Trifecta
Trifecta Compilation Video
The 2000s - Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" @ Prohibition, NYC
The 2000s - Gnarls Barkley's Crazy @ The Lotus Club, NYC
The 1970s - Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On?" @ Guastavinos, NYC
The 1970s - Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons' "Oh What a Night!" @ Prohibition, NYC
The 1980s - Men at Work's "Down Under" @ Prohibition, NYC
Trifecta is... Paul Sforza (singer/guitar), Marty Osterer (bass) & Tom Papadatos (drums)
Paul Sforza (singer/guitar)
Marty Osterer (bass)
Tom Papadatos (drums)
Rooftop Private Event, NYC
Rooftop Private Event, NYC
Private Event, Guastavino's, NYC
Guastavino's, NYC
Tom & Marty, St. Stephen of Hungary School Fundraiser @ Guastavino's, NYC
Marty & Paul, St. Stephen School of Hungary Fundraiser @ Guastavino's, NYC
Trifecta, St. Stephen School of Hungary Fundraiser @ Guastavino's, NYC
Paul, St. Stephen School Fundraiser @ Guastavino's, NYC
Awkward Ussie, Trifecta + 1 @ Guastavino's, NYC
Private Event, The Lotus Club, NYC
Trifecta + 1 (Keyboards) @ The Lotus Club, NYC
Private Event, Seawanhaka Yacht Club, Oyster Bay
Trifecta + 1 (Additional Guitar), Private Event, NJ
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Fundraiser, Rye Brook, NY
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Fundraiser, Rye Brook, NY
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Fundraiser, Rye Brook, NY
Trifecta + 1 (Additional Guitar) @ Crawford Park, Rye Brook, NY
The Davenport Club, New Rochelle, NY
North Jersey Country Club, Wayne, NJ
Mercy Home for Children Fundraiser @ Prospect Park Boathouse, Brooklyn, NY
Mercy Home for Children Fundraiser @ Prospect Park Boathouse, Brooklyn, NY
FDNY Private Event, Yonkers, NY
Gotta love a summer block party!
Prohibition, NYC
Prohibition, NYC
July 4th Rooftop Party, Brooklyn, NY
Private Event, New Jersey
Trifecta Duo (Paul & Marty), Breezy Point, NY
Private Event, New City, NY
Rooftop Party, Brooklyn
Radegast Brewery, Brooklyn
Sometimes this band runs on High Noons...
Private Event, New Hope, PA
Private Event, New Hope, PA
Some gigs require a ferry & a beer (Block Island, 2015)
Paul Solo @ Eileen Fisher, NYC
Chalk it up to fate!
Paul Sforza (singer/guitar)
Tom Papadatos (drums)
Marty & Mackrel
Brothers in Arms!
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. We can also add additional musicians when our clients want a larger sound. With a wide, unique repertoire and over a decade of experience pleasing a wide variety of audiences at an even wider variety of events, Trifecta is a sure bet for your private party, corporate event or fundraiser.
Reviews
28 reviews
Sara F.
June 23, 2025Amazing performance and people!
Nicest guys with amazing talent- made my party incredibly fun. Almost every person in the crowd asked for their name/information. I even planned ahead to join them for a song or two ;) On time arrival, easygoing, good communicators ahead of time, incredible value, 10/10 would book them again! I might have to plan the next party just to be able to do so. Keep on rocking guys!
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Party Band
Trifecta
Thanks Sara - your party was amazing, and we were glad to be a part of it! Lookin' forward to that next party... :)
Chris R.
May 29, 2025Amazing Band--Easy Booking!
Trifecta played for our annual Memorial Day BBQ at our private Club and it was phenomenal. Paul was super easy to coordinate and plan with, not to mention their rates are very reasonable. The sound was clear and the tunes were the perfect addition to our event. We will most definitely be booking again with them.
Hired as: Top 40 Band
Trifecta
Thank you Chris- we loved being a part of your Memorial Day event. Can't wait to do it again sometime!
Nicole G.
May 16, 2025Party on!!!
I hired Trifecta for my husband’s 50th surprise party in Connecticut and it couldn’t have gone better. The band was prompt with communications, arrived on time to set up and sounded incredible. They timed it perfectly to start playing right when my husband walked in for the surprise - loved that! The mix of songs and genres was fantastic, because I had kids as well as seniors at the party, and everyone enjoyed the tunes. Even the venue’s sound engineer commented on how professional the band was and how they “read the room” by tweaking the volume when necessary. The lead singer has an incredible voice and all the musicians were spot on - a really talented bunch. I appreciated how the songs started out kinda chill and built up into more of a dance vibe as the night went on. Don’t hesitate to book this band - it’s a guaranteed great time. Bravo!
Hired as: Party Band
Trifecta
Thanks Nicole! We're glad we could make the diverse age groups happy & loved being a part of it. Nice job keeping the party a surprise! :)
Kristy J.
September 21, 202560th Birthday Band
I booked Trifecta for my Dads 60th birthday. Paul was in constant communication and as a group very timely and professional. My dad is very picky and Trifecta was absolutely loved by all! Reasonable rates, professional, easygoing and great talent. Hope to hire again!
Hired as: Cover Band
Trifecta
Thank you Kristy! So glad to hear that your dad enjoyed the band. It was a lovely party and we were happy to be a part of it!
Julie W.
September 15, 2025Incredible classic rock cover band!
Trifecta played a joint 40th birthday party for my husband and I this fall, and they were absolutely fantastic. Great selection of classic rock hits, and they felt out the crowd to really match the music with the vibe. Paul has a great voice and the live music made the event really special. The band was super professional, organized, and easy to work with -- they coordinated directly with the venue on equipment, showed up early, and were just overall lovely. If you're looking for classic rock at a party in the NYC area, Trifecta is the best!
Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Cover Band, Party Band
Booking information
Price range: $600-$4000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
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 electric guitar, bass & drums into a groovy, dance-able stew. With a diverse, unique repertoire and over a decade of experience pleasing a broad variety of audiences at a broader variety of events, Trifecta is a sure bet for your private party, corporate event or fundraiser.
Since we first got together in 2013, we've had the chance to perform at a wide range of private events, corporate events and fundraisers at places like The Lotus Club, City Vineyard, & Guastavino's in Manhattan, The Boathouse in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Huntington Yacht Club & Seawanhaka Yacht Club on Long Island, The Davenport Club in Westchester, as well as more backyards than you can count! Our past clients have included Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Saint Stephen School of Hungary, URBN Playground, Eileen Fisher, Porsche Monmouth, FDNY & more.
Ensemble Size Options:
We come in different shapes & sizes depending on our clients' needs, including:
- Paul Solo (Vocals & Acoustic Guitar)
- Paul & Marty Duo (Vocals, Guitar & Bass)
- Paul + Percussion Duo (Vocals, Guitar, & Light Percussion)
- Trifecta (The original Trifecta experience- vocals, guitar, bass & drums)
- Trifecta + 1 (Trifecta + Additional Guitar Player)
- Trifecta + 1 (Trifecta + Keyboard Player)
- Trifecta + 2 (Trifecta + Additional Guitar Player & Keyboard Player)
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 relocating to NYC, Paul has put out three more independent releases which garnered critical praise as well as listener interest. As a singer-songwriter, he's performed at venues like: 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 25 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
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
26
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Hastings On Hudson, NY
Past booked events
July 2025
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Wayne, NJ
December 2024
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Baldwin, NY
May 2024
25
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Rochelle, NY
March 2019
30
Saturday
Cocktail Party
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
New York City, NY
November 2018
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Rye, NY
Team
Set list
Here's a list of 65 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. Ballade of John & Yoko - The Beatles
3. Basket Case - Green Day
4. Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
5. Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
6. Can’t Feel My Face - The Weeknd
7. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
8. Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
9. December 1963 (Oh What a Night) - Franki Valli
10. Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles
11. Down on the Corner - CCR
12. Down Under - Men at Work
13. Drive - Incubus
14. Every Little Thing She Does - The Police
15. Faith - George Michael
16. Feel Like Makin Love - Bad Company
17. Free Fallin - Tom Petty
18. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day
19. Happy - Pharrell Williams
20. Heart of Gold - Neil Young
21. Hey Hey What Can I Do - Led Zeppelin
22. Hey Jealousy - Gin Blossoms
23. How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved by You)- Smokey Robinson
24. I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
25. I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson
26. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
27. Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
28. Is This Love? - Bob Marley
29. It Aint Over Til It’s Over - Lenny Kravitz
30. Keep on Rockin in the Free World - Neil Young
31. Listen to the Music - The Doobie Brothers
32. Mary Jane’s Last Dance - Tom Petty
33. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard - Simon & Garfunkel
34. Moondance - Van Morrison
35. Mr. Jones - Counting Crows
36. My Girl - The Temptations
37. No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
38. One - U2
39. One of These Nights - The Eagles
40. Only the Good Die Young - Billy Joel
41. Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
42. Proud Mary - CCR
43. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
44. Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
45. Rude - Magic
46. Santeria - Sublime
47. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
48. Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
49. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
50. Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
51. Stir it Up - Bob Marley
52. Take it Easy - The Eagles
53. The Joker - Steve Miller Band
54. The Weight - The Band
55. This Love - Maroon 5
56. Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
57. Use Me - Bill Withers
58. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
59. Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
60. What's Goin On? - Marvin Gaye
61. Wonderwall - Oasis
62. Yellow - Coldplay
63. You Can’t Always Get What You Want - Rolling Stones
64. You May Be Right - Billy Joel
65. Your Time is Gonna Come - Led Zeppelin
Influences and 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.