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X-Mas Party as its best
Even though the big holidays arent really coming up yet, this event cant be announced early enough: Bligg, Stress and The Baseballs playing the same night! That just screams „Awesome Party!“
This year the big X-Mas Party out at the BEAexpo (Bern) presents itself with two of the hottest Swiss acts and in addition The Baseballs, the three German Guys that make Elvis alive again. By the way the only chance to get to see them live, all their concerts are completely sold out.
Bligg, of course, is the Hip Hop/Folk – party, Stress brings everything from hard Hip Hop- anthems to heartbraking ballads. Two stars from the Swiss Sky of Music who are both live a runner. That alone is a promise for a great evening. If you add the cute Baseballs who are out with the best covers for a long long time; thats the moment the night pays off.
I will be there, for sure!
Saturday 19.12.2009, 18.30 Uhr, X-Mas Party with Bligg, Stress, The Baseballs (D), BEAexpo, Bern
This year the big X-Mas Party out at the BEAexpo (Bern) presents itself with two of the hottest Swiss acts and in addition The Baseballs, the three German Guys that make Elvis alive again. By the way the only chance to get to see them live, all their concerts are completely sold out.
Bligg, of course, is the Hip Hop/Folk – party, Stress brings everything from hard Hip Hop- anthems to heartbraking ballads. Two stars from the Swiss Sky of Music who are both live a runner. That alone is a promise for a great evening. If you add the cute Baseballs who are out with the best covers for a long long time; thats the moment the night pays off.
I will be there, for sure!
Saturday 19.12.2009, 18.30 Uhr, X-Mas Party with Bligg, Stress, The Baseballs (D), BEAexpo, Bern
A tribute to the King of Pop
Honor for those who earn it. From December 8th the Michael Jackson-show „Thriller – Live“ will be held at the Theater11 in Zürich. That might not be everyones thing, but it gives the many Jacko-Fans another possability to pay homage to their King. And according to many different voices, it supposed to be good, which means something considering the guideline. But is good enough for Jacko?
„Thriller – Live“ is being celebrated by audience and critics. Since January 2009 the show runs in London with big success and now finally goes on Tour through the rest of Europe. „A non tamable explosion“ titled the London Daily Mail. The Show is a tribute to the phenomenon of Michael Jackson and makes his biggest hits and his distinctive style of Dance enable to experience live on stage. It might not live up to a real concert of the King himself but is a comforting alternate for all who have never gotten to experience one. Starting with the succesful songs from the time of Jackson5 over Hits like „Bad“ to the songs of the most sold album of all times world wide „Thriller“ - „Thriller – Live“ unites everything Jacko was and will remain for his countless fans.
Jacko himself, who saw a forerunner of the show in 2001 was excited. He called it „beautiful and incredible“. Something even the King of Pop liked, cant be that bad.
For all Fans of Jacko: „Thriller – Live“ at Theater11, Zurich
„Thriller – Live“ is being celebrated by audience and critics. Since January 2009 the show runs in London with big success and now finally goes on Tour through the rest of Europe. „A non tamable explosion“ titled the London Daily Mail. The Show is a tribute to the phenomenon of Michael Jackson and makes his biggest hits and his distinctive style of Dance enable to experience live on stage. It might not live up to a real concert of the King himself but is a comforting alternate for all who have never gotten to experience one. Starting with the succesful songs from the time of Jackson5 over Hits like „Bad“ to the songs of the most sold album of all times world wide „Thriller“ - „Thriller – Live“ unites everything Jacko was and will remain for his countless fans.
Jacko himself, who saw a forerunner of the show in 2001 was excited. He called it „beautiful and incredible“. Something even the King of Pop liked, cant be that bad.
For all Fans of Jacko: „Thriller – Live“ at Theater11, Zurich
A national concert-jewel
For twelve years now there is one good reason to hit Basel, respectively more than one; at the Avo Session Basel. This year as well the programm is filled with national and international stars. Opening act is Scorpion, the closure act will be Lovebugs. In between are concerts of artists like
Jane Birkin, Orishas, Diana Krall, James Morrison, Grace Jones or Snow Patrol. From october 23rd until november 15th, more than 30 bands guarantee unforgettable moments.
The Avo Session Basel names itself a Swiss Lifestyle-Musicfestival and has reached international emission thanks to different styles of music. The club-atmosphere with candlelight and the closeness to the stars positions the event as a unique one. Not for nothing travel about 19'000 visitors to Basel every year.
This year as well there will be awards to give away. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Tom Jones, the Arising Star Award is received by Maria Mena. Both of them will perform at the Avo 2009.
Avo Session Basel 2009, october 23rd until november 15th, Festsaal Messe Basel. All concerts start at 8 o'clock, pre-selling runs since september 2nd.
Jane Birkin, Orishas, Diana Krall, James Morrison, Grace Jones or Snow Patrol. From october 23rd until november 15th, more than 30 bands guarantee unforgettable moments.
The Avo Session Basel names itself a Swiss Lifestyle-Musicfestival and has reached international emission thanks to different styles of music. The club-atmosphere with candlelight and the closeness to the stars positions the event as a unique one. Not for nothing travel about 19'000 visitors to Basel every year.
This year as well there will be awards to give away. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Tom Jones, the Arising Star Award is received by Maria Mena. Both of them will perform at the Avo 2009.
Avo Session Basel 2009, october 23rd until november 15th, Festsaal Messe Basel. All concerts start at 8 o'clock, pre-selling runs since september 2nd.
Insider tip from the states
November 1st, the band The Virgins play at the Alte Börse in Zurich. Too few know the band. Something that is about to change.
The US-rockband, founded in 2005, achieved already one big thing: 2008 their song „Rich Girl“ (in Switzerland number 85 on the billboard charts) was amongst the Top 100 chosen by the musicmagazin Rolling Stone. Only one of many reasons to check out the band. Their Indie- and Garagerock is so wonderfully unpretentious and a sinful joy for all who can remember the 1980ies. Even though „Rich Girl“ was played on the show Gossip Girl, they are everything else than just a hyped band.
With their debut album „The Virgins“ (2008) they guys found the perfect balance between accessible and willful sound. The Virgins – a band that makes awesome music despite the hype. For all who know „Rich Girl“ and want to hear more, and all those, who are looking for new sound for their iPod.
The Virgins, November 1st, Alte Börse Zurich
The US-rockband, founded in 2005, achieved already one big thing: 2008 their song „Rich Girl“ (in Switzerland number 85 on the billboard charts) was amongst the Top 100 chosen by the musicmagazin Rolling Stone. Only one of many reasons to check out the band. Their Indie- and Garagerock is so wonderfully unpretentious and a sinful joy for all who can remember the 1980ies. Even though „Rich Girl“ was played on the show Gossip Girl, they are everything else than just a hyped band.
With their debut album „The Virgins“ (2008) they guys found the perfect balance between accessible and willful sound. The Virgins – a band that makes awesome music despite the hype. For all who know „Rich Girl“ and want to hear more, and all those, who are looking for new sound for their iPod.
The Virgins, November 1st, Alte Börse Zurich
Bligg found his fortitude
There are eight more dates for this year on Bliggs concert itinerary. That means eight possabilities to see Bligg performing live, eight more possabilities to be part of a Tour that shows us: Music from Switzerland is great!
There are numerous great artists in our country, amongst them many who do not receive the attention they deserve. Also because there is tons of music that reaches us from abroad that is played more often because its better known. One who made it to the point where his songs air on the radio, in between Madonna and Lady Gaga, is Bligg. And this mainly because his daringness. First he established Swiss German as a language used in Rap, then he mixed Hip-Hop with R’n B-style singing releasing a duet with Emel and further sings a song for Susanne Wille. The best and most important venture though was his most recent: One mix Rap with Hackbrett. With his album „0816“ Bligg shows us one thing: Dont imitate the ones from abroad to reach their point of success. Much better: Position yourself as what you are: Music from Switzerland. That is clever, honest and confident. Doing that Bligg is one step ahead of many others and that is anything else than 08/15!
Bligg live:
04.09.2009 Lötschbergzentrum Spiez
19.09.2009 Salzhaus Brugg
03.10.2009 Sporthalle Zuchwil
16.10.2009 Stadthalle Sursee
17.10.2009 Stadthalle Chur
23.10.2009 Festhalle Rüegerholz Frauenfeld
17.12.2009 Volkshaus Zurich
18.12.2009 Volkshaus Zurich
There are numerous great artists in our country, amongst them many who do not receive the attention they deserve. Also because there is tons of music that reaches us from abroad that is played more often because its better known. One who made it to the point where his songs air on the radio, in between Madonna and Lady Gaga, is Bligg. And this mainly because his daringness. First he established Swiss German as a language used in Rap, then he mixed Hip-Hop with R’n B-style singing releasing a duet with Emel and further sings a song for Susanne Wille. The best and most important venture though was his most recent: One mix Rap with Hackbrett. With his album „0816“ Bligg shows us one thing: Dont imitate the ones from abroad to reach their point of success. Much better: Position yourself as what you are: Music from Switzerland. That is clever, honest and confident. Doing that Bligg is one step ahead of many others and that is anything else than 08/15!
Bligg live:
04.09.2009 Lötschbergzentrum Spiez
19.09.2009 Salzhaus Brugg
03.10.2009 Sporthalle Zuchwil
16.10.2009 Stadthalle Sursee
17.10.2009 Stadthalle Chur
23.10.2009 Festhalle Rüegerholz Frauenfeld
17.12.2009 Volkshaus Zurich
18.12.2009 Volkshaus Zurich