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A Musical Tribute to the Sourland Mountains, Hopewell Theater

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Sunday December 7, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council is proud to present the premiere of The Sourland Symphony, a sweeping new musical work by acclaimed local guitarist and composer James Popik, on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00–3:30pm at the Hopewell Theater.

Inspired by the beauty, mystery, and enduring presence of the Sourland Mountains, this nine-piece instrumental suite blends elements of rock, jazz, classical, and blues into a rich, acoustic soundscape. Popik and his ensemble of seasoned musicians invite listeners on a vivid musical journey—from the joyful momentum of Woosamonsa Valley to the expansive, meditative sweep of Southside Spring, Roaring Rocks and Devils Half Acre Blues.

The work has already drawn high praise from regional critics.

Popik, a Grammy-featured artist, recently signed a multi-release contract with Wayfarer Records. His extensive performance career includes more than 3,000 gigs across 250 venues from Maine to New Orleans—including an appearance at The White House. He has shared the stage with Los Lonely Boys, Dave Mason, the Marshall Tucker Band, Steve Forbert, and Robert Hazard, among others. Vinyl copies will be available for purchase at the performance.

Tickets are $60 and are available at www.hvartscouncil.org.