On April 8, 2026, we threw a live screening of my feature documentary “Hank’s Saloon” at the legendary Freddy’s Bar in Brooklyn, with special Guest Bartender (and star of the film) Jeannie Taliercio.

Journalist Stephanie Keith of the local news site Hell Gate was there to photograph the event, and to interview many of the old-school regulars who attended—including me and my wife/Producer Ashlie.

You can find the story (and photos) on the Hell Gate site.

If the link give you problems, you can view an archived version of the whole story here.

Thank you to Stephanie and Hell Gate for doing such a wonderful job documenting this momentous event!

More info about “Hank’s Saloon” here

Photo by Stephanie Keith

Okay, maybe “taste” isn’t the best word to use when we’re talking about Hank’s.

But on Saturday, May 30, we’ll be throwing a very special event: a ticketed screening of my feature documentary, “Hank’s Saloon”, in the spacious (and covered) back yard of my local bar and event space Sunset Stoop.

The screening will be immediately followed by a LIVE musical performance by one of the movie’s main attractions, Sean Kershaw & the New Jack Ramblers !

The show will also feature some rare musical guests. Including—if the rumors are true—a few songs by Uncle Leon. If ya know, ya know!

Admission: $12

GET TICKETS HERE

I recently had the pleasure of appearing on the wonderful arts podcast “More Light”, hosted by local Brooklyn artist Dan Gratz.

I love when an interviewer isn’t afraid to go deep. On the show, we discussed “Hank’s Saloon” (the movie and the place), as well as the changing face of New York City, the early 2000s Alt-Country scene in Brooklyn, and the future of creativity and culture in America.

“MORE LIGHT” is available on most major podcast platforms.

Listen to the Episode here

Last night, we brought my documentary “Hank’s Saloon” back to the block it was born on, with a special screening at the Hollow Nickel bar, located 400 feet from the original Hank’s.

In honor of the event, I slapped a few posters up on the site of the old Hank’s building. Which, by the way, is still standing there, and is still empty.

THANK YOU to the 50+ people who packed into Hollow Nickel just to see the movie.

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In the coming weeks, I’ll be doing my best to showcase all the musicians who appear in my feature documentary “Hank’s Saloon”.

First up: Brooklyn’s own Apache Brown Band performing “Be My Husband”. Live at Hank’s Saloon, December 2, 2018.

As things progress, you will be able to watch all the performances here.

More info about “Hank’s Saloon”