the RADIO PLAYS

NOTE: The section below is in the process of being updated with current band information.

About THE RADIO PLAYS

The RADIO PLAYS band began as a collaboration between original Lead Vocalist/Band Leader, Frank Cava and Rob Quider, Bass Guitarist/Vocalist in November 2023. Frank and Rob shared a lifelong love of music from their youth, and a vision of creating a band focused primarily on playing Classic Rock radio hits from the 1960’s – 1990’s. Iconic songs which many still love to hear played live.

After many months of rehearsals with a couple of different band members, Frank announced he was unable to continue with the band, due to health issues and other commitments. Rob stepped up to lead the band, with the support of the other band members and Frank’s support to continue the band under the name he had created.

The band had its successful debut performance at Folsom's iconic Powerhouse Pub on July 7, 2024, with the following band members:

Rob Quider - Bass Guitar/Lead and Backing Vocals; Gene Bisson - Drums; Gil Rivero - Lead/Rhythm Guitars; Mike Vissiere - Lead/Rhythm Guitars; and Jack Pearson/Lead Vocals.

Subsequently, both Jack and Mike decided to pursue other business and musical interests, and the band added Judie Stanley as an additional Lead Vocalist/Keyboardist, and Blake Flores as a Lead/Rhythm Guitarist/Vocalist.

Performances in 2025 with these band members included Camino's Highway 50 Brewery, a private party in Placerville, and Folsom's House of Mules.

After the band's performance at Folsom's House of Mules on July 4, 2025, the band went on hiatus. Flash forward to today, and the band is being revived with Rob and Blake, along with newcomers Joseph Piazza - Drums, and Jodi Benedict - primary lead vocalist/keyboardist/purcussionist.

Rob Quider

"Groove Master"

My musical interests began singing in church as a child and ignited into a passion upon watching The Beatles’ first Ed Sullivan show performance, which soon had me singing along with their songs on the radio in our garage. However, other than a brief Jr. High cover band experience as lead vocalist and "tambourine man", this passion often took a back seat to many athletic, academic, scientific, work, and family interests most of my life. Although, I often found opportunities to sing and jam with others all along the way.

In 1998, I began a renewed faith journey, which led me to becoming a member of the worship team at Oak Hills Church (OHC) in Folsom, California, as a vocalist and percussionist ever since. And, needing more volunteer bass players during the pandemic influenced me to buy a Hofner “Beatle” bass, take an extensive training course, and become a monthly contributor to the team as a bass guitarist after sitting in on mid-week rehearsals for some time.

Today, in addition to still playing monthly at OHC, I'm exploring my dreams of bringing joy to audiences through singing and bass guitar as a member of The RADIO PLAYS.

Blake Flores

“Axeman”

I've always been mesmerized by iconic guitar talents such as Brian May, Ted Nugent, Terry Kath, Carlos Santana, and Richie Blackmore to name a few. I first got motivated to start playing guitar watching the TV coverage of Live Aid in 1985.

Me and one of my roommates decided we would learn to play guitar and bass and start a band, so for the next big concert we could be there instead of watching it on TV. I've been playing guitar ever since, though my roommate never took up the bass.

Since then, I've been in several Alternative Rock, Blues, and Classic Rock bands such as Cats in Heat, Crunchy Frog, Full Frontal Nudity, Plastic Sole, The Walker Blues Band, The Detonators, and Squander.

I have taken a couple of breaks from music to perform, direct and run local community theaters, but my passion and focus is solely on music now. I'm elated this opportunity to join The RADIO PLAYS as a guitarist/vocalist came along at just the right time.

Joseph Piazza

"Fun Doctor"

I started with a single drum in elementary school and played a Jazz kit in High School and college. R&B has been my first love and I added my appreciation for great rock through Genesis and The Eagles. Country began speaking to me as I raised children and worked through my career in education and strategic management. Pop Punk has recently caught my attention, so I am having fun up and down my ever expanding playlist.

Music is in my soul and I am inspired to perform and entertain. I love the teamwork of making music together and the feedback from the crowd that they feel energized. I think Cyndi Lauper got the lyrics wrong. It's Drummers that just want to have fun!