Concert: Postmodern Jukebox

 

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I learned of Postmodern Jukebox from a guy I used to date in 2017. I didn't really know much about them, other than that they were supposed to be good (I didn't do my own research and just listened to the opinions of others). AND those other people were right! I saw them perform at the Strathmore this past weekend, and they were amazing!

Their whole thing is taking modern pop songs and turning them into jazzy, 1920's-esque songs. I felt like I was at a jazz club during the roaring 20's, like Great Gatsby or something! And they are real entertainers, true performers. They are larger-than-life, with glitzy costumes, loud wigs, and incredible stage presence. They even had a tap dancer on stage along with the singers! I was blown away and had SO much fun. 

Here are some of the songs they performed when I saw them. It seems like throughout the years the singers of the group have changed, and the group may be different depending on what part of the world they are in at the time (unsure about that). So these particular singers are not the ones I saw, but these are the same songs:

Wannabe by the Spice Girls (one of my favorites of the night!)

Thriller by Michael Jackson (especially appropriate since it's almost Halloween)

All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor

Bad Guy by Billie Eilish

Juice by Lizzo (a woman performed it when I saw the show)

Chandelier by Sia

They also did a few funny nods to pop culture:

Friends theme song

Super Mario Bros. medley (with tap dancing!)

I was so impressed and enjoyed myself immensely. I would see them again, 100%!