Saturday, April 30, 2011

CXtec Dinosaurs win annual Rockin' the Red Cross

The Syracuse War Memorial was hoppin' Friday night as bands from 13 area businesses and schools competed in the annual Rockin' the Red Cross battle of the bands. In the end, it was the CXtec Dinosaurs who took top prize. Defense Mechanism (Lockheed Martin) was second and CSB (C&S Cos.) were second.

Bob Volk (Lockheed Martin) was recognized as best male vocalist and Joanne Perry took the award for best female vocalist. Mark Ballad and Terry Mulhauser were honored as best instrumentalist. 

The event, which benefits beat the Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross, was moved to the War Memorial from its traditional venue at Syracuse's Landmark Theater.

TK99's Dave Frisina and Lisa Chelenza hosted the event. Judges included Todd Hobin, Letizia, and Andrew Russ. Moe Harrington served as the judges' emcee.

Also participating were The Mosfets (Inficon), The Distributorz (Wynit), Kings of Hospitality (OnCenter), The BandiT Band (Baldwinsville Teacher's Association), Staff Infection Band (ESM), The Chillerz (Carrier), Brush (Aspen Dental), The Treblemakers (OCC), Under the Radar (SRC), and Old School (Manlius Pebble Hill)

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