The Cairos

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The Cairos
Alistar and Alfio from The Cairos cross Abbey Road with Jesse Davidson and Dj Sammy T.jpg
The Cairos with Dj Sammy T at Abbey Road 2014
Background information
Origin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres Alternative, Indie
Years active2009 (2009)–2016 (2016)
Labels Island Records Australia
Past members
  • Alistar Richardson
  • Alfio Alivuzza
  • Reuben Schafer
  • Jacob Trotter
  • BC Michaels
  • Sean Caskey
  • Dan Koyama
Website thecairos.com.au

The Cairos were a Brisbane musical group signed to Island Records Australia. [1] The band formed in Brisbane in 2007 and consisted of members Alistar Richardson on vocals and guitar, Alfio Alivuzza on guitar, Reuben Schafer on bass and Jacob Trotter on drums. [2]

Contents

The group released one studio album, working with renowned producer Nick Didia. Dream of Reason was released in May 2014 [3] [4] and peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums chart. [5]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Dream of Reason
  • Released: May 2014
  • Label: Island Records (3779504)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Lost At Sea
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: The Cairos
  • Format: CD, digital download
Colours Like Features
  • Released: April 2012
  • Label: Island Records (2788628)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards

Q Song Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006. [6]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2010 [7] "Today's Song"QMusic Encouragement AwardWon

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