After kicking around in local bands like Daisy Dreden and Sheepometer, he found eminent satisfaction from working alone. In early 1998, he approached label entrepreneur Mike Bailey and handed him some tapes. When I'm up there by myself, it's very very hard. Still, Casino Versus Japan represents a relatively unknown segment of Milwaukee musicians, and he wants to let people know about it while he can. Shows, like the one coming up featuring Low, are a rare opportunity when underground bands like Casino Versus Japan surface for more general consumption.
Shows go on with ambient music, and DJs who play all sorts of styles.
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