This unique sound performance is for mature audiences only.
What’s been described as “a trumpet player trapped in a two dimensional universe” is in fact the unique work of Justice Yeldham, a maverick musician with an unhealthy obsession with sheets of broken glass. In his infamous show that has astonished and bemused countless people in over 40 countries, yeldham ecstatically purses his lips against sheets of amplified glass whilst deftly employing various vocal techniques ranging from throat singing to raspberries, turning discarded shards into crude musical instruments. The results are a wild array of cacophonous noise that is strangely controlled and oddly musical. The instruments simple, original and effective premise is a welcome riposte to over complicated musical performances of modern times. A one of a kind act re-defining the expression ‘don’t try this at home’ this show quite simply needs to be witnessed to be fully appreciated, let alone understood.
Justice Yeldham is the latest alter-ego of Australian sound performer Lucas Abela, whose past sonic experiments were conducted under monikers like A Kombi, Dj Smallcock, Peeled Hearts Paste and more recently his band Rice Corpse. Initially classed as an experimental turntablist, though his early work rarely resembled anything in the field. Early feats, saw him stab vinyl with Kruger style stylus gloves, bound on electro acoustic trampolines, drag race the popemobile across Sydney Harbour Bridge, perform deaf defying duet duels with amplified samurai swords, hospitalised by high powered turntables constructed from sewing machine motors, record chance John Peel sessions with the Flaming Lips, & be Otomo Yoshihides’ favourite entry into his Ground Zero remix competition; ‘Consummation’ even though instead of sampling the CD he destroyed it using amplified skewers! Principally a live audio artist, performing professionally for the past 17 years, since Oren Ambarchi and Robbie Avenaim stumbled across one of his late night radio performances in 1994 and asked him to play their What is? Music Festival. He also founded of the irreverent dualpLOVER group of businesses (recording label, cd/dvd replicators, distributor and promoter of gigs and tours) and his now dabbling in sound installation.
He will be performing with Solypsis.
Mined out of the clay of Pennsylvania, Ursa Major began playing music in the year 2008 AD with nothing but a mandolin, a 6-string picker and a bloody banjo, with lonesome hearts set on bluegrass music and the sound of the common folk. Since that time the music has evolved, but the feeling remains the same. Now based out of Pittsburgh and armed with electric guitars, foot-stompin’ drums, bass attuned to the the Eternal Groove, your mama’s church organ, and the same old bloody banjo, Ursa Major has evolved into an energetic swing of folk and doo-wop soulfulness.
Ursa Major will be joined by General Oglethorpe and the Panhandlers and Brandon Nelson McCoy
We will be closing early! Stay tuned for the exact time, and enjoy the holiday!
The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah shows obscure and/or underappreciated films from around the world every Wednesday at the Sentient Bean. Whether extremely well-made or “so bad they’re good,” their selections are always rare, unique and memorable.
This long-forgotten B&W murder mystery was made and released outside of the studio system by the legendary indie filmmaker Del Tenney (who was the man behind such doozies as I EAT YOUR SKIN and THE HORROR OF PARTY BEACH – but please don’t hold that against him!
It’s an early and above-average entry into the nascent “slasher” genre that was heavily inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO (which was made and released made just two short years before this “lost” gem), and interestingly enough, VIOLENT MIDNIGHT actually pre-dates the Italian “Giallo” movement (meaning murder films in which the crimes are committed by a gloved, masked killer whose identity is unknown to the audience), which many horror movies fans will no doubt find surprising.
Refreshingly, for a film made on such a low budget, it easily overcomes that limitation and emerges as a delightfully wicked thriller.
In fact, the movie stars a rather amazing cast of stage and screen actors who’d go on to much greater things, including Sylvia Miles (WALL STREET, MIDNIGHT COWBOY, HEAT, SEX & THE CITY), James Farentino (THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, JESUS OF NAZARETH, Rod Serling’s NIGHT GALLERY) and Dick Van Patten (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, EIGHT IS ENOUGH, WESTWORLD, KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER)!
The Plot: A Korean War vet-turned-painter becomes the prime suspect in the brutal stabbing death of his model. Did he kill her to end their relationship? Or, did her ex-boyfriend murder her out of jealousy? Or, could it have been a peeping tom with mysterious ties to the woman?
Dig this intense scene:
A cool, jazzy score, inventive camera-work, sturdy performances and an unexpected plot twist are the hallmarks of this unfairly overlooked feature.
Seating begins at 7:30pm for Mature Audiences.
See you there?
Hosted by Jayk Johnson, this monthly event fills up fast and guarantees a good time. Come a little early and sign up to perform!
Deep is a 501©3 non-profit supporting arts education in Savannah by helping students, aged 8-18, develop their writing skills while encouraging their voices as students, citizens, and artists. Thanks to the City of Savannah’s Weave-A-Dream program, Deep was able to offer free creative writing workshops to students at local YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs during the summer. As a result, Deep has published two complete new volumes of student work, which the students are thrilled to share with you. Join them Friday, September 10th for the book release and a special reading from the students.
Dare Dukes brings us another stunning line up! This show will fill up fast, so be sure to arrive a little early for a seat!
8pm: General Oglethorpe and the Panhandlers
9pm: Blair Crimmins and the Hookers
10pm: Dare Dukes
A poetry (and music) open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. Open to all ages and abilities. Each participant gets three minutes in time length and are encouraged to make the most of it.
Hosted by Rushelle Frazier, an accomplished local poet that has been hosting poetry readings since 2001.