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(Montclair, NJ) — suburban outpost Launching Amy Irwin: Born in the Trunk on March 4, 2023 at 8pm. This concert will be held at First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Avenue in Montclair.

Academy Award-nominated actress Amy Irving (Yentl, across the Delancey) grew up in theater and film with her director father, Jules Irving, and actress mother, Priscilla Pointer. She first came to attention for her role in one of Brian DePalma’s early films. Carrie and anger. She went on to star in the role voice, honeysuckle rose, match and mickey and mod.

She is now entering the world of music with her first album, born in the trunk, a collection of ten cover songs drawn from her life and career, is due out in spring 2023. The album included songs like “Why Don’t You Do Right” (on which Amy sang as Jessica Rabbit) who framed roger rabbit) and Pino Donaggio’s “I Never Dreamed” (from her feature film debut, Carrie) professionally arranged Written by Montclair native Jules David Bartkowski, aka Goolis, fused into an album of cohesive storytelling.

on live show Born in the trunkthe songs are interrupted by memoir monologues, weaving the songs together with stories of her past loves, work and family.

Tickets for this performance are on sale now. available for purchase online. Tickets are also available at the Watchung Bookstore in Montclair, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ.

Covid Policy: Masks are optional at this show and proof of vaccination is not required. Please note that the Covid policy is subject to change at any time.Customers are advised to check Outpost Find out about the latest Covid policies.

suburban outpost is a Montclair nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building community through music and volunteerism. Now in its 35th year, the Outpost has hosted concerts by internationally acclaimed artists such as Jodie Collins, Roger McQueen, Jomma Caukognen, Jimmy Webb, Rich Havens, The Jayhawks, Nicolo and Dar Williams. In addition to performing concerts, Outpost volunteers donate many hours of their time to programs with Montclair’s Human Needs Food Pantry, New Jersey Community Food Banks, MESH (Montclair Hope Emergency Services), and facilities run by Outpost volunteers. Porridge is all about in Orange, NJ.