(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents it’s final show of the Spring 2016 season, with veteran folk-singer Jonathan Edwards on Friday, June 24th at 8:00pm. This concert will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church Street in Montclair. Doors are at 7:30. New York City-based songwriter and guitarist Luke Brindley will open.
Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, Jonathan Edwards simply delivers, night after night - songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age.
Jonathan Edwards’ highly respected repertoire includes such classics as "Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy," "Sometimes," "One Day Closer," "Everybody Knows Her," "Athens County," and the anthemic "Sunshine (Go Away Today),"that fierce proclamation of protest and independence that resonated with thousands and thousands of frustrated and angry young men and women when it was first released in 1971. Almost 40 years later, at show after show, the song continues to be embraced by faithful followers and new fans alike.
Since 1971, Jonathan has released 15 albums, including Blue Ridge, his standard-setting collaboration with bluegrass favorites the Seldom Scene, and Little Hands, his collection of children's songs, which was honored with a National Library Association award. His most recent album, “Tomorrow’s Child,” was produced by the Grammy-nominated Darrell Scott and it includes appearances by Vince Gill, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Douglas and Alison Krauss.
Tickets are $28 in advance, $32 at the door and are available online or at Keil’s Pharmacy, 732 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, 973-744-2113; Studio 042 – Super Business Printer, 423 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.
About The Outpost: The all-volunteer Outpost is a nonprofit outreach organization in Montclair dedicated to building community through music, community service, and cultural events. The Outpost has presented more than 350 concerts by internationally known artists such as Judy Collins, Roger McGuinn, Dave Mason, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimmy Webb, Richie Havens, J.D. Souther, and Dar Williams. In addition to promoting and staffing concerts, Outpost volunteers have donated many hours of their time through programs affiliated with Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair, the Community Food Bank of N.J., Dress for Success and a soup kitchen run by Outpost volunteers in East Orange, NJ. For more information, visit www.outpostintheburbs.org or call 973-744-6560.
