You could almost say it was by fate that Toronto band littleSUNDAY formed.

Several years back, three of the band's members were playing in another group and hosting a live jam at a downtown bar. Musician Rick Farrell would often come in to watch the guys play and admitted he was impressed.

One evening, when the band's usual vocalist failed to show, the guys had an option - go home for the night, or try and find someone to join them. Rather than packing it up, the band went from table to table in a desperate search for someone who could sing.

That's when Farrell stepped up.

"The guys persuaded me to get up there, but I kept telling them I was a guitarist and I didn't sing," said Farrell. "After a lot of coaxing, they convinced me to try singing with them. After that, I just kept going back and next thing you know, we're writing music together."

The band, which includes drummer Eric Bonatti, bassist Mario Stamegna and guitarist Joe "JP" Polito, said they had instant chemistry with Farrell. They felt comfortable enough with him to soon record their 2003 debut Day of Hollow, and actually submitted it to several online music competitions and Internet radio stations before they had even played a serious live show together.

"We were getting a good response," said Farrell, "so we decided to take the band a bit more seriously. The Internet really allowed us to build up a following and promote ourselves."

After more than a year of playing countless shows, the band went back into the studio and released the 5-track EP Cross The Line. The band said they moved 3,000 units in about a year, a very positive development for an indie band.

Last year, littleSUNDAY signed a deal with Addictive Records, which included a distribution agreement through Fontana/Universal Music. After signing with the label, the band began to work on its third album.

Last month, the 11-track Wait For Tomorrow dropped. Several tracks off the album, including Superstar, Too Late, Wait For Tomorrow and Only Human, can be heard by visiting www.myspace.com/littlesunday.

"When you have about 60 songs (in your repertoire), it's only a matter of time until you record an album," said Farrell, with a laugh.

The new album was recorded at Burlington's B-Town Sound.

"It was a great sense of relief to finally have it out," said Farrell. "Personally, I think it's a clear indication of where we are as a band right now."

On Wait For Tomorrow, the band has adopted a positive mindset. They understand that life comes with its own trials and tribulations, but believe focusing on the positive will lead to good things.

"We want our music to reflect the light at the end of the tunnel," said Farrell. "People can get in a situation where they lose hope and nothing seems to work out. But, even though life can be a piece of (garbage) at times, you have to get up onto your feet and try again."

The band will perform in Barrie on Saturday, Nov. 24, as part of the Band2Gether benefit concert, at The Foundation. Also on the bill are Used For Glue, Rajasi, Japhy Ryder and Tranquil. Doors open at 8 p.m. This is a 19-plus show. Tickets are $10, with all proceeds going to the ROCK 95 Toy Drive.

For more information, visit www.littlesunday.com, or www.thefoundationnightclub.com