 Primarily a solo artist, Pleasant performed occasionally in the 1990s with individual sidemen (electric guitarists, bassists) and with a four-piece band, The Happy Neighborhood.In 2003 and 2004 Pleasant also played with a backup band, Appearing as "Wally Pleasant and Carl".Carl was composed of former Turdcutter band members Eric Sweeney (drums) and David Wellbaum (bass).