Meet Deian Elfryn - The drummer for our weddings bands Sound City and The 1965. Dei is an accomplished and experienced drummer based in North Wales. Get to know him with this interview!
What was the thing that got you into music?
Music that my mum and dad would listen to at home. I latch on to different rhythms, and watching other drummers in shows and pantos.
Who are your musical influences?
A lot of things - from Fleetwood Mac to early Guns & Roses.
What is your favourite song to play live?
Freedom Grains by Stonehouse, loads of rhythm on the toms, then it kicks in to solid rock in the chorus.
What do you enjoy most about playing live?
The energy, the buzz. I lose myself in another world when I play. The reaction of the crowd is always a plus.
What do you feel is the hardest thing about being a wedding musician?
Waiting around and having to suffer being with the rest of the band for the night!
Do you have any stand-out gigs that you've played in the past?
Glastonbury, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Echo Arena, London O2, SXSW Texas
If you could create and attend a dream gig with 3 acts, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
Foo Fighters, Queen and Lionel Richie! (A bit of cheese is fine sometimes!)
Watch Dei in Sound City’s promo video below!
