Inside the Outpost

Feb 03 2025 58 ep. 43 mins

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Casual, intimate, and lively conversations with indie and roots music artists playing at Outpost in the Burbs, in Montclair, NJ - featuring exclusive concert recordings.

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On a Winter's Night: Old Friends and Celebrated Performers - S6 E7

Feb 03 2025 36 mins

The On a Winter's Night tour stopped at Outpost in the Burbs in January 2025, featuring Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, and Patty Larkin—longtime friends and veterans of the folk scene for over 40 years. Each artist brings their own songs and stories to this special tour, creating a unique and powerful blend of talent. In this episode, we chat with Lucy Kaplansky and

Bruce Cockburn: Timeless Songs and Spirit - S6 E6

Dec 16 2024 39 mins

Bruce Cockburn’s journey has taken him from music school for jazz composition to top albums and radio hits over the years. Along the way he’s remained a thoughtful performer and humanitarian, whose songs reflect a concern for indigenous people, the environment and an overall hopeful approach to life. Bruce came to Outpost in the Burbs in November 2024, and his expressive solo g

Robyn Hitchcock - Looking Back and Scheduling the Future S6 E5

Dec 09 2024 48 mins

Robyn Hitchcock stands as one of England’s most iconic and inventive songwriters, a trailblazer in the alternative rock movement who continues to captivate with his wit and creativity. In this episode of Inside the Outpost, Robyn delves into his songwriting, his acclaimed memoir, and his exploration of the groundbreaking music and culture of 1967. Prepare for a characteristically

Lúnasa - Bringing Heart and Soul to the Holidays - S6 E4

Dec 01 2024 48 mins

Dubbed ‘the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet’ by the Irish Echo, Lúnasa effortlessly weaves traditional melodies with modern energy, creating a sound that moves both hearts and feet. In this episode, we chat with the band's Kevin Crawford ahead of their upcoming Irish Solstice celebration at Outpost in the Burbs. Kevin gives us a glimpse into Lúnasa’s broad appeal

Pat Byrne - A Musical Journey from Ireland to Texas (and New Jersey!) - S6 E3

Nov 25 2024 38 mins

Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne has followed his musical journey from the green hills of Ireland to the hill country of Texas, evolving from a wedding singer to a celebrated artist crafting songs all his own. During his visit to the Outpost in October in support of Dar Williams, we had the chance to chat about his incredible path and the stories behind his music. This episode fea

Jill Sobule - a Trailblazing Performer Moves onto New Stages - S6 E2

Nov 11 2024 39 mins

** Note Explicit Language in this Episode ** The Outpost hosted a great intimate performance with singer-songwriter Jill Sobule at the end of the Spring 2024 season at the stunning Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair. Known for her groundbreaking Top 20 hit, 'I Kissed a Girl'—the first openly queer-themed song to chart on Billboard—Jill shares stories from her career and d

Robbie Fulks & Bill Kirchen: Roots Music Masters, Onstage and Off – S6 E1

Oct 14 2024 61 mins

We had the pleasure of sitting down with two legendary roots musicians, Robbie Fulks and Bill Kirchen, ahead of their electrifying joint performance at Outpost in the Burbs in April 2024. Robbie, a celebrated indie-country songwriter, and Bill, the iconic guitarist known for his work with Commander Cody and as a standout solo performer, share captivating stories from their storied

Nefesh Mountain - Local Bluegrass Collective Building a Buzz: S5 E8

Apr 15 2024 42 mins

Montclair's own Nefesh Mountain are one of the most acclaimed new artists in the progresive bluegrass scene over the last few years - with a sound that weaves a beautiful diverse tapestry from a range of American roots music styles, from traditional bluegrass to Americana to beautiful folk. The band's Jewish heritage is just one part of that sound, with "Nefesh" being the Hebrew w

Mary Gauthier - The Power of Songwriting and Storytelling: S5 E7

Mar 12 2024 35 mins

Foy Vance - Taking the Journey with an Open Heart - interview and concert: S5 E6

Mar 04 2024 36 mins