James Popik and Supernova

100% Professional. Great sound, Well dressed, exceptional equipment. Attention to detail. Adjust easily to any situation.

James Popik

Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader, Grammy Featured Artist.

At the age of five, James was chosen to be the MC of his kindergarten class' Christmas play. He was first out on stage greeting the crowd and introducing the skits. Since then not much has changed.

At last check Jim has logged over 2000 gigs in the last few years in over 150 different venues.

Popik has released 3 EPs with Jam Rockers Ten Foot Tall, a brand new 3 Song EP with Venture To Zen, and is working on a special all acoustic instrumental record “The Sourland Symphony” as well as appearing on the Grammy nominated "Fitness Rock & Roll" CD by Miss Amy & Her Big Kids Band.

Notable performances include a run of shows in the north east opening for Los Lonely Boys, opening for Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker, Butch Trucks (Allman Bros.) jazz gigs with Richie Cole (Doc Severinson, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton) backing Rock & Roll hall of famer Bernie Worrell (Parliament, Talking Heads) at the Sourland Music Festival, as well as billings with Steve Forbert and Robert Hazard. And not least, performing outside at the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave for thousands.

Somewhere in between there were piano lessons with Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart, guitar and piano lessons with some rock guy named Tee, all nighters wearing out the needle  as well as continued studies with Grammy nominated Jazz greats Dave Stryker, Pat Martino, Peter Bernstein and Vic Juris.

Member of BMI, NARAS

When Jim is not performing or teaching he can be found playing with his two young daughters or hiking some lonely mountain.