Radio Nowhere: Live Rock, Pop & Country across Lake Norman
Bringing the High-Energy Soundtrack to Denver, Cornelius, and Mooresville, NC
Radio Nowhere is a five-piece live band dedicated to the music that gets people moving. Our setlist is a deep dive into the best of Classic and Modern Rock, Alternative, Pop, and Country—meaning we have the right vibe for every crowd.
With 25 shows already booked for 2026, we are one of the most active bands in the Lake Norman area. We’ve built our reputation on a professional sound, decades of combined experience, and a genuine love for performing. Whether we’re rocking a local brewery, a town festival, or a private event, our goal is simple: great music and a packed dance floor.
Looking to book live music? We are currently scheduling performances in Denver, Mooresville, Cornelius, and the greater Charlotte area.
Featured Videos
Audio Samples
Allison Road
Just Like Heaven
Amie
The Musicians of Radio Nowhere
Behind the sound of Radio Nowhere is a veteran group of musicians with a shared passion for great songs. Our current lineup features:
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Barry Pavel: Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
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Bob Beck: Lead Guitar & Vocals
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Lee Parish: Bass Guitar & Vocals
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Stephen Chapin: Keyboards & Vocals
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John DaPolito: Drums
We’ve spent the last three years building a reputation as one of the hardest-working bands in the Denver, Cornelius, and Mooresville area. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in a “no-filler” mix of Classic and Modern Rock, Pop, and Country. Whether we’re playing a local brewery or a private event, we bring a polished, professional performance every time we plug in.
BOB BECK
Guitar & Vocals
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Bob is a product of the Long Island, New York Music Scene. He has played in a bunch of bands and worked for a few. Bob plays multiple instruments including guitar, bass, drums, banjo, keys, violin. (“I credit my Grandfather with feeding my musical curiosity.” – Bob). Bob’s main instrument is the guitar and his influences are too many to mention. Favorite Bands: Rush, Van Halen, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, INXS, Springsteen, Rippingtons, Al DiMeola, Styx, Police, Stray Cats, Funkadelic, Prince, Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa… Pretty eclectic, huh? Bob has done Front-of-House sound for many well known acts back on “The Island” as well as local and national acts here in Charlotte. When it comes to sound systems, Bob is somwhat of a “gearhead”, especially on someone else’s budget!
BARRY PAVEL
Guitar & Vocals
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Barry was born to sing! His earliest memory is dancing in his crib and hearing Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes. He was the loudest voice in his school choir! At twelve his father gave him a guitar. That was the year he first heard Led Zeppelin on vinyl. At eighteen he met some guys and formed a band, in the Army no less. Back then there was a lot of R&B or Soul music. Earth, Wind & Fire, Commodores, Stylistics, but also Elton John, Black Sabbath and KISS were on the radio. A few years later he went to college to study Art, Music and Theatre, eventually getting a BFA in Theatre/Acting. He’s played in bands, trios and solos in any setting he could find. From Key West dive bars to auditoriums, at festivals and more dive bars in more places he can remember. His musical taste has expanded throughout the years. His playlist includes everything from Willie Nelson to Greta Van Fleet, to Miranda Lambert to Bach or Tool. Music is still the one thing he loves more than anything else. Most days you can find him strumming on a guitar and singing, even if no one is listening.
LEE PARRISH
Bass Guitar & Vocals
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Lee is a self-taught bassist with his own improvised style, but very much leans towards southern rock, country, blues, bluegrass, classic rock, rockabilly and Contemporary Christian music. He has played for multiple bands around the Charlotte NC area, including Country Image Band, Crimson, Maple & Pine, Gridlock, SPIN, Toxic Spouse, TTW Band, The Mod60s, and Wagon Load A Trouble. His worship team experience includes Grace Covenant Church, Denver UMC, and Pursuit Worship in Denver NC.
JOHN DaPOLITO
Drums
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JOHNNIE D IS A NEW TRANSPLANT FROM THE SNOWY METROPOLIS OF BUFFLO NY, WHERE HE LEFT HIS AWARD-WINNING BAND OF 32 YEARS, SILVER XTREME. AT A YOUNG AGE HIS PARENTS GAVE HIM A CHOICE…DANCE CLASS OR MUSIC LESSONS…NEEDLESS TO SAY, HE CANNOT DANCE! SILVER XTREME HAS OPENED FOR MANY MAJOR ACTS SUCH AS MOLLY HATCHET, GREAT WHITE, MARK FARNER FROM GRAND FUNK AND BILLY POWELL FROM SKYNYRD JUST TO NAME A FEW. EXCITED FOR THE NEW CHAPTER HERE IN CHARLOTTE WITH HIS ‘BROTHERS IN ARMS’ RADIO NOWHERE! BE GOOD, DO GOOD, GOD BLESS, GO BILLS!
Stephen Chapin
Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Guitar
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Stephen Chapin grew up in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and learned guitar and bass in his teens. He moved to San Diego in 1968 for college and stayed for the next 53 years until moving to Mount Holly in 2021. He has played in bands throughout his life, taking up keyboards in the 80’s. Stephen worked in mental health facilities as a recreation therapist specializing in music for over 40 years. He also played in several San Diego bands including the CC Jones Show, the King Biscuit Blues Band, and Bay Wolf. He specializes in bass guitar and keyboards with left hand bass. Over the last three years he was a founding member of the Friday Night Music Club in the Imagery community, which has grown to 18 members. Stephen’s influences include Tom Petty, Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, British rock, Steely Dan and SF’s greatest little known band, The Sons of Champlin. He is eager to play in his first Charlotte area band, Radio Nowhere.
Songlist
A sampling of our songlist. Changes may occur, frequently.
Our Songs: From Classic Rock to Modern Country
A sampling of the hits we play. We specialize in high-energy sets tailored to the crowd.
Classic & Modern Rock
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Tom Petty – Mary Jane’s Last Dance / Learning To Fly
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The Beatles – I Saw Her Standing There
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Eagles – Already Gone
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Stevie Ray Vaughan – Pride and Joy / House is Rockin’
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Fortunate Son
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Lynyrd Skynyrd – Call Me The Breeze
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Eddie Money – Two Tickets to Paradise
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The Moody Blues – The Story In Your Eyes
90s, Alternative & Pop Rock
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The Gin Blossoms – Hey Jealousy / Allison Road
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Matchbox 20 – 3 AM
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Green Day – Basket Case
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The Ramones – I Wanna Be Sedated / What A Wonderful World
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R.E.M. – Radio Free Europe
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Sister Hazel – All For You
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The Romantics – What I Like About You
Country & Americana Favorites
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Alan Jackson – Five O’Clock Somewhere
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Toby Keith – Should’ve Been A Cowboy
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Pure Prairie League – Amie
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Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues
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Dwight Yoakam – Little Sister
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Travis Tritt – T.R.O.U.B.L.E.
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Kentucky Headhunters – Dumas Walker
Summer & Party Vibes
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Jimmy Buffett – Margaritaville
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America – Ventura Highway
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Grateful Dead – Friend Of The Devil
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Stray Cats – Rock This Town
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Loggins & Messina – Your Mama Don’t Dance
Ready to Rock Your Next Event?
Radio Nowhere is currently booking for the 2026 season!
With 25 shows already on the calendar, our dates in Denver, Cornelius, Mooresville, and the Lake Norman area are filling up fast. Whether you are looking for a high-energy brewery night, a community festival, or a private celebration, we bring the professional sound and versatile setlist your event deserves.
Let’s Make It Happen
Don’t wait until our calendar is full! Contact us today to check availability and get a quote for your date.
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