Based in Schwarzenegg, Switzerland, Oeschs die Dritten was a family group, specializing in traditional Swiss music. They released a number of albums, as well as performing in the United States, landing a 2006 support role for accordionist Heinz Haldi before being picked to represent the Basel region in the music competition Muikantenstadl. The competiton was a success, and the group released the album Jodel Zauber in 2007, which became a top thirty hit in their home country.