The Dreamboats
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The Dreamboats | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Rock and roll (1950s–1960s covers); rockabilly; pop rock |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www |
The Dreamboats are a Canadian retro cover band from Mississauga, Ontario, known for playing 1950s and 1960s rock ’n’ roll and for energetic live shows.[1][2][3]
History and style
The group formed in 2009 in Mississauga and later established a following in Southern California.[3] Media coverage describes their performances as high-energy, with a repertoire centered on rock ’n’ roll of the 1950s and ’60s.[1][2][3]
In May 2015, The Dreamboats performed at Liverpool’s Cavern Club during the International Pop Overthrow festival; the festival schedule lists the band, and local coverage recommended the appearance.[4][5]
In 2019, the short film The Hawkstone Sessions—documenting the band recording at Ronnie Hawkins’ barn near Peterborough—premiered via Glide Magazine.[6]
In 2023, the group appeared on the nationally broadcast series Canada's Got Talent; the episode also announced 18 semifinalists—The Dreamboats were not among them.[7][8][9]
The band has appeared frequently in the Palm Springs, California area, including Modernism Week performances noted by Palm Springs Life.[2]
Connections to classic-era performers
The Dreamboats have cited links to and collaborations with earlier-era entertainers:
- Ronnie Hawkins: In the mini-documentary The Hawkstone Sessions, Hawkins is heard saying of the group, “I think they’re the best rock ’n’ roll group (my old style of rock ’n’ roll) that I’ve ever seen.”[6]
- Chan Romero: The band have performed Romero’s “Hippy Hippy Shake” with him in concert; performance videos have been published by the band and third parties.[10] In 2024, they performed at Romero’s Celebration of Life in Indian Wells, California, as documented by musician Mark Guerrero and event footage.[11][12]
- Robbie Lane & the Disciples: The Dreamboats shared a bill with Lane and his band at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre in 2017; local coverage and the group’s appearances on Lane’s Zoomer Radio programmes were also documented.[13][14]
Members
- Current
- Ritchie Hummins (Christopher Hummel) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–present)[3]
- Johnny G. Wiz (Gianmarco Fiacconi) – drums, vocals (2009–present)[3]
- Justin Zoltek – bass guitar, vocals (2022–present)[15]
- Andy Zappa (Andrew Alvarez) – lead guitar, vocals (2022–present)[16]
- Other/touring members
- Adam Brik – lead guitar (2020–present; Canada shows)[17]
- Kyle O’Donnell – saxophone (2022–present; occasional)[18]
- Former
- Fliggers B. Lewis (Bryan Fligg) – lead vocals, bass guitar (2013–2020)[19]
- Matt Best (Matthew Bestvater-Tennison) – lead guitar, vocals (2013–2020)[20]
- Nic Ladouceur – lead guitar (2021–2022)[21]
Notable performances
- International Pop Overthrow Festival, Liverpool (Cavern Club), 2015.[22][23]
- Modernism Week, Palm Springs, California (multiple years).[2]
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (2025).[24][25][26][27]
- Disney Festival of Holidays (Disney California Adventure), 2024.[28][29]
Awards
- MARTY Awards: Music Group – Emerging (2018); Music Group – Established (2019).[30]
- Mississauga Music Awards: Artist of the Year (2020).[31]
Reception
Coverage by ABC7 Los Angeles, Palm Springs Life, and Coachella Valley Independent has highlighted the band’s throwback focus and energetic live shows.[1][2][3]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Becker, Amy (September 5, 2023). "The Dreamboats make 50's and 60's Rock & Roll fun again". ABC7 Los Angeles – On The Red Carpet. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
The retro-inspired band brings a high-energy, good time.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "The Dreamboats Pay Homage to Palm Springs in Music Video Shot in Town". Palm Springs Life. July 16, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
the popular, high-energy Canadian quartet…
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 King, Matt (August 2, 2022). "More Than Snowbirds: Canada's The Dreamboats Find a New Home for Their Rock 'n' Roll Revival Sound in the Coachella Valley". Coachella Valley Independent. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "IPO Liverpool 2015 (schedule index)". International Pop Overthrow. 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "International Pop Overthrow Festival 2015". Nerve Magazine (Catalyst Media). 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
Another recommendation… was The Dreamboats, playing the Cavern Club Front Stage…
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Video Premiere: The Dreamboats Record in Ronnie Hawkins' Barn With 'The Hawkstone Sessions'". Glide Magazine. May 21, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Mississauga musicians take aim at Canada's Got Talent title". insauga. March 9, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Last chance for Mississauga to impress the judges on Canada's Got Talent". insauga. April 25, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Canada's Got Talent Reveals All Performers Heading to the Semifinals, Beginning May 2 on Citytv". Rogers Sports & Media (Citytv pressroom). April 26, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "The Dreamboats with Chan Romero (Hippy Hippy Shake)". YouTube. 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Guerrero – résumé (performance credits)". markguerrero.net. 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Guerrero with The Dreamboats – Chan Romero Celebration of Life (video)". YouTube. May 26, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Modern Artist – The Dreamboats". Modern Mississauga. April 27, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
…these fine fellows and Robbie Lane and The Disciples sold out Hammerson Hall at our Living Arts Centre.
- ↑ "The Dreamboats in Concert at Zoomer Hall". Zoomer Radio (YouTube). 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "The Dreamboats return to Mississauga". Sauga Arts Hub. February 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
Members include Johnny G. Wiz, Ritchie Hummins, Justin Zoltek and Adam Brik.
- ↑ ""That's That!" with The Dreamboats — Episode with guitarist Andy Alvarez (Andy Zappa)". Spotify (podcast). 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
Episode featuring lead guitar player Andy Alvarez—aka Andy Zappa.
- ↑ Sauga Arts Hub (2024), above.
- ↑ ""Talking About You" (Chuck Berry) – cover by The Dreamboats". YouTube. March 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Modern Artist – The Dreamboats". Modern Mississauga. April 27, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Modern Artist – The Dreamboats". Modern Mississauga. April 27, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Back to the Start – release notes". The Dreamboats (official). 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
Ritchie, Johnny, and Nic went into their rehearsal studio and recorded this EP…
- ↑ "IPO Liverpool 2015 (schedule index)". International Pop Overthrow. 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "International Pop Overthrow Festival 2015". Nerve Magazine (Catalyst Media). 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Full Live Music Schedule for 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival". WDW News Today. February 23, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "GUIDE: Live entertainment schedule for 2025 California Adventure Food & Wine". MouseInfo. February 27, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "List of Performers Coming to DCA Food & Wine". Chip and Co. February 24, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival". Disney Food Blog. 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "GUIDE: Live entertainment schedule for 2024 Festival of Holidays". MouseInfo. November 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "DCA Festival of Holidays: Sip, Savor & Celebrate the Season". MiceChat. November 16, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "History of the MARTY Awards". Mississauga Arts Council. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Congratulations to the 2020 Mississauga Music Award Winners". Metalworks Studios. November 9, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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