Formerly known as 12 Gauge, Emerson Drive got started when they got together for a talent show in February 1995 at St. Joseph Catholic High School in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The original band members are Brad Mates, lead vocals; Chris Hartman, piano, guitar, vocals; Dan Binns, lead electric guitar; David Switzer, acoustic guitar; Patrick Allingham, fiddle; Jeff Loberg, bass; and Remi Barre, drums. The two new band members are Danick Dupelle on lead guitar, and Mike Melacon on drums. Dan Binns, Remi Barre and David Switzer are no longer in the band. They guys write their own songs and are very musically talented.