Last Tuesday a bomb hit the patio stage. But no, it didn’t scare anyone. It actually drew a crowd.

In existence for only a month and a half, CRX (which is an abbreviation for crossroads) entertained the lunch crowd.

“In the proper setting they could really draw a crowd and get people really worked up. Plus, the guy in the wife beater is really hot-the guitar player,” says Anna Herrera, swim teammate of Michael Gracon.

Gracon says, “I think that one of the things that will make us stand apart is that we are going to be kind to our fans.” He says that for those who support CXR, they will let them know about what their support means to the band. “It encourages us, makes us want to keep going, keep practicing. It feels good to have others enjoy what we’re doing as well as the passion for ourselves. That’s really why we’re doing this- is for ourselves and to bring music to other people.”

According to Gracon,the name CXR is is “actually Ryan’s name.” He was driving by a crossroads … He saw the sign and that’s how he came up with the name.

According to Gracon, the idea for the band emerged at the last club day. A few days later, the three did a 40 minute jam session. “We just really like each other’s style of playing. We work really well together.”