Outpost In The Burbs

Raul Midon at Outpost in the Burbs RAUL MIDÓN
with guest Bill Griese
$25 advance / $28 day of show
Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m.

Venue:
THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT MONTCLAIR
67 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Click here for a map of the venue.

Tickets are available at Keil's Pharmacy and Studio042 Super Business Printer, both in Montclair, by mail and through TicketWeb and TicketWeb by phone. Go here for more info or buy tickets online now.

Blind from infancy, Raul Midón began his career as a session singer prior to his critically acclaimed debut album State of Mind featuring guest performances by Stevie Wonder and Jason Mraz. It was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Arif Mardin. Midón's national television debut on Late Show with David Letterman (seen here) has led to numerous other TV appearances as well as being featured in the 2009 film "Still Bill".

The Washington Post has commented that Midón's "style is a febrile amalgam of Stevie Wonder vocals, feel-good pop songwriting, sophisticated jazz harmonies and a ferociously aggressive way of playing acoustic guitar."

Robert Gordon at Outpost in the Burbs ROBERT GORDON
with guest 13 Hands
$28 advance / $32 day of show
Friday, February 24 at 8:00 p.m.

Venue:
THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT MONTCLAIR
67 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Click here for a map of the venue.

Rockabilly is on tap February 24 when Robert Gordon, who rose to fame performing in several genres including alternative rock, punk rock, and rock 'n roll, visits the Outpost for the first time.

R.G., as his fans know him, made his recording debut (age 17) as lead singer for a group called the Confidentials recording hits such as "Summertime", "Money", and "There is Something on Your Mind." Moving to NYC in the 1970s, Gordon joined the punk rock band Tough Darts. When on tour with the that band, Gordon met producer Richard Gottehrer. Their collaboration resulted in 1977's rock 'n roll record -- Robert Gordon With Link Wray. The next album, again with guitar legend Link Wray, was Fresh Fish Special (1978) and featured Presley's background singers, The Jordanaires, and included the Bruce Springsteen song "Fire." In this November 2010 TV interview, Springsteen references that album while talking about his idols and inspirations through the years! Three more Gordon albums have followed: 1979's Rock Billy Boogie with Chris Spedding replacing Wray on lead guitar; 1980's Bad Boy, hailed as one of the best mature rockabilly albums ever recorded; and finally 1981's Are You Gonna Be The One, featuring this time Danny Gatton, lead guitar, and the Marshall Crenshaw-penned single "Someday Someway."

Upcoming concerts -- tickets now available!

Feb 4: RAUL MIDON with BILL GRIESE co-bill
Feb 24: ROBERT GORDON co-bill
Mar 30: JONI MITCHELL'S BLUE: A 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
featuring Carolann Solebello, Cheryl Prasker, Sharon Goldman, and others
Apr 13: TRACY GRAMMER / DAN NAVARRO co-bill
May 4: RED MOLLY with CARSIE BLANTON co-bill
May 11: GRAHAM PARKER / DAVID JOHANSEN co-bill

GET TICKETS & DISCOUNTS

Find out about the Outpost's money-saving ticket packages.
Keil's Pharmacy 732 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, 973-744-2113 (cash or check only)
Studio042 Super Business Printer, 423 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973-509-7591 (cash or check only). You may park
in the loading zone in front of Studio042 on Bloomfield Avenue while buying tickets. Inside, you will be served on a special express ticket line.
or TicketWeb by phone at 1-866-468-7619 (credit cards only)
Concert venue (for non-sellouts) on day of show from 5 p.m. until show time. Current venues are Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St., First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Ave., and Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St., all Montclair
By mail. Advance sale tickets for all shows are available by mail through the Monday before a show date by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a check, made payable to "Outpost in the Burbs." Please send the check to:

Outpost Tickets
40 South Fullerton Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042-3396

Support the Outpost by becoming a member, which would allow you to reserve seats at every show.

Montclair YMCA Members - Show your Montclair YMCA member card at the door on the evening of a show and receive a 10% discount or 10% cash rebate on the member's ticket (except for the Tribute to Paul Colby show, which benefits the Outpost). This offer is good for tickets purchased at all outlets (Keil's Pharmacy, Studio042 Super Business Printer, Outpost Ticket Office, TicketWeb online and TicketWeb by phone).

WFUV-FM Members - Show your WFUV MemberCard at the door on the evening of a show and receive $1 off each member's ticket, regardless of where purchased.

Please note:

All tickets are general admission (GA), with the exception of the Nov. 4 Tribute to Paul Colby,

Members

Advance ticket sales end at midnight the evening before a show.
All performances are smoke- and alcohol-free, unless stated otherwise in the event listing.
All performances begin at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Outpost in the Burbs - Human Needs Donations This is an appeal for washing before coming to an Outpost concert... but not exactly. We are collecting donations of unopened hotel amenities: soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, makeup samples, etc. as well as paper grocery bags for distribution to those receiving assistance through the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair, NJ. What an easy way to make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate! Articles will be accepted at all Outpost concerts and activities.

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Agents and Managers (only): Do you represent a performer/act that you think might be appropriate for the Outpost? You can e-mail our booker at OutpostConcerts@outpostintheburbs.org.