James Maddock

with Shawn Pelton and Drew Mortali

James Maddock’s status as a fixture on the Folk and Americana scene is confirmed with every listen of any song in his prodigious catalog. Relix Magazine put it this way: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn't need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery."

After fronting the Columbia Records band Wood, whose debut Songs From Stamford Hill was featured prominently on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek,” Maddock moved from England to New York City in 2003. His 2009 album Sunrise On Avenue C won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, while the follow-up Wake Up And Dream ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll. With the release of Another Life (2013) and The Green (2015) Maddock continued to demonstrate why many consider him to be one of the best singer/songwriters working today. He has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and David Immergluck (Counting Crows). According to radio legend Vin Scelsa, Maddock's "heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted" music "touches the soul." As a songwriter, James recently had three songs co-written with Mike Scott on the new Waterboys album Modern Blues (which appeared in the Top 50 on the UKAlbums Chart), a co-write with Gary Barlow (“Actress”) on Barlow’s new album (2X Platinum), as well as a cut (“Fragile”) on the Dirt On My Tongue album by emerging UK artist Jo Harman. Songs from Another Life have been featured on NBC’s Parenthood and ABC Family’s Switched at Birth. Maddock is a constant live presence in the U.S. and in Europe. He recently completed a 25 show run with Counting Crows in the UK and Europe.

Maddock’s latest release Forever June on the Master disk label is out now where music is consumed

Julia Greenberg

Indie-folk artist Julia Greenberg released her 'Born Sentimental' EP this past June on Montclair's Magic Door Record Label. Co-produced with Bob Perry, it is a deeply personal record that blends the dust and edge of alternative country with the sharp lyricism and melodic elegance of classic American songwriting, creating something strikingly human — tender, weathered, and unguardedly sincere. 

"Rooted in an unhurried Americana sensibility... There is an understated literary intelligence to the songwriting, where humor, grief, memory, and resignation coexist in delicate balance, rewarding close listening with unexpected emotional depth" ~ The Spill Magazine on Born Sentimental

Greenberg has released two prior albums - 'Past Your Eyes' and 'Greenland' - both produced by James Mastro (The Bongos, Mott the Hoople, Ian Hunter, Patti Smith, John Cale). Her music has been featured on 'This American Life' (including the ever-popular Dr. Phil episode, in which Phil Collins evaluates a breakup song she co-wrote), and Ronnie Spector also recorded one of her songs.

Greenberg's award-winning music documentary 'Dory Previn: On My Way to Where' can now be watched on PBS, having had its world premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in 2024. Prior to directing the film, Julia became the foremost interpreter of Previn’s music, performing her work around the country at venues such as Joe’s Pub, Mass MoCA, the 92nd Street Y, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and on WFMU and WNYC radio. She is also the archivist for Previn's estate.

Apart from co-writing the hit off-Broadway rock opera 'People Are Wrong!' with Robin Goldwasser, she composed the music for the off-Broadway play 'Cavedweller' with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" composer Stephen Trask. In her spare time, she is a health justice advocate and co-curates the music program at the Rock Valley Schoolhouse in the Catskills.

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All sales are final -- there are no refunds. Doors open 30 minutes before the show, which begins promptly at 7:30pm.

By visiting Outpost In The Burbs patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to any infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks are not required, but always encouraged. The Outpost reserves the right to change policies at any time. Please refer to this show-specific event page or Outpostintheburbs.org for any changes.

Suzanne Vega - Flying With Angels

Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like “Tom’s Diner”, “Luka”, “Marlene On The Wall”, and many more, plus songs from her latest album, Flying with Angels, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame), and cellist Stephanie Winters. [Video Trailer]

FLYING WITH ANGELS REVIEWS 

"Suzanne Vega retains her knack for lucid reflections and crisp music to match... Her voice remains both knowing and observant.” - Rolling Stone

"Veteran Alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music... It's not an exaggeration to call her a straight-up legend." - Stereogum 

LIVE REVIEWS 2025 

"Vega’s performance was nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving tales through her soulful songs in a cozy setting that allowed for a deep connection with the audience." - Finding Connecticut 

"Suzanne Vega wove a spell of light and shadow, blending classics and new material with intimate stories for a memorable night.” - Patch 

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, Vega sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career. Bearing the stamp of a masterful storyteller who “observes the world with a clinically poetic eye” (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable—as utterly distinct and thoughtful as it was when her voice was first heard on the radio over 40 years ago.

In addition to standard admission tickets, a VIP Package is available for sale while limited supplies last

Policy For All Shows:

All sales are final -- there are no refunds. Doors open 60 minutes before the show, which begins promptly at 8:00pm.

By visiting Outpost In The Burbs patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to any infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks are not required, but always encouraged. The Outpost reserves the right to change policies at any time. Please refer to this show-specific event page or Outpostintheburbs.org for any changes.

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Hallelujah”: An EPIC Anthems Sing-Along!

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!

So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! - all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: “Hallelujah”: An EPIC Anthems Sing-Along!

EPIC anthems unite the world and are the soundtrack to our lives. And there is none more EPIC than Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” When a room, filled with hundreds (thousands?!) of strangers, starts to harmonize, you’ll feel it deep in your soul. And that’s not all! Get ready to sing your way through the greatest songs of all-time; from Leonard and Joni, to Whitney and Shania, you’ll wanna SING them all!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

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All sales are final -- there are no refunds. Doors open 60 minutes before the show, which begins promptly at 8:00pm.

By visiting Outpost In The Burbs patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to any infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks are not required, but always encouraged. The Outpost reserves the right to change policies at any time. Please refer to this show-specific event page or Outpostintheburbs.org for any changes.

Outpost in the Burbs’ Concert for Toni’s Kitchen, featuring Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips

Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ‘60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock. He left the group by the age of 21 which was followed by a decade long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda, to over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist. In 2011, Thompson received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) personally bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

The Los Angeles Times called him “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix” and

Rolling Stone has named him one of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time. He has received lifetime achievement awards for songwriting from the BBC Radio 2 Awards, the Americana Music Association, and was awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Award. His song “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Greatest Songs

Since 1923.” A wide range of musicians have recorded Thompson’s songs including Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., Sleater-Kinney, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, David Byrne, Don Henley, Los Lobos, and many more.

His massive body of work includes many Grammy nominated albums as well as numerous soundtracks, including Werner Herzog’s Grizzly Man and 2019’s The Cold Blue. His genre defying mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar along with engaging energy and onstage wit continue to earn him new fans and a place as one of the most distinctive virtuosos and writers in Folk Rock history. On May 31, 2024 Richard Thompson released the anticipated Ship To Shore, his first studio album in six years.

About Zara Phillips

Zara Phillips is a singer and songwriter, actor, author, and activist. As an adoptee herself, much of her work is centered around the adoption world and is focused on improving

understanding the lifelong impact of adoption. She is a mother of three and tours with her husband, musician Richard Thompson. She divides her time between London and New

Jersey. Zara was raised in Totteridge, North London, and was adopted as a baby. She found her birth mother at 24 and after a lifelong search, her birth father at 51. She was always singing and writing as a child, which led to her becoming a harmony singer in the 80s, with acts like Bob Geldof, Matt Bianco, David Essex, and Nick Kamen.

After a spell of addiction, she became sober at age 22, and devoted more of her time to her own music, writing and activism. Her 2006 CD 'When The Rain Stops’ and ‘You me and us' 2011. were produced by Ted Perlman. Her 2008 Film ‘Roots Unknown’ won Best Homegrown Documentary at the NJ Garden State Film Festival. Her 2008 book, ‘Mother

Me’ describes the unfolding as an adoptee raises a family of her own. Her song ‘I’m Legit’, cowritten with Darryl McDaniel’s of DMC, has been a huge hit in the adoption world

and beyond. ‘Beneath My Father’s Sky’, a one woman show that Zara wrote and performed, was the winner of Best Direction at NYC United Solo festival in 2014, and was also performed in LA, San Francisco, Connecticut, and in London in 2016. She was presented with an ‘Angel in Adoption’ award 2015.

Zara’s book ‘Somebody’s Daughter’ published by John Blake/Bonnier Publishers, was released February 2018 in the UK and August 2018 in the USA. Zara has written and performed a play with the same title in England and the US in 2022. A production of a film version of the play is now available on Amazon Prime UK and USA.

Zara tours with her husband Richard Thompson performing as a harmony singer.

About Toni’s Kitchen

Toni’s Kitchen is a food ministry of St. Luke’s Church in Montclair, NJ. Their goal is to ensure reliable access to healthy food for residents of Montclair, Bloomfield, and West Orange. Toni’s Kitchen provides food to our neighbors in need in ways that respect their dignity, improve health and foster independence. They use a community partner model to enhance access and connections to programs and resources that encourage healthy, independent lives. Toni’s Kitchen, which is named after its first cook, Antoinette “Toni” Green, has been in continuous operation as a non-profit, charitable entity under St. Luke’s Church since its founding in 1982. The kitchen is staffed by volunteers of all faiths from throughout the community. Much of the food is donated by local organizations, business establishments and individuals, and serving is done by volunteers.

Policy For All Shows:

All sales are final -- there are no refunds. Doors open 60 minutes before the show, which begins promptly at 8:00pm.

No backpacks please

By visiting Outpost In The Burbs patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to any infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks are not required, but always encouraged. The Outpost reserves the right to change policies at any time. Please refer to this show-specific event page or Outpostintheburbs.org for any changes.

Fred Tackett & Scott Sharrard From Little Feat

Fred Tackett and Scott Sharrard are stepping out from the electric swamp boogie of Little Feat and hitting the road with a couple acoustic guitars, along with some great songs and stories. They’ll be pulling material from Little Feat, their own songwriting catalogues, and their own history that include stints with everyone from Bob Dylan to The Gregg Allman Band.

Fred Tackett is an American multi-instrumentalist and songwriter best known for his work with Little Feat. Hailing from Little Rock, AR, Tackett began his musical journey at a young age beginning with trumpet, drums, and guitar before expanding to mandolin, vocals, and other instruments.

Before joining Little Feat, Tackett was a prolific session musician, contributing to recordings by artists such as Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Jimmy Webb, Rod Stewart, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Rogers, Jackson Browne, Boz Scaggs, Tom Waits, and countless others.

His association with Little Feat dates back to the 1970s, when he collaborated as a sideman on several of their albums, including Dixie Chicken and Time Loves a Hero. He became an official member of the band in 1988 when they released the legendary album Let It Roll.

Tackett's multifaceted musicianship and extensive career have solidified his reputation as a distinguished figure in the American music scene.

American music courses through Scott Sharrard’s heart and soul. Since 2019, Sharrard has been the lead singer and guitarist for Little Feat, preserving the magic of the group’s beloved guiding light, the late Lowell George, and reimagining that energy with his own mojo. He’s recorded on their Grammy-Nominated album, Sam’s Place. He performed, wrote and co-produced songs for their 2025 album, Strike Up The Band. As a guitarist, he has shared the stage with Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Tommy Emmanuel, Robert Randolph, Charlie Starr, and Hubert Sumlin.

Prior to Little Feat, Sharrard served as Gregg Allman’s music director, band leader and producer for many years. Their partnership culminated in the Grammy-Nominated album, Southern Blood. “My Only True Friend,” an indelible song which Sharrard and Allman wrote for the album, also received a Grammy Nomination for Americana Song of the Year

Sharrard has made six solo albums, including Saving Grace, which was recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals with members of the Swampers and the HI Records Rhythm Section, and also features Gregg Allman’s last original song (co-written with Fred and Scott Sharrard), “Everything a Good Man Needs” which features vocals by Taj Mahal. His most recent solo album, Rustbelt, features special guests Bill Payne, Charlie Drayton, Catherine Russell and Amy Helm. He has lived in his adopted home of New York City for almost 30 years, where he produces records at his studio in Harlem and at Chelsea Studios.

Policy For All Shows:

All sales are final -- there are no refunds. Doors open 60 minutes before the show, which begins promptly at 8:00pm.

By visiting Outpost In The Burbs patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to any infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks are not required, but always encouraged. The Outpost reserves the right to change policies at any time. Please refer to this show-specific event page or Outpostintheburbs.org for any changes.