January 2001
BIG GIG IN JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING
We just got a great, 6 day booking out in Jackson Hole, WY at The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. We hope some of our loyal fans will make the trip out there for one of the shows. We are playing July 30 through August 6, 2001.
November 2000
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
What's it like to beat out 1,586 bands in a Battle of the Bands competition? We just found out.
We entered a national show case for bands from across the country in Grand Junction, CO on November 13-15, 2000. To enter the competition, we had to send in promo and a CD. Only 150 bands were chosen (from 1,587) to perform in the Battle of the Bands. After live performances from the bands on Monday and Tuesday, the judges narrowed the field down to 20. On Wednesday afternoon, the top 20 bands played with the judges making their final decision at 6:30. Boom Candle... 1st Place!
We left Colorado with $10,000 for 1st place, and that night we received word that there were record labels calling from LA to find out who won. They flew music industry people in from New York, Indiana, Washington DC, and LA to judge this event. COOOOL!!!
October 2000
BUC'S DEN
If you've been to a Boom Candle Concert recently you've likely heard the new pirate song. The name of the song is Buc's Den. Like the song Britainnia, it is inspired by the video game Ultima Online which is what I like to do on my fun time. We are playing the Ultima Online World faire in Austin TX which is a real honor. I thought we needed a new Ultima song to back up Britainnia, thus Buc's Den was born
In the game, Buccaneers Den is the one Island in the world of Britainnia that is free from Lord British's governing. Chaos rules there! It is a hive of players who hunt other players and thieves. Not a friendly place. I wanted the song to have a dangerous feel and a good story to go with it that would do this treacherous island justice. From the response that we've seen at the shows it was a success. If you haven't heard it yet, we have three shows this weekend so come check it out. Haaargh Matey!!! Thanks, ZPhenom
October 2000
Boom Candle's third CD is finally here. You can purchase the new CD buy clicking on Merchandise or visting www.boomcandle.com. Pick up a copy for yourself today, and after you listen to the CD, write a review so other fans can read about your experience.
October 2000
"Update"
"Update-January 2000"
"Update-January 2000"
"Update-January 2000"
"Update-June 1999"
"Update-March 1999"
"Update"
"Update-July 1998"
"Update-March 1998"
Silent Illusion is a local band located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They have been together for over three years. They're classified as rock. They play in local clubs in the area. Their second CD was released on New Years Eve, 1997. Their new CD is entitled "TREND FREE". Their first CD, entitled "Vampires" did very well, it was sold in local record stores, you can also pick up a copy of "Trend Free" at local music stores in Green Bay.
We are asking all our fans to call their local radio station and request songs off our CD's.
BOOM CANDLE MERCHANDISE
Well, many of you have been asking the band as of late about merchandise. We have been looking into a lot of options in hopes to offer you a good product and a wide selection at a fair price. Not an easy task to say the least. We may have found it thanks to our friends in Austin TX at Ultima Online. Boom Candle merchandise from T-shirts to Baby doll shirts, sweatshirts, mugs and even Mousepads will soon be available to Boom Candle fans. You will be able to get them online in the size you specify. We will also likely stock more common sizes at our shows. Keep an eye out for this as Im working out a deal as we speak. Thanks again for your support everyone. It was a great turnout at Stan and Ollies this weekend.
Thanks alot, Joel "ZPhenom" Zwicky
Boom Candle is from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The band originated 8 years ago with two of the
original members still in the group, Lance and Todd.
Joel joined the band about three years ago as lead singer.
Brad came on board about two years ago as lead guitar,
key boards, and vocals.
Boom Candle has been on the road for close to three years now traveling to Colorado, Texas,
Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Florida.
They have put out three hit albums - Vampires,
Trend Free, and the self titled disc, Boom Candle.
SILENT ILLUSION???
So why the name change?? As of New Years of 2000, the band ceased to be Silent Illusion and became the Boom Candle. The name Silent Illusion was around long before Brad Larson or Joel Zwicky ever joined the band. They were a heavy metal band then with a sound similar to "Manowar". That is a far cry from the direction the band has currently taken. A change was needed to bury the old and begin anew. With the rising popularity of the bands 1999 hit BOOM MAMA. Boom Candle just seemed like the best choice. The show for the new Millenium will be explosive and the band is intent on makin some noise. The new name fit like a glove.......
GET READY FOR THE BOOM!!!!!!
Update on Brad Larson!!!!
Bad News Boom Fans. The love man who in December broke his wrist on the ice will now be out for 3 months due to the severity of the injury. The show goes on however Jason Jelinek, former guitar player in Zphenomenon's first band. Visual Noise will be seeing the band through until Brad is on his feet. Way to be there Jay!!! So give it up for him when you see him.
New CD----2000 BC
Its on its way. The long awaited 3rd CD is in the making. The band went into the studio to begin work on the new CD "2000 BC" on Monday January 10th. Songs that fans can look for on the new album are Bar Room Baby, Best for You, Dreams, Britainnia, Rampage Romp, Foolish, and the much anticipated BOOM MAMA. Along with these originals the band is going to include 2 cover remakes to be announced. Check back here for more updates and gossip on this.
Silent Illusion rocked the crowd at Summerfest on June 29th. They put on a great show as usual, check the photo album for some photos, from the event!!
Silent Illusion WON the Winter Rock Battle of the bands for the 2nd year in a row on March 20th in Wisconsin Rapids!! They brought down the house with their performance! They kicked the show off with Boom Mama, and kept the crowd jamming through Baroom Baby, The Edge, Hot Tub, Foolish, Ballad of Mary Ellen, and so on!! They played with FLASH, FLAIR, and STYLE!!! For taking the number one spot again this year, they will be going back to Summerfest! So I hope everyone will come and support one of Wisconsin's finest talents, Silent Illusion!!!!
For those of you who didn't know, Silent Illusion also has a new band member, his name is Brad Larson, he plays rythm guitar and does vocals....so come check him out in action!
Well Summerfest has came and went and Silent Illusion ROCKED!! the house with their performance at Summerfest. They kicked the show off with "Tomorrow's Callin', and kept the crowd roaring all through the performance. They were joined on stage by Keith, who is the singer of Scratch, another local band here in Green Bay, WI. They were also joined on stage by Mikey, the drummer for Channel, which is also a local band from Green Bay, WI. Silent Illusion kept the crowd rocking through out the whole show, when they were finished the fans wanted more!!! Hope we see them again next year at Summerfest for another ROCKIN' performance!!! Check out the Foto Album for some pics from Summerfest...and don't forget to check out the Upcoming Events, so you can catch Silent Illusion in action!!
Silent Illusion won the Winter Rock Battle of the Bands on Saturday March 14, 1998 in Wisconsin Rapids. They took first place out of a total of 12 bands. For taking 1st place they won a chance to perform at Summerfest '98, in Milwaukee, WI on July 1st!!