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Big Muddy Film Festival | Schedule
[av_heading heading='The 37th Annual Big Muddy Film Festival ' tag='h3' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''][/av_heading] The Big Muddy Film Festival returns to Carbondale, Illinois this February 24 - March 1. Browse through the films and pick up tickets via the festival's main website. Explore independent cinema, storytelling and art around campus with friends. [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue829' font='entypo-fontello' title='Established in 1978' link='' linktarget='' linkelement='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' color='' custom_bg='' custom_font='' custom_border=''] The Chicago International Film Festival is the only other film festival in Illinois with a longer running history. A little over two dozen film festivals have a longer running
SXSW 2015 | Films to Premiere
[av_heading heading='Emotional Roller Coasters Are Open for Business at SXSW 2015' tag='h3' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''][/av_heading] Attendees for the 2015 SXSW Festival can setup their schedule for the film, music and interactive sections of the festival. The film piece to SXSW will be held from March 13-21 in the heart of Austin, Texas. BRAND: A Second Coming Director: Ondi Timoner BRAND: A Second Coming follows comedian/author Russell Brand’s evolution from addict & Hollywood star to unexpected political disruptor & newfound hero to the underserved. Brand is criticized for egomaniacal self-interest as he calls for revolution. (World Premiere)
SXSW 2015 | Edward Sharpe, Sister Sparrow and Jeff Austin Take On Texas
[av_heading heading='SXSWeek: March 13-22, 2015 Interactive: March 13-17 Film: March 13-21 Music: March 17-22' tag='h4' style='' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''][/av_heading] SXSW is stacking their deck full of breakthrough indie artists with a passion for music. This past week the festival added Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Jeff Austin and +100 artists from around the globe. Stream the acts, and watch videos featuring the performing acts at SXSW. [av_video src='http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhLyUxyynCklDgi1A348XLSgKngZMBxMS' format='16-9' width='16' height='9'] [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue83e' font='entypo-fontello' title='SXSWfm' link='' linktarget='' linkelement='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' color='' custom_bg='' custom_font='' custom_border=''] SXSWfm aired a special show to accompany these newest
Lotus, The Werks Live at Stage AE | Gilded Age Tour | Photos
[av_heading heading='On the Road in the Gilded Age' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Photography by: Nicholas Hess [/av_heading] Lotus & The Werks barreled through Pittsburgh on Friday, January 23. They performed at Stage AE to a delighted crowd of youthful souls. This show marked the second show for Lotus on their 2015 Spring tour. The first show of the tour was held at State College, PA, and was a packed house. The band dropped 'Tarot' for the first time at the 1/22 show. As the band rolled into their second night of the tour; they traveled to Pittsburgh to
Sundance Film Festival 2015 | Virtual Freedom
[av_heading heading='Fear and Loathing in Park City' tag='h1' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='20' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='20' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Sundance Film Festival is officially underway, and it feels like the Olympics of independent filmmaking is taking place right now in Park City, Utah. We are unable to be on hand this year, but have solid content tailored to Sundance 2015. In 2014, Sundance acquired $2.9 million in grants for artists. The festival brought in $86.4 million to the state of Utah. There is 136 full time positions, and there was over 1,700 volunteers that helped make
Grateful Dead, Trey Anastasio and the Dead Return to Chicago
[av_heading heading='Grateful Dead Return to Solider Field July 3-5' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Hop on the bus and ride into summer with the Grateful Dead for their 5oth anniversary and final set of shows. Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir will reunite at Chicago's Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day from the last Grateful Dead concert, which took place at the same venue. “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead" will occur over three nights on July 3, 4, and 5, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois
Hangout Music Festival 2015 | Lineup
[av_heading heading='Zac Brown Band, Beck, Skrillex, My Morning Jacket, Foster the People, Paramore, Spoon, Umphreys McGee Hit the Beach' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Beck, Skrillex, My Morning Jacket, Foster the People, Paramore, Spoon, Umphrey's McGee, Major Lazer, TV on the Radio, Phantogram, Jenny Lewis, Dirty Heads, Krewella, Adventure Club, Lupe Fiasco, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Cold War Kids, Future Islands, Vance Joy, Galactic with Macy Gray is set to perform at the 2015 Hangout Music Festival. The festival scene is setting off with three major
Lotus | Gilded Age Spring Tour 2015
[av_heading heading='The Werks, Digital Tape Machine, Moon Hooch, Kung Fu + More Join Louts on the Road' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Lotus is packing up their gear and hitting the open road in 2015 with a cast of top tier regional acts from coast to coast. Gilded Age is an album that celebrates the 10 year anniversary of their album "Nomad". Get a taste for the opening acts before you party down with the groups on the road. The Gilded Age Tour is starting off this month, and the band
Top 10: 2014 | Year in Review – Crescent Vale
[av_slideshow_accordion slide_type='entry-based' link='category,835' items='10' offset='0' size='featured' title='active' excerpt='aviaTBexcerpt' autoplay='false' interval='1'] [av_heading heading='The Top Articles of the Year' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Navigate through our top stories from 2014. Scroll left to right through the articles above to see which stories made the most impact. Hulaween 2014 was a big event for our media outlet to cover, as well as the Hangout Music Festival and the Lockn' Music Festival. Use the post slider below to easily swipe through the biggest and best posts from 2014 on mobile devices. Log on to
Top Albums of 2014 | The Year in Review
[av_heading heading='Rock, Rap, Pop, EDM and the Top Records from 2014' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Azealia Banks, Wiz Khalifa, Calvin Harris, Weezer, The Black Keys and many other musicians pushed the boundaries in their own way in 2014. The record industry has been in a major state of influx with record companies making the digital transition. We have gone through the albums that have sold the most units, the albums that have rocked the club scene, festival scene and the country on a whole. The following albums showcase artists that have dared
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