Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Set Times: Doors: 8:00 pm | Show: 9:45 pm

The Baloise Session is an intimate and renowned indoor music festival held annually in Basel, Switzerland. Unlike large open-air festivals, the Baloise Session is known for its cozy, seated concert environment, with audiences typically seated at candle-lit tables, creating a more personal and close-up experience between the artists and the audience. The festival’s unique setting and high-quality performances make it a favorite for both music lovers and performers.

The English ska band from Camden Town, London, who actually formed in 1976 has still the original line-up. They are back on tour and the music scene with their new album “Can’t Touch Us Now ”

When you see the frontman Graham”Suggs”McPherson hidden behind a pair of long black shades, wearing his long black coat and his famous black bowler hat, the saxophone player Lee Thompson dressed in a checkered suit hit the stage… You definitely know from the start it’s gonna be a hell of a MAD party!! And it was an impressive show! Starting with the big hit “One step beyond”, Suggs they combined new tracks from their new album with classic sing-along songs. One very touching moment from the Camden town “Nutty boys” was their new song “Blackbird ”, accompanied by on-screen visuals. You could slowly discover a famous face…What a beautiful tribute to the wonderful female artist “Amy Winehouse”. “All right, nutty boy?” were the few words she told Suggs a few days before she died in 2011 when she walked past down Dean street in London.

The event is sponsored by Baloise Group, a Swiss insurance company, which gives the festival its name. Held typically over a two-week period in autumn, it has garnered a reputation for providing not only exceptional music but also a premium, VIP-like experience, with tickets often selling out quickly.

ON-STAGE

Band MemberOn-Stage Roles
Mike (Monsieur Barso) Barson Backing Vocalist, Keyboardist
Chris (Chrissy Boy) Foreman Guitarist
Lee (Kix) Thompson Backing Vocalist, Vocalist, Saxophonist
Mark (Bedders) Bedford Bassist
Daniel (Woody) Woodgate Drummer
Graham (Suggs) McPherson Vocalist

ACCOMPANYING / TOURING MUSICIANS

Support MusicanOn-Stage Roles
Mez Clough Backing Vocalist, Percussionist
Joe Auckland Trumpeter, Horn Section
Steve Hamilton Saxophonist, Horn Section
Mike Kearsey Trombonist, Horn Section

SETLIST

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