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The Zilis

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Genres
  
Rock and Roll

Labels
  
Independent

Origin
  
Hamilton, Canada

Years active
  
2012 (2012)–present

Associated acts
  
Dean Lickyer

Genre
  
Rock and roll

Similar
  
Dean Lickyer, Tomi Swick, Harrison Kennedy, Jeremy Fisher, Whitehorse

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

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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. When Dean Lickyer disbanded, Royle, Bozzo and Lamothe began writing original music as a trio with Bozzo and Royle sharing vocal duties. Since 2012, they have released two critically acclaimed albums and tour frequently. 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. In August 2014, The Zilis toured through the USA for their "Give Me Liberty! Tour". 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)
  • The Deli Magazine – "Artist of the Month" (March 2015)
  • Hamilton Music Awards – "Bassist of the Year" (2015)
  • Hamilton Music Awards – "Alternative/Indie Rock Recording of the Year" (for Sketches II) nomination (2015)

    • 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)

    • 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

    References

    The Zilis Wikipedia
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