wine and food festivals etc.
Hiring a duo or a trio for a wedding or a function
schedule of music for functions
- Jazz standards, bossa nova's etc for background or dinner music at functions and parties.
- Swing music, bossa nova's tango's etc for dance music at dinner parties or functions
- French, Spanish, classic show tunes etc for a dinner cabaret show
- Jazz, Swing, Latin, Salsa etc for up beat dance music at dinner dances or functions
Hiring a quartet for weddings and functions click to the page about Viva the band
Viva the duo return to Europe from June 21st until August 2nd
We have returned after an amazing 6,000 KM Journey throughout Europe
Viva the duo crossing at Abbey Road studios in London and at Aranjuez,Spain
A monument in the city of Aranjuez dedicated to Joaquin Rodriguez the composer of the tune Concierto De Aranjuez. There are inscriptions for the tune and melody engraved in the footpath, Viva the duo from Sydney, Australia have recorded a simplified tune for accordion and guitar called Aranjuez Mon Amour
Viva the duo at a Video shoot at Florence and at Jung Frau, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland