The Zilis

The group began playing covers as The Led Hot Zili Peppers in 2009 to pay for the expenses of their former band, Dean Lickyer.^[2][3] When Dean Lickyer disbanded, Royle and Bozzo began singing and writing original music as The Zilis.^[4][5] Touring frequently, they released two critically acclaimed albums between 2012 and 2014.^[6][7][8]

The Zilis played festivals and concerts alongside notable acts, including July Talk, The Sheepdogs,^[9] 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,^{[citation needed]} Bon Jovi^{[citation needed]} and Wheatus.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[10]

• 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]

• Sean Royle – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, banjitar, organ, harmonica, melodica, percussion (2012–2021)
• Zander Lamothe – drums, percussion, vocals (2012–2020)
• Justin Bozzo – vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, harmonica, kazoo, percussion (2012–2021)

• Folk Radio UK