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Sundance Film Festival | Happy Valley Film Review
Amir Bar-Lev Brings the Heat to Park City Words and photography by: Matthew McGuire The Crescent Vale Network has landed in Park City, and the ride has been unforgettable. We are currently based out of Carbondale, Illinois. After driving for three days, and risking physical health, we have found the true meaning of cinema at Sundance Film Festival. The first film we review is 'Happy Valley' by Amir Bar-Lev. The film runs 100 solid minutes, and was premiered under the Doc Premier category. This screening marked my first time watching film at the Sundance. It was an eye opening experience
Luke the Knife | Concert Review
UV Hippo Gets Rowdy in Colorado with Luke the Knife Words and photos by Matthew McGuire Luke the Knife presented an after party following a BoomBox performance Friday evening, and UV Hippo returned to Colorado in style to open the show. The band had not been in the state in 8 months, and the fans were pumped to catch a free show. Boulder is a booming town that has a vibrant live music scene. Guests can hop from venue to venue in a nearby and inviting downtown area. It was my second time in Boulder. I love the vibe, street
Sundance Film Festival | Films Not to Miss List
Must-See Films at Sundance 2014 Written by Matthew McGuire Photo by Leah Peasley The time has once again come for independent filmmakers and one of the most sophisticated audiences in world to unite in Park City, Utah. Thousands of international attendees will be taking over the growing resort town from January 16-26. Over the past two decades the event has expanded from Park City to providing venues in Salt Lake City to screen films during the festival. Be on the lookout for the following breakthrough films to leave a impression on the film mecca within the Rocky Mountains. "Life Itself"
Talib Kweli – Gravitas | Album Review
Championship Music with Talib Kweli Album review written by Matthew McGuire In the latest project by Kweli, he relates the current metaphysical struggles that the world faces to his dripping wet lyrical inspiration from beginning to end. Talib Kweli returns to the studio to release "Gravitas" in late 2013. Currently fans can download the digital album directly from Kweli's main website. This step in self-distribution is one small step for Talib, and one giant leap for independent art. We at Crescent Vale, thrive on independent art. We release all of our own work with very little support from outside distribution
New Year’s Eve 2013 | Preview
Music and Celebration Guide to December 31, 2013 Written by Matthew McGuire The biggest and best films, albums and occasionally the best concerts are produced and released during the end of each year. Last year we covered two NYE runs with Lotus and The Werks in Chicago and the Yonder Mountain String Band in Boulder. This year we are gearing up for events in 2014, and wanted to give our readers a rundown on the biggest and best shows scheduled for New Year's Eve 2013. Go through our anchor tag list to easily review each band's festivites planned for this
Sundance Film Festival 2014 | Preview
[av_postslider link='category,447' columns='3' items='9' offset='0' contents='excerpt' preview_mode='auto' image_size='portfolio' autoplay='no' interval='5'] Sundance Film Festival Restores Movie Magic in 2014 Written by Matthew McGuire The 37th Sundance Film Festival is set for this January 16-26 in the ski resort town known as Park City, Utah. The event moved to the ski resort in 1981 after starting in Salt Lake City in 1978. Robert Redford created the original festival to entice filmmakers from California to Utah. After decades of growth, the event now has an annual operation going in London, England. The festival origins still carry on, but the event now brings in
Big Gigantic | NYE | The Night Is Young
Big Gigantic, Manic Focus and Gladiator Hit the Upper Atmosphere Big Gigantic, Colorado-based natives, Dominic Lalli, producer and saxophonist and Jeremy Salken, drummer for Big Gigantic, has taken the electronic world by storm. Their 2014 release, "The Night Is Young" is a mirrored view of the two breakthrough performers on the verge of headlining the electronic world and the music landscape of the future. Plan ahead and save money on music during their upcoming spring run. Buy a presale ticket for any date and receive download of "The Night Is Young" 24 hours before the release. Additional information will be
Shpongle | WInter Tour 2014
Shpongle Hits the Road on a 42 City US Tour Simon Posford presents the brand new Shpongletron 3.0 this Winter on the 42 date US Tour! http://t.co/1NY2NTqf86 pic.twitter.com/HdqzeVhD7G — shpongle (@therealshpongle) November 18, 2013 The Museum of Consciousness Tour Featuring Shpongle w/ Desert Dwellers 02/12 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues 02/13 - Westbury, NY @ The Space at Westbury 02/14 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 02/15 - Austin, TX @ Cirque de L'amour II Music Festival *No Desert Dwellers 02/16 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel 02/17 - Knoxville, TN @ NV Nightclub 02/19 - Charlotte,
2014 Bonnaroo Music Festival | Presale
Bonnaroo 2014 General Admission Presale Tickets Go Green this Cyber Monday! Beginning Monday, December 2nd at 12:00 PM Eastern a limited number of our lowest priced general admission tickets will be available for $234.50, plus service fees. Bonnaroo Ticket Link. These passes will go quick, but they will be in limited quantity through Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 at 11:59 PM Eastern or while supplies last. There is a limit of (4) general admission tickets per order. Do not scalp these tickets on eBay, Craigslist or anything other outlet for profit. The average fan would like a shot at
SXSW | 2014 Artist Additions
Over 340 Acts Added to SXSW Written by: Matthew McGuire Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Talib Kweli G. Love and the Special Sauce Go back through interviews we have curated with Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds from Summer Camp Music Festival 2012, and another 2012 interview featuring Garrett Dutton from G. Love and the Special. Talib Kweli is active on social media, and recently released a video for 'Human Mic' online. Check out the video and the social interaction featuring Kweli. Browse additional featured artists with Soundcloud, go through past content with
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UV Hippo Gets Rowdy in Colorado with Luke the Knife Words and
Must-See Films at Sundance 2014 Written by Matthew McGuire Photo by Leah
Championship Music with Talib Kweli Album review written by Matthew McGuire In
Music and Celebration Guide to December 31, 2013 Written by Matthew McGuire
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Shpongle Hits the Road on a 42 City US Tour Simon Posford
Bonnaroo 2014 General Admission Presale Tickets Go Green this Cyber
Over 340 Acts Added to SXSW Written by: Matthew McGuire Sister