Inside the Outpost

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."

We spoke with friend of the Outpost Warren Zanes about his new album production COME ON UP TO THE HOUSE: WOMEN SING WAITS. For this album Warren assembled an incredible collection of performers who each chose Tom Waits songs of special significance to them, and the result is a powerful, cinematic collection of songs. We talked with Warren about how the project came together, his own experiences meeting Tom Waits, and the direct emotional connection that comes through on the album – with the podcast featuring songs from Phoebe Bridgers, Patty Griffin, Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer, and more.

Singer and songwriter Mark Erelli joined us on the show with the Milk Carton Kids at Outpost in the Burbs in December, and we spoke with him before the show. Mark discussed his career as producer, sideman, and performer, including the story of the Americana Song of the Year 2019 nominee "By Degrees," his powerful anti-gun statement recorded with Sheryl Crow, Rosanne Cash, Josh Ritter and more. This episode also features a live recording of Mark's solo performance of "By Degrees" from the concert. Learn more at https://www.bydegreessong.com.

The Milk Carton Kids – Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale – brought their moving acoustic songs and dynamic duo performance to Outpost in the Burbs in December 2019. We spoke with them before the show for this episode of Inside the Outpost, and got the lowdown on their background, their current activities, and the latest on Kenneth's production projects and Joey's day job. Special bonus content this episode includes a fun quiz about Eagle Rock, CA vs Eagle Rock Reservation, NJ – and how easy it is to mix up Joe Purdy and Joe Pug. The podcast includes an exclusive live recording of the incredible "I Meant Every Word I Said," the first song on their recent EP THE ONLY ONES. Thanks for listening!

Montclair's incredible Jazz House Kids organization brought their super-talented Organ Ambassadors group to the Outpost as special guests of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. After the show we spoke about the organization and their mission with President and Founder Melissa Walker and faculty member Radam Schwartz. The show includes a live recording of the ensemble doing Schwartz's original composition "Validation."

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band brought their musical party to Montclair in Fall 2019, and we spoke with the band's Roger Lewis on the band's 40-year history, life in New Orleans, their collabs with Elvis Costello, Widespread Panic and more. Roger's been a working musician since age 14 and he has great stories on working with Irma Thomas, Fats Domino, Eddie Bo and more. A great night with killer music, and we hear the band's version of "Lil Liza Jane" - yeah you right!

For our NEW VOICES show this season, we were pleased to welcome Emily Duff and Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes for a co-bill of some great local area artists. We spoke with both artists before the show, and the episode includes live versions of "Walk of Shame" by Emily Duff and "Hole in the Head" from Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes.

Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines has long been a valued performer with the Outpost in the Burbs community. He spoke with us about his history, his influences including Elvis Costello, David Bowie, and Peter Gabriel, and his new album ALRIGHT. Episode includes a live recording of his new song "Firefly Hollow."

We had a great chat with singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke before her recent show at Outpost in the Burbs in Fall 2019. She discussed her most recent release THE IMPOSTER as well as her music going back to her days with groundbreaking folk duo The Story. This includes an exclusive live recording of Jonatha's song "Too Much Happiness," recorded with her trio including performers Sean Driscoll and Jo Lawry. Thanks for listening!

Amy Rigby brought her trio (including her husband Wreckless Eric) to the Outpost for the spring season closing concert in a beautiful outdoor setting at Montclair's Van Vleck House and Garden, and she spoke with us there about her music and upcoming book. The episode includes a live version of her beautiful song "The Summer of My Wasted Youth."

It takes an incredible community of volunteers who donate their time and expertise to produce the Outpost in the Burbs concert series, and as we close this first season of the podcast we want to acknowledge everyone's commitment with the shows and our community service activities. Thanks everybody for listening and come see us at the Outpost! https://www.outpostintheburbs.org/