 March 2000 saw Jarrett "JT Trash" Gardner added to the band on guitar for the departed Al G. The meeting with Todd Singerman resulted in a June midwest tour with Pure Rubbish opening for the bands Motörhead, Nashville Pussy, and the Supersuckers.The tour was the highest profile appearance for the band at that point.Pure Rubbish headed out on their first west coast tour in July and August.