A Sydney Jazz Bands 10th year of performances at a popular tourist destination

Viva the band will be returning for the bands 10th year at the Settlers Arms Inn, a delightful “Australiana bush" hotel The band appear at the hotel every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. The band perform on a stage located on a large expanse of lawn at the rear of the Settlers Arms main building. There is bench type seating and tables located under shady trees for patrons to enjoy the wonderful and renowned food and entertainment. Viva the band provide entertainment in an informal cabaret style performing a repertoire of: jazz, latin, salsa, French and Spanish songs and stunning feature tunes. The romantic sounds of musette accordion/bass, Spanish guitar, congas, percussion plus two vocalists harmonizing beautiful songs waft through the village of St Albans valley drawing visitors and local residents to the Settlers Arms Inn.

The Settlers Arms Inn is an historic stone and timber hotel located in the St Albans Valley. St Albans is 20km west of Wisemans Ferry which is about a 90 minute drive from Sydney. The inn was built by convict labour in 1836 and became a major overnight stop for the Cobb & Co coaches travelling from Sydney to Newcastle. The inn is classified by the national trust and is one of the oldest hotels in Australia. The Settlers Arms Inn has become one of Sydney's most popular destinations for visitors on day trips. The owners of the establishment are avid supporters of live music, in particular Viva the band from Sydney.