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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Dave Popkin chats with Rodrigo Sanchez of Rodrigo y Gabriela about the duo's new album OurHome -
WBGO's Dave Popkin reports on the star-studded Buddy Guy 90th birthday concert celebration at Radio City Music Hall. -
Dave Popkin catches up with bassist and composer/songwriter Hannah Marks at D.C. Jazz Fest -
Dave Popkin catches up with prolific saxophonist Joshua Redman at the 2026 D.C. Jazz Festival. -
Dave Popkin talks with Isaiah Collier about his new music from his EP Joy - as well as honoring and continuing the legacy of John Coltrane, on the centennial of his birth. -
Dave Popkin has a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with deeply thoughtful guitarist Stephane Wrembel. -
Dave Popkin catches up with rising blues artist Harrell Davenport, still in his teens and already making big waves. -
Dave Popkin catches up with saxophonist Jimmy Greene at the Saratoga Jazz Festival. -
Dave Popkin chats with rising vocalist and Saratoga Jazz Fest performer Tyreek McDole -
Dave Popkin catches up with Chicago blues man Lil Ed Williams
