PJ Morton

On 9 October 2026, PJ Morton makes his Leeds debut at The Wardrobe. A 22-time Grammy nominee and six-time winner, the New Orleans singer, songwriter and keyboard player draws a clear line between R&B, soul, gospel and funk, shaped by an early musical education in church and the groove-first heritage of his hometown.

Alongside his long-running role with Maroon 5, Morton has built a steady solo path, from Emotions and Perfect Song to Following My First Mind and New Orleans, then Gumbo, Paul, Gospel According to PJ and Watch the Sun. On stage, he anchors songs at the keys — Rhodes, Hammond, piano — with warm arrangements, stacked harmonies and melodies that lean into classic rhythm and blues without feeling locked in the past.

This Leeds set should roam his catalogue with ease: love songs and slow-burn grooves, gospel-tinged refrains, and those mid-tempo cuts where the band stretches the pocket. Expect fluid vocals, call-and-response moments and a live sound that balances feel-good uplift with tight musicianship — a straight line from the church to the club, filtered through New Orleans and landing at The Wardrobe.