 Famous music band Fantastic Cat - comprised of Anthony d'Amato, Don DiLego, Brian Dunne, and Mike Montali - brought their loose, upbeat performance to Outpost in the Burbs for a concert in December 2021. We spoke with the guys before the show and had some fun with the interview! Podcast features an exclusive live recording of the band's "Nobody's Coming to Get You.'

Famous music band Fantastic Cat - comprised of Anthony d'Amato, Don DiLego, Brian Dunne, and Mike Montali - brought their loose, upbeat performance to Outpost in the Burbs for a concert in December 2021. We spoke with the guys before the show and had some fun with the interview! Podcast features an exclusive live recording of the band's "Nobody's Coming to Get You.'

Fantastic Cat - Concert, Interview and More: S3 E 6

Dar Williams

 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."

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."

Dar Williams - Interview and Performance S3 E5

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 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."

The Bongos - Live Performance and Interview: S3 E4

 We talked with Pete &amp; 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."

We talked with Pete &amp; 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."

The Kennedys talk Bob Dylan, livestreams, composition and more: S3 E3

Bettye LaVette

 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."

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."

Bettye Lavette talks Bob Dylan and much more: S3 E2

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 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."

Celebrating Bob Dylan's 80th Birthday with Emma Swift: S3 E1

Chuck Prophet

The Outpost's Gail Prusslin &amp; 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."

The Outpost's Gail Prusslin &amp; 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 <a href="https://sailon.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SAIL ON</a> - and a live version of Chuck's "Summertime Thing."

Chuck Prophet - Interview and Performance: S2 E 11

Willie Nile

James Maddock

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 Parkinson’s and related diseases. The episode features live versions of Willie Nile’s “The Crossing” (originally written for Martin Scorsese’s GANGS OF NEW YORK) and James Maddock’s “The Mathematician.”

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 Parkinson’s and related diseases. The episode features live versions of Willie Nile’s “The Crossing” (originally written for Martin Scorsese’s GANGS OF NEW YORK) and James Maddock’s “The Mathematician.”

Willie Nile & James Maddock - Live at Light of Day Winterfest: S2 E10

 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."

The <a href="https://www.weeklings.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Weeklings</a> 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."

The Weeklings - Interview and Performance - S2 E9

Warren Zanes

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.

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.

Warren Zanes on Tom Waits and the new album COME ON UP TO THE HOUSE: WOMEN SING WAITS - S2 E8

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

This podcast demonstrates that the most interesting artists are not necessarily household names. Intelligent talk about music and musicians by musician themselves in an informal setting.

Great artists, intimate chats.

Wonderful to have a podcast by the Montclair institution, the Outpost in the Burbs which features acoustic artists.

Great initiative!

Inside the Outpost

Jonatha Brooke

 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!

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!

Jonatha Brooke - interview and concert - S2 E1

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!

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!

The Milk Carton Kids - interview and live recording - S2 E6

Jeffrey Gaines

 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."

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."

Jeffrey Gaines - interview and performance - S2 E2

David Bromberg

 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/

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: <a href="https://www.trisonicsband.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.trisonicsband.com/</a>

David Bromberg - conversation & performance - S1 E6

Amy Rigby

 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/

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! <a href="https://www.outpostintheburbs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.outpostintheburbs.org/</a>

Amy Rigby - interview and performance - S1 E11

Richard Thompson

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

More info on the documentary A WINDING ROAD, shown in partnership with Montclair Film Festival : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichardThompsonFilm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RichardThompsonFilm/</a>

Richard Thompson - interview / solo acoustic performance - S1 E9

Singer-songwriter LISSIE visited Outpost in the Burbs in January for an intimate solo acoustic concert. She spoke with the Outpost's John Hammond &amp; 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 &amp; Muscle." More info at http://lissie.com/

Singer-songwriter LISSIE visited Outpost in the Burbs in January for an intimate solo acoustic concert. She spoke with the Outpost's John Hammond &amp; 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 &amp; Muscle." More info at <a href="http://lissie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lissie.com/</a>

Lissie - conversation & performance - S1 E3

Richard Barone

Richard Barone curated a multi-artist concert titled MUSIC &amp; REVOLUTION - GREENWICH VILLAGE IN THE 60’s at Outpost in the Burbs. For this episode Richard speaks with the Outpost’s John Hammond and Cindy Stagoff about the concert, his recent album SORROWS &amp; PROMISES, his wide range of other activities. We met with Richard on Pete Seeger’s 100th Birthday, which was a great day to discuss the importance of the folk and songwriter tradition that’s passed along down the generations and he’s still moving forward.   Featuring “When I’m Gone” from the Sorrows &amp; Promises album: https://www.shiptoshoremedia.com/store/albums/sorrows-and-promises-greenwich-village-in-the-1960s - and an impromptu snippet of the Bongos’ “Bulrushes” - seen here with some fantastic original live video of the band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcgILoeOXKg.   The Pete Seeger song Richard mentions is "God’s Counting on Me, God’s Counting on You (Sloop Mix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-KCrIN1JGM

Richard Barone curated a multi-artist concert titled MUSIC &amp; REVOLUTION - GREENWICH VILLAGE IN THE 60’s at Outpost in the Burbs. For this episode Richard speaks with the Outpost’s John Hammond and Cindy Stagoff about the concert, his recent album SORROWS &amp; PROMISES, his wide range of other activities. We met with Richard on Pete Seeger’s 100th Birthday, which was a great day to discuss the importance of the folk and songwriter tradition that’s passed along down the generations and he’s still moving forward.   Featuring “When I’m Gone” from the Sorrows &amp; Promises album: <a href="https://www.shiptoshoremedia.com/store/albums/sorrows-and-promises-greenwich-village-in-the-1960s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shiptoshoremedia.com/store/albums/sorrows-and-promises-greenwich-village-in-the-1960s</a> - and an impromptu snippet of the Bongos’ “Bulrushes” - seen here with some fantastic original live video of the band <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcgILoeOXKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcgILoeOXKg</a>.   The Pete Seeger song Richard mentions is "God’s Counting on Me, God’s Counting on You (Sloop Mix)" <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-KCrIN1JGM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-KCrIN1JGM</a>

Richard Barone - Music & Revolution, Greenwich Village in the '60s - S1 E4 

 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!

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!

Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Interview and Music for Your Mind, Body, and Soul - S2 E4

Scott Wolfson

Emily Duff

 For our NEW VOICES show this season, we were pleased to welcome Emily Duff and Scott Wolfson &amp; 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 &amp; Other Heroes.

For our NEW VOICES show this season, we were pleased to welcome Emily Duff and Scott Wolfson &amp; 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 &amp; Other Heroes.

Scott Wolfson / Emily Duff - Outpost New Voices concert & interview - S2 E3

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!