The Rural Alberta Advantage is a folk-rock trio based in Toronto and made up of band members Nils Edenloff (guitar, keyboard, vocals), Amy Cole (keyboardist/bass/vocals) and Sanjeet Paul Banwatt (drums).

The band has released five full length albums worldwide with Saddle Creek Records (USA/World) and Paper Bag Records (Canada/World). The Rural Alberta Advantage (The RAA) built their name and devoted fanbase through percussive folk songs about hometowns and heartbreak, and a tireless touring schedule.
The Rural Alberta Advantage continue to write, record and produce their own music as experts in the unique sound of frantic energy, haunting melodies and emotional lyrics that they have created over the years.