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If the link give you problems, you can view an archived version of the whole story here.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

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 at Freddy’s Bar for a once-in-a-lifetime event!

Jeannie Taliercio—the star of my feature documentary “Hank’s Saloon”, and a beloved icon at Hank’s for over 25 years—will be doing a special Guest Bartender shift at Freddy’s from 5pm til 7pm.

Immediately after Jeannie’s shift, we will be showing the film “Hank’s Saloon”—both in the back room and on the front bar televisions, with subtitles.

If you’re lucky enough to know Jeannie personally, then you already know what a party this is going to be. If you don’t know her, then here’s your chance to meet a real-life Brooklyn legend in person, in her natural habitat.

PLEASE NOTE: There are no official tickets, and no reserved seats. 

Seating is first-come, first-served.

Admission is free. We will be accepting suggested donations of $5 – $10 at the bar.

Or you can donate via Venmo here.

Wednesday, April 8

FREDDY’S BAR

627 5th Ave. at 17th St.
South Slope, Brooklyn

Jeannie Happy Hour: 5pm – 7pm
”Hank’s Saloon” screening: 7:30 pm

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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More info about “Hank’s Saloon”

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”

As a grassroots indie filmmaker who spent literal years holed up in a small room creating a movie—and always wondering how it would go over—there is nothing wilder or more fulfilling than sitting back and watching it unfold in real time in front of a packed theater.

Thank you, Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park, for bringing back “Hank’s Saloon” for yet another big sold-out screening!

And thank you to the literal hundreds of people who came and made this night one to remember.

To find out about our upcoming, much more secret screenings of “Hank’s Saloon”, sign up here

On March 1st, I got to discuss my feature documentary “Hank’s Saloon”, with New York City’s own New York Hardcore Chronicles podcast!

Hosted by acclaimed director Drew Stone (“All Ages: The Boston Hardcore Film”, “Who the Fuck Is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey of Michael Alago”, and “The New York Hardcore Chronicles”, among many others), the show also featured special appearances by two characters from the film: former Hank’s booker Lee Greenfeld of Dead Flowers Productions, and writer/musician Benjamin Howard Smith of the legendary New York City band The Brought Low.

To watch, just click the video at right, or go here.

More info about “Hank’s Saloon”

Wednesday, March 4

“HANK’S SALOON”

at

Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park

UPDATE: This screening has SOLD OUT.

In the wake of our two sold-out World Premiere shows last month, our friends at Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park are bringing back my feature documentary “Hank’s Saloon” for one more night.

See you there!

My feature documentary “HANK’S SALOON” celebrated its World Premiere on Monday, January 26th at Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York.

The afterparty, held in Nitehawk’s Trees Lounge bar, was truly epic.

The official party photos are now online, courtesy of Désirée De Sade.

View the Photos Here