About Me
Evolving from past musical experiences, Strike-Out Pro, an alternative pop/rock band from Toledo, Ohio, formed in late 2005. Drawing influences from bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Switchfoot, The All-American Rejects, Copeland, and Keane, members Nathan Trzcinski, Joel Trzcinski, and Scott Butler write songs with catchy melodies and hooks that support purposeful lyrics.
At the beginning of 2006 SOP teamed up with Producer/Engineer Brennan Willis
(MoreThan Electric, The Undeserving, As They Fall). The resulting product was then mixed and mastered by Nashville Producer/Engineer, Allen Salmon, (More Than Electric, This Beautiful Republic, Sanctus Real, Mute Math). In September of 2006, Strike-Out Pro released a five track EP entitled, Here and Now. With lyrics inspired by their Christian faith, the songs bring a message of hope, forgiveness, and love. Reflecting that message on and off the stage, this three-piece outfit continues to win over crowds with an energetic live show and a genuine connection with the audience. With hard work and a growing list of opportunities, good things are sure to transpire.
Towards the end of 2007 Strike-Out Pro decided to end. Not the end of playing music however as a new project is in the works. The bands' direction and vision has changed and evolved over the years. It has come to this. An end but yet a beginning. Strike-Out Pro was not a failure but a success for what it accomplished. If only one person's life was changed because of a concert or a lyric in a song then it was a success. Strike-Out Pro is only a link to something greater. The best is yet to come.
SOP's list of cccomplishments include being featured and interviewed on 106.5 the zone and 92.5 Kiss FM. The song "Find A Way" recieved regular airplay on 106.5, and the music video won the Kiss FM Pepsi Smash music video contest. "Find A Way" was also included on the Toledo Rocks Compilation disc sold in local Best Buys. The song "Don't Turn Your Back" recieved airplay on Detroit's biggest alternative station 89x. "Best of Me" was given airplay on 89.3 Yes FM. SOP was featured in the Toledo City Paper. SOP teamed up with Missionary David Ward and his Reclaim Kids project that supports and provides homes for orphans in Africa. Strike-Out Pro has been privaledged to share the stage with some amazing bands including Family Force 5, Sanctus Real, This Beautiful Republic, Pillar, Everyday Sunday, House of Heroes, Needtobreathe, Landon Pigg, Edison Glass, Luna Halo, Rediscover, Ellison, Dash The Assassin, and The Undeserving. And last but not least, SOP has made a lot of friends and met some awesome people, which is priceless. Thank you for your love and support!
Find a Way music video
Last Show
SOP with Ben Olin of TBR
Video Blog
Listen to 106.5 The Zone to hear the music, Pick-up the Toledo City Paper to read the articles, and Visit blindland.com to join the hysteria.
