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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Rhett Miller has spent more than three decades as the frontman and principal songwriter of the Old 97's, while also building an acclaimed solo career as a musician, author, and teacher. The Old 97's were recently honored with the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, with Rosanne Cash once describing their sound as "What if Waylon Jennings had gone punk, or The Clash gone…
Singer-songwriter, pianist and philanthropist Pete Muller joined Inside the Outpost ahead of his May appearance at Outpost in the Burbs, where he opened for Livingston Taylor. We discussed the making of his recent album One Last Dance , got an early look at the music behind his upcoming release, and talked about his work with the Live Music Society supporting independent venues across the country.…
This week on Inside the Outpost , we celebrate the songs and legacy of the legendary John Prine through a special conversation and live performance recorded around our recent John Prine Tribute concert at Outpost in the Burbs, presented in partnership with Montclair Film. The one-of-a-kind concert featured performances by Laura Cantrell, Ted Leo, Leslie Mendelson, Sam Robbins, and Carolann…
Joan Osborne is heading to Outpost in the Burbs on May 29th for her Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan show. We caught up with Joan ahead of the performance for a fascinating conversation about Bob Dylan's enduring legacy, his influence on songwriting, and Joan's own musical journey and career. The episode also features a live recording of "Tangled Up in Blue" performed by Joan and her…
Singer, songwriter, performer and teacher Livingston Taylor is headed to Outpost in the Burbs for a special performance on May 16th. For more than 50 years, Taylor has crafted his signature blend of storytelling, warmth and wit, emerging from one of music's most renowned families alongside siblings including James Taylor. We caught up with Livingston ahead of his Outpost show for a wide-ranging…
Singer-songwriters Jeffrey Gaines and Josh Joplin team up for a special double bill at Outpost in the Burbs on March 21. Ahead of the show, we spoke with both artists about their paths as storytellers who've blended influences as diverse as Phil Ochs, Elvis Costello, and Peter Gabriel into distinctive songbooks of their own. Two thoughtful conversations about music, craft, and life — setting the…
The Del Fuegos brought their signature Boston rock swagger to Outpost in the Burbs this past December, one of only a handful of reunion dates the band is doing. Fronted by brothers Dan and Warren Zanes, the band helped define a roots-inflected alternative sound in the '80s with four beloved albums. Before the show, we sat down with the Zanes brothers to talk about their musical journeys, the…
The Milk Carton Kids brought their exquisite songwriting and signature harmonies to Outpost in the Burbs in December 2025. With a career spanning more than 15 years and multiple Grammy and Americana Award honors, the duo performed songs from across their catalog, including previews of an upcoming album, alongside a few beautifully understated holiday selections from Christmas in A Minor Key . We…
Hiss Golden Messenger's M.C. Taylor came to Outpost in the Burbs in October, delivering a stirring solo set filled with the warmth, empathy, and insight that define his songwriting. After listening back, he chose to release the full recording on Bandcamp as a fundraiser for the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children . We had the privilege of speaking with him before the concert, and…
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith, who's been captivating audiences for over three decades, joined us in Montclair for an intimate performance to kick off the Outpost's 38th season — and the 7th season of the podcast. In this episode, Ron reflects on the mysterious process of songwriting, what it means to honor both the songs and the audience, and the lessons he's learned along the…
