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Outside the Jukebox

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This book is great for fans of the Postmodern Jukebox collective. Even if you don't know them well Scott's entrepreneurial story is worth reading for anyone who has lots of passion but feels a little directionless in life.

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I've been a fan of Scott Bradlee's music for some time and was thrilled to see that he'd written a book. I was not disappointed! It's a fascinating look at his personal journey with music as well as how music affects the world. If you're a music lover, this should be a fun read for you.

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A Jazz version of Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop”? Sure. Tap dancers? Of course. Flaming saxophone? Yes, please. A sad clown with a golden voice? Umm, Yeah!

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) is a musical company known around the world for their vintage covers of mainstream songs as well as their lively concerts. His memoir gives readers a front row seat into the wild ride that eventually became Postmodern Jukebox. As a fan of PMJ, I found it really fun to learn about the genesis of the group as well as how some of its best-loved members came aboard. (Tambourine Guy, this means you.) Scott also sprinkles in valuable insights he picked up as a musician, YouTuber, promoter, producer, and people manager. I highly recommend this book for PMJ fans, but also for aspiring musicians and other creatives who are interested in how own of their own “made it” (more or less).

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A nostalgic and powerful travel around the music. Scott has a special touch for the music.

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I was skeptical when I first saw this book, but I'm glad I read it. I need this in audiobook form though. Anyone who loves Postmodern Jukebox will love this.

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I think I should just start off with saying that Postmodern Jukebox is the only reason I listen to (and am even familiar with) some songs. As I said last Christmas when suggesting them "It's the songs you like, in the styles I love. Who doesn't win?"
I have always joked that I was born in the wrong era because I am obsessed with the past. Especially the music; so finding Postmodern Jukebox was the greatest thing ever (I believe my first was the Shake It Off cover. Make me like a Taylor Swift song and you've definitely got something).

If possible this book made me a bigger fan of not only Scott Bradlee but everyone and anyone involved in turning Postmodern Jukebox what it is today. He keeps it so real and down to earth. The way he tells his story left me with a "tell me more, tell me everything' feeling.
It's basically the same rabbit hole with the videos; you can't just watch one.

I can't not admire this success story that literally started off as a one man operation. It's come so far for something that started off on YouTube. This book tells how it all happened, from the humble beginning to, what is obviously still, the humble present.

Within the story of his ups and downs; it has a great message for both creative people (like myself) and anyone with aspirations; it's not easy but you never know what might happen if you work hard enough and don't give up.

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