CIA Classic Rock Band PA NJ NY

THE BAND

Birth of a Band

Once upon a time a bunch of great musicians were jamming for enjoyment on Friday nights at a local bar. We sounded good together, good enough to be offered a house gig. Jamming for money is better then jamming for free so we accepted the offer.

It was total Chaos. Those early days were simply open mic jams, with a bunch of drunks getting up to do their own form of Karioke.

Thus CHAOS was born.....

Then something magical began to happen, out of CHAOS grew ORDER. We were totally out of order!

Thus Chaos - In - Action (C-I-A) was born.

Who are C-I-A.? CAUGHT IN THE ACT
C.I.A. 's members are musicians with combined experience of over 100 years playing. We are mature professional musicians who know how to run a gig. We will get your bar hopping and can handle any thing that is thrown at us. And believe me we have had many things thrown at us in our time.

Richard T. (Wocken Wicky) Weber

Vocals & Guitar

Picked up roommates guitar in college and have been playing ever since. Self taught by playing here and there, open mics, benefits, parties and such.

Joined first band, Ground Zero, for a Vietnam Vets benefit, benefit over- band over.

Joined the One and Only True Blues Band for benefit, benefit over-band over. Joined Private Drive for wedding, wedding over-band over!

Played with Classic Rock band Deadline ( who hasn't ) for a while and then moved on to a 3 piece acoustic guitar/harmony trio Broke, Down and Busted for a couple of years.

Semi-retired for a while till I fell into utter KAOS, hence, Caught In the Act, a.k.a. C.I.A..

Louis (Herc) Tarrats
Male Lead Vocals, Lead Tambourine

I am a man with experience! Like the other members of the C.I.A. band, I have been working in the music business for many years.

I have been singing since I was a boy. For a while I played acoustic guitar and sang my own songs at other people's open mics around the area. I also put in my time as the lead singer of a rock group called DEADLINE over ten years ago that played the Orange County Fairgrounds and The Chance in Poukeepsie, NY where other greats such as B.B. King have played.

After DEADLINE broke up, BROKE DOWN AND BUSTED was formed with myself, Rick Weber, and Pete Carrier. Then, when Rick was gone, we were called TWO OUT OF THREE AIN 'T BAD (both of these were acoustic bands). But growing family pressures continued to chew away at band time.

(Lovely) Lara Loo
Female Lead Vocals & Guitar

Descended from an ancient line of wandering minstrels,
LaraLoo has traveled the globe in search of a welcoming fire, a strong cup of mead, and other musically-inclined souls.

No longer content to perform only for the select few, she
worked her way up from the depths of the coffee house and "free-for-all" jam scene to join a real working band.

Long story short - several bands and much musical heartache later, she was ensnared in the web of KAOS!

As the sole woman in CIA, she is often called upon to demonstrate her massive cohones (for a girl anyway)
to take you from the subtle mood of slow dance with your sweetie to the in-your-face power of Janis.

Charles (Chuckles) Magos
Vocals & Bass

A self-taught Bass player who originally started on guitar, Chuck didn't pick up an instrument till he was 18. Proof that talent can start at any age! Asked to try the bass after a short time on guitar, Chuck has been layin it down for over 2 decades.

Shortly after discovering his passion for "the bottom line" Chuck was recruited by a friend to join a local Elvis act. He has played in a band ever since!

Years of playing in different bands, whether it be Top 40, Rock, Country, or Alternative Rock, have given Chuck a vast repertoire of influences draw from.

Ask what it is about music he loves, and you'll get an immediate response of "Everything, but Originals are where it's at"!! Chuck is now keeping those chops sharp in the local band C.I.A.

The ... Don Herzog
Drums

Ex Hair - Band member Don is an accomplished musician and studio session man. Having toured with in the 70's & 80's Don has performed in stadiums to over 5000 fans.

Elliott (Bada Bing) Kayne
Lead Guitar and Keyboards
(can't sing worth a dam, but tries anyway)

Born in Brooklyn NY (fucken-a) Escaped from NY about 2 years ago.

Started playing classical Tuba in High School & College, was accepted as an ALL CITY first seat. Played Carnegie Hall, the Met, and various city wide concerts. Was in Jazz band, Classical Brass Ensembles, Dixieland Band, Orchestra, and Broadway Show Bands. Played every type of music from Bach, Handel and Gershwin.

Decided to play guitar because the girls didn't go for tuba players. Spend several years playing avant-gaurde Jazz in NYC lofts, as well as Country, Blues, Rock, and Wedding Music. Self taught guitar, bass, and piano, songwriter, midi composer, graphic artist, programmer, entrepreneur, husband and father.

Moved to the woods, looked for people to jam with, met Rick, Lou, Lara and Jamie at open mike jams. We became CIA. Living happily ever after.

Life Philosophy: Health, Wealth, Family, Fun!

Honorary Members
Richard (Muda Trucker) Peck - Bass
Jim (Computer Doc) Emery - Bass
Hal (Fish-man) Kalin - Drums
Jamin Jamie Smith - Drums
(Steady) Freddy Paschal: Drums

Click to Hear Rick and Lou in Broke Down and Busted their previous band.

It's our vocals that sets us apart from the rest. We have a unique blend of voices, that offers a wide range of music. From Janis Joplin to Joe Cocker, from Creed to Credence.

Together C-I-A. creates a tight rock sound, that will get your crowd up and keep them up.

We have Fun
We are doing this for fun! The enjoyment of playing the music we love. If we happen to make others happy in the process (and make a few bucks for us) we are happy.

THE BAND Birth of a Band Once upon a time a bunch of great musicians were jamming for enjoyment on Friday nights at a local bar. We sounded good together, good enough to be offered a house gig. Jamming for money is better then jamming for free so we accepted the offer. It was total Chaos. Those early days were simply open mic jams, with a bunch of drunks getting up to do their own form of Karioke. Thus CHAOS was born..... Then something magical began to happen, out of CHAOS grew ORDER. We were totally out of order! Thus Chaos - In - Action (C-I-A) was born. Who are C-I-A.? CAUGHT IN THE ACT C.I.A. 's members are musicians with combined experience of over 100 years playing. We are mature professional musicians who know how to run a gig. We will get your bar hopping and can handle any thing that is thrown at us. And believe me we have had many things thrown at us in our time.

Richard T. (Wocken Wicky) Weber Vocals & Guitar Picked up roommates guitar in college and have been playing ever since. Self taught by playing here and there, open mics, benefits, parties and such. Joined first band, Ground Zero, for a Vietnam Vets benefit, benefit over- band over. Joined the One and Only True Blues Band for benefit, benefit over-band over. Joined Private Drive for wedding, wedding over-band over! Played with Classic Rock band Deadline ( who hasn't ) for a while and then moved on to a 3 piece acoustic guitar/harmony trio Broke, Down and Busted for a couple of years. Semi-retired for a while till I fell into utter KAOS, hence, Caught In the Act, a.k.a. C.I.A..

Louis (Herc) Tarrats Male Lead Vocals, Lead Tambourine I am a man with experience! Like the other members of the C.I.A. band, I have been working in the music business for many years. I have been singing since I was a boy. For a while I played acoustic guitar and sang my own songs at other people's open mics around the area. I also put in my time as the lead singer of a rock group called DEADLINE over ten years ago that played the Orange County Fairgrounds and The Chance in Poukeepsie, NY where other greats such as B.B. King have played. After DEADLINE broke up, BROKE DOWN AND BUSTED was formed with myself, Rick Weber, and Pete Carrier. Then, when Rick was gone, we were called TWO OUT OF THREE AIN 'T BAD (both of these were acoustic bands). But growing family pressures continued to chew away at band time.

(Lovely) Lara Loo Female Lead Vocals & Guitar Descended from an ancient line of wandering minstrels, LaraLoo has traveled the globe in search of a welcoming fire, a strong cup of mead, and other musically-inclined souls. No longer content to perform only for the select few, she worked her way up from the depths of the coffee house and "free-for-all" jam scene to join a real working band. Long story short - several bands and much musical heartache later, she was ensnared in the web of KAOS! As the sole woman in CIA, she is often called upon to demonstrate her massive cohones (for a girl anyway) to take you from the subtle mood of slow dance with your sweetie to the in-your-face power of Janis.

Charles (Chuckles) Magos Vocals & Bass A self-taught Bass player who originally started on guitar, Chuck didn't pick up an instrument till he was 18. Proof that talent can start at any age! Asked to try the bass after a short time on guitar, Chuck has been layin it down for over 2 decades. Shortly after discovering his passion for "the bottom line" Chuck was recruited by a friend to join a local Elvis act. He has played in a band ever since! Years of playing in different bands, whether it be Top 40, Rock, Country, or Alternative Rock, have given Chuck a vast repertoire of influences draw from. Ask what it is about music he loves, and you'll get an immediate response of "Everything, but Originals are where it's at"!! Chuck is now keeping those chops sharp in the local band C.I.A.

The ... Don Herzog Drums Ex Hair - Band member Don is an accomplished musician and studio session man. Having toured with in the 70's & 80's Don has performed in stadiums to over 5000 fans.

Elliott (Bada Bing) Kayne Lead Guitar and Keyboards (can't sing worth a dam, but tries anyway) Born in Brooklyn NY (fucken-a) Escaped from NY about 2 years ago. Started playing classical Tuba in High School & College, was accepted as an ALL CITY first seat. Played Carnegie Hall, the Met, and various city wide concerts. Was in Jazz band, Classical Brass Ensembles, Dixieland Band, Orchestra, and Broadway Show Bands. Played every type of music from Bach, Handel and Gershwin. Decided to play guitar because the girls didn't go for tuba players. Spend several years playing avant-gaurde Jazz in NYC lofts, as well as Country, Blues, Rock, and Wedding Music. Self taught guitar, bass, and piano, songwriter, midi composer, graphic artist, programmer, entrepreneur, husband and father. Moved to the woods, looked for people to jam with, met Rick, Lou, Lara and Jamie at open mike jams. We became CIA. Living happily ever after. Life Philosophy: Health, Wealth, Family, Fun!

	Honorary Members Richard (Muda Trucker) Peck - Bass Jim (Computer Doc) Emery - Bass Hal (Fish-man) Kalin - Drums Jamin Jamie Smith - Drums (Steady) Freddy Paschal: Drums
Click to Hear Rick and Lou in Broke Down and Busted their previous band. It's our vocals that sets us apart from the rest. We have a unique blend of voices, that offers a wide range of music. From Janis Joplin to Joe Cocker, from Creed to Credence. Together C-I-A. creates a tight rock sound, that will get your crowd up and keep them up. We have Fun We are doing this for fun! The enjoyment of playing the music we love. If we happen to make others happy in the process (and make a few bucks for us) we are happy.