Souther, The Jayhawks, Nick Lowe, and Dar Williams. For over 30 years, the Outpost has presented more than 450 concerts by internationally known artists such as Judy Collins, Roger McGuinn, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimmy Webb, Richie Havens, J.D. “The critics may long for drama and scandal, but The Embers of Time often demonstrates that a simple life could be for the best.”Ībout The Outpost: Outpost in the Burbs is an all-volunteer nonprofit outreach organization in Montclair dedicated to building community through music, community service, and cultural events. His most recent release, The Embers of Time, was one of his strongest-self-described as “my surreal, ex-pat, therapy record.” Charles Pitter astutely noted in Pop Matters. In 2014, he won a Goya Award (the Spanish equivalent of an Oscar) for best song for “Do You Really Want To Be In Love,” from the film ‘La Gran Familia Española.’ On El Turista (2010) he even experimented with writing and singing some songs in Spanish. Subtitulo (2006) contained the international indie folk hit “Quiet Town”. The follow up, Nashville (2005) continued the hot streak and expanded his audience further.Īfter relocating to Valencia, Spain with his wife Paz, Rouse has released a steady stream of high quality songs and albums. Noting that he’d earned a reputation for melancholy, he says, with a laugh, “I figured this is my career, I might as well try to enjoy it.” While the Seventies are often identified with singer-songwriters, Rouse was primarily attracted to the warmer sound of albums back then, as well as the more communal feel of the soul music of that time. But at the end of the day, no matter how eclectic I try to make it, it’s my voice and melodic sensibility that tie things together.”įor his breakthrough album, “1972” (2003), which happens to be the year he was born, Rouse decided to cheer up a bit. “I always became fascinated by a different style of music. “Every time I’ve made a record, I’ve tried to make it different from the last one,” says Rouse. Visit MontclairLocal.news/donations to make your tax-deductible contribution today, to keep Montclair Local strong and help us do even more to serve the amazing community of Montclair. We've seen it here in Montclair, and we believe you deserve better. We've seen what happens when news operations cut back or shut down. That gives our newsroom, your newsroom, security to operate well into 2022 while we continue to work toward long-term sustainability. SAVE MONTCLAIR LOCAL: We're overjoyed to report we've hit our fundraising goal of $230,000 this quarter for Montclair Local Nonprofit News! Montclair has stepped up to say local news matters, and we're hugely grateful. The followup- Home (2000)-yielded the song “Directions” which Cameron Crowe used in his film Vanilla Sky. The album’s acclaim led to tours with Aimee Mann, Mark Etzel and the late Vic Chestnut. Josh Rouse was born in Nebraska, and following an itinerant upbringing he eventually landed in Nashville where he recorded his debut Dressed Like Nebraska (1998). READ: LIGHT OF DAY COMES TO OUTPOST IN MONTCLAIR READ: THE KINK’S DAVE DAVIES TO PLAY OUTPOST IN THE BURBS 16 Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, Dec. 29 The Jayhawks (doors open 7 p.m.), Oct.
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The full fall schedule continues with James Maddock, Sept. A VIP ticket with reserved seating and artist meet-and-greet is available for the Martin Sexton show. There is a special discount available when patrons purchase tickets to both shows. 15, both at First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Ave. Outpost in the Burbs’ fall season kick off with two back-to-back shows: Josh Rouse on Sept. Josh Rouse will open The Outpost’s 2018-2019 season.