Space Oddity

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“David Bowie has worked with David Brighton…What does that tell you about the credibility of a tribute artist?”
-Las Vegas Review Journal

“There are a lot of impersonators out there, but not very many can actually convince you… make you believe that you’re experiencing the real thing. David Brighton however, is an exception to the rule. He really takes on the persona of David Bowie and is quite convincing. When I first saw David Brighton and his band, Space Oddity perform… after a while I forgot that it wasn’t David Bowie. Brighton (let’s just call him David Bowie) did a phenomenal performance as the Thin White Duke… the closest thing I’ve seen to the real David Bowie. If you’ve never seen Bowie before, or if you’ve missed him in the incarnations of past years, catch David Brighton, and experience the amazing David Bowie, up close and personal…or as close as you can get in the year 2006.”
– Uncle Scotty, Morning Host – 93.5 The Quake Radio

“Bowie time warps and David Brighton…We have been thrilling to the Vittel water advert that David Brighton appeared in playing David Bowie’s various incarnations.”
– Mojo Music Magazine

It is a fabulous TV ad (with David Brighton) portraying David Bowie in his many guises over his career (Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Hunky Dory, Scary Monsters) and the modern David being crowded out of his house by them… and drinking his last few drops of Vittel!
– Tony Visconti, Producer (of sixteen David Bowie albums)

“The (David Bowie) commercial — which is actually a French ad for Vittel water — is pretty darn brilliant.”
– Rolling Stone Magazine

“Space Oddity with David Brighton pays tribute to singer David Bowie during last weekend’s Beachstock Festival in Redondo Beach…the event drew nearly 9,000 attendees…”
-The Beach Reporter

“Space Oddity with David Brighton as David Bowie will bathe you in some serious moonlight…”
-The Star

“David Brighton does one heck of a David Bowie impersonation…”
– Hal Eisner – UPN Channel 13 News, Los Angeles

“Loved Brighton’s Bowie… I mean loved it… I know Bowie and (Brighton) nails it!”
-Casey Slade, Dick Clark Productions

“You’re the best at what you do…we love having you…”
– Dan Gaines, The Orange County Fair

“Space Oddity, featuring the talented David Brighton as David Bowie, is a top-notch act that attracts crowds between the ages of 20 to 65. Brighton is a sure crowd pleaser. Not only is he a dead ringer for the real David Bowie, but his voice is amazingly true to the artist. His pitch is perfect and his dance moves and costumes keep the audience entertained with the many moods of the music.
We have booked Space Oddity at three of our festivals at the Main Stage. Fiesta Hermosa is now in it’s 34th year and is the largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California. We intend to book the band again next year, as it draws an audience from Los Angeles, the South Bay and Orange County. I cannot recommend an artist more highly. By booking Space Oddity, you are guaranteed to rock the house!”
– Carla Merriman – Executive Director, Hermosa Beach Chamber Of Commerce

“Thanks for a great show….! It was really great, and a really good night for the Casino too… Looking forward to having you back!”
– David Swift – Entertainment Director – Pala Casino Spa Resort

“Everyone was thrilled with you and I look forward to doing more business with you!”
– Gina Capecci – Vice President of Production, Legends In Concert

“I’ve seen many, and I do mean many acts – and I can honestly say you are one of the best performers I’ve ever seen.”
Connie Clark – Legends In Concert

“Space Oddity is by far the best act we’ve had in this venue… and we’ve had some great acts in here. David Brighton is Bowie up there, never breaking character and the band is incredible…”
– Brad Taylor, Manager, River Cree Resort and Casino

“You guys rocked Barona! I got paid to watch you both nights and it was a pleasure!”
– Michael Bradburn – Barona Valley Ranch Casino Gaming Commission

” Space Oddity is the next best thing to David Bowie himself, very entertaining, high energy and a fabulous production that was accentuated by the authentic wardrobing of all the Bowie eras.
I would highly recommend this world class performance for your upcoming event.”
– Mark Herbert – Owner/CEO, West Coast Drywall & Paint
Owner, The Voodoo Lounge

“Everyone loved you…!”
– Kathie Spehar, Entertainment Director, Cannery Casino

“Thank you for the amazing show you and your band members put on. I was blown away at your talent and dedication. Working with you guys was a privilege and a joy. I could not have asked for anything better than the experience you guys brought to us. People thought it was amazing…. one of the best acts we have had on campus.”
– Krystle Allen – Talent Buyer, Bowdoin College

“It was awesome!!…I really had a good time. Damn good job!!! Two thumbs up for Space Oddity.”
– Carlos Morales – Production Manager, Pala Casino

Biogs

David Brighton’s Space Oddity is credited as being the world’s best David Bowie theatrical, concert experience.

“David Brighton has the voice, moves and look to actually step in for David Bowie if he were unavailable and few would ever know. Experiencing Space Oddity made for a truly remarkable evening…” says Harry Maslin, the Producer of David Bowie’s YOUNG AMERICANS and STATION TO STATION Albums.

David’s credits include performing side by side with David Bowie himself in the TV commercials for Vittel Mineral Water and for Reality – Bowie’s CD. David has performed as a resident cast member of the world famous Legends In Concert – Las Vegas production show. He was cast to portray David Bowie in Warner Brother’s feature film, The Watchmen. He also appeared as David Bowie on VH-1 television as well as in international pop star Shakira’s concert video.

David has performed worldwide on bills with some of the biggest acts the world has known, including: Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Devo, Kenny Loggins, Three Dog Night, Chicago, Little Richard and Barry Manilow. Brighton has performed at events for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver… Brooke Shields, Dustin Hoffman, Sylvester Stallone, Jay Leno, David Foster, Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas, Quincy Jones, Nicholas Cage and Barbra Streisand…

David and the Band have been performing throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Europe – having just returned from touring Finland, Germany, Estonia, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Portugal and Israel…

This full scale stage production is complete with flamboyant costume changes, elaborate staging, perfectly emulated vocal stylings and one of the best backing bands in the business. All of the many faces David Bowie are present… from stadium-sized pop phenomenon, to space-age rock and roll alien Ziggy Stardust… and so is the excitement and electricity.

David began his musical career as a professional guitarist…playing lead guitar with a number of popular recording artists. His stint as a sideman began with a phone call from Kevin Dubrow from Quiet Riot, who tapped David to replace the legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads. He also portrayed George Harrison around the world with a number of the world’s top Beatle groups, Including: Rain, The Stars of Beatlemania, The Fab Four, 1964, Twist And Shout, Classical Mystery Tour, and When We Were Fab.

Space Oddity Band Members

The Space Oddity Band consists of world class professional musicians who have recorded and/or toured with such acts as America, David Bowie, Eddie Money, Foreigner, The Bay City Rollers, Gene Loves Jezebel… to name a few.

Paul Nelson – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Paul’s original songs have been featured on television and in films, including the Academy Award winning – The Usual Suspects, HBO, Showtime, CBS and ABC. Paul also toured with surf legends Jan and Dean. With Space Oddity, Paul brilliantly reproduces some of rock music’s greatest guitar players’ feel and sounds (including Mick Ronson, Robert Fripp and Stevie Ray Vaughn) and the vocal stylings of vocalists as diverse as Freddie Mercury (Under Pressure) and Mick Jagger (Dancing In The Street).

Switch – Lead Guitar, Background Vocals
Switch is an award-winning guitarist and recording artist from Winnipeg Canada. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music before traveling to Hollywood to enroll at the Guitar Institute of Technology. He graduated first class honors where the school dubbed him a “Success Story.” A sought after session and touring musician, Switch has appeared with many major artists, including; Nancy Sinatra, Gene Loves Jezebel, Bay City Rollers and Berlin.

Trent Stroh – Bass, Background Vocals
Trent Stroh is a highly respected multi instrumentalist/vocalist who toured and recorded with for six years with Eddie Money. He also toured with the classic acoustic/pop/rock super group America, Nancy Sinatra and pop hit makers, Air Supply. Trent has made numerous TV appearances on ABC, NBC, BBC and can be heard on many commercial jingles as well. Trent’s uncanny ability to reproduce the otherworldly bass lines in David Bowie’s music makes him the perfect choice for Space Oddity.

Jennifer Blackwell – Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion
Jennifer Blackwell has an extensive background in voice, music, dance and theater. She has had the fortune of combining her passions of performing and traveling the globe while working for some of the industry’s top companies…. Including: Tokyo Disneyland, Princess Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines and the Hilton Hotel in Osaka, Japan. When she is not touring with this amazing troupe of musician/performers, she can be found performing at the Disneyland Resort in multiple roles, as well as being a facilitator and trainer for the Disney Youth Education Series.

Kevin Stevens – Drums
Kevin brings his signature versatility to Bowie’s wide-ranging catalog. A seasoned, in-demand live and session player, Kevin gained a name for himself performing with iconic acts such as master guitarist, Jeff Beck, rock ‘n roll legend, Duane Eddie ….as well as with many other major recording artists. He was also in the original production of the musical Rock Of Ages, and has worked with Hollywood actress, Minnie Driver and with Latin-pop star, Beto Cuevas.

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