The Zilis

The Zilis
Origin Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres Rock and Roll
Years active 2012 (2012)–present
Labels Independent
Associated acts Dean Lickyer

The Zilis are a Canadian rock and roll group formed in Hamilton.

Biography

The band began playing covers as The Led Hot Zili Peppers in 2009 to pay for the expenses of their former band, Dean Lickyer.[1][2] When Dean Lickyer disbanded, Royle, Bozzo and Lamothe began writing original music as a trio with Bozzo and Royle sharing vocal duties.[3][4] Since 2012, they have released two critically acclaimed albums and tour frequently.[5][6][7]

Despite being an independent band, they have been able to play alongside several notable acts including July Talk, The Sheepdogs, 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 and Bon Jovi.[8]

The group is currently on hiatus until Bozzo earns his Juris Doctor degree.

Awards

  • Hamilton Music Awards – "Drummer of the Year" (2012)
  • Hamilton Music Awards – "Rock Recording of the Year" (for Sketches) nomination (2012)[9]
  • The Deli Magazine – "Artist of the Month" (March 2015)
  • Hamilton Music Awards – "Bassist of the Year" (2015)[10]
  • Hamilton Music Awards – "Alternative/Indie Rock Recording of the Year" (for Sketches II) nomination (2015)[11]

Band members

Members

Discography

Sketches (2012)

  1. Mattina Sunshine
  2. Coyote Nowhere
  3. The Plight of Mrs. Brezhnev (Pt. I)
  4. The Meter
  5. Only Love
  6. Fool's Paradise
  7. Ginny's Been Gone
  8. Trumpets of the Tide

Sketches II (2014)

  1. Trust In Me, Lorraine
  2. Diamondback
  3. Don't Ever Change
  4. Not Around
  5. Ballad of a Broken Heart
  6. (All I Do Is) Treat You Right
  7. On The West Side of Town
  8. The Way Love Goes

Sketches III (TBA)

  1. Oklahoma City Fever
  2. From 25 To None
  3. Jive Turkey Romp
  4. Tony Danza Goodbye
  5. Hey! Big Easy
  6. Copy Cat
  7. A Matter of Confidence
  8. North County Girl

References

  1. ↑ "Hamilton Music Notes | View Magazine Online Edition". viewmag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  2. ↑ http://www.punknews.org/article/34661/underground-operations-signs-kingdoms-and-dean-lickyer
  3. ↑ Rockingham, Graham (2014-02-04). "The Zilis are no longer Led Hot". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
  4. ↑ Dunmore, Kathryn (2014-05-23). "Burlington band has dual identity – one for cover, the other original". Burlington Post.
  5. ↑ "Surf Rock Music". surfrockmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  6. ↑ "Music Lives". musiclives.ca. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  7. ↑ "Hamilton Music Notes | View Magazine Online Edition". viewmag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  8. ↑ "VENTS Magazine". ventsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  9. ↑ Rockingham, Graham (2012-11-05). "Tomi Swick leads 9th Hammy nominees". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
  10. ↑ Peesker, Saira (2015-05-24). "Arkells, Laura Cole, Harrison Kennedy win big at Hamilton Music Awards". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
  11. ↑ http://www.hamiltonmusicawards.com/the-awards/2015-music-awards
Folk Radio UK, Retrieved July 23, 2014.
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