James Popik

“And while Popik has made more than 2,000 appearances at more than 150 venues up and down the east coast including the White House it's the Sourland Festival that has special meaning for him.”

Lynn Robbins - US1

“Three sets of exhilarating instrumental compositions... the evening began with “The Jody Grind,” An excellent take on “Road Song” and “Sugar” were other highlights of the first set. After a short break, they returned with a beautiful take on Pat Metheny’s “Song For Bilbao” which featured terrific solos by James, Ben and Dave. “Green Mountain Melting,” one of James’ original numbers, started with a guitar sound reminiscent of Steve Howe of Yes but quickly moved to another place which was all James and his band, while Chuggy’s amazing percussion took the room on a trip through the mountains. Other great renderings in the set included Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Insensatez” and “Cold Duck Time” by Eddie Harris. The third set was a short one, but packed with fine musicianship. The band’s take on John Scofield’s funky “Hottentot” was second to none, and the closer, an incendiary version of The Allman Brothers “Hot ‘Lanta,” demonstrated that ja”

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“And while Popik has made more than 2,000 appearances at more than 150 venues up and down the east coast including the White House it's the Sourland Festival that has special meaning for him.”

Lynn Robbins - US1

“Three sets of exhilarating instrumental compositions... the evening began with “The Jody Grind,” An excellent take on “Road Song” and “Sugar” were other highlights of the first set. After a short break, they returned with a beautiful take on Pat Metheny’s “Song For Bilbao” which featured terrific solos by James, Ben and Dave. “Green Mountain Melting,” one of James’ original numbers, started with a guitar sound reminiscent of Steve Howe of Yes but quickly moved to another place which was all James and his band, while Chuggy’s amazing percussion took the room on a trip through the mountains. Other great renderings in the set included Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Insensatez” and “Cold Duck Time” by Eddie Harris. The third set was a short one, but packed with fine musicianship. The band’s take on John Scofield’s funky “Hottentot” was second to none, and the closer, an incendiary version of The Allman Brothers “Hot ‘Lanta,” demonstrated that ja”

Tom Baldino - Jersey shore Jazz & Blues

“James Popik & The Supernova Band combine jazz, jam and just enough rock to form what Popik describes as ‘Festival Jazz’ - fun, uptempo, danceable grooves.”

Danny Coleman - New Jersey Stage

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