originally published: 03/07/2026
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents "In Spite of Ourselves," a concert and film screening of You Got Gold, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The concert and film are a tribute to the music of the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.
The concert, entitled, “In Spite of Ourselves,” will feature performances by Ted Leo, Laura Cantrell, Leslie Mendelson, Carol Ann Solebello, and Sam Robbins. The concert will take place at Outpost in the Burbs at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair at 8:00pm.
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine, will take place at Montclair Film’s Clairidge Theatre (486 Bloomfield Avenue) in Montclair at 4:00pm. An artist discussion/Q and A will follow the screening. The film is a tribute concert that took place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in October of 2022. The film features performances from the show and interviews with those who took part. “You Got Gold” began as a memorial concert series organized by Fiona Whelan Prine to celebrate her late husband after he passed from COVID-related complications in April 2020.
Tickets are available for the concert only, the film only, or a combined VIP ticket for the film and concert with priority reserved seating and a commemorative poster signed by the performers.
Ticket for the concert or both events are available for purchase online and at Watchung Booksellers (54 Fairfield Street) in Montclair. Tickets for the film (only) are available at www.montclairfilm.org.
Outpost in the Burbs is a nonprofit outreach organization in Montclair dedicated to building community through music and volunteerism. For over 38 years, the Outpost has presented concerts by internationally known artists such as Judy Collins, Roger McGuinn,, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimmy Webb, Richie Havens, The Jayhawks, Nick Lowe, and Dar Williams as well as supporting emerging and local artists. In addition to presenting concerts, Outpost volunteers have donated their time through programs affiliated with Toys for Tots, the Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair, MESH (Montclair Emergency Services for Hope), and a Community Food Program run by Outpost volunteers in Orange, NJ. The Outpost has also supported local students with a monetary gift to a graduating music student at Montclair High School as well as mentoring students from Montclair State University’s ‘Hawk Communications’ class.
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