Cross Purpose is a 4-piece contemporary Christian rock band formed in the summer of 2005 and is based out of Brewster, NY. They uniquely combine mostly original material, powerful arrangements, and contemporary lyrics that go beyond the typical. Cross Purpose's musical influences are as eclectic as their personalities and include, but are certainly not limited to, Rock, Blues, Progressive, Funk, Punk and Classical. Their sound relies on a very solid rhythmic foundation, strong vocals and dazzling lead guitar. Cross Purpose has entertained at such venues as JesusFest, SonSplash, City Center Danbury Concerts on the Green, The Upper Room, The Windows Cafe, The Mill, The Harvest Cafe, Cafe Ablaze and CitiFest Waterbury. In 2007 Cross Purpose released their debut CD Sum Of The Parts (now available on iTunes) and are currently in the studio working on their next release.

Bob Stanhope (vocals, rhythm guitar) has performed as a singer-songwriter in many different settings since the 1960s. Recently he has been a featured performer at The Bushnell Pavilion in Hartford, Wintonbury Coffeehouse in Bloomfield, First Night Danbury, and The One Heart Festival. He is a thirteen-time winner in the Billboard Magazine Songwriting Contest. He's appeared on local cable TV, been the morning DJ on several NYC radio stations and years ago had the chance to record with Les Paul in his studio in NJ.  Bob has completed many recordings in his home studio both solo and with his vocal group Cornerstone.

Michael Mayer (bass, vocals) owes his love of music to his uncle, international recording artist Karl Hammel. "At the age of 8 my uncle gave me my first guitar lesson and I was hooked". During his teens Michael was given the opportunity to study classical music and upright bass. The 80’s saw Michael lend his talents to area bands such as Zephyr, The Hostages, and Gypsy’s Kiss. He’s performed at CBGBs, The Bitter End, The Philly Cookbook, and many other venues along the East Coast. In the early 90’s he fronted the 3-piece progressive band Autumn Child playing venues throughout the tri-state area. Before his retirement from the club circuit he was last seen performing with Autumn Child at The Chance in Poughkeepsie.

Tim Kennedy (drums) has been playing in area bands since the early 1990s. After spending a year and a half playing the club circuit in Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess Counties, he joined The Jericho Jam Band. Tim was last seen at The First Bapist Church in Brewster, and at One-Heart Festival in Danbury . One of the highlights of his tenure with Jericho Jam  Band was having the opportunity to play with world-renowned saxophonist and musician Mark Rivera. In 1999 he took a 5-year hiatus from playing the drums. Fortunately, in 2004 Tim again picked up his sticks and has been very busy as a "journeyman" for various praise bands in the area.

Roy Ellingsen (lead guitar, vocals) first picked up a guitar shortly after the Beatles arrived on the American music scene. He was a member of the recording group Jericho who released the single "Spend A Lifetime" on MCA Records. His interest in playing original music continued when he joined the band Garrison as their lead guitarist. Roy's deep love of the blues as well as rock music has only deepened in the years since. He played in the group Jonah, based out of the Bedford Community Church, who recorded a local CD in 2000. As well as performing in Cross Purpose and leading praise and worship at his church, Roy has been known to show up at a local open mic night "just to blow off a little steam”.