Rollin' West Band

Rollin' West is the new project of some old friends that have played with other musicians and each other in the past. R.W. Is a country dance band with a taste of classic rock tunes thrown in occasionally. The band desires to bring the "classic" country sound with a few new arraignments along with an emphasis on harmonies....

The members are...

Cheryl Miguel Mendes who has recorded albums of country cover tunes and has performed at many events in and around the valley handles vocals and percussion.

Frank Caudell plays lead guitar, piano and sings. Frank is also a songwriter of gospel songs. Frank was recently with the Mussel Slough Band, but has played with other bands and in church worship for decades.

Adam Caudel (yes, they are related) drums & percussion.

John Benton plays rhythm guitar, bass, and sings also. He most recently played with Mussel Slough as well. He's played with a few bands over the years and plays in the worship band at church.

Ted Gomez plays rhythm and lead guitar. He has played in various bands since the 70’s. Lucky enough to have traveled up and down the Central Valley playing music his focus is to stay within the 3 county area with local musicians and fellow artist. Having known John Benton from the early years he’s very happy to part of Rollin’ West.