November 23rd – Film screening of Sandy Bull doc in Greenpoint, BROOKLYN


A documentary screening slash musical showcase in commemoration of the legendary banjo-pickin’, oud-playing folk guitarist Sandy Bull. This lineup will surely satiate the soul of any wayfaring traveler…

Documentary screenings
Oma (16mm short) portrait of Daphne Hellman (Sandy Bull’s mom)
Sandy Bull: No Deposit, No Return Blues (45 min)

Live musical performances
Colin Langenus Acoustic Guitar Orchestra
D Charles Speer
Ramble Tamble

Free admission!

Monday, November 23rd, 8:30pm
18 Java St. / Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222
(View map.)

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About Jay Babcock

I am an independent writer and editor based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2023: I publish an email newsletter called LANDLINE = https://jaybabcock.substack.com Previously: I co-founded and edited Arthur Magazine (2002-2008, 2012-13) and curated the three Arthur music festival events (Arthurfest, ArthurBall, and Arthur Nights) (2005-6). Prior to that I was a district office staffer for Congressman Henry A. Waxman, a DJ at Silver Lake pirate radio station KBLT, a copy editor at Larry Flynt Publications, an editor at Mean magazine, and a freelance journalist contributing work to LAWeekly, Mojo, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Vibe, Rap Pages, Grand Royal and many other print and online outlets. An extended piece I wrote on Fela Kuti was selected for the Da Capo Best Music Writing 2000 anthology. In 2006, I was somehow listed in the Music section of Los Angeles Magazine's annual "Power" issue. In 2007-8, I produced a blog called "Nature Trumps," about the L.A. River. From 2010 to 2021, I lived in rural wilderness in Joshua Tree, Ca.

5 thoughts on “November 23rd – Film screening of Sandy Bull doc in Greenpoint, BROOKLYN”

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  4. Dan says:

    For anyone reading this in Boston, the film screens there tomorrow night, November 24, with a live set by Glenn Jones afterwords. Here are the details:

    Tuesday, November 24 at 8pm

    End of an Empire Presents:

    Sandy Bull: No Deposit, No Return Blues
    by KC Bull (director in attendance)

    Plus: Glenn Jones (solo acoustic set)

    Spectacle
    17 Edinboro Street #3
    Chinatown, Boston
    $5-$10 requested donation
    http://spectacle.nu/

    Oma (portrait of Daphne Hellman, Sandy Bull’s mom)
    Sandy Bull: No Deposit, No Return Blues
    Solo acoustic set by Glenn Jones

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