The Cast of Cheers

The Cast of Cheers
Background information
Origin Sligo/Dublin, Ireland
Genres Math rock, Indie rock
Years active 2009present[1]
Labels Schoolboy Error (UK)
Associated acts ABAM, All Tvvins
Members Conor Adams
Neil Adams
John Higgins
Kevin Curran

The Cast of Cheers are a four-piece indie/math rock band from Sligo and Dublin, Ireland composed of Conor Adams (vocals, guitar), Neil Adams (guitar, vocals), John Higgins (bass, vocals) and Kevin Curran (drums).

History (2009 - present)

The Cast of Cheers were formed in 2009 in Dublin, Ireland, by lead vocalist Conor Adams and bassist John Higgins, who recruited Kevin Curran on drums and, after the recording of their début album, they asked Conor's brother, Neil Adams, to play guitar live. They released their first album Chariot in February 2010 on bandcamp.com for free. It received over 150,000 downloads and netted them a nomination at the Choice Music Awards.[2] Their second album, Family, was produced by Luke Smith, ex of Clor[3] and was released on 20 July 2012 through Schoolboy Error/Co-Operative Music, and debuted at number 37 on the Irish Album Charts.[4]

To date they have supported Blood Red Shoes, Howler, Bloc Party, Alt-J, Two Door Cinema Club and Bombay Bicycle Club.[5]

Members

Discography

The Cast of Cheers discography
Studio albums 2
Music videos 4
Singles 4

Albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
IRL
.[4]
2010 Chariot
2012 Family
  • Released: 20 July 2012
  • Label: Schoolboy Error
  • Formats: CD, Download, 7" Vinyl
37
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Singles

Year Title Peak chart position Album
IRL
2012 "Family" Family
"Animals"
"Human Elevator"
"Trucks At Night"
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Awards

Choice Music Prize

The Cast of Cheers debut album, Chariot, was nominated for the Choice Music Prize in January 2010.[6]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2010 Chariot Irish Album of the Year 2010 Nominated

References

  1. "IMRO » The Cast Of Cheers". Imro.ie. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  2. Celina Murphy. "Family". Hotpress.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  3. "The Cast of Cheers". Piccadillyrecords.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  4. 1 2 Steffen Hung. "Discography The Cast Of Cheers". irishcharts.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  5. "JAPE to join Bombay Bicycle Club for Paddy's Day bash". Hotpress. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  6. "Choice Music Awards - Celebrating Highlighting Showcasing &Amp; Promoting The Best Of Irish Music". Choicemusicprize.com. Retrieved 2012-09-27.

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