Dave Popkin
WBGO news/music contributorDave Popkin joined the WBGO news and content team in 2023. He has interviewed many of the top blues artists in the world for the station. Additionally, Dave is a features writer for Blues Blast Magazine, a member of the North Jersey Blues Society, and a regional judge for The Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge. He is a former host of "The Blues Show" on WVUM in Miami. He's also a radio announcer for Seton Hall basketball and was named the 2024 New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Dave is a singer in the NJ-based band Porch Rockers. He has chaired and played in eight ROCK HUNGER concerts that raise funds for the food pantry at Nutley Family Service Bureau, where he also serves as Board President. He lives in Nutley with his wife Cindy and faithful friend Clarence.
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On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Matthew Whitaker right after his set at the 2025 DC JazzFest -
In this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle recaps the 2025 DC JazzFest -
WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with pianist and composer Makoto Ozone prior to his set at the 2025 DC JazzFest -
WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Marcus Miller before his set at the 2025 DC JazzFest -
WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with José Luiz Martins and Alex Hamburger after their band won the 2025 DC JazzPrix competition -
On this episode of The Art of the Story, blues legend Tommy Castro talks about 'Closer to the Bone' -
WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Larry McCray about his latest album and tour -
On this episode of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin -
WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks -
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Samantha Fish
