[2] Saint Alvia was formed by Rob Pasalic (formerly of Boys Night Out) and Greg Taylor (formerly of Jersey and Grade).
The band is named after Ernest Alvia Smith, Canada's last living recipient of the Victoria Cross for valor in World War II.
With roots in punk rock, the band drew inspiration from other genres which included rock and roll, blues, soul, dancehall reggae, country, new wave and hip hop.
The lead single "Don't Wanna Wait Forever" was released in the summer of 2007 and went into the Top 20 for Modern Rock Radio in Canada.
[3] They reunited [at least] one last time for Walk off the Earth's Mike Taylor's Memorial and Tribute Concert.