On 31 March 2000, Olsson sang backing vocals alongside Billy Trudel and Ken Stacey when John appeared on "The Today Show" to promote the soundtrack to the film "The Road to El Dorado". On 3 April, Olsson played drums on three songs at the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS benefit saluting John at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. By the time of John's "" concerts in New York City on 20 and 21 October, Olsson was alternating with and playing drums alongside Curt Bisquera. In January 2001, Olsson took over the full-time drumming chores when Bisquera left to pursue other projects.