In the last decade, Rocha was recognized as the top drummer in San Luis Obispo County by winning the 1994 Drum Circuit Drum Competition. More recently, Schiesl was awarded the rank of best guitarist in San Luis Obispo County by winning the 2003 Central Coast Guitar Competition. Bassist, Jason Roberts, is also viewed by many to be among the top Bass players in the area. Fronting this high powered music machine is lead singer, Craig Junghandel. He provides the band with the vocal range and vast tonal qualities needed to pull off their extensive repertoire of songs.

RISE is not just your average rock and roll cover band. They have an ability to adapt to just about any crowd. While many may consider them to be at their finest when they are playing high-energy hard rock, they are equally capable at performing many other styles of music as well. Their arsenal of material consists of songs spanning the last five decades, and includes everything from Al Green to Iron Maiden. RISE believes in playing great songs whatever style they may be. The band is always working to increase their play list. This is another reason why they have enjoyed such success here on the Central Coast. The band tries very hard to fulfill audience requests, as well as offer their fans some fresh new songs each time they play.