The Relative

Although all the members of the band have been in the music industry with various other bands together or separately, the Relative, which started out as a 3-piece acoustic group, evolved into the current format early in 2010. "Probably the biggest influence in my songwriting are the Beatles" indicates, Jim, who grew up in the Philippines and started writing music in college and has played in various bands in the Philippines, Toronto,Windsor and Regina. Most recently the leader/singer/songwriter of Bandja, and recorded an indie album of original music. Kris and Eric moved from Montreal to Regina and had performed as a duo in various venues including live theatre and cafes. Although Rob plays drums, he considers himself more of a bass player. He is also a singer/songwriter and has recorded a solo album. Cam plays bass with the Relative but is also a singer/songwriter for his own band, Black Drink Crier. He is currently in the process of completing a solo album