
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Sacramento, CA
United States
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 Member | On-Stage Roles |
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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 Musican | On-Stage Roles |
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Mez Clough | Backing Vocalist, Percussionist |
Joe Auckland | Trumpeter, Horn Section |
Steve Hamilton | Saxophonist, Horn Section |
Mike Kearsey | Trombonist, Horn Section |
SETLIST
We’d love to hear your experience! What songs did you enjoy the most, and what was the vibe like?
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