
From rock 'n roller to modern-day storyteller. With his charismatic voice, his irrepressible energy and a flair for great moments, Sven "Sam" Budja has conquered Europe's biggest stages for years as the frontman of The Baseballs. But now a whole new chapter is beginning for the Reutlingen native. Personal. Emotional. German-speaking.
Sam Budja became famous for his rock'n'roll reinterpretations of global pop songs with The Baseballs. But what many people don't know is that his musical roots go deep - all the way back to an Elvis double LP that he found in his brother's room when he was six years old. The energy, the voice, the moves. of then on, it was clear that music was more than just a hobby. It is a vocation.
After years on tour, multiple ECHO awards, platinum records and sold-out halls throughout Europe, Budja is now taking the plunge. Away from covers and towards his own voice. With songs that are honest. Raw. Moving. And which express exactly what is working inside him.
Together with producer Udo Rinklin, who has also won several awards, a musical concept has been created over the last few months that combines pop, electro, rock'n'roll and orchestral elements, but above all makes Budja's personality tangible.
On November 28, 2025 Sam Budja will release his first German-language solo single "1000 Worte" - and now announces his first solo concerts in Cologne and Stuttgart.
In May 2026 Sam Budja will go on his first solo tour, Tickets will be available from Friday, 28.11.2025 at CTS Eventim Presale, the official presale starts on Monday, 01.12.2025 at 10:00 am at all authorized advance booking offices.
The concerts in May 2026 are a musical journey to the origins of classic entertainment - inspired of legends such as Sinatra, Bublé and of course Elvis, but characterized through and through of Sam Budja's very own style: personal, warm, energetic and always approachable. His promise: "I want to touch people, open their hearts and give them an evening full of music, emotions and real stories."
The audience can expect an atmospheric live show with depth - between moving moments, funny anecdotes, great melodies and intimate songs. Sam Budja presents, performs and narrates - as the host of a Show that combines modern pop music, retro charm and genuine emotions. An artist between two worlds - and on the way to finding himself.