By the end of 1983 the core of the band consisted of bassist and lead vocalist Cam Walker, guitarist and lead vocalist Fraz, and percussionist Charlie Ringas. The addition of eminent pianist/composer George McFetridge took the band in a unique direction blending instrumental composition within the vocal song form.
After rigorous rehearsals on songs contributed by all four members, the new Moon was seasoned and took to the stage for selective showcases in some of the hip and popular clubs in downtown Toronto such as, The Cabana Room and Lee's Palace. In the spring of 1984, Communications Community was recorded in two sessions that only took a total of eight hours. True testament to how well rehearsed the band was, and ultimately captured the essence of the band as it would have sounded in a live performance.
After the release of the first album, keyboardist and vocalist Rob Sharkey replaced George McFetridge, and the band began writing and rehearsing in Sharkey's recording studio.
In contrast to the first album, having unlimited access to recording facilities allowed the band to enjoy the process without time restrictions. Pressing forward they experimented with instrumentals and light hearted vocal compositions, and in early of 1985 released their second album, Old Oak Tree.
In the spring of 1989, Fraz and Charlie joined with long time friend, Phil Duncan, on keyboards and vocals, and Pat Donovan on bass.
They collaborated on writing some new material, and for the next year played regularly around the club scene in Toronto. In this more pop oriented phase of the band they appealed to a wider audience, and enjoyed their most success as a live act.
During this time they headed back into the studio to start work on their next album. In the fall of 1992 they finished mixing a more cohesive sound, adding backup vocals provided by Tamara Williamson on several tracks. The release of Ecoutez Bien in 1993 would prove to be the most accessible and successful of the three.
During this time they continued to perform live with the addition of guitarist Matt Davies, who jumped over to bass to play with the band. Most notable were showcases with long time mentor and influence, Richard Sinclair, an original in England's media-labelled " Canterbury Scene " .
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