Grizfolk
# Grizfolk

Grizfolk is a Swedish-American alternative rock band consisting of Adam Roth (lead vocals, guitar), Sebastian Fritze (synthesizer, backing vocals), Fredrik Eriksson (guitar) and Bill Delia (drums). Based in Los Angeles with roots in Sweden, Grizfolk released their debut EP, From the Spark, in February 2014. Their debut full-length studio album, Waking Up the Giants, was released January 8, 2016.

## History

### Formation

Grizfolk formed in Los Angeles when Swedish producers Fredrik Eriksson and Sebastian Fritze met singer-songwriter Adam Roth in 2012, who were joined by Brendan Willing James and Bill Delia later that year. Initially, the group was called Griz Adams, but they quickly changed their name to Grizfolk after their demo for the song "The Struggle" went viral on the Internet, "something that better reflected what's supported us", Fritze explained.

### Early career

In October 2013, Grizfolk performed an in-studio performance for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. The Santa Monica-based station also championed Grizfolk as an "Artist You Should Know". The next day, they performed at KCRW's annual Masquerade Ball alongside Glasser, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Dave Sitek and more. In early 2014, their song "Way Back When" was featured on the soundtrack of the comic science fiction movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman.

### From the Spark EP

Signed to Virgin Records in the fall of 2013, Grizfolk released their debut EP, From the Spark, in February 2014, including their single "The Struggle". It was followed by the band's first modern rock single, "Hymnals". Remix veteran RAC also released his version of "Hymnals", which rose to No. 1 on The Hype Machine. Other From the Spark remixes were released by Saint Pepsi, Tyde and Dawn Golden.

Media appearances

The group has done live performances on Late Show with David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, newspapers and a number of radio shows.

New releases

"In My Arms", June 2017 (Spotify, iTunes)

"Mercy", April 2019

## Discography

### Singles

* "The Struggle" (October 2012)
* "The Struggle" (December 2013)
* "Hymnals" (2014)
* "Way Back When" (2:47) (from Mr. Peabody & Sherman) (2014)
* "Troublemaker" (3:29) / "Wide Awake" (from Waking Up The Giants) (2015) [#33 Alternative Songs]
* "Endless Summer" (2018)
* "Shaky in the Knees" (2018)
* "Spoonful" (2019)
* "Heavy Crown" (2019)
* "Mercy" (2019)
* "Money" (2020)
* "Queen of the Desert" (2020)
* "All I Want for Christmas is a Rock Show (feat. Kyle Gass)" (2020)
* "California High" (2021)
* "The Ripple" (2021)
* "Fumes" (2021)

### Remixes

* "Hymnals" (RAC Mix)
* "Hymnals" (Saint Pepsi Remix)
* "The Struggle" (RAC Mix)
* "The Struggle" (Dawn Golden Remix)
* "Vagabonds" (Tyde Remix)

## Touring

Grizfolk supported label mates Bastille on their European and U.S. tours in spring and fall of 2014 respectively, including two sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Grizfolk has also toured with several other artists on the alternative circuit, including Haim and Wild Cub.

In early 2015, it was announced that the band would perform at the Boston Calling Music Festival in May 2015; a few weeks following the initial announcement the act withdrew from the festival.

### The Black Bear Tour (August 2013)

The Black Bear Tour (August 2013) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| August 21, 2013 | San Diego | United States | The Casbah | Supporting Andrew Belle |
| August 22, 2013 | Los Angeles | United States | Bootleg Theater | Supporting Andrew Belle |
| August 24, 2013 | San Francisco | United States | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | Supporting Andrew Belle |
| August 25, 2013 | Sacramento | United States | Harlow's | Supporting Andrew Belle |
| August 27, 2013 | Portland | United States | Mississippi Studios | Supporting Andrew Belle |
| August 28, 2013 | Seattle | United States | The Tractor Tavern | Supporting Andrew Belle |

### Smoke and Mirrors Tour (November 2013)

Smoke and Mirrors Tour (November 2013) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| November 15, 2013 | Solana Beach | United States | The Belly Up Tavern | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 16, 2013 | Los Angeles | United States | Troubadour | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 17, 2013 | Santa Cruz | United States | Rio Theater | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 18, 2013 | San Francisco | United States | The Independent | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 20, 2013 | Boise | United States | Egyptian Theater | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 21, 2013 | Bend | United States | Domino Room | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 22, 2013 | Portland | United States | Aladdin Theater | Supporting Brett Dennen |
| November 23, 2013 | Seattle | United States | The Triple Door | Supporting Brett Dennen |

### The Good, the Bad Blood and the Ugly Tour (December 2013 – January 2014)

The Good, the Bad Blood and the Ugly Tour (December 2013 – January 2014) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| December 1, 2013 | Broomfield | United States | 1st Bank Center | Supporting Bastille |
| December 2, 2013 | Salt Lake City | United States | The Complex | Supporting Bastille |
| December 7, 2013 | Oakland | United States | Oracle Arena | Supporting Bastille |
| December 8, 2013 | Los Angeles | United States | Shrine Auditorium | Supporting Bastille |
| December 9, 2013 | Portland | United States | Crystal Ballroom | Supporting Bastille |
| December 11, 2013 | Omaha | United States | Sokol Auditorium | Supporting Bastille |
| December 12, 2013 | Milwaukee | United States | Eagles Ballroom | Supporting Bastille |
| December 13, 2013 | St. Louis | United States | The Pageant | Supporting Bastille |
| December 14, 2013 | Kansas City | United States | Arvest Bank Theatre | Supporting Bastille |
| December 16, 2013 | Lansing | United States | The Loft | Supporting Bastille |
| January 19, 2014 | Royal Oak | United States | Royal Oak Music Theatre | Supporting Bastille |
| January 20, 2014 | Boston | United States | The Royale | Supporting Bastille |
| January 22, 2014 | New York City | United States | Webster Hall | Supporting Bastille |

### Last Love Tour (February – March 2014)

Last Love Tour (February – March 2014) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| February 28, 2014 | Philadelphia | United States | Theatre of Living Arts | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| March 1, 2014 | Baltimore | United States | Rams Head Live! | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| March 2, 2014 | Boston | United States | Paradise Rock Club | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| March 4, 2014 | Norfolk | United States | NorVa | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| March 5, 2014 | Charlotte | United States | Visulite | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| March 6, 2014 | Charleston | United States | Music Farm | Supporting ZZ Ward |
| March 7, 2014 | Orlando | United States | The Social | Supporting ZZ Ward |

### Bad Blood Part III Tour (March 2014)

Bad Blood Part III Tour (March 2014) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| March 10, 2014 | Paris | France | Casino de Paris | Supporting Bastille |
| March 11, 2014 | Antwerp | Belgium | Lotto Arena | Supporting Bastille |
| March 12, 2014 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | Supporting Bastille |
| March 14, 2014 | Cologne | Germany | Palladium | Supporting Bastille |
| March 15, 2014 | Oberhausen | Germany | Turbinenhalle | Supporting Bastille |
| March 16, 2014 | Bremen | Germany | Pier2 | Supporting Bastille |
| March 18, 2014 | Prague | Czech Republic | SaSaZu | Supporting Bastille |
| March 19, 2014 | Leipzig | Germany | Haus Auensee | Supporting Bastille |
| March 20, 2014 | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle | Supporting Bastille |
| March 22, 2014 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | Supporting Bastille |
| March 23, 2014 | Lausanne | Switzerland | Odyssée | Supporting Bastille |

### Wild Cub Fall Tour (July – August 2014)

Wild Cub Fall Tour (July – August 2014) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| July 14, 2014 | Kansas City | United States | Czar Bar | Supporting Wild Cub |
| July 16, 2014 | St. Louis | United States | Duck Room @ Blueberry Hill | Supporting Wild Cub |
| July 25, 2014 | Austin | United States | The Parish | Supporting Wild Cub |
| July 26, 2014 | Houston | United States | Fitzgerald's (Downstairs) | Supporting Wild Cub |
| July 28, 2014 | Colorado Springs | United States | The Black Sheep | Supporting Wild Cub |
| July 29, 2014 | Denver | United States | Larimer Lounge | Supporting Wild Cub |
| August 6, 2014 | Los Angeles | United States | El Rey | Supporting Wild Cub |
| August 7, 2014 | San Francisco | United States | Great American Music Hall | Supporting Wild Cub |

### Bad Blood: The Last Stand Tour (October 2014)

Bad Blood: The Last Stand Tour (October 2014) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| October 9, 2014 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall | Supporting Bastille |
| October 10, 2014 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall | Supporting Bastille |
| October 11, 2014 | Fairfax | United States | Patriot Center | Supporting Bastille |
| October 13, 2014 | Boston | United States | Agganis Arena | Supporting Bastille |
| October 14, 2014 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | Supporting Bastille |
| October 15, 2014 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | Supporting Bastille |
| October 17, 2014 | Cincinnati | United States | U.S. Bank Arena | Supporting Bastille |
| October 18, 2014 | Milwaukee | United States | Milwaukee Theatre | Supporting Bastille |
| October 19, 2014 | Saint Paul | United States | Roy Wilkins Auditorium | Supporting Bastille |
| October 21, 2014 | Chicago | United States | Aragon Ballroom | Supporting Bastille |
| October 23, 2014 | Detroit | United States | Masonic Temple Theatre | Supporting Bastille |
| October 24, 2014 | Rochester | United States | Main Street Armory | Supporting Bastille |

### The Vagabonds Tour (January – February 2015)

The Vagabonds Tour (January – February 2015) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| January 29, 2015 | Chicago | United States | Schubas | COIN |
| February 2, 2015 | Ann Arbor | United States | Blind Pig | COIN |
| February 4, 2015 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Black Cat (Backstage) | COIN |
| February 5, 2015 | Philadelphia | United States | World Cafe Live | COIN |
| February 8, 2015 | Cambridge | United States | Middle East (Upstairs) | COIN |
| February 9, 2015 | Brooklyn | United States | Knitting Factory | COIN |

### Lovetap! Tour (April – May 2015)

Lovetap! Tour (April – May 2015) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| April 14, 2015 | Houston | United States | Fitzgerald's | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 15, 2015 | Dallas | United States | House of Blues | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 17, 2015 | Tulsa | United States | The Vanguard | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 19, 2015 | St. Louis | United States | Firebird | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 21, 2015 | Nashville | United States | Exit / In | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 23, 2015 | Atlanta | United States | Terminal West | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 24, 2015 | Saxapahaw | United States | Haw River Ballroom | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 25, 2015 | Washington, D.C. | United States | U Street Music Hall | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 27, 2015 | Pittsburgh | United States | Altar Bar | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 28, 2015 | Philadelphia | United States | Union Transfer | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| April 30, 2015 | Columbus | United States | Newport Music Hall | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 5, 2015 | Cleveland | United States | Beachland Ballroom | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 6, 2015 | Detroit | United States | St. Andrew's Hall | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 7, 2015 | Toronto | Canada | Adelaide Hall | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 9, 2015 | Cambridge, MA | United States | Middle East (Downstairs) | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 11, 2015 | New York City | United States | Bowery Ballroom | Vinyl Theatre, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 13, 2015 | Indianapolis | United States | Deluxe at Old National | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 14, 2015 | Minneapolis | United States | Triple Rock | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 15, 2015 | Kansas City | United States | Record Bar | Slow Down, Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 16, 2015 | Denver | United States | Summit Music Hall | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 18, 2015 | Salt Lake City | United States | Club Sound | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 20, 2015 | Portland | United States | Wonder Ballroom | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 23, 2015 | Seattle | United States | The Crocodile | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 25, 2015 | San Francisco | United States | The Independent | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 28, 2015 | Santa Ana | United States | The Observatory Oc | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |
| May 29, 2015 | Los Angeles | United States | El Rey | Hunter Hunted, Supporting Smallpools |

### Summer Tour (June 2015)

Summer Tour (June 2015) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| June 5, 2015 | Phoenix | United States | Crescent Ballroom | Luna Aura, Bogan Via |
| June 7, 2015 | Houston | United States | NRG Park – Yellow Lot | – |
| June 8, 2015 | Austin | United States | The Parish | Handsome Ghost |
| June 10, 2015 | Little Rock | United States | Stickyz | Handsome Ghost |
| June 11, 2015 | Memphis | United States | Lafayette's Music Room | Handsome Ghost |
| June 12, 2015 | Pensacola | United States | Vinyl Music Hall | Handsome Ghost |
| June 14, 2015 | Orlando | United States | Orlando City Soccer Club | Handsome Ghost |
| June 15, 2015 | Atlanta | United States | Vinyl | Handsome Ghost |
| June 16, 2015 | Charleston | United States | The Royal American | Handsome Ghost |
| June 18, 2015 | Dover | United States | The Woodlands | – |
| June 19, 2015 | Richmond | United States | The National | Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness |

### Autumn Tour (September – November 2015)

Autumn Tour (September – November 2015) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Support |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| September 16, 2015 | Toronto | Canada | Danforth Music Hall | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 18, 2015 | New York City | United States | Webster Hall | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 21, 2015 | Washington, D.C. | United States | 9:30 Club | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 22, 2015 | Philadelphia | United States | Theatre of Living Arts | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 24, 2015 | Chicago | United States | The Vic Theatre | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 25, 2015 | Minneapolis | United States | Varsity Theater | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 27, 2015 | Denver | United States | Bluebird Theater | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 28, 2015 | Salt Lake City | United States | Urban Lounge | Supporting The Fratellis |
| September 30, 2015 | Vancouver | Canada | Commodore Ballroom | Supporting The Fratellis |
| October 1, 2015 | Seattle | United States | Neptune Theatre | Supporting The Fratellis |
| October 3, 2015 | Portland | United States | Wonder Ballroom | Supporting The Fratellis |
| October 4, 2015 | San Francisco | United States | Regency Ballroom | Supporting The Fratellis |
| October 6, 2015 | San Diego | United States | House of Blues | Supporting The Fratellis |
| October 8, 2015 | Los Angeles | United States | The Wiltern | Supporting The Fratellis |
| October 30, 2015 | New Orleans | United States | City Park | – |
| November 18, 2015 | Vancouver | Canada | Vogue Theatre | X Ambassadors |
| November 20, 2015 | Edmonton | Canada | The Starlite Room | X Ambassadors |
| November 21, 2015 | Calgary | Canada | The Gateway | X Ambassadors |
| November 22, 2015 | Saskatoon | Canada | Louis' | X Ambassadors |
| November 24, 2015 | Winnipeg | Canada | The Park Theatre | X Ambassadors |
| November 27, 2015 | London | Canada | London Music Hall | X Ambassadors |
| November 28, 2015 | Toronto | Canada | Opera House | X Ambassadors |
| November 29, 2015 | Montreal | Canada | Olympia | X Ambassadors |

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### Troublemaker Tour (January – February 2016)

On November 8, 2015, the band announced through the new mailing of their newsletter "Roadworthy" that they had finished work on their first full-length album Waking Up the Giants, that album pre-orders could be made from November 10, 2015 onwards and an accompanying headliner tour of which the pre-sale would also start on November 10, 2015. The band named this the Troublemaker Tour, after the lead single from Waking Up the Giants. Grizfolk played 26 shows in 21 different states, two different countries during a time span of 36 days.

Troublemaker Tour (January – February 2016) :

| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| - | - | - | - |
| January 21, 2016 | San Diego | United States | House of Blues (Voodoo Room) |
| January 22, 2016 | Santa Ana | United States | Constellation Room |
| January 23, 2016 | San Francisco | United States | Bottom of the Hill |
| January 25, 2016 | Portland | United States | Doug Fir Lounge |
| January 26, 2016 | Seattle | United States | The Crocodile |
| January 28, 2016 | Salt Lake City | United States | Kilby Court |
| January 30, 2016 | Denver | United States | Lost Lake Lounge |
| February 1, 2016 | Minneapolis | United States | 7th St. Entry |
| February 2, 2016 | Milwaukee | United States | Shank Hall |
| February 3, 2016 | Chicago | United States | Lincoln Hall |
| February 5, 2016 | Detroit | United States | The Shelter |
| February 6, 2016 | Cleveland | United States | Grog Shop |
| February 7, 2016 | Toronto | Canada | The Garrison |
| February 9, 2016 | Allston | United States | Great Scott |
| February 11, 2016 | New York City | United States | Gramercy Theatre |
| February 12, 2016 | Philadelphia | United States | Johnny Brenda's |
| February 13, 2016 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Rock & Roll Hotel |
| February 14, 2016 | Richmond | United States | The Broadberry |
| February 16, 2016 | Nashville | United States | The High Watt |
| February 17, 2016 | Atlanta | United States | Vinyl |
| February 18, 2016 | Pensacola | United States | Vinyl Music Hall |
| February 20, 2016 | Houston | United States | Rudyards |
| February 21, 2016 | Austin | United States | Stubbs Jr. |
| February 22, 2016 | Dallas | United States | The Prophet Bar |
| February 25, 2016 | Phoenix | United States | Valley Bar |
| February 26, 2016 | Los Angeles | United States | Troubadour |
