Even if you’ve never heard of Postmodern Jukebox before today, you’re sure to have a delightful time at their theatrical live show. The American group is made up of a rotating cast of singers and big band musicians who cover an enormous playlist of pop hits.
The collective was founded by arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee in 2009, and has gained a dedicated following, with more than four million YouTube subscribers who are glued to their computers each time the group releases a new jazzed-up version of a beloved song. They add all the razzle dazzle visuals you’d expect from their predominantly early 20th century swing and jazz repertoire, from flapper dresses to suspenders and red curtained glamour.
Their Sydney Opera House show will be one of the final stops on a huge national tour that’ll take the group to regional Australian towns and major cities this spring. You’ll want to perfect your Charleston and waltz, as it’s called the Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 tour, and preparing us for the 2020 golden age (here’s hoping). Expect extravagant covers of powerhouse numbers from Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Gotye, plus one-hit-wonders we love to hate (and know all the words to) like ‘Call Me Maybe’ and ‘Stacy’s Mom’
The tour will see Adam Kubota slapping the bass, Tom Jorgenson on drums, Jeremy Viner leading woodwinds, PJ Floyd playing trombone and Reggie Berg on piano. Casey Abrams, Aubrey Logan, Hannah Gill and newcomer Dave Simmons Jr will be tapping in and out and collaborating on vocals, while Demi Remick whips the crowd into a frenzy with her tap dancing.
