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Trifecta
- New York City, NY
- Party Band
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $600-$2000
Overview
Trifecta is an upbeat NYC cover band putting our own spin on pop, rock, & soul hits from the 60s to today. As a trio, we mix electric guitar, bass & drums into a groovy, dance-able stew. With a wide repertoire and years of experience pleasing NYC's late night party crowds, Trifecta is a "sure bet" for your party or event!
22 Reviews
I hired 2 members of Trifecta for a Beachy Bridal Shower at a restaurant yesterday. Paul and Marty were incredible. They were very attentive to my every need and were communicative leading up to the vent. The owner of the restaurant was also so impressed with them, she got their contact information for herself! Countless guests complimented them and they truly made a special day that much better. I will be using Trifecta again in the future!
Cover Band
Response from Trifecta:
Thank you Erin! We’re so glad that we could be a part of your special event! - Paul & Marty
Great group. Sounded like the real deal ! Sixth birthday party at Sonny’s Canal House, Baldwin NY …. They were a hit ….. everyone love them
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment
Response from Trifecta:
Thanks Kenneth- it was great being a part of Colleen’s 60th- so glad that you and your guests enjoyed the music!
Best,
Paul & Trifecta
I hired Trifecta for a 40th birthday party. They are very talented and would reccomend them for any event. They played a huge play list of rock music. We all had a blast.
Classic Rock Band
Super easy to work with. Accommodating professional and responsive. Music was great set was great and everyone enjoyed themselves 💯
Cover Band
We had Two members of a trifecta (lead and back up) perform at our event and they were really great. Paul was super easy to deal with, on time delivered exactly the in home music experience we were looking forward to. By the end of the night it turned into a song along of their best rock covers. I would highly recommend and look to use them again!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Party Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singing Guitarist, Cover Band
Paul and his band were the icing on the cake for my 50th birthday party. The entire party was on their feet singing and dancing for every song. Paul created such a happy and fun environment and he and his band are incredible musicians and entertainers. True professionals! I can wait to have another party!!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Cover Band
The band Trifecta was amazing. The band members were extremely talented and friendly. We had so much fun at the party. They were very professional and corresponded with me before the event regarding the song list. They arrived early and started right on time. So many of our guests said how amazing trifecta was! If you’re looking for a wonderful band to create great memories, than trifectas the band to go with!
Party Band
Amazing band! They are great with communication and really made the event extra special with their music and style. Highly recommend them for any event. Our family and guests were so impressed with this band, we will certainly be repeat customers : )
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Rock Band, Cover Band
Thank you Paul and co for a wonderful evening at our school event. The music was perfect and Paul was so easy to work with. The parents and staff were all so pleased. Thank you!!
Cover Band
Hired Paul to do a guitar set at our companies holiday party. He was on time, professional and SO MUCH FUN! We had a setlist beforehand of songs to play, but of course, people take requests all night long and Paul was one to fulfill everyone's musical needs!
Definitely recommend!
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Paul and Marty posted up on our deck in the backyard for my wife's 40th bday party and they delivered an amazing set for 4 hours for about 30 people.. Not only were they personable and professional but they can really perform and they certainly left an impression on everybody that came out. No doubt they were the highlight of the party. I will definitely be reaching out to Paul for any future gatherings and would highly recommend Trifecta to anybody looking to hire a band for any event. Give these guys a shot, they rocked!
Classic Rock Band, Cover Band
Trifecta was absolutely awesome! The communication with Paul and Marty was smooth and easy. Their covers were amazing. Such a hit for our Woofstock event in Harrison, NJ. Would 10/10 recommend! Thank you guys!
Cover Band
Paul and his band truly made our celebration so special! We booked Trifecta for FDNY promotion party. Every song the band played was perfect for each moment of that day. All the firemen, their friends and families were so entertained by their music. The music made the event successful and fun....period! Great mix of old and new songs, and everyone could sing along to and dance. They are professional, on time, delivered as promised...and just so easy to work with. As we all know, special events that we plan in our lives can be so stressful— but Paul gave me the confidence to quickly know I was dealing with professional musicians!! Loved them so much that they even agreed to play another hour for us. Their music is amazing — and we can’t wait to plan another event and book Trifecta again!! Huge thanks to Paul and his band for making the day so special and memorable!!
Classic Rock Band
This Is the second time we had Paul in store for a special semi-annual event. He is great, our customers love him. He is professional , kind and talented . We will book him again and again and again.
Singing Guitarist
Paul and the guys performed at our rooftop dinner party last night ... turning our annual event into a magic evening.
We contacted Paul only 10 days ago and after a couple of exchanges, we knew we couldn’t go wrong: professional and and to the point, great communication and delivering absolutely as (and even beyond) contracted.
They have a GREAT repertoire and played every song we marked as preferred. Great sound and a truck load of experience adapting the performance to the audience and setting.
Trifecta arrived to our home as musicians, left as friends and will DEFINITELY be back.
Hope to catch you guys out there soon! Keep rockin’ and never change!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Classic Rock Band, Party Band, Pop Music, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singing Guitarist, Cover Band
I spoke to Paul several times before my event, making it pretty clear that I wanted a Fun party. We went over song options. He & the band were on time & very professional to deal with, everyone had a Great time!
Rock Band
Response from Trifecta:
Thanks, Mike! It was great to be a part of your event!
Trifecta played my Husbands 50th birthday party. Had great tunes. They put on a great set and everyone loved the music. They were also very professional to work with and followed through as expected. I would highly recommend them for any party!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Rock Band, Cover Band
Ok, so if you're like me, you're out here on the world wide web looking for a band for your next event or party. You're nervous because you want to throw one hell of an event but, like, you don't know these bands and you're just scrollin' and hopin' ... yep, that was me too. Well, let me just say, these guys delivered--BIG TIME. From an event planning perspective they were the utmost professionals. Easy to work with, on time and executed without a hitch (consider that one less thing to stress about!). From a musical perspective, they were awesome!!! Great song selection and knew how to work the crowd and put on a great show. They were an absolute hit and a major key to what ended up being a really, really great night. Frankly, it went by too fast! I'm ready to do it again :) LOL ....So, I can recommend them from experience and with confidence. I would surely hope to have them again at a future event, thank you guys very much!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Party Band, Rock Band, Cover Band
Response from Trifecta:
Thanks Bill, you threw a great party and we were happy to be a part of it.... sure, let's do it again! :)
A month later and people that attended my 40th are still asking "WHO WAS THAT BAND?".. I cant even begin to explain how happy we were with Trifecta. Paul was professional and accommodating from the very beginning and put on a show (for 75-80 ppl) in my backyard like you wouldn't believe. We added an extra bass guitarist that blew our socks off. We will definitely be booking Trifecta again and I already know my friends who attended the party will be contacting them for their upcoming parties.
Thanks again guys,
Jeff & Lisa (from Emerson NJ)
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Classic Rock Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Singing Guitarist, Cover Band
Response from Trifecta:
Hi Jeff- thanks for the review! We enjoyed performing at your party and we're so glad your guests enjoyed it. Hope to see you and Lisa at another party sometime soon! -Paul
Paul and the band did a phenomenal performance at my husband’s 40th. They were prompt, professional, and had an amazing sound. They worked with us on the song list prior to the event and absolutely won over the birthday boy and the guests. I would highly recommend Trifecta!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Rock & Roll Singer, Rock Band, Cover Band
Response from Trifecta:
Thanks Lisa! You were a pleasure to work with, and we enjoyed being a part of your husband's 40th birthday. I'm so glad the slightly rain weather didn't stop everyone from having a great time!
I hired Trifecta for my husband’s surprise 30th and couldn’t be more happy that I did! They are so easy to work with, professional, great guys and one amazing band. My friends and family can’t stop talking about how awesome they were and how they “made” the party. Thank you guys for an awesome night!!
Classic Rock Band
Response from Trifecta:
Thanks Matt & and Alicia. We really enjoyed performing for you guys as well as your friends & family. It was truly a pleasure to be a part of Matt's 30th!
About a week ago my organization hosted an intimate outdoor beer garden for approximately 100 guests. Trifecta performed for 45mins, and it felt way too short. The vocals were great, and they were warm, gracious and felt what songs would work well with a crowd that was diverse in age. During the performance, quite a few people came up to me and said that we need to have that at our next event. They were great!
1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment
Response from Trifecta:
Thanks Helen! It was pleasure being part of your outdoor event on a beautiful day for a beautiful cause! - Paul from Trifecta
Booking Info
Price Range: $600-$2000
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
We understand that different events may require a different types of performances... a daytime pool party might be a little more laid back than a late-night dance party. We can adjust our set list and ensemble size accordingly. We can interact with the audience or be more background oriented if that is your preference. Regardless, you can expect an upbeat, professional show that your guests will enjoy.
About
Trifecta is an upbeat NYC cover band putting our own spin on pop, rock, & soul hits from the 60s to today. As a trio, we mix acoustic guitar, bass & drums into a groovy, dance-able stew. We can also expand to a 'turbo-charged' 4-piece depending on your needs. With a wide repertoire and years of experience pleasing NYC's late night party crowds, Trifecta is a "sure bet" for your party or event!
Trifecta formed in 2013. Since then we've performed at country clubs and private events in the NY area, as well as at NYC venues like BXL East and Session 73 in Manhattan and Austin Public and The Strand Smokehouse in Queens.
Band Member Bios:
Before returning home to New York, singer/guitarist Paul Sforza spent many fruitful years on the Atlanta music scene, where his debut album Lifelines received praise for its “impeccably crafted” songs from Creative Loafing, Atlanta’s #1 lifestyle publication. Since his return home, Paul has released two more EPs which have garnered critical praise as well as listener interest. He continues to build his NYC following with performances at Rockwood Music Hall, Pianos, The Bitter End, The Knitting Factory, The Bowery Electric, Caffe Vivaldi, and Silvana.
Bass player Marty Osterer studied music in central Florida where he became entangled in jazz, rock, latin, world, and reggae music, and formed an eight-piece funk band that featured all over central Florida. In 2000, he relocated to New York, where he was selected as the in-house bass player for Murder Inc. Records, laying down bass lines for artists such as Kelly Price, LL Cool J, Ashanti, and Michael Jackson, including the hit single "I'm Real," by Ja Rule and Jennifer Lopez. Marty continues to perform in the NYC area with artists such as internationally known choreographer/dancer Silvana Magda, and blues/rock/funk artist Spiros Soukis.
Although the original plan was to be a New York Yankee, Tom Papadatos started playing drums in his sophomore year at Pascack Valley High School after being cut from the varsity baseball team. He later continued his music studies at Berklee College of Music. where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Performance. He has been performing as a free-lance musician in the New York area for the last 15 years and has also toured extensively throughout the United States, Asia and Europe with various pop, rock, classical crossover and jazz artists and modern dance companies.
Additional Booking Notes
We bring our own professional PA system.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 14, 2024 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 25, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
March 30, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 03, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
Here's a list of 84 songs for starters. We also know many more and we are flexible about creating a set list that meets your needs!
1. Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
2. All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
3. Ballade of John & Yoko - The Beatles
4. Basket Case - Green Day
5. Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
6. Breaking the Girl - Red Hot Chili Peppers
7. Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
8. Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
9. Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
10. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
11. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
12. December 1963 (Oh What a Night) - Franki Valli
13. Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
14. Don’t Look Back in Anger - Oasis
15. Down on the Corner - CCR
16. Down Under - Men at Work
17. Drive - Incubus
18. Every Little Thing She Does - The Police
19. Faith - George Michael
20. Feel Like Makin Love - Bad Company
21. Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
22. Free Fallin - Tom Petty
23. Get Lucky - Daft Punk
24. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day
25. Happy - Pharrell Williams
26. Heart of Gold - Neil Young
27. Hey Hey What Can I Do - Led Zeppelin
28. Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms
29. How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved by You)- Smokey Robinson
30. I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
31. I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson
32. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
33. Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
34. Is This Love? - Bob Marley
35. It Aint Over Til It’s Over - Lenny Kravitz
36. Jane Says - Jane's Addiction
37. Keep on Rockin in the Free World - Neil Young
38. Listen to the Music - The Doobie Brothers
39. Long Train Runnin’ - The Doobie Brothers
40. Looking Out My Back Door - CCR
41. Mary Jane’s Last Dance - Tom Petty
42. Master Blaster (Jammin’) - Stevie Wonder
43. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard - Simon & Garfunkel
44. Moondance - Van Morrison
45. Mr. Jones - Counting Crows
46. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
47. My Girl - The Temptations
48. No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
49. No Rain - Blind Melon
50. One - U2
51. One of These Nights - The Eagles
52. Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
53. Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
54. Proud Mary - CCR
55. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
56. Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
57. Rude - Magic
58. Santeria - Sublime
59. Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
60. Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
61. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
62. Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
63. Squeeze Box - The Who
64. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
65. Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
66. Stir it Up - Bob Marley
67. Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake
68. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
69. Take it Easy - The Eagles
70. The Joker - Steve Miller Band
71. The Weight - The Band
72. This Love - Maroon 5
73. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
74. Upside Down - Jack Johnson
75. Use Me - Bill Withers
76. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
77. Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
78. What's Goin On? - Marvin Gaye
79. With or Without You - U2
80. Wonderwall - Oasis
81. Yellow - Coldplay
82. You Can’t Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
83. You May Be Right - Billy Joel
84. Your Time is Gonna Come - Led Zeppelin
Team
Paul Sforza | Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar |
Marty Osterer | Bass |
Tom Papadatos | Drums |
Influences & Inspiration
We've been influenced by so many rock, pop, and soul greats and this is reflected in our diverse repertoire. We're not just an "80's" or "90s" cover band, rather we try to put together unique set lists of upbeat songs from different eras and genres.
Setup Requirements
We bring our own professional PA system.