The Strike is a 5 member independent band based out of Los Angeles, CA. Formed in 2013 in Provo UT, the band is headed by front man Chris Crabb and supported by Yusuke Sato on guitar, Frank Ojeda on bass, Myles Lawrence on sax, and Jay Tibbitts on drums.

Prior to the release of “Faint of Heart,” the band had a completely different sound and an extensive lineup, which included Jake Justice on the keyboard. Chase Baker on bass, Brady Bills on guitar, Matt Millington on drums, and Marcus Anderson on trombone and keyboard, stayed in the lineup through the “Faint of Heart” era. Chris Crabb, the lead vocalist, and Myles Lawrence on saxophone are the last original members of the band.

The Strike began as We Are The Str!ke at Bringam Young University in Provo, Utah. They won the “Battle of the Bands” tournament against about 2,000 rival BYU groups, earning them a gig in Utah’s fourth of July celebration, backing Kelly Clarkson in the “Stadium of Fire.”

They released 2 EPs and an Album, “Atom Bomb,” as first as We Are The Str!ke and then just The Str!ke. “Atom Bomb,” the title track from the 2015 album, was featured in “Bowling Trick Shots 2” by the world-renowned sports entertainment channel Dude Perfect on YouTube. As part of their rebrand, they removed these songs from Spotify, in an effort to put the spotlight on their new sound.

The Strike released their debut album “Faint of Heart” in June of 2017, which was met with great enthusiasm nationally. The success of the record allowed them to expand their presence into Los Angeles and the greater Mountain West region and has put them on the radar as one of the up and coming bands to watch for.

In the summer of 2017, they were selected to play at the 27th annual Qingdao Beer Festival in China where they performed to thousands of festival goers for a month and a half. Their music is now being circulated across Asia.

In early 2018 The Strike was hand selected by Quincy Jones to play a three month residency at Q’s Bar and Lounge in Dubai. There they were able to win over fans from all over the globe. They played 60 shows in 82 days while in the UAE.

The Strike is known for their captivating live performances. In an age of musical minimalism, The Strike is reminiscent of rock bands from the 70’s and 80’s. They feature true showmanship in an age where the art of performance has been forgotten. Chris Crabb’s vocal style is akin to rock vocalists such as Lou Gramm, or Steve Perry. The band members are all students of their craft. Those who attend Strike shows become instant fans.