sentences:  Kashiwa was a fan of the Rippingtons and hired Bailey to play along with him and eventually asked about The Rippingtons audition.Kashiwa joined The Rippingtons following a festival concert and Brandon Fields' exit from the group.Kashiwa prepared himself for the role by learning every song in the group's library prior to being hired, making his eventual step into Field's large shoes seemingly effortless.