The Zilis
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario , Canada |
| Products | Rock music, albums |
The Zilis were a rock and roll ensemble originating from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, active between 2012 and 2017. Following the band's conclusion, two of its members have continued producing original compositions under the name The Bleeding Idahos.
Biography
Initially formed in 2009 as a cover group called The Led Hot Zili Peppers to support their previous project, Dean Lickyer, Royle and Bozzo shifted focus to creating original material as The Zilis after Dean Lickyer dissolved. Between 2012 and 2014, they embarked on extensive tours and released two albums that received positive critical recognition.
Throughout their career, The Zilis shared the stage at various festivals and shows with notable artists 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, Bon Jovi, and Wheatus.
The group entered a hiatus in 2017. Since then, Royle and Lamothe have pursued careers as music educators and session players, while Bozzo transitioned into law. Subsequently, Royle and Bozzo established The Bleeding Idahos.
Awards
- Hamilton Music Awards – nomination for "Rock Recording of the Year" with Sketches (2012)
- The Deli Magazine – recognized as "Artist of the Month" (March 2015)
- Hamilton Music Awards – awarded "Bassist of the Year" (2015)
- Hamilton Music Awards – nomination for "Alternative/Indie Rock Recording of the Year" for Sketches II (2015)
Band members
- Sean Royle – lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, banjitar, organ, harmonica, melodica, percussion (2012–21)
- Zander Lamothe – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2012–20)
- Justin Bozzo – vocals, bass guitar, electric/acoustic guitar, piano, organ, harmonica, kazoo, percussion (2012–21)
Sketches (2012)
- 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
Sketches II (2014)
- 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