New York’s legendary popsters invite you to their new Album Release Party at The Irish Whiskey Bar located at 28-48 31st Street in Astoria on Monday November 10, 2025, at 7 PM.
44 years and counting, Bill Popp and The Tapes have been a fixture on the New York music scene since 1981, where the band played their first show at “Gerde’s Folk City,” the launching pad for acts as diverse as Bob Dylan to Sonic Youth. Popp has been recognized as one of the area’s most melodic songwriters. Having won critical acclaim in numerous tri-state and national publications, including Billboard and The Daily News, music critic David Hinckley said, “In a perfect radio world, more people would know the music of Bill Popp.”
This new album will mark the 13th release of Bill Popp’s music. The last release was i