Vivacity is a high- energy and versatile group featuring stellar musicians and the original dance band instrument- the xylophone!  Based in Orlando, Florida, the band was formed in 2007 to perform for swing dances and resort entertainment. Today, they can be heard entertaining for audiences of all ages at community events, parties, theatres, dances and conventions. The band has a unique neo-vaudeville sound with strong roots in New Orleans music. Vivacity boasts an extensive songlist of original arrangements of music from the 1920s to the Great American Songbook and beyond.

Vivacity will help design the perfect entertainment for your event- from a Roarin’ 20s Great Gatsby dance party to the office holiday gathering and everything in between! This band brings an exhilarating energy to any event!

Vivacity performs live throughout Central Florida in Orlando, The Villages, Kissimmee, Clermont, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Winter Park, Sanford, Daytona Beach, Tampa and more.

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Upcoming Show…

Celebrate Vibraphone & Xylophone – Kutztown University

Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Kutztown University Center for Mallet Percussion Research, Pennsylvania
Xylophone

Heather Thorn and Vivacity with special guests Gordon Stout, Gary Kvistad, Jeff Moore, Lauren Vogel Weiss and Will Rapp

Presenting 20th Century Xylophone and the Great American Songbook. Featuring the music of Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, George Hamilton Green and more!

This concert is presented by the Center for Mallet Percussion Research and Kutztown University. Heather Thorn endorses the Malletech Bob Becker 4.0 Xylophone

Also with:

Dave Mackenzie- Reeds and Piano 

Greg Zabel- Upright Bass 

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Exciting News!

Vivacity’s new album “Taking a Chance On Love” has arrived!

Download it for $15 or get a CD for $20 + shipping.

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Rave Reviews!

A fantastic band with very talented musicians, wonderful arrangements and classic songs! They capture the essence of a time gone by with their retro outfits and old-time nostalgia! I’ve even seen them do live recreations of old-time radio shows just the way they used to be done back in the day, complete with reading commercials for popular products from the radio era. So fun!

Everyone in the band is great, but we especially love the xylophone… such a treat to see and hear a pretty rare jazz instrument played live, let alone with such mastery!

Always a great evening out… Highly recommended!

Kevin – Orlando, Florida

Love the amazing music that comes from this band. I love how the show is more than just a music performance. This band puts on a true show in every sense of the word!!!

Tami – Winter Park, Florida

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