Windsor band plays music week

By Tyler Boissonneault

 

A local band is on the bill for Canadian Music Week while also working on a new album.

Windsor band Better Weather is one of two local talents who will be performing at this year’s Canadian Music Week in Toronto. The five-piece band will be preparing for the show and recording a full-length album expected to be released for their performance at the music week in May. According to David John Zelko, the vocalist and guitar player for the band, they have come a long way.

Zelko said the band began as a Kijiji ad for Zelko’s solo work, but he soon found being a band would be the best fit.

“After getting to know these guys, it started turning more into a full band project more than a solo project. We then added a second guitar player and played together as a four-piece for just about two years,” said Zelko.

After the four-piece played a show with the band Life as Love of Water, Zelko became good friends with guitar player, John Moore. Zelko said after finding out he was originally a piano player, he asked him to jam with the band. Shortly after, Moore was added to the band’s lineup.

Since then, the band has played several shows in Windsor at various venues and bigger local shows including Phog Phest. According to Zelko, Canadian Music Week will be their biggest show to date.

“We’ve played big shows before, but nothing this big. This is a big deal for us and we plan on making an impact and letting everyone know just who we are,” said Zelko.

Joseph Maria, the group’s drummer, said he is hopeful their performance at music week will open doors for the band, but it’s not necessary for bands to find success outside of Windsor.

“This is a great city to play in and there are so many incredible bands to play with. It’s a great time to be a band in Windsor, right now. Although it’s also important to us to expose as many people as possible to our music,” said Maria.

The band will not only be expanding by playing in Toronto for music week, they will also be releasing a new album. This will be a follow-up to their previous album, Seasons. Maria said it will be tough to work up to the show and release the album, but he is looking forward to it.

“Having our new album ready for music week will be very rewarding I feel. It’s a huge chance for us to get a lot of exposure and we want the disc ready for that,” said Maria.

Both Zelko and Maria said they are giving thanks to their fans who gave them this opportunity. They said they hope to put out as much energy as their crowds give to them.