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This article is about the band. For other uses, see Saint Alvia (disambiguation).

Saint Alvia, formerly The Saint Alvia Cartel, was formed in Burlington, Ontario in 2006, when Rob Pasalic, previously of Boys Night Out, bumped into Greg Taylor, formerly of Jersey. Although Rob Pasalic had sworn off music after Boys Night Out, he explained, “It’s funny really, some abusive addictions you just can’t kick…” According to Pasalic, the band is named after Ernest Alvia Smith, Canada's last living recipient of the Victoria Cross for valor in WWII.

Although their roots are firmly planted in punk-rock, the band also draws inspiration from genres as diverse as roots, rock and roll, blues, soul, dancehall reggae, country, new wave and hip hop. After recording and releasing a couple demo tracks via MySpace in 2006, they were picked up by Montreal’s STOMP RECORDS, who released their self-titled debut in May. The lead single "Don't Wanna Wait Forever" was released in the summer of 2007.

Members

  • Greg Taylor - Vocals / Guitar
  • Rob Pasalic - Vocals / Guitar
  • Ben Rispin - Vocals
  • Matt Richmond - Drums / Vocals
  • Greg Fisher - Bass / Vocals
  • Brandon Bliss - Organ / Piano / Vocals

Additional Musicians

  • Fatty McGinty - Trombone (Try To Forget)
  • John Coombs - Trumpet (Try To Forget)
  • Adam Michael - Guitar (Stones On The Road)
  • Jon Atley - Bongos (Don't Wanna Wait Forever)
  • Laura Jane Bradfield - Vocals (Blonde Kryptonite)

Discography

Albums

  • The Saint Alvia Cartel (2007)
  • Between The Lines (2008)

Compilations

  • Borrowed Tunes - A Neil Young Tribute (Trasher)

Singles

  • Between The Lines
  • Time To Go
  • Don't Wanna Wait Forever
  • Blonde Kryptonite

Awards

  • 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards: Best Post-Production ( The Saint Alvia Cartel — "Blonde Kryptonite" (post-production: Nick Flook, Mike Sevigny & Jeff Middleton)) - Nominated
  • Juno Awards of 2008: Rock Album of the Year(The Saint Alvia Cartel) - Nominated

Interviews

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See also

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