The Zannies’ hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan has a thriving and volatile music scene consisting of many different genres, one of the most popular of which is a particular brand of midwestern alternative rock. This is where The Zannies found their footing, and over the past 4 years have reached audiences all across West Michigan performing at venues such as Tip Top Deluxe, Shakespeare’s in Kalamazoo, Rockford Brewing, and The Pyramid Scheme.
In 2015 The Zannies recorded an EP entitled Wannabe which showcased their ability to write catchy hooks while maintaining the attitude and grit of both classic and cutting-edge rock n’ roll. This album was initially well-received, but over the years that followed the band evolved from a throwback hard rock sound to into a more bluesy, psychedelic group driven by a destructive rhythm section. In 2017, Live at Knavish Audio was released at Frederick Meijer Gardens as part of the Tuesday Night Summer Concert Series, a story which was covered in Revue Magazine West Michigan. This album mainly contained new material which was then included in the debut LP Espejos. To date, it is the most successful and diverse accomplishment of The Zannies, earning a WYCE Jammie Award nomination and “Under-the-Radar” pick on NPR’s Stateside.
Today, The Zannies are recognized for their tight instrumentals, bold vocals & lyrics and publishing comics on Facebook. 2018 finds them in the writing stages of a new EP and tour destinations all across Michigan.