The Zilis

The Zilis
Origin	Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Rock and Roll
Years active	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] In August 2014, The Zilis toured through the USA for their "Give Me Liberty! Tour".^[9][10] They will release their third album once 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)^[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

Members

• Sean Royle – vocals, electric guitar, organ, harmonica, melodica, percussion (2012–present)
• Zander Lamothe – drums, percussion, vocals (2012–present)
• Justin Bozzo – vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, harmonica, kazoo, percussion (2012–present)

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

External links

• www.thezilis.com
• The Zilis on Facebook
• The Zilis on Twitter
• The Zilis on Bandcamp

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. http://ventsmagazine.com/the-zilis-announce-dates-for-give-me-liberty-us-tour/
10. http://stagebuddy.com/music/music-articles/towners-miss-zilis/
11. Rockingham, Graham (2012-11-05). "Tomi Swick leads 9th Hammy nominees". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
12. Peesker, Saira (2015-05-24). "Arkells, Laura Cole, Harrison Kennedy win big at Hamilton Music Awards". The Hamilton Spectator. p. G4.
13. http://www.hamiltonmusicawards.com/the-awards/2015-music-awards

• "Folk Radio UK Exclusive Premiere: The Zilis - Trumpets Of The Tide". Folk Radio UK, Retrieved July 23, 2014.
• "Watch Ontario’s The Zilis Bring Fireside Folk Onto The Stage...". Speak Into My Good Eye, Retrieved July 23, 2014.