Inside the Outpost

Roots and blues artists Marcia Ball and Tinsley Ellis have both had long careers as recording artists and live performers; in Spring 2023 they joined together with their Acoustic Songs and Stories tour. They stopped at Outpost in the Burbs on March 31st, and we spoke with both artists before the show. The podcast features an exclusive live recording of their version of the Chris Kenner classic 'So...

Acclaimed author Warren Zanes launched his incredible new book DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE - THE MAKING OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S NEBRASKA with a powerful concert and reading, co-produced by Outpost in the Burbs and the Montclair Literary Festival in May 2023. A few days later Zanes held a discussion on the book with the Outpost's John Hammond at Watchung Books in Montclair. This podcast features that di...

Taylor Goldsmith, lead singer and songwriter of Dawes, heads to Outpost in the Burbs for a rare solo appearance on June 18th. We spoke with Taylor ahead of the show and discussed his range of musical styles and influences, as well as the history and future of his acclaimed band Dawes. Show includes a clip of "St. Augustine at Night" as a preview of what promises to be a special solo show.

We spoke with Zach Williams, Kanene Doheney Pipkin, and Brian Elmquist of The Lone Bellow in advance of their May 18th show at Outpost in the Burbs. The trio discussed their growth as a band and in their personal lives - and we got some secret production tips that went into their new album LOVE SONGS FOR LOSERS.

Singer-songwriter Willie Nile has been creating great albums and powerful concerts for over 40 years. We talked with Willie before his Outpost show in March 2023, covering his work and connections with so many artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, the Who and James Maddock. Features an exclusive live performance of the title song from his 2006 album "The Streets of New York."

Oscar nominated actress Amy Irving will debut her new BORN IN A TRUNK song project at Outpost in the Burbs with a special concert on March 4, 2023, backed by an 11-piece band. The project includes songs from throughout Amy's film career including songs from Honeysuckle Rose, Carrie, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. We spoke with Amy in advance of the show and are also including a preview of the song '...

The Harlem Gospel Travelers brought their incredible, dynamic live set to Outpost in the Burbs in December 2022. John Hammond and Gail Prusslin spoke with the band's Ifedayo Gatling after the show. Podcast also includes an exclusive recording of the band's spirited medley of "Fight On" and "Hold Your Head Up."

Crys Matthews is a social justice songwriter, a changemaker, a 'poster child for intersectionality' and more. We spoke with her ahead of her February concert at Outpost in the Burbs, part of our New Voices and presented with LGBTQIA+ advocacy group Out Montclair.

We were honored to present a birthday tribute show to the great John Prine, organized by Joe D'Urso and featuring a range of great New York / New Jersey area performers. We spoke with Joe and Jake Thistle before the show, which includes the whole troupe's performance of "Paradise" from the show.

Carsie Blanton is a creative and energetic singer-songwriter who's been building an acclaimed independent career for over a decade. We spoke with Carsie before her recent show. Episode also includes an exclusive live recording of her song "Party at the End of the World."

We kick off our fourth season with an amazing show from guitarist / songwriter and recent Grammy winner Alex Cuba. A native of Cuba, Alex took his country's name on moving to Canada, where he's been over 20 years pursuing his own musical muse. His songs and playing are sublime and gorgeous, and his recent show at Outpost in the Burbs was recorded in the equally beautiful setting Van Vleck Gardens...

Dar Wiliiams joined us in Fall '21 for her 6th show at the Outpost. In this interview she talks about her new album I'LL MEET YOU HERE, her history of touring and exploring communities, and where she sees things going from here. The episode features an exclusive live recording of "Little Town."

We were glad to welcome classic New Jersey alternative band The Bongos to Outpost in the Burbs to kick off our return fall 2021 season, with an outdoor concert at the Van Vleck House and Gardens. We spoke with the band's Richard Barone and James Mastro after the show - hear the interview plus an exclusive live version of "Numbers With Wings."

We talked with Pete & Maura Kennedy, longtime fixtures of the folk scene about their extensive musical history and all their current activities. For the Bob Dylan birthday tribute they performed an exclusive performance of "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts."

Another in our mini-season built around Bob Dylan's 80th Birthday - an in-depth interview with the great Bettye Lavette, including her powerful performance of Dylan's "Emotionally Yours."

The Outpost celebrates Bob Dylan's 80th Birthday with a special virtual tribute fundraising show, featuring a range of great artists interpreting Dylan's songs. We spoke with Emma Swift, who recently released her own tribute album BLONDE ON THE TRACKS, about Dylan's ongoing influence. Episode includes a clip of Emma's performance of "Visions of Johanna."

The Outpost's Gail Prusslin & Cindy Stagoff spoke with Chuck Prophet for his January concert. This episode features Chuck's thoughts on staying healthy on the road, working with his wife, and info on his new album in May 2020. Also a bonus shoutout for another podcast, the great Beach Boys tribute SAIL ON - and a live version of Chuck's "Summertime Thing."

We were honored to present the opening night Light of Day Winterfest for 2020, the group's 20th Anniversary series. Willie and James were both featured on the show, along with Joe D'Urso, Glen Burtnik and Bob Berger of the Weeklings, and Jill Hennessy. We spoke with them before the show, about their own backgrounds, and their work with the organization in their mission to help find the cure for Pa...

The Weeklings brought their incredible Beatles Bash show, including 10-piece orchestra, to the Outpost in November. We spoke with the band's Glen Burtnik and Bob Burger - aka Lefty and Zeke Weekling - after their show, about the influence of the Beatles, as well as their new album 3 recorded at Abbey Road. Includes a live version of the band's "In the Moment."