Inside the Outpost

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

Inside the Outpost is a music podcast hosted by Outpost in the Burbs, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Outpost in the Burbs hosts Inside the Outpost, a music show with 70 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Rhett Miller: Traveler, Dreamer, Teacher - S7 E10

  Jul 13, 202636 minS7

  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 country?" Rhett returned to Outpost in the Burbs in April 2026 for a solo performance in support of his tenth solo album, A Lifetime of Riding by Night . On this episode of Inside the Outpost, we talk about the new record, songwriting, and life on the road, and hear a beautiful live performance of "Ellie on the Wharf," recorded at the Outpost.

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  Episode #9

  Pete Muller on the Power of Music and Looking Ahead - S7 E9

  Jun 25, 202629 minS7

  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. The conversation set the stage for a memorable evening that included a warm introduction from Livingston Taylor, whose admiration for Pete's musicianship and performance style reflected the camaraderie between the two artists. The episode also features an exclusive live solo performance of "One Last Dance," the title track from Pete's recent album, originally recorded as a duet with Allison Russell.

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  Episode #8

  Laura Cantrell and Ted Leo on the Music and Legacy of John Prine

  May 26, 202641 minS7

  <p >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.</p> <p >The one-of-a-kind concert featured performances by Laura Cantrell, Ted Leo, Leslie Mendelson, Sam Robbins, and Carolann Solebello, each bringing their own voice and perspective to Prine's remarkable catalog. Ahead of the show, we sat down with Ted Leo and Laura Cantrell following a screening of the documentary YOU GOT GOLD: A CELEBRATION OF JOHN...

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  Episode #7

  Joan Osborne: exploring the legacy and influence of Bob Dylan and more

  May 17, 202630 minS7

  <p>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 trio.</p> <p>Tix for the Joan Osborne show are at: https://outpostintheburbs.thundertix.com/events/261806</p> <p> </p>

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  Episode #6

  Livingston Taylor: Stories, Songs & a Life in Music

  May 10, 202639 minS7

  <p>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 conversation touching on his remarkable career, the lessons he's learned and shared as a performer and educator, his work with artists like Judy Collins — and even a couple of impromptu musical moments along the way, as a pr...

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