The Reel started as Cameron Stymeist from Placerville, Ca. and Curtis Van Winkle from Redmond, Or. The two met at Green Valley Community Church as started working together ever since. The debut album was released called "Come Alive Ch. 1"

They've recently completed the band with:
Christian Midthun from Elk Grove (Drums)
Kevin Balzer from El Dorado Hills (Electric Guitar)
jacob Ricketts from Placerville (Bass)