Inside the Outpost

English prog-folk band STRAWBS came to Outpost in the Burbs as part of their 50th Anniversary tour in April 2019. This podcast includes an interview with Strawbs founder Dave Cousins, conducted in partnership with Montclair State University, as well as a chat with Outpost board member Al Mercuro, who originally brought the Strawbs to MSU in 1974!

The concert included a powerful full performance of the band's HERO AND HEROINE album; this podcast includes the live recording of the "Hero and Heroine" song from that performance.

Guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson joined the Outpost for a special solo acoustic concert and film screening in May 2019, and he spoke with the Outpost's John Hammond and Cindy Stagoff before the show. Richard discussed the London scene in the '60s where Fairport Convention developed alongside Pink Floyd and the Yardbirds, all the way up through his current touring and album, the acclaimed 13 RIVERS. He gave us background on the stories and process of classic songs like "Beeswing" and "1952 Vincent Black Lightning," and the podcast includes an exclusive solo live performance of "Beeswing."

More info on the documentary A WINDING ROAD, shown in partnership with Montclair Film Festival : https://www.facebook.com/RichardThompsonFilm/

Folk music legend Eric Andersen joined the Outpost for music and a free-flowing conversation, as part of Richard Barone's Music & Revolution concert. We talked with him about his long and fascinating life, including the original Greenwich Village folk scene, the beats in San Francisco, and the best party of the 70s. Includes a powerful performance of Andersen's song 'Dusty Boxcar Wall,' accompanied by Pete Kennedy and Steve Addabbo.

Singer-songwriter Joe Pug played a solo show at Outpost in the Burbs this Spring, and he spoke with the Outpost's John Hammond and Gail Prusslin before the show. Joe was good enough to pass along some of his own podcasting tips he's learned from doing THE WORKING SONGWRITER, as well as discussing the craft and commitment he makes to songwriting. He gave us the rundown on his new album THE FLOOD IN COLOR, produced by Kenneth Pattengale of Milk Carton Kids. Podcast includes a live performance of Joe's classic song "Not So Sure."

Guitarist David Bromberg in a wide-ranging discussion and performance; on his range of influences, how he's developed his playing and singing over a 50 year career, and the difference between folk and Americana. Plus an incredible live performance of "Diamond Lil."

Opening act The Trisonics, including Don Sarlin who had played and toured with Bromberg for over a year back in the 70's: https://www.trisonicsband.com/

An inspiring conversation with the great Texas blues and boogie-woogie piano player MARCIA BALL, who brought her fantastic band to Outpost in the Burbs in Spring 2019. Includes a great live version of "Too Much For Me," from Marcia's recent album SHINE BRIGHT.

Singer-songwriter LISSIE visited Outpost in the Burbs in January for an intimate solo acoustic concert. She spoke with the Outpost's John Hammond & Gail Prusslin before the show, giving us a preview of her 2019 plans and the new album WHEN I'M ALONE. Episode includes a powerful live version of "Blood & Muscle."

More info at http://lissie.com/

For this episode we speak with Joe D'Urso and Tony Pallagrosi of the Light of Day Foundation, about their ongoing work to raise money and awareness in the continuing battle to defeat Parkinson's disease and related illnesses such as PSP and ALS through the power of music. The recording took place before the kick-off concert for the Light of Day Winterfest 2019, at Outpost in the Burbs in Montclair. The concert featured Joe D'Urso, Willie Nile, James Maddock, Williams Honor, and Danielia Cotton. Podcast also includes a live recording of Joe D'Urso's moving song "Hold On," complete with an audience singalong. Info on the foundation at http://lightofday.org.

The first episode of INSIDE THE OUTPOST, from Outpost in the Burbs in Montclair, NJ, features an interview and live recording from Ryley Walker. Ryley talks about his background, musical influences and life on social media. Episode features an exclusive live recording of Ryley's song "The Halfwit in Me."