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About The Band…
David Putterman - Drum and Percussion
BackTrax was started in 2021 by David Putterman. A Classical and Rock musician, David lives in Burlington, CT and is regarded as a talented and resilient professional drummer with a long-standing career in the Connecticut music scene. Currently the drummer and band leader, David has been active in the music industry since the late 1960s. He has collaborated with many notable figures in music and entertainment. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, David gained significate recognition for his determination to return to the stage. His personal journey is featured in the mini-documentary, “Fighting Parkinson’s Disease with Drums (Hitting back, David’s Story)” which highlights how his drumming skills helped alleviate his symptoms and improve his quality of life.
bernie costa - bass and vocals
Bernie Costa is a talented musician from Ellington, CT. Bernie has been the bass player in BackTrax since the band’s inception in 2021. He began his musical voyage playing guitar, but ultimately realized that his heart was drawn to the bass guitar. As a result, Bernie has been playing bass guitar for over 40 yeaars. Bernie’s love for music has been influenced by artists such as Styx, Journey, Boston, Foreigner and Bon Jovi.
Fred Harrington is a seasoned lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and song writer from Burlington, CT. Fred was heavily influenced by the British Rock Invasion of the early 1960s, as well as by many solo singer/songwriters of the 1960s - 1990s. Fred’s music genre includes classic rock, southern rock, and the blues. His most recent original songs include “These Highways” & “With My Girl”. Fred as also performed s a soloists and in a duo. Fred has been the lead singer in several bands over the years. His projects include; Time Machine, Time Factor, Hidden Agenda & most recently BackTrax as a founding member.
fred harrington - guitars and vocals
dave madara - keyboards
Dave Madara is a versatile pianist from Bloomfield, CT whose journey began young with a passion for the keys. Studying classical and jazz piano at Berklee School of Music in Boston formed the core of his technique. His interests evolved, expanding beyond the classics to a spectrum of genres, from film score to rock and contemporary pop. Dave joined BackTrax in 2025 and contributes a myriad of sounds and instrumentations: rock piano, Hammond Organ, vintage synthesizers, and lush horns. This sonic variety is fundamental to the band’s sound and mission to transport the audience back to the music they love, honoring the original recordings while injecting a fresh, contemporary energy into the live show. When Dave isn’t performing with BackTrax, he gives piano lessons to music students of all ages.