Bill Bodkin

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Bill Bodkin is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Pop Break, and most importantly a husband, and father. Ol' Graybeard writes way too much about wrestling, jam bands, Asbury Park music, HBO shows, and can often be seen under his season DJ alias, DJ Father Christmas. He is the co-host of the Socially Distanced Podcast (w/Al Mannarino) which drops weekly on Apple, Google, Anchor & Spotify. He is the co-host of the monthly podcasts -- Anchored in Asbury, TV Break and Bill vs. The MCU.

Review: ‘Vacation!’ by The Brigantines

Bill Bodkin - July 24, 2012

bill bodkin reviews the debut record from the jersey shore's premier surf rock outfit... There's a fine line between performing a style of music and...

Pop-Press: Marco Benevento’s Asbury Show Moved

Bill Bodkin - July 23, 2012

the news desk breaks it down... For those wondering...yes, Marco Benevento will still be performing in Asbury Park on Saturday July 28. Originally scheduled to perform...

Interview: Matisyahu

Bill Bodkin - July 21, 2012

bill bodkin interviews the multi-talented reggae artist... In 2006 we first heard him live at Stubbs in Austin, Texas -- the hasidic reggae artists known...

Album Review: Citizen Cope “One Lovely Day”

Bill Bodkin - July 17, 2012

bill bodkin gets a little blue-eyed soul... Citizen Cope has got swagger. Yes, it's a term we're throwing a lot these days. It's the new epic,...

Interview: Justin Jones

Bill Bodkin - July 13, 2012

bill bodkin interviews the singer/songwriter... The argument can be made that the voice is the most powerful musical instrument of them all. Whether it be...

Interview: The Vansaders

Bill Bodkin - July 12, 2012

bill bodkin gets into an empire state of mind with the nyc-born indie band... The Vansaders walk the line of rowdy and refined. Their bourbon-soaked...

Shipwrecked at The Shore Interview Series: From Ghosts

Bill Bodkin - July 12, 2012

bill bodkin interviews the asbury-based rock band as they get ready to perform at pop-break's shipwrecked at the shore music showcase on thursday july...

Album Review: ‘Spark!’ by Soulive & Karl Denson

Bill Bodkin - July 5, 2012

bill bodkin reviews the tribute ep... The music of Soulive has always been a cinematic expression of soul, jazz and funk. Every guitar lick, high...

Review: Moonrise Kingdom

Bill Bodkin - July 4, 2012

bill bodkin reviews the latest from Wes Anderson... Wes Anderson is like the cinematic version of Norman Rockwell. Like the famed painter, Anderson has own...

For Your Consideration: The Artist

Bill Bodkin - June 27, 2012

bill bodkin looks at the best picture winner... I know what you're thinking -- The Artist won the Academy Award for Best Picture. In fact...

Pop-Break Live: Orion Music + More

Bill Bodkin - June 27, 2012

bill bodkin reviews metallica's two-day fest... Now that's how you do a festival. Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival, which was held on June 23 and...