Koda
1 Verified booking- South Pasadena, CA
- Cover Band
- $700 - $1,500- $3,000
With over 30 years of combined musical expertise, Koda is a premier cover band specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our seasoned...
Overview
Style. Charisma. Soul. A night with the Sam Marsey Trio is one to remember.
You'll know his sound as soon as you walk in the room. Maybe it's a song you know and have loved for years. Maybe it's one that you don't, but there is just something about that groove and Sam's undeniable charm that you can't ignore.
Sam Marsey curates a cool, sophisticated soundtrack that makes listeners dance in jubilation or swoon in each other's arms. He understands that each event requires a unique musical vibe to reach its fullest potential, and his gift is knowing how to take it there. With a catalog of fresh arrangements from classic Motown to funky pop, Sam Marsey is the main ingredient to your event.
Reviews
6 reviews
Rachel A.
October 1, 2019Leave your guests talking about how great the music was!
First let me start by saying that Sam is pure talent. Not only a soulful singer and charismatic performer, but also a gifted guitarist.
We hired Sam to play our wedding at the Millwick in DTLA this past summer. After setting our date over a year in advance my very first priority was to find a band. Music is very important to me and I knew the importance of finding the right soundtrack to to our evening. Sam and his band were a breath of fresh air to find in a sea of musicians in Los Angeles. Sam is not only the nicest guy, but also extremely professional.
We hired Sam to play our ceremony solo, first playing music to welcome our guests on our their way in and then learning an array of eccentric songs for us to play during the walk down the isle (Elvis, Johnny Cash, & Steve Winwood).
During cocktail hour Sam was joined by his band along with a trumpet player to play a Jazz assemble. It added beautiful depth to everyone mingling and the sun setting on a hot summer night.
Reception was kicked off with our first dance (Randy Newman) in which Sam and his band did an amazing job covering our song. After we requested two songs to kick off the dance floor, James Taylor (for all our New England family) dropping into ⇢ Ginuwine (for our friends). They absolutely killed it and it was one of my favorite memories of the night… being surrounded by all our friends and family joining us on the dance floor.
Our vendors enjoyed working with Sam, our guests LOVED the music and danced all night, and we are beyond thankful to him for his talent and creating a beautiful soundtrack to our wedding.
Hired as: Cover Band, Dance Band, Easy Listening Band, Funk Band, Party Band, R&B Group, Soul Band, Wedding Band
Lorraine V.
July 27, 2019Two Thumbs Up!
Attended an event at a local park in Menifee, CA and this band was performing. Really awesome renditions of popular music, great vibe, jazzy feel, soulful. Crowd seemed to really enjoy it. I know my family and I did. Would enjoy seeing them again.
Hired as: Cover Band, Top 40 Band
Sam Marsey
Thank you Lorraine!
Craig R.
July 27, 2019Menifee Park
This band is talented and gifted. I really enjoyed Sam's soulful sultry voice. He really enjoys singing. The whole Park was rocking!!!
Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, Easy Listening Band, Funk Band, Indie Band
Sam Marsey
Thank you Craig!
Paolucci S. . M.
July 30, 2018Fantastic Performance
The Trio did a great job at our event! They arrived on time and were able to set everything up in a timely manner. Did some great covers that kept the energy at the party throughout the whole three hours. They were very pleasant to work with before and after the party, and super helpful. Great band to hear and work with.
Hired as: Cover Band
Sam Marsey
Thank you guys we had a blast!
Adam J.
December 4, 2017great guy. went perfect.
he did everything asked! on time. pleasant person.
Hired as: Top 40 Band
Booking information
Price range: $600 - $3,000+
What to expect
An experienced and self-sufficient entertainment act is a crucial element in a successful and memorable event. That's why the Sam Marsey Trio comes early and prepared to handle any unforeseen circumstances that may arise before showtime.
Requests? No problem. Just get them to us with at least two week's notice and we'll let you know what we can do. This does not mean that we perform all requests, but that we will certainly perform ones that we feel are within our range of style.
Planning a multifaceted event can feel pretty overwhelming in the weeks and months before, and the last thing anyone needs is a vendor or performer who is difficult to get ahold of, or who doesn't deliver prompt and efficient responses. With the Sam Marsey Trio, you can expect smooth communication at each step of the process.
About
The Sam Marsey Trio is:
Sam Marsey - Guitar and Vocals
Ruben Ruvalcaba - Bass
Quentin Purviance - Drums
Additional booking notes
The Sam Marsey Trio provides all of their backline and audio equipment for local (driving-range) gigs. Long distance engagements may require the client to provide backline and audio.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2018
06
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Burbank, CA
August 2018
01
Wednesday
Launch Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Playa Vista, CA
January 2018
21
Sunday
Cielo Rooftop
6:00pm - 9:00pm
20
Saturday
Live Oak Canyon Bar and Grill
9:00pm - 11:00pm
18
Thursday
Live at Baleen Lounge
8:00pm - 11:00pm
07
Sunday
Cielo Rooftop
6:00pm - 9:00pm
December 2017
30
Saturday
Live at Rok N Fondue
9:00pm - 11:00pm
23
Saturday
Private event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Sunday
Live at Cielo Bar
6:00pm - 8:00pm
16
Saturday
Live at Rok N Fondue
9:00pm - 11:00pm
15
Friday
Private Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
03
Sunday
Surprise
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Manhattan Beach, CA
01
Friday
Live at the Baleen Lounge
9:00pm - 11:55pm
November 2017
24
Friday
Live at the Baleen Lounge
9:00pm - 11:55pm
10
Friday
Live at the Baleen Lounge
9:00pm - 11:55pm
October 2017
28
Saturday
Holiday Party (Halloween)
3:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Riverside, CA
21
Saturday
Live @ Baleen Lounge
9:00pm - 11:55pm
Set list
Classic R&B
Love Ballad - LTD
Cruisin - Smokey Robinson
Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson
Me And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
FootSteps In The Dark - Isley Brothers
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye
Georgia - Ray Charles
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
My Girl - Temptations
What You Won’t Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell
Open Your Eyes - Bobby Caldwell
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
Lean On Me - Bill WIthers
Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson
I’d Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Strawberry Letter 23 - Shuggie Otis
La La La - The Delfonics
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Tired of Being Alone -Al Green
Pop/Soul
Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
Someone Like You - Adele
Happy - Pharrell
U Remind Me - Usher
That’s What I Like - Bruno Mars
When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars
Needed Me - Rihanna
Say You Love Me - Jessie Ware
Gravity - John Mayer
Still Feel Like Your Man - John Mayer
I Don’t Trust Myself With Loving You - John Mayer
Neon - John Mayer
Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
Blank Space - Taylor Swift
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Do You - Miguel
Open -Rhye
Save Room - John Legend
Stay WIth You - John Legend
All Of Me - John Legend
Marry You - Bruno Mars
That Girl - Justin Timberlake
Cold Water - Major Lazer
Distance - Emily King
Home to Mama - Justin Bieber
Georgia - Emily King
I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Just Hold On We’re Going Home - Drake
Photograph - Ed Sheeran
First Heartbreak - Tori Kelly
Hello - Adele
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Best Friends - Amy WinehouseThe Only One - Sam Smith
Adorn - Miguel
Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur
Hard to Concentrate - RHCP
Hip Hop
Lollipop - Lil’ Wayne
No Diggity - Black Street
Indie/Acoustic
Cherry Wine - Hozier
I’ll Get Along - Michael Kiwanuka
Forever - Ben Harper
Only Love - Ben Howard
Lost In The Light - Bahamas
You Are The Best Thing - Ray Lemontagne
I Wanna Hold You - Ray Lemontagne
Arms Of a Woman - Amos Lee
I Need the Sun to Break - James Bay
Electric Feel - MGMT
Someday - The Strokes
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Neo Soul/R&B
Tamia - So Into You
Contagious - Isley Brothers
Every Time I Close My Eyes- Babyface
Don’t Judge Me - Chris Brown
Back to Sleep - Chris Brown
Let Me Love You - Mario
7 Days- Craig David
Thinking Bout You - Frank Ocean
I Wanna Know - Joe
Where I Wanna Be - Donell Jones
Charlene - Anthony Hamilton
Just Friends - Musiq Soulchild
Weight In Gold - Gallant
Love You Down - Ready for The World
Act Like That - Tyrese
Differences - Genuwine
Lady - D’Angelo
Feel Like Makin Love - D’Angelo
The Hills - The Weeknd
Wicked Games- The Weeknd
I Feel it Coming- The Weeknd
Bag Lady - Erykah Badu
Miss Independent - Neo
Deuces - Chris Brown
Fine China - Chris Brown
Money on My Mind - Sam Smith
Warm Water - Banks
U Got It Bad - Usher
Anytime - Brian McNight
Angel of Mine - Monica
Sharpness - Jamie Woon
Too Early - The Dream
Country
Girl Crush - Little Big Town
Die A Happy Man - Thomas Rhett
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
Classic Easy Listening
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Crazy Love - Van Morrison
Yesterday - Beatles
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Spanish
Sabor A Mi - Trio Los Panchos
Piel Canela - Trio Los Panchos
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