 I had the beginnings of a melody, a few lines and, most importantly, a title – 'Our Sunshine' ... Mick and I knocked off the song by lunch".At the ARIA Music Awards of 2000, Thomas was nominated for 'Best Blues and Roots Album' for "Under Starter's Orders".By mid-1999 he formed The Sure Thing as his backing band, with Darren Hanlon on guitar, mandolin and harmonica; and Rosie Westbrooke on double bass.