Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox « The Future Is Vintage Tour 2026 »

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings The Future Is Vintage Tour 2026 to Symphony Hall in Birmingham on 26 May 2026. Founded by pianist and arranger Scott Bradlee, this rotating collective takes contemporary hits and rewrites them through the lens of earlier eras: swing and ragtime, doo‑wop, early soul, and big band. The arrangements flip pop, hip-hop and R&B into vintage forms with brass sections, upright bass, clarinet breaks and tight vocal harmonies, putting the spotlight on melody and groove rather than studio effects.

On stage, PMJ moves across decades with a cast of guest vocalists and instrumentalists, each bringing a distinct tone and phrasing. One song might land like a 20s speakeasy number, the next like a 50s jukebox side or a 60s soul ballad, with space for solos and call-and-response. The lineup can change from night to night, but the method stays consistent: recognizable tunes reframed with period textures and precise ensemble work. Expect a set that threads familiar melodies through classic styles, played live with the craft of musicians who know that vocabulary inside out.