The CXtec Dinosaurs will rock you from the Badlands to Stonehenge!
Comprised entirely of CXtec employees, The Dinosaurs have played gigs in New York City and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH as part of Fortune Magazine's Battle of the Corporate Bands.
But here in their Central New York stomping grounds, The Dinos spend most of their time rocking community events and charitable causes. They've performed at the United Way Kickoff Cookoff, the Light the Night Walk, the AHA's Heartwalk, and many more. Plus, they're a mainstay in the St. Patrick's Day Parade playing live annually aboard CXtec's float. By a rough estimate, The Dinosaurs have played to more than 26,000 people.
The band gets its name from CXtec's unofficial mascot, the dinosaur, which symbolizes the soon-to-be extinct mainframe computer systems CXtec once helped maintain. Today, CXtec offers new and pre-owned networking, voice and cabling technologies to customers worldwide.
The Dinosaurs give a gritty edge to their diverse set of classic rock, disco, and pop tunes. See them perform just once and you'll hope they become immortalized in rock.
The CXtec Dinosaurs are:
- Mike Featherstone (Bass, Vocals) - Mike is a Regional Sales Manager for CXtec and a veteran of the CNY music scene. Over the years he has become the musical director for CXtec as well, leading the Sandra Pomeroy Caring Choir and other community initiatives on behalf of the company. He is a founding member of The Dinosaurs and is proud of the band's rich six-year history.
- Matt Raymo (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) - Matt is an Associate Business Analyst for CXtec. An avid musician, he has been playing music for over 20 years with a concentration on Bass and Guitar the last 12 years. His talent doesn't end there; he also writes his own solo and acoustic songs.
- Chaz Featherstone (Drums) - Chaz works in the Prep Department at CXtec's Technology Certification and Distribution Center. He has been playing rock music since the time of the dinosaurs, which makes him a perfect fit for the band.
- Gabrielle Spossey (Lead Vocals) - An Account Manager for CXtec, Gabrielle has been singing and playing various instruments since the 4th grade. In fact, she comes to The Dinos after being a music major at Onondaga Community College. She enjoys all the community events the band takes part in, and loves seeing all the smiling faces and people rocking out!
- Ashley Cox (Piano, Guitar, Vocals) - A Sammy Award winning artist, singer/songwriter, and prominent figure in the local music scene for the past 11 years, Ashley has produced and released 3 CD's of her own, performing all over the U.S. and abroad. An Account Manager for CXtec, she now brings her musical experience to The Dinosaurs.
- Leila Dean (Vocals, Violin, Keyboards) - An Account Manager for CXtec, Leila is a national award winning vocalist and veteran of the Syracuse theatrical scene. She has been a vocalist, actress and violinist for 28 years and is excited to be a brand new member of The Dinos!
- Andy Sanefski (Lead Guitar) – Andy is an Account Manager for CXtec, and lists his main musical influences as the writing and music of David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel.
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Upcoming Gigs
Rockin' the Red Cross
Apr 18 2008
5pm-10pm
Once again, the CXtec Dinosaurs will be Rockin' the Red Cross at the Landmark Theatre for the Battle of the Bands. Get your fingerlights ready!
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American Heart Association Heart Walk
Apr 19 2008
8am-
CXtec employees and their families come together to walk for a great cause. The CXtec Dinosaurs will be playing!
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CXtec Dinosaur's Rock for a Cause
May 9 2008
6pm-
The CXtec Dinosaur's participated in "Rock for a Cause" in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Team in Training of CNY.
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