The Trophy Husbands

The group isn't rich, but they do know how to get a crowd moving with their mixture of rock, soul, R&B and rockabilly. These four members who have played for years in other Lehigh Valley bands form a tightly knit unit.

Vocalist and harmonica player Joe Sparta is known for wearing hats and his soul-tinged energetic delivery. Guitarist Dave Evans adeptly handles intricate rock leads and funk riffs, while bassist Mark Buschi and drummer Sam Savoca add a driving rhythm that leads to dancing at their shows.

This is one of the Valley’s must see groups.
- The Morning Call

The Trophy Husbands have become a staple in the Lehigh Valley for Music fans and partygoers who want to hear an eclectic range of rock, soul, R&B, swing and rockabilly. The bands tight rhythm section is made up by Sam Savoca (drums), Mark Buschi (bass), and Dave Evans (guitar), all of whom share vocal duties as well. Add the soul tinged delivery of front man Joe Sparta on lead vocals and harp, and you’ll understand why this band has built up a huge following. - Lehigh Valley Marketplace

The Trophy Husbands know their roots. After touring the Valley with previous outfits -- including Lucky 7 and the Daddy Licks Band -- the Husbands came together in 2004 through a shared love of musical styles and tastes.

The group released its first CD, "Between the Covers" in June. Response to the disc has stretched across the globe from Texas to Belgium, lead singer Joe Sparta says. But he quickly adds the band isn't heading to Europe just yet. "If that opportunity came up, it would be neat ... but we don't any visions of grandeur or anything." The band credits a wide array of musical styles -- from R&B and early Motown to classic rock and rockabilly music. The quartet describes its sound as a mixture of "eclectic rock and blues."
Their set list includes originals such as "One on One," "Soulin," "It is What It Is" and "In Time" are balanced with cuts from the Animals and Rolling Stones to Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley and others.

"What we play is what we like to play. What happens is we end up playing stuff no one else does, and the crowd loves it." Sparta says.
- Express Times - Lehigh Valley Live