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Casting Pearls
12+ albums
indiealternative rockrockalternativechristian rock
about
When modern rock trio Casting Pearls (later renamed VOTA) formed in Lincoln, Nebraska, it subscribed to a philosophy all its own. Instead of trying to force its way down unnatural avenues and peddle demos to major labels like most bands, the members of Casting Pearls just let it happen naturally. Time allowed Casting Pearls to hone it's work ethic, sharpen its musical skills and create some of the most hook-heavy songs to hit the radar as of late. Now, emerging as a seasoned veteran of the music scene, Casting Pearls brought its label debut via Inpop Records on August 16, 2005. Long before the label interest began brewing, however, singer/guitarist Bryan Olesen and bassist Case Maranville were slugging it out on the local scene, first as members of alt-rocker band Helpless Speech and then as Casting Pearls come Helpless Speech’s demise. Throughout the late 90s and early 2000s, the duo rotated through multiple drummers and played anywhere it could, earning a following of youth group teens, college students and club goers. After building a fan base through a grassroots effort, Casting Pearls participated in various band tournaments and attracted the attention of record label heads judging the final rounds. After releasing an independent EP in 2002, Rock (Rock), the guys remained on the road tirelessly, generating a buzz from the band’s explosive stage show. Later that year, Casting Pearls was cemented with drummer Scott Rutz’s arrival, as he clicked perfectly with Olesen a
