David James Pittet, grew up in a small town in Alberta. Dave spent his childhood riding horses and hanging out on the farm. It was here that he was exposed to many Country and Western Artists. At the age of 15 he got his first acoustic guitar, which quickly lead to an Electric one. And at the age of 25 he began touring with a Rock Cover Band as lead guitarist and backing vocalist. Through these years his music was rock influenced by bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Even through his rock years Dave was self-proclaiming a prophecy, which finally came true. “ With this low voice of mine I probably will end up singing in a country band ".  Be careful what you prophesize ! It all started only 2 years ago, when Dave saw the award winning movie I Walk the Line. While singing along with the soundtrack, a friend commented, “ You should sing more of Johnny Cash songs. You sound just like him ". Since childhood Dave has played with mimicking voices. So it did not take long for Dave to pattern his voice to imitate the Man in Black. At first he started performing some of Johnny’s bigger hits; like Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues and Cocaine Blues in with his Rock Band’s set material. The reaction was ecstatic! After continuous enthusiastic response, he decided to form a new band to facilitate the new sound better. Consisting of three other local musicians and Dave, the Johnny Cash tribute band American Hero was formed. After a few more months, some new material and a few personnel changes the band became Big River. Dave Pittet, along with his fellow band mates in Big River, continue to gain fans everywhere they play. With Dave’s uncanny ability to sound like Johnny himself and the trio’s presentation of “ The Tennessee Three ” is quickly making Big River into one of the most enjoyable and sought after Johnny Cash Tribute bands around. With no plans as of yet, the Band assures us that you will be able to see them touring across Canada soon. They also would publicly like to thank all the Pubs and Restaurants in Nanaimo, BC and surrounding areas where    Big River developed our music. Your continuing support and hospitality are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.

Robert “RJ” Morrison, was born in Calgary, Alberta. RJ started playing guitar when He was 10 years old. Throughout his life, he has been in several areas of Canada, working several different jobs. Some of which included Underground Miner in Northern Manitoba, Oil Field Technician in Alberta and in BC, and a highway tractor Trailer Driver. RJ has played in a number of bands. In the late 80’s he toured BC with an original rockabilly / punk band, in the 90’s he was lead singer in a Blues Band and other various Rock-n-blues cover bands along the way. His credits also include fronting for a Classic Rock Band. He states some of his musical influences being; early Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, BB King, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Hendrix, David Gilmore and Chet Atkins.

Colin Stevenson, was born Victoria, BC. He started playing music at age 10. Playing Drums, Guitar and Bass, this talented multi-instrumentalist began publicly performing at the age 16. He has toured with several bands through western Canada playing music from Country to Heavy Rock. Colin also has performed with an Elvis Tribute Show in the Vancouver Area. He says his style of playing has been influenced by performers such as Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Tom Petty and The Beatles. He also claims he can still occasionally find influences in the writing of todayÂ’s quality singer/song writers.