BOSH (band)
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BOSH were a Christian rock
band based in Bournemouth on England
's South Coast. The band formed in 1996 around brothers David and Michael Griffiths. BOSH are noted as one bands that started the Nth Degree Community and Risen Records in the early 2000s.
BOSH released four CD's on Risen Records, the mini-album 'VII' in 2005, the live album 'Middle of Somewhere' in 2007. 'Sound the Alarms' was released in 2008 produced by a team that included Grammy Nominated producer Steve Ennever (formally of Bournemouth band Denzil
) and Paul Burton. The Gloaming Hour EP was released in 2009. They were also a regular feature in the Christian music scene in the UK, playing at Nth Fest, Creation Fest, Greenbelt, Grace Festivals and The Big Church Day Out. They also played outside the Christian music scene, and opened for bands such as Frightened Rabbit
The band's final line-up consisted of David Griffiths, Mike Griffiths, Steve Coates, James Grant and Dave Evans (Touring Keys player). According to the band's facebook page, former keyboard player Grant Howard left the band in March 2010 to move to Ontario
, Canada
. He was followed in July 2010 by guitarist Matt Gainsford who left to continue studying in the USA.
In 2011 the band decided to enter indefinite hiatus to pursue other projects. They played their last show on September 2nd, 2011 in Bournemouth.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band based in Bournemouth on England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
's South Coast. The band formed in 1996 around brothers David and Michael Griffiths. BOSH are noted as one bands that started the Nth Degree Community and Risen Records in the early 2000s.
BOSH released four CD's on Risen Records, the mini-album 'VII' in 2005, the live album 'Middle of Somewhere' in 2007. 'Sound the Alarms' was released in 2008 produced by a team that included Grammy Nominated producer Steve Ennever (formally of Bournemouth band Denzil
Denzil
Denzil are a rock/powerpop band from Bournemouth, England, based around singer-songwriter Denzil Thomas. Denzil were signed to Giant Records in the USA in 1993 and put out one album, Pub, in 1994. Pub was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1994....
) and Paul Burton. The Gloaming Hour EP was released in 2009. They were also a regular feature in the Christian music scene in the UK, playing at Nth Fest, Creation Fest, Greenbelt, Grace Festivals and The Big Church Day Out. They also played outside the Christian music scene, and opened for bands such as Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit
Frightened Rabbit are a Scottish indie rock band from Selkirk, formed in 2003. The lineup consists of lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and lyricist Scott Hutchison, guitarist and bassist Billy Kennedy, guitarist Andy Monaghan, drummer Grant Hutchison and guitarist and keyboardist Gordon Skene...
The band's final line-up consisted of David Griffiths, Mike Griffiths, Steve Coates, James Grant and Dave Evans (Touring Keys player). According to the band's facebook page, former keyboard player Grant Howard left the band in March 2010 to move to Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He was followed in July 2010 by guitarist Matt Gainsford who left to continue studying in the USA.
In 2011 the band decided to enter indefinite hiatus to pursue other projects. They played their last show on September 2nd, 2011 in Bournemouth.