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. Biography The group 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 and Bozzo began singing and writing original music as The Zilis. Touring frequently, they released two critically acclaimed albums between 2012 and 2014. The Zilis played festivals and concerts alongside 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, Bon Jovi and Wheatus. 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. Awards 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 Sean Royle – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, banjitar, organ, harmonica, melodica, percussion (2012–21) Zander Lamothe – drums, percussion, vocals (2012–20) Justin Bozzo – vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, harmonica, kazoo, percussion (2012–21) Discography 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 See also Folk Radio UK References External links www.thezilis.com The Zilis on Facebook The Zilis on Twitter The Zilis on Bandcamp "Watch Ontario’s The Zilis Bring Fireside Folk Onto The Stage...". Musical groups established in 2012 Musical groups disestablished in 2021 Musical groups from Hamilton, Ontario Canadian rock music groups 2012 establishments in Ontario 2021 disestablishments in Ontario