The Cast of Cheers explained

The Cast of Cheers
Origin:Sligo/Dublin, Ireland
Genre:Math rock, indie rock
Years Active:2009 - present[1]
Label:Schoolboy Error (UK)
Associated Acts:ABAM, All Tvvins
Current 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

Studio:2
Singles:4
Music Videos:4

Albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
IRL
2010Chariot
2012Family
  • Released: 20 July 2012
  • Label: Schoolboy Error
  • Formats: CD, Download, 7" Vinyl
37
"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionAlbum
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]

|-| 2010 || Chariot || Irish Album of the Year 2010 || |-

Notes and References

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