Deep Friars -- Press Kit

Members

Simon Grubb // Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Aleksander Folvig // Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
Luke Sanderson // Drums & Media
Kyle Hawkins // Bass Guitar

Contents

Contact/Socials Bios Assets (Logos) Assets (Live Photos) Assets (Press Photos) Backline Provisions Stage Plot/Tech Sheet

Email -- kitchen@deepfriars.com

YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@deep.friars

Facebook -- @deepfriars | https://www.facebook.com/deepfriars

Instagram -- @deep.friars | https://www.instagram.com/deep.friars

Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qC1nu4xsaZLWD0GLylXpR

Triple J Unearthed -- https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/deepfriars/

Bio < 100 Words

Deep Friars mix bold alt/math rock instrumentation with storytelling more typically found in folk songs. Routinely genre mashing additional flavours from gospel, metal and prog, the punk ballad singalongs get zesty quickly. The band have built a reputation for tight, technical, theatrical live shows, bursting with gregarious energy and disarming honesty. Devised in 2020 by 4 of Hobart's busiest and quirkiest players, Deep Friars have since been hard at work. Their debut EP 'Befriending Birds, Singing with Snakes' is filled with tales of hope and grief against the backdrop of Tasmania's forests, streets and beaches.

Shorter Bio < 50 Words

Deep Friars mix progressive emo and punk instrumentation with whimsical story-telling, bringing captivating and theatrical performances, both live and in studio. Their debut EP 'Befriending Birds, Singing with Snakes' is filled with tales of hope and grief against the backdrop of Tasmania's forests, streets and beaches.

Longer Bio > 180 Words

Deep Friars mix bold alt/math rock with storytelling more typically found in folk songs. Routinely genre mashing additional flavours from gospel, metal and prog, the punk ballad singalongs get zesty quickly. The band have built a reputation for tight, technical, theatrical live shows, bursting with gregarious energy and disarming honesty.

Simon Grubb, lyricist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist, approached the other members with a song he'd had saved as a note on his phone for the best part of a decade. They quickly found a shared appreciation of songs that weave simple stories with colourful language through ambitious forms and dense instrumentation. Simon's wife had a dream in which she named the band 'Deep Friars', which resulted in a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Deep Friars have been busy since their inception, meticulously writing and recording, and now share their debut EP 'Befriending Birds, Singing with Snakes'. The release is filled with tales of hope and grief set against the backdrop of Tasmania's forests, streets and beaches, layered with the punchy and chops-laden parts Deep Friars are known for.

Logos

Live Photos

Press Photos

Hobart-based Tour Provisions

When sharing the stage with touring acts, Deep Friars willingly offer assistance with backline where feasible. Being comprised of 4 busy players, there's high-end, well-maintained backline available in the interest of aiding tour viability. This is partly owing to the way in which Simon and Luke are tied to the locally-loved preowned instrument store 'Topshelf Instruments'. The two members also manage and host 'Mathletics Carnival' which is an annual mini-festival that puts 10 bands across 2 stages, supplying all backline and selling out both years the festival has run.



Topshelf Instruments    Mathletics Carnival


Availability varies, though the following snapshot is indicative of what can be provided at any given point in time.

Guitar & Bass Amps

Fender Bassman Ten 4x10" 1972 Combo
Marshall JCM800 1x12" 1989 Combo
Vox AC30C2 2x12" Combo
Ashdown (2008) MAG 410T DEEP 4x10" Bass Speaker Cabinet
Hartke 1x15" Bass Speaker Cabinet
Ashdown (U.K. 1999) ABM500H 575W Bass Amp Head
Eden (2016) World Tour Pro 600W Rack Unit Bass Amp Head (WTP600-A)

Drum Kits

Drum kits are kept in-tune with sensible head selections (no 'bin-stripes'), and cymbal stands are all sturdy with sleeves, felts and quick-release washers all-round. Decorative rugs are paired with the kits to prevent bass drum slippage and add to the vibe on stage.

Gretsch U.S.A. Brooklyn c2010 10", 12", 14", 16", 20" in Red Oyster
Ludwig U.S.A. Hollywood 1968 12", 13", 16", 22" in Vintage Marine Pearl
Yamaha Japan C-220 1967 13", 16", 20" in Red Thunder
Gretsch U.S.A. Custom 1990s 14"x5" maple snare with die-cast hoops
Ludwig U.S.A. Supraphonic 1968 14"x5" C.O.A. snare drum
Ludwig U.S.A. Acrolite 1969 14"x5" aluminium snare drum
Yamaha Japan C-220 1967 14"x5" birch/mahogany snare drum
Drum Sub -- Behringer Eurolive B1200D-PRO 500-Watt active subwoofer

Stage Plot & Tech Sheet

Deep Friars are a 4 piece band with 2 vocalists. Monitoring available at the venue is sufficient in most cases, however additional active wedges can be provided if necessary. Drum monitoring is flexible with the option of using an in-house monitor, using an XLR send from front-of-house for a wired IEM pack, or two separate XLR sends from front-of-house for a combination of a wired IEM pack and a small sub fill.

Inputs:

Vox 1 (Simon) -- XLR dynamic mic
Vox 2 (Aleks) -- XLR dynamic mic
Rhythm Guitar (Simon) -- amp mic
Lead Guitar (Aleks) -- amp mic and/or direct from amp modeller
Bass (Kyle) -- amp mic and/or direct from DI out

Drums (Luke):
Kick -- XLR (Shure Beta 52 or similar, on blanket inside drum or on stand)
Snare -- XLR (Shure SM57 or similar, clip-on)
Rack 1-2 -- XLR (dynamic mic, clip-on)
Floor 1-2 -- XLR (dynamic mic, clip-on)
OH L/R/M -- XLR (condenser mic, on stands)

Buses:

Simon (centre) -- monitor
Aleks (stage right) -- monitor
Kyle (stage left) -- monitor
Luke (rear) -- monitor or IEM pack (XLR)
Luke (rear) -- optional drum sub (XLR)

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