Thomas Trio and the Red Albino

[5] Although they did not win that competition, favourable reaction resulted in them quickly building a reputation as a strong live band.

[6] They then moved to Toronto to be closer to the centre of the Canadian music industry,[6] although Cooper left the band at this time because she had just given birth to her first child and did not want to tour extensively,[3] and was replaced on keyboards by Linda Kronbergs.

[9] Their self-titled album was released on Cargo Records in 1992,[10] garnering radio airplay for the single "Sun Risin'" and an appearance on Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui in early 1993.

[11] By this time the band had such a strong reputation for its live show that Louis Thomas began extending a money back guarantee to any dissatisfied audience members.

[12] Richardson went on to form the bands Fur Packed Action and Pathological Lovers, and took some acting roles including in the CBC Television sitcom Gullage's and the films Violet and The Divine Ryans.