The Zilis were a Canadian rock and roll group from Hamilton, Ontario, active from 2012 to 2017. Two of the members continue to write original music as The Bleeding Idahos.[1]
The Zilis | |
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 The Zilis in Montréal. From left to right: Justin Bozzo, Sean Royle. Photograph by Joseph Fuda. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Rock and Roll |
| Years active | 2012-2017 |
| Labels | Independent |
| Spinoffs | The Bleeding Idahos |
| Members |
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Biography
editThe group began playing covers as The Led Hot Zili Peppers in 2009 to pay for the expenses of their former band, Dean Lickyer.[2][3] When Dean Lickyer disbanded, Royle and Bozzo began singing and writing original music as The Zilis.[4][5] Touring frequently, they released two critically acclaimed albums between 2012 and 2014.[6][7][8]
The Zilis played festivals and concerts alongside notable acts, including July Talk, The Sheepdogs,[9] Said The Whale, Monster Truck, Arkells, Hey Rosetta!, Protest the Hero, Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker, David Wilcox, Marianas Trench, Flogging Molly, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, KISS,[citation needed] Bon Jovi[citation needed] and Wheatus.[citation needed]
The group went on hiatus in 2017. Royle and Lamothe have since become music teachers and session musicians, and Bozzo is now an attorney. Royle and Bozzo formed a new band, The Bleeding Idahos.[10]
Awards
edit- Hamilton Music Awards – "Rock Recording of the Year" (for Sketches) nomination (2012)[11]
- The Deli Magazine – "Artist of the Month" (March 2015)
- Hamilton Music Awards – "Bassist of the Year" (2015)[12]
- Hamilton Music Awards – "Alternative/Indie Rock Recording of the Year" (for Sketches II) nomination (2015)[13]
Band members
editDiscography
editSketches (2012)
edit- Mattina Sunshine
- Coyote Nowhere
- The Plight of Mrs. Brezhnev (Pt. I)
- The Meter
- Only Love
- Fool's Paradise
- Ginny's Been Gone
- Trumpets of the Tide[14]
Sketches II (2014)
edit- Trust in Me, Lorraine
- Diamondback
- Don't Ever Change
- Not Around
- Ballad of a Broken Heart
- (All I Do Is) Treat You Right
- On the West Side of Town
- The Way Love Goes
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Pilon, Dennis. "Spotlight Single". poprockrecord.com. Poprock Record. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Hamilton Music Notes | View Magazine Online Edition". viewmag.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Underground Operations signs Kingdoms and Dean Lickyer".
- ^ Rockingham, Graham (4 February 2014). "The Zilis are no longer Led Hot". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
- ^ Dunmore, Kathryn (23 May 2014). "Burlington band has dual identity – one for cover, the other original". Burlington Post.
- ^ "Surf Rock Music". surfrockmusic.com. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "Music Lives". musiclives.ca. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "Hamilton Music Notes | View Magazine Online Edition". viewmag.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ Rockingham, Graham. "Monster lineup for 35th Sound of Music". thespec.com. Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Wheatus / Kicksie / The Bleeding Idahos / Jamsquid". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Rockingham, Graham (5 November 2012). "Tomi Swick leads 9th Hammy nominees". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
- ^ Peesker, Saira (24 May 2015). "Arkells, Laura Cole, Harrison Kennedy win big at Hamilton Music Awards". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
- ^ "2015 Hamilton Music Awards". Archived from the original on 20 November 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive Premiere: The Zilis – Trumpets Of The Tide". folkradio.co.uk. Folk Radio. Retrieved 3 November 2022.