Artist description The members of X-IT have developed into a strong song writingteam, that remains in tune with what is current, but is not afraid totake chances. Growing from their past efforts, X-IT strives to makeeach new song better than the last. By combining their varied musical influences and writing styles, X-IT have developed a fresh new soundthat can best be described as ;Modern Rock With An Edge;.The X-IT stage show is yet another strong point. Years of experience with other projects, as well as an extensive playing schedule of their own, have created a group of seasoned performers.One look will show that X-IT are not just four musicians, but one unit, producing 100% energy and excitement from start to finish.

Music Style High Energy Modern Rock

Musical Influences Kings-X, Lenny Kravitz, Barry White, Parliament

Group Members X-IT consists of:Joey Dominick (Guitars/Backing Vocals), Chris LaCava (Bass/Lead & Backing Vocals), Billy Moran (Guitars/Lead & Backing Vocals), and Vin Perrotta (Drums/Backing Vocals).

Albums Tony's Angels, Dont' Let the Door Hit Ya

Press Reviews (Review #1) Delivers crunchy, growling straight-ahead, heavy melodic rock on Don't Let the Door Hit Ya. You hear a little progressive influence, too, on parts of some songs like "Bad Ass." A personal favorite is "Nothing," whose musical variances adeptly bring forth various emotions. X-Its feel-good rock borrows classic, time-honored rock song structures to skillfully mold a fun disc. There's a picture of a squirrel drinking beer on the CD sleeve with the phrase "squirrels love us." I've gotta agree with the squirrels on this one; maybe I should give acorns another shot, eh?Geoff Wilbur's Renegade Newsletter (Review #2) X-IT's original sound is all their own. The new disc features solid, high-energy rock 'n' roll, loud and explosive, with thundering bass, tight guitar and drum arrangements, and clean shining vocals. The tunes on the CD are all originals, too. The rock quintet is also known for the energy it brings to it's live shows.Mike Horyczun The Norwalk Hour. (Review #3) The CD opens with "Bad Ass." The introduction is hard and heavy. An underlying bass rumble drives the verse and the dynamic chorus has a thick, crushing feel to it. It gives a good idea of what the band is capable of and sets the listener up for what will be a very enjoyable listen. My favorite of the albums seven tracks has to be "Sugar Walls." The tune begins with a guitar intro, stylistically played a bit like Green Days "Brain Stew," but with a totally different chord progression. A second guitar chimes in picking arpeggios and then come the bass and drums. Don't Let The Door Hit Ya is true Testament to X-IT's collective ability to rock out, while each member shines on the album in their own unique way. The quality of the CD is totally professional. I recomend that you pick up their debut CD and check these guys out live if you get the chance.Ryan Labbe The Hartford Informer (Write Up #1) They’re funny, they’re funky and they’re growing up. Or at least they’re evolving into one of Fairfield County’s mainstays in the local music scene. Norwalk’s own Fab Four, X-IT has gone through some growing pains in the last couple of years. But instead of caving in and giving up, X-IT has weathered the upsets, keeping both their groove and their collective sense of humor fully intact. What did they do to win the favor of Weekly readers? “Well,” says bassist Chris LaCava, “there were those Super Bowl ads…” The other guys chime in, “Yeah, it was a little pricey, but it was worth it.” Watching the band interact, both on stage and off, you get the feeling that these boys are more like brothers than just a band. Besides the sibling-like bond and the endless witty banter, X-IT is musically sound. With tight vocal harmonies laid over some pretty mean musicianship and a stage show that exudes high-energy from start to finish, every X-IT show is a worthy romp on the wild side. Terri Lagerstedt/The Fairfield Weekly. (Write Up #2) Call it destiny, but X-IT founder member Joey Dominick always knew he was destined to be an entertainer.After a stuttering early career performing in numerous local rock outfits, Dominick formed what was to become the embryonic X-IT lineup with longtime friend Vinny Perrotta. Bassist Chris LaCava and resident Slash-mimicking guitar hero Billy Moran were later recruited, and plans for world domination were swiftly drafted. Hailing from Norwalk, Connecticut, this full on, ferociously energetic pop rock four-piece deliver richly harmonious and frequently funky melodies against a back drop of upbeat power chords and shimmering rhythm. Compared in the past to American uber punks Green Day and quirky Canadian eccentrics the Bare Naked Ladies, X-IT offer an engagingly vibrant strand of high-octane, feel good rock 'n' roll dynamism, which they describe as "modern rock with an edge".Drawing from their considerable experience with previous projects, the band have developed from their initial tentative mainstream rock straightjacket to embrace various styles, including funk, ska and dub.With a stage show which has already passed into the realms of local folklore, the indisputable chemistry between these four musicians translates to a charismatic, fully cohesive and always charming live proposition.Never ones to shirk from trying something new, X-IT are always keen to imbue their music with a fresh approach and remain a step ahead of the field. They are evidently not without a keen sense of the surreal either, as their hilarious, Blair Witch Project parody in Final Pitch will attest to. When asked why you should vote for them, the salient retort is "Why not?" If you enjoy submitted track Sugar Walls, check out their debut mini-album, Don’t Let the Door Hit Ya, available via Amazon and CDBaby. Darren Lee/MP3tv.com

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Location Norwalk, CT - USA

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