Guitarists Martin Tielli and Derek Orford were originally members;[1] the former left the band to pursue other musical interests in the early 2000s, while the latter left due to injury shortly after the release of Night Light in 2004 and never returned to the band other than as a guest performer on four tracks of The Miracle Mile.

Brian MacMillan joined the group on guitar and keyboards after Night Light was released, effectively replacing Orford.

Mike Rathke is credited as a member of the band on guitar on that album, although he has never performed live with the group.

Hearn's first solo album was 1997's Mothball Mint, which he was able to release with funds earned from touring with Barenaked Ladies since 1995.

[10][11] The band has always had a sporadic live schedule, due in part to Hearn's touring commitments with Barenaked Ladies.