Breathing Space (band)
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Breathing Space are a band formed in 2006 by Mostly Autumn
keyboardist Iain Jennings. Some of the members had played on his solo album
and formed a band to tour this record. They became a full-time band in 2007 when they released their first album as a band. This was called Coming Up for Air.
Mark Rowen left the band in early 2009 and was replaced by Mostly Autumn
guitarist Liam Davison, but he was then in turn replaced by Bryan Josh
after playing only three live shows with the band. Bryan's appointment was only temporary and the band placed an advertisement in Classic Rock Magazine in an attempt to find a permanent replacement.
During Liam's stint with the band, they recorded their second album as a whole band which is titled Below the Radar
. This was released in August 2009, with a special pre-release run of 100 copies selling out at the Cambridge Rock Festival.
It was announced in January 2010 that both Olivia Sparnenn and Bryan Josh would be leaving the band to concentrate on Mostly Autumn after the departure of lead vocalist Heather Findlay.
In July 2010, Heidi Widdop and Adam Dawson were announced as new members of the band. This new line up of the band debuted at the Cambridge Rock Festival in August 2010, and played a new song 'Lips are too Dry'. However, this new line up of the band was short-lived as, only after a handful of gigs, Breathing Space decided to disband in January 2011.
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
keyboardist Iain Jennings. Some of the members had played on his solo album
Breathing Space (album)
Breathing Space is the debut solo album by UK keyboardist Iain Jennings. Although this album was originally released as Iain Jennings's album, it has become known as Breathing Space's first album because of the subsequent tours and the follow-up album Coming Up for Air in 2007.-Track...
and formed a band to tour this record. They became a full-time band in 2007 when they released their first album as a band. This was called Coming Up for Air.
Mark Rowen left the band in early 2009 and was replaced by Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn is a British band, producing music heavily influenced by classic 1970s rock. The group formed in 1996, and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. The group's early influences were Genesis, Renaissance and Pink Floyd, and folk music...
guitarist Liam Davison, but he was then in turn replaced by Bryan Josh
Bryan Josh
Bryan Josh is a multi-instrumentalist who is the founder of British progressive rock band Mostly Autumn. While primarily being the band's lead singer and lead guitarist, he has performed on many other instruments in the studio, which include the bass guitar, piano and keyboards...
after playing only three live shows with the band. Bryan's appointment was only temporary and the band placed an advertisement in Classic Rock Magazine in an attempt to find a permanent replacement.
During Liam's stint with the band, they recorded their second album as a whole band which is titled Below the Radar
Below the Radar
Below the Radar is the second album by British progressive rock band Breathing Space but is the third album to carry the Breathing Space name...
. This was released in August 2009, with a special pre-release run of 100 copies selling out at the Cambridge Rock Festival.
It was announced in January 2010 that both Olivia Sparnenn and Bryan Josh would be leaving the band to concentrate on Mostly Autumn after the departure of lead vocalist Heather Findlay.
In July 2010, Heidi Widdop and Adam Dawson were announced as new members of the band. This new line up of the band debuted at the Cambridge Rock Festival in August 2010, and played a new song 'Lips are too Dry'. However, this new line up of the band was short-lived as, only after a handful of gigs, Breathing Space decided to disband in January 2011.
Members
(Founding members listed in bold)- Iain Jennings – Keyboards; Synths; Backing Vocals
- Olivia Sparnenn – Lead Vocals; Acoustic Guitars; Percussion
- Liam Davison - Lead Guitars
- Bryan JoshBryan JoshBryan Josh is a multi-instrumentalist who is the founder of British progressive rock band Mostly Autumn. While primarily being the band's lead singer and lead guitarist, he has performed on many other instruments in the studio, which include the bass guitar, piano and keyboards...
– Lead Guitars - Andrew Jennings – Drums
- Alex Hogg – Lead Guitars
- Andy Smith - Bass Guitars
- Ben Jennings – Keyboards; Percussion
- Mark Rowen – Lead Guitars; Backing Vocals
- Paul Teasdale – Bass Guitars; Backing Vocals
- Howard Sparnenn – Drums
- Gary 'Harry' JamesGary JamesGary Milton James, popularly known as 'Harry' James is the drummer for themelodic rock band Magnum,although he is best known as the drummer for the now defunct hard rock band Thunder....
- Drums - Barry Cassells – Drums
- John Hart – Saxophone; Flute; Wind Synth
- Anne-Marie HelderAnne-Marie HelderAnne-Marie Helder is a British singer-songwriter who has performed throughout the UK since 2000, beginning with bands and then going solo in 2004. Her debut EP The Contact was released in November 2004, securing her airplay on BBC Radio 2, with Bob Harris declaring: "that is very dramatic music"....
- Flute - Heidi Widdop - Lead Vocals; Acoustic Guitars; Percussion
- Adam Dawson - Lead Guitars; Backing Vocals
Membership Timeline
| Year | Lead Vocals | Keyboards | Guitars | Bass | Drums | Saxophones/Flutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Olivia Sparnenn | Iain Jennings | Liam Davison, Bryan Josh | Liam Davison | Andrew Jennings | |
| 2006 | Alex Hogg | Andy Smith | ||||
| 2006–2007 | Iain Jennings, Ben Jennings | Mark Rowen | Paul Teasdale | |||
| 2007 | Howard Sparnenn | |||||
| 2007 | Gary ‘Harry’ James | |||||
| 2007–2009 | Barry Cassells | John Hart | ||||
| 2009 | Liam Davison | |||||
| 2009–2010 | Bryan Josh | Anne-Marie Helder | ||||
| 2010–2011 | Heidi Widdop | Adam Dawson |
Discography
- Breathing SpaceBreathing Space (album)Breathing Space is the debut solo album by UK keyboardist Iain Jennings. Although this album was originally released as Iain Jennings's album, it has become known as Breathing Space's first album because of the subsequent tours and the follow-up album Coming Up for Air in 2007.-Track...
(2005) - Coming Up for Air (2007)
- Below the RadarBelow the RadarBelow the Radar is the second album by British progressive rock band Breathing Space but is the third album to carry the Breathing Space name...
(2009)