MUSICAL SILENTS: STRAIGHT SHOOTING

Showings

The Screening Room @VTIFF Wed, Dec 9 7:00 PM
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Description

Live improvised score by Matt Hagen + special guest

 

We all know that John Ford is the undisputed master of the Western… but have you seen his first one? Well, this is it. And it’s good! With silent star Harry Caray at his best. And you should hear Matt break out the spaghetti-western vibes with his guitar.

 

Matt Hagen is a Burlington, Vermont-based musician whose sound is as layered and unhurried as the Green Mountain seasons. His music varies from instrumental, genre bending guitar to intimate storytelling, with a voice that feels lived-in and genuine. A fixture in Vermont's independent music scene, Matt has earned recognition, trust, and respect as a standout voice in Burlington's vibrant creative community. Whether performing at premier clubs, intimate local venues, headlining events, supporting main stage acts, or tucked into a quiet corner of the city, he brings a rare authenticity that resonates long after the last chord fades. A seasoned songwriter, bandleader, and eclectic collaborator, Hagen writes and performs in a palatable fashion while unafraid to wander into strange sonic territory. It's music made for people who listen closely.