Earl Robinson: Ballad of an American

Thu Jul 02 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

Admiral Theater | Seattle

Admiral Neighborhood Association
Publisher/HostAdmiral Neighborhood Association
Earl Robinson: Ballad of an American
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Learn more about the life and works of Admiral-born musician and composer Earl Robinson while supporting Admiral Music in the Parks.
About this Event

Presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association in partnership with Far Away Entertainment and the Historic Admiral Theater. Join us for a screening of B.J. Bullert's documentary Earl Robinson: Ballad of an American benefitting our 17th annual family-friendly free summer concert series, AMP: Admiral Music in the Parks.


A Screening with Filmaker B.J. Bullert

You may recognize his face from Desmond Hansen’s signal box artwork on California and Hanford, but do you know his story? An Admiral resident and graduate of West Seattle High School, Earl Robinson’s musical legacy endures through his works Joe Hill, The House I Live In, Ballad for Americans, The Lonesome Train, and Hurry Sundown, and more; capturing the progressive spirit of America in song.

Join us on Robinson’s birthday, July 2nd, for a screening of filmmaker Prof. B.J. Bullert’s award-winning documentary featuring archival footage and performances of Earl Robinson’s iconic American repertoire by Joan Baez, Frank Sinatra, Paul Robeson, Josh White, Three Dog Night, Peter, Paul and Mary and of course Robinson himself. Then stay for a Q&A with the filmmaker moderated by local historian Clay Eals to learn more about Robinson’s life and works.


Benefitting Admiral Music in the Parks

Returning for its 17th season, AMP: Admiral Music in the Parks, is a beloved summer tradition. Join us this July for three free, family-friendly concerts in our neighborhood parks. Come celebrate music, nature, and a whole lot of neighborly joy with the Admiral Neighborhood Association.

AMP is committed to supporting local musicians, artists, and craftspeople while fostering engagement in our neighborhood. Your ticket to Earl Robinson: Ballad of an American supports free and accessible arts programming in our neighborhood. Like Earl Robinson, we love our Admiral neighborhood and believe in the power of public art and music to bring people together. Join us in celebrating, hope, joy, community, and the enduring American spirit this summer!

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Admiral Theater, 2343 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, United States

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