The Hilotrons surprised by best band award - Ottawa isn't photo: Aaron McKenzie Fraser

Hogan was kind of surprised to hear that his band had won an award, but other local artists like Jim Bryson weren't surprised at all. Bryson considers them one of the most underrated bands in Canada. "Once they get some wind in their sails they could be big." XPress readers agree, selecting them as this year's best rock band/artist in the annual XPress Best of Ottawa Readers Poll. Catch the Hilotrons on Saturday, December 2, at Mavericks, or the two Mikes as Boycrusher (side project) on Friday, November 24, as part of XPress' Best Of party at Barrymore's.

 
 

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Crocodile Dundee Has Nothing On These Guys...........     There may be another Paul Hogan worth noting in these parts. Hogan, of the aforementioned Hilotrons can kick some serious butt and do with seemingly every move they make. Underappreciated, underrated, under-the-radar are all terms that describe these "Cool Cats" emnbarking on some frequent and enjoyable tour dates in the coming months. One of the advantages that the Hilotrons have, as mentioned by the astute Mr Reilly is the accessibility factor to working in a studio (Bova Sound Studios) that may be the turning point between continuing to grow and gather fanfare, while other bands are still trying to make a break for it and counting penny rolls in dark and cold garages.
Steve Landry	{2 votes}	December 4th, 2006
Memories of Ric Ocasek.     The Hilotrons are on my CD player right now. They sound a lot like another band I really liked called The Cars and have a really interesting sound.
Aaron O'Brien	{1 vote}	February 3rd, 2007
The people have spoken!     It's no surprise The Hilotrons were voted Best Band! They are in my opinion Ottawa's band. I hope they're successes go way beyond the boarders of Ottawa. keep it up.
Arturo Brisindi		November 29th, 2006

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