# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Epic acoustic composition performed by 9 musicians including Violin, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Mandolin and percussion.About this EventThe Symphony has been re-released by Wayfarer Records and has seen significant airplay worldwide. Here’s a review from Celine Keating of Minor 7th Magazine - "The Sourland Symphony" by James Popik, is a soaring suite of acoustic instrumental music in joyous tribute to Sourland Mountain in central New Jersey (though at 568 feet above sea level, Sourland has earned the title of "mountain" only because it pops up from flat farmland).The symphony of nine original compositions reflect the landscape in various seasons; it features, besides Popik's 6 and 12-string guitars, a slew of instruments and musicians in an exhilarating mix (just listen to the instruments chasing each other on "West Mountain"). Popik's guitar playing, a blend of rock, classical jazz, and blues, is electrifying throughout. Almost all the pieces are standouts, among them "Green Mountain Melting" and "Headwaters," which feature Joe Deninzon's violin, Mark Amentt's bass, and Aaron Minsky's cello. "Southside Springs," the longest piece at eight minutes, is a masterpiece. It opens with a set of vibrant harmonics, which repeats at times throughout, enlivened by percussion and hand pan drums by Karttikeya Arul, then moves through many shifts in mood and melody. Popik breaks out into an improvisational single-note section at about the six-minute mark that especially highlights his virtuoso playing. Other favorites include fun-loving "Shagbark Shuffle" with screechy bluesy guitar, spikey "Devil's Half-Acre Blues" with dissonant elements, and atmospheric "Roaring Rocks," featuring the interplay of soulful cello (Dan Kassel) and guitar, with Popik alternating between propulsive strumming and dazzling jazz and flamenco fingerwork. Sourland Mountain must be quite something to have inspired music this exceptional. © Céline Keatinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3Xl-bZsDc - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/howell/sourland-symphony-at-sweet-music-academy/100001999584739784 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Sweet Music Academy - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 47.47, max: 47.47, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Howell - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Sweet Music Academy - **lat**: 40.1529893 - **long**: -74.2295922 - **full address**: Sweet Music Academy, 4042 Rt 9 South, Howell, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7974f95f37370b05b556f3c29a0f3ec1687cb121be77815ba394d5807544f562-rimg-w414-h414-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788379220 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy being held? - **A:** Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Sweet Music Academy, 4042 Rt 9 South, Howell, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy? - **A:** Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy is organized by James Popik. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sourland Symphony at Sweet Music Academy is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Howell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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