 The song "Drain the Sea" was featured on the first disc of the "For New Orleans" charity cd set produced by "Sugarfoot Music".In April 2006, Appelwick left The Hopefuls to play bass for Tapes 'n Tapes.On December 20, 2008, The Hopefuls released their second album "Now Playing at the One-Seat Theatre" on local independent label Draw Fire Records.