Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox [The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas]

My first indication that Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox even existed was when a friend posted this video on social media:

I was blown away. The talented Haley Reinhart sings her heart out in this cover of Radiohead's hit, Creep. She makes the song soulful and sad, staged as if she was singing in vintage jazz band.

This quickly led to me watching all of PMJ's brilliant Youtube performances that I could. Not all of their cover songs are done in a 1920s jazz style. For example, their cover of Aqua's Barbie Girl is done in a Beach Boys/surfer style, while Nicki Minaj's Anaconda is vintage bluegrass.

I have always had a soft spot in my heart for clever cover bands (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Hayseed Dixie, etc.). However, the quality of Post Modern Jukebox's singing, the fun staging (often seemingly recorded in a someone's apartment!), and the beautiful costumes made them stand out even more. (And tap dancers! Who records with tap dancers anymore? Glee!!)

So, when I heard that PMJ was going to be at the Bomb Factory in Dallas, I immediately jumped on tickets. The husband I had never been to this venue, but I knew we were going to have to make a splendid evening of it.


We dressed up for the event. The husband in his retro Star Trek shirt and myself in a swing dress (complete with a can can and dance shoes!)We got there early and ate at the lovely pizzeria, Cane Rosso. After a delicious wood-fired pizza and a few beers, it was time to head to the show!

It was great watching so many people arriving in their vintage finest! We even ran into some friends who were also dressed to the nines! [We all need more opportunities to dress up, in my opinion]


Not all of the Bomb Factory is ticketed seating, but the husband and I now consider ourselves "old" and want to make sure we have something to sit on. I was able to actually get us seats just a row from the front! I love being close enough that you can actually see the expressions on the performers' faces.


We had an amazing time! The performers were dazzling and everyone gave them a standing ovation. They also performed one of my favorite songs, a cover of Ellie Goulding's Burn! If Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox ever comes back to the Metroplex, I will definitely buy tickets again.

Here are a few more of my favorite PMJ songs. Enjoy!