Two Bands to Watch: Becks Regan Duo, Caravan of Thieves

By JENNA HAGIST and KATHY MARKUSZKA

Updated 1:19 PM EDT, Mon, Sep 28, 2009

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Summer’s over but the local music scene’s heating up for fall and we’re introducing you to a couple local bands we think you need to check out as you plan your weekends.

BECKS REGAN DUO: The Becks Regan Duo is fairly new to the local music scene but the two Enfield musicians are quickly making a name for themselves and the booking gigs quickly for the fall and winter.

Becks is Becky Schaefer, on vocals.

Regan is Chris Regan, on guitar.

He is also the lead guitarist for Fear Nuttin Band (FNB), a popular reggae style band out of Massachusetts, which recently played with Toots and Maytals as part of the Warped Tour.

Becks Regan Duo covers all sorts of artists, including Amy Winehouse, Otis Redding, Katy Perry and Michael Jackson.

“We try to encompass a song that everyone can move to,” Schaefer said. They’ve been playing locally all over Connecticut at places including Tailgators in Derby, The Stonewall Tavern in Storrs, and Murphy and Scarletti's in Farmington.

SEE THEM: They also have a big show coming up on Sept. 25 at the The Yarde House on Route 5 in Enfield. On Sept. 26, they are at the Southwick Inn in Southwick, Mass. Come check them out!

CARAVAN OF THIEVES: The Caravan of Thieves combines folk, with gypsy flare and jazz in a modern way, using instruments – like accordions and fiddles – that you might not expect a group of musicians in their 20s to master.

And, they’re making an impression on audiences throughout the country.

The vocal harmonizing, acoustic guitar spanking duo of Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni has extended the family to include fiery violinist Ben Dean and double bass madman Brian Anderson to complete their colorful vision.

This fancy foursome has a notable resume that consists of music available on iTunes, a new CD called “Bouquet” and a tour schedule that takes them all over the country.

SEE THEM: The Caravan Thieves will perform in Fairfield on Oct. 30 and 31 at the FTC on Stage One at 7:30 p.m.

So take a listen to some of their latest work. We can pretty much guarantee you’ll be impressed, as was the agency Fleming Artists. The band signed on with the agency, which also represents Ani DeFranco, Enter the Haggis and Toad the Wet Sprocket.