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Caught in the Act (C.I.A.) is the premier, six-piece live band,

performing pop & rock tribute acts

from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today.

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Meet the Band

  • Steven Naea

    LEAD VOCALIST / BAND LEADER

    Steven is a professional vocalist, educator, actor, and voice over artist and founding member of Caught in the Act (C.I.A.) from Auckland, New Zealand. 

    He graduated from the Excel School of Performing Arts, with a degree in Vocal / Vocal Performance and minoring in Dance and Drama. 

    Steven has had multiple original songs on major radio stations in New Zealand and toured with several international, chart topping artists. 

    He has performed aboard cruise ships for the last 15 years with Princess, Carnival, Holland America, and currently on Royal Caribbean.

  • Jennifer Posie

    LEAD VOCALIST / OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Jennifer is an award-winning, multi-hyphenate performer who has been entertaining professionally for over ten years for audiences of all ages and sizes; from small, intimate, immersive settings, to stages and stadiums of thousands. She deeply values genuine connection with audiences and making every interaction memorable and filled with fun.

    Jennifer is a powerhouse, versatile vocalist, skilled in various genres including pop/rock, jazz, funk, folk, and musical theatre. 

    She began performing in musical theatre and classical choirs in primary school. She credits her education to performing in community and regional theatres across Northern California. Most notably, Jennifer was a closing cast member of San Francisco’s Beach Blanket Babylon as a principal performer, female swing, and PR performer. More recently, Jennifer has performed in multiple Off-Broadway shows (Swan Lake Rock Opera, Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas, and Pinkalicious the Musical), as well as aboard cruise ships with Virgin Voyages and Royal Caribbean. 

    When not adventuring around the world, Jennifer is based in New York City. 

    instagram: @jenniferposie 

    linktree: linktr.ee/JenniferPosie

  • JADYSON (JAYDEN) MOTA

    DRUMS

    Jadyson was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

    He began playing drums professionally at age 15 at his local church and has played drums for several evangelical artists. His strongest influences are rock and pop. 

    Previously he has traveled the world as a part of the Supernova Band. 

    instagram: @jadysonmota

  • PABLO BARONE

    BASS

    Pablo is a composer, sessionist, performer, and recording musician, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

    He has 10 years of experience playing the bass in a variety of styles including rock, pop, funk, and jazz in settings like private and corporate events, weddings, musical theatre and more.

    His favorite experiences include a residency as a modern jazz circle artist in Congo Club Cultural in Palermo, Buenos Aires, and performing with his jazz quintet "Ekathe" as part of the "Domingroove" at NEMPLA school of music.

    When he’s not performing, he provides services as a private teacher, collaborator with independent artists, and creating private musical transcriptions for musical legal registration.

    instagram: @pablobarone_

    linktree: linktr.ee/PabloBarone

  • ANDREA ALBEGGIANI

    GUITAR


    Andrea is a professional guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer from Palermo, Italy. 

    He began playing at an early age, originally studying classical guitar before focusing on mastery of the electric and acoustic guitar. He graduated from The Rock Guitar Academy in 2023.

    Andrea has worked as a lead orchestra guitarist in distinguished Italian theaters such as Teatro Massimo, Teatro Jazz Santa Cecilia, Teatro Politeama, and performed as a solo guitarist/singer in Palermo and Milano venues. He has been a lead guitarist in multiple bands, as well as sung tenor/baritone in multiple classical choirs. More recently, he was an opening guitarist for Celebrity Ascent and Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas.

    Andrea is also a pop singer/songwriter releasing music as a solo artist, and with his band, Balordi. His music is inspired by artists like John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Coldplay, Post Malone and more.

    instagram: @andrea.albeggiani

    linktree: linktr.ee/andrea.albeggiani79

  • MATEO OJEDA

    KEYS

    Mateo has more than 20 years of experience as a pianist / keyboardist, composer, and vocalist. Originally from Córdoba, he has performed across Argentina in stadiums, theaters, clubs, bars, and shows.

    Prior to joining C.I.A., he was the owner, composer, musician and singer in Atenas, Super Deportivo, La Banda de Mateo, and Almaplex, performing cover songs and music from different Latin genres. Additionally, he is a SADAIC (ASCAP) musician, composer, performer, singer, and teacher with ) with more than 150 songs composed. 

    Mateo is also the owner of his own Music Academy in San Jerónimo, and Professor of Music at the School Jean Piaget.

    instagram: @mateoojedaok