Jake Haldenwang "Halden Vang Trio"

Artist Information

Biography

Jake Haldenwang is a contemporary guitarist, singer/songwriter sensation. He delivers electrifying performances with amazing searing guitar solos and intense soulful vocals that belies his youth and are rarely witnessed in someone so young. Jake began playing guitar at age 11, was performing live by age 12 and by age 13 he was leading his own band ensemble. In February 2009, he represented Charlotte NC at International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis TN and he has been mesmerizing audiences with his performances at hundreds of club, theater and festival dates throughout the South Eastern United States ever since.

Already a veteran musician front man, at age 16, Jake has shared show billing with; Warren Haynes, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Kevn Kinney & Drivin N’ Cryin, Steve Miller, Leon Russell, Elvin Bishop, Moreland & Arbuckle, Tommy Castro and Trombone Shorty. Jake has also appeared as a guest guitarist with Umphrey’s McGee, Buddy Guy, Marshall Tucker, Walter Trout, Tommy Castro, Robin Rogers, Bryan Lee, WSNB, Mississippi Morris, Dave Fields, Mac Arnold and opened for Webb Wilder and Tom Hambridge, in Nashville TN. By age 14 he had written thirteen original songs to include; “Tell the Truth”, written in collaboration with Producer, Gary Vincent, of Morgan Freeman’s, Ground Zero Music Company. “Tell The Truth” became the title track of Jake’s first studio CD, which was self produced and released in March 2010, before his 15th birthday.

Jake and his band ensemble have performed shows at many notable music venues, to include; Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, Sarasota Blues Fest, Live Nation’s Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre BBQ & Blues, Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest, The Saloon-NC Music Factory, Neighborhood Theatre & Visulite Theatre, Double Door Inn-Charlotte NC, Southland Ballroom & Napper Tandy’s-Raleigh NC, Orange Peel, The Garage Biltmore, The One Stop, Ashvegas Blues Fest-Asheville NC, Maggie Valley Fall Rally, Jillian’s Club-Columbia-SC, Burgundy Blues Jazz Club-Anderson SC., Brackins Blues Club-Maryville TN, 3rd & Lindsley-Nashville TN, Funky Blues Shack, the Paradise Grill-Florida. Ground Zero, BB Kings, Rum Boogie Café, Club 152, Memphis TN and Webster Hall-NYC.

Halden Vang Trio is the electrifying power group led by guitarist /singer/songwriter, Jake Haldenwang, with Tyler Broom on bass and Brock Whitfield on drums/percussion's. Halden Vang is setting the music world on fire fusing a blend of rock, blues and funk for an original sound that can only be described as intense, soulful and fiery. In July 2011 Halden Vang Trio was nominated for "Rock Band of the Year" by the Charlotte Music Awards and Jake Haldenwang was awarded the title of "Male Rock Artist of the Year" by Queen City Awards in Dec 2011. Halden Vang's stock in trade is their mesmerizing performances and unmatched musicianship. Cut in the mold of iconic bands such as Phish, Rival Son's, Government Mule and Black Country Communion. Their broad range of influences include; Joe Bonamassa, Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Alter Bridge, Umphrey’s McGee, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cream, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, Albert Collins and Robert Johnson. Halden Vang is a must see act that delivers Jake’s brand of “scorchin’ rock, funk & blues in an original fresh new style with an undeniable stage presence that is uniquely all his own. His astounding performances and rising popularity, has established him as a sought after artist, whose star continues to grow and shine brightly.

NOTE WORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Dec 10, 2011 Jake Haldenwang Awarded with “Male Rock Artist of the Year” Queen City Music Awards

Oct 12, 2011 Jake Haldenwang Nominated as “Male Rock Artist of the Year” Queen City Music Awards.

Aug 6, 2011 “Rock Band of the Year” Nomination Showcase ~ River City Bar & Grill, Mooresville NC

July 5, 2011 “Jake Halden Vang Trio” Nominated for a CMA “Rock Band of the Year” Charlotte Music Awards

Oct. 2009 2nd Place Finalist - Piedmont Blues Preservation Society Band Competition.

Oct. 2008 Artist chosen to represent Charlotte, NC at the 2009 International Blues Challenge-Memphis, TN

NOTE WORTHY BOOKING APPEARANCES:

Oct 8, 2011 Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest -Kure Beach, NC. 2nd year Re-Booking (Opening act for Jimmie Vaughan) http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/seafoodbluesandjazzfestival.asp

Sept 17 2011 Maggie Valley Fall Rally ~ Carolina Harley Davidson Dealer Assoc, Maggie Valley Festival

Sept 10, 2011 Live Nation ~Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheater, BBQ & Blues ~ Charlotte NC (Event Headliners ~ Buddy Guy & Jimmie Vaughan) http://www.charlottebbqandblues.com/event/halden-vang/

June 4, 2011 J3 Guitar Maggeddon Tour ~ The Sylvia Theater, York, SC

May 14, 2011 J3 Guitar Maggeddon Tour ~ The Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte NC

Apr 15, 2011 Come See Me Festival ~ “Moonlight Jazz & Blues” Rock Hill, SC

Dec 10, 2010 Warren Haynes Annual Christmas Jam ~ Asheville NC. (Event Show Billing with Warren Haynes, Greg Allman, Umphreys McGee, Steve Miller, Drivin N’ Cryin) http://www.xmasjam.com/2010/index.php

Nov 06, 2010 Ed Smith Stadium ~ Sarasota Blues Festival -Sarasota, Fl. (Show Billing with ~ BMA Award Winner Tommy Castro & Elvin Bishop) Along with Trombone Shorty, Moreland & Arbuckle https://acrobat.com/#d=SPQJymwzD78XPD*EfUmI4g

Oct 09, 2010 Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest ~ Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area~ Kure Beach, NC. (with Event Headliner ~ Leon Russell)
http://pleasureislandchamber.blogspot.com/2010/10/seafood-blues-jazz-fest-lineup.html

Sept 17, 2010 Maggie Valley MC Rally ~ Carolina HD Dealer Association ~ Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, NC

June 12, 2010 Ashvegas Blues Fest ~ Garage at Biltmore ~ Asheville, NC (Event Billing with WSNB & Mac Arnold)

RADIO & TV APPEARANCES:

May 29, 2011 ~ WRFX Fox Radio 99.7 FM, Rick Ballew’s “Smokin’ Bluz.” Featured Artist, Interview/Performance

May 16, 2011 ~ CBS Radio Studio~KISS-104.7 FM ~ Featured Artist Interview/Performance ~ Charlotte NC.

May 8, 2011 ~ WRFX Fox Radio 99.7 FM, Rick Ballew’s “Smokin’ Bluz.” Featured Artist Interview/ Performance.

May 1, 2010 ~ Featured Artist-"Carolina Chrome" Magazine, May 1st issue, 2010 ~ Columbia, SC

Apr 28, 2010 ~ WSGE 91.7 FM Radio, Interview/Performance ~ Featured Artist CD on Spring Fund Drive

June 10, 2009 ~ Featured Artist Interview ~ WSGE-91.7 FM Radio, Gastonia, NC.

Feb 1, 2009 ~ WRFX Fox Radio 99.7 FM Rick Ballew’s “Smokin’ Bluz.” Featured Artist Interview/ Performance.

Dec 31 2008 ~ CBS TV “WBTV” Headline Band Televised "First Night Charlotte" (New Years Eve Festival)

Nov 27, 2008 ~ CN2 TV New ~ "Talented and Accomplished Artist" Thanksgiving Showcase ~ Rock Hill, SC

Sept 25, 2008 ~ WRHI 94.3 FM Radio, Featured Artist Interview/Performance ~ Rock Hill, SC.

Instrumentation

Tyler Broom - "Bass Guitar"
Brock Whitfield - Drums, "Back Vocals"
Jake Haldenwang - "Guitar", "Lead Voc"

Discography

"Tell The Truth" Full length LP, released in March 2010. Five songs are in regular rotation on WSGE-91.7 FM Charlotte Radio and are receiving play on many Internet Radio stations.

"Halden Vang" Live at the Southland Ballroom. Live Full Length recorded LP-Cd. Released Oct. 2011.

Official Website

http://www.Reverbnation.com/JakeHaldenwang

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter
• Reverbnation
• One Sheet
• Band Page

Audio

• The Other Side
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• Character Zero
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• This Evil
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• Can't Believe
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• All One Way
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• Remedy
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• Jumpin' Jack Flash
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• Changes
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• Voodoo Child
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• "Tell the Truth" Live (JH Original Song)
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Video

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Press

• Blue Monday Monthly [+ Show ]
  

  “In stopping in the Ground Zero Blues Club, I stumbled upon a youngster by the name of Jake Haldenwa...“In stopping in the Ground Zero Blues Club, I stumbled upon a youngster by the name of Jake Haldenwang, he is 14 years young and he is a guitar wizard, one of those god given gifts that come along so rarely.”
  

• Blues phenom plays Brackins [+ Show ]
  

  “They may card patrons at the door of Brackins Blues Bar in downtown Maryville tonight, but fortu...
  “They may card patrons at the door of Brackins Blues Bar in downtown Maryville tonight, but fortunately for those patrons, those age restrictions won't apply to the guy taking the stage. Otherwise, those in attendance wouldn't have the opportunity to see a true child prodigy -- 14-year-old blues player Jake Haldenwang, the guitarist for his own outfit, the “Hwy 61 Blues Band”.
  
  http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090723/ENT/307239953
  

• Blues Wunderkind Heating Up Music Scene [+ Show ]
  

  “Young Haldenwang steps up honorably and credibly to the heir-apparent role of blues rock guitarist/...“Young Haldenwang steps up honorably and credibly to the heir-apparent role of blues rock guitarist/composer/song writer/vocalist wunderkind, whiz kid, rising star or whatever title best denotes remarkable talent revealed at a tender age”.

• Tap into Powerful Forces over Holiday Weekend [+ Show ]
  

  “A just-turned teen talent, ably bringing together traditional and contemporary blues inspiration fr...“A just-turned teen talent, ably bringing together traditional and contemporary blues inspiration from influences likes Johnny Winter, Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King.”
  
  http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3037461
  

• Look out Memphis! [+ Show ]
  

  “Charlotte Well-Represented at 2009 International Blues Challenge” “13-year-old blues guitar marvel,...“Charlotte Well-Represented at 2009 International Blues Challenge” “13-year-old blues guitar marvel, chosen for the IBC to represent Charlotte”
  

• “Laurabree Monday, Profiles a young music phenom from Tega Cay, [+ Show ]
  

  CN2 News, Thanksgiving Show Special “Talented and Accomplished Youth” “Laurabree Monday, Profile...CN2 News, Thanksgiving Show Special “Talented and Accomplished Youth”
  “Laurabree Monday, Profiles a young music phenom from Tega Cay, who at just 13 is bringing the house down”!
  
  http://www.cn2.com/video.php?media_id=001034
  

• The Guitar Styling’s of Jake Haldenwang [+ Show ]
  

  The Guitar Styling’s of Jake Haldenwang WRHI-Radio Jay Taylor Morning Show Interview-09/25/08 ...The Guitar Styling’s of Jake Haldenwang
  WRHI-Radio Jay Taylor Morning Show Interview-09/25/08
  
  http://www.wrhi.com/content/jake-haldenwang
  

• Young ‘Smokin' Jake kicks off Blues Festival [+ Show ]
  

  "Young ‘Smokin' Jake kicks off Blues Festival" Tega Cay teen's band is part of the opening for a ne..."Young ‘Smokin' Jake kicks off Blues Festival"
  Tega Cay teen's band is part of the opening for a new art exhibit. “Jake Haldenwang & the Highway 61 Blues Band, led by a 13-year-old blues phenomenon, perform Thursday evening at the Center for the Arts. Nicknamed “Smokin' Jake Haldenwang,” the Tega Cay teen is already a seasoned music pro.”
  
  http://www.charlotteobserver.com/281/story/217104.html
  

• 25 Reasons to Love SummerFest [+ Show ]
  

  “Highway 61 Blues Band, featuring the impressive guitar skills of 13-year-old Jake Haldenwang. That ...“Highway 61 Blues Band, featuring the impressive guitar skills of 13-year-old Jake Haldenwang. That kid can rock. As they played, "Secret Agent Man," I wondered if I'll ever be half as good as Jake.”
  
  http://www.enquirerherald.com/356/story/301022.html
  

• 12-Year-Old On Benefit Stage [+ Show ]
  

  Tega Cay's “Smokin” Jake Haldenwang will be a special guest musician at the Charlotte Blues Fest on ...Tega Cay's “Smokin” Jake Haldenwang will be a special guest musician at the Charlotte Blues Fest on Saturday. The 12-year old has been playing in local events and for charity all spring and will be playing with Rusty Barkley.
  
  http://www.charlotteobserver.com/281/story/68081.html
  

Setlist

"Halden Vang" performs shows of 45 minutes to 3 hrs in duration.

HALDEN VANG ORIGINAL SONGS:
All One Way
The Other Side
Sever the Ties
Tell the Truth
Closed Doors
Freak
One of These Days
Can't Believe
This Evil
Desert Sands
Get Away From Here
Open the Curtain
It's Gonna Rain Hard

HALDEN VANG COVER MATERIAL
Remedy – Black Crowes
Angels Son – Sevendust
Pride 'N' Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Statesboro Blues – Allman Bros
Seagull–Joe Bonamassa (Paul Rogers)
Hangman's Jury – Aerosmith
The Killing Floor – Howlin' Wolf
Just Got Paid – ZZ Top
Story of a Quarryman – Joe Bonamassa
House of Blues – Gales Brothers
Gravity – John Mayer
American Women – The Guess Who
Jumpin' Jack Flash – Rolling Stones
All Along the Watchtower – Jimi Hendrix
Boothill – Stevie Ray Vaughn
Good Day for the Blues – Storyville
Red House – Jimi Hendrix
She Talks To Angels – Black Crowes
Going Down – Jeff Beck
Dallas – Johnny Winter
Stop – Joe Bonamassa
Ain't No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Voodoo Child – Jimi Hendrix
Blind Side – Storyville
Big Legged Woman – John Mayal
Bridge to Better Days – Joe Bonamassa
Lake of Fire – Nirvana (The Meat Puppets)
Bladie Mae – Johnny Winter
Rock 'N' Roll Hoochie Koo – Johnny Winter
Tea for One – Led Zeppelin
Lonesome Road Blues – Joe Bonamassa
Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix
Good Times – Arc Angels
Kind Hearted Woman – Robert Johnson
Blue on Black – KWS
Too Many Ways to Fall – Arc Angels
One Way Out – Allman Bros
Mistreated – Deep Purple
Fix You – Coldplay
Character Zero – Phish
Live and Let Die – Paul Mccartney
Pain – Three Days Grace
My Cross to Bare –Allman Brothers
You Better Leave My Little Girl Alone – SRV
I'm Your Captain – Grand Funk
Happier Times – Joe Bonamassa
You Upset Me – BB King
Still Raining – Johnny Lang
Hard to Handle – The Black Crowes
Run Through the Jungle – Credence Clearwater
All Day and All of the Night – The Kinks
Ballad of Youth – Richie Sambora
Never In My Life –Mountain
Secret Agent – Rory Gallagher
Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix
Mean Town Blues – Johnny Winter
Mr. Blues Man – Richie Sambora
Highwater Everywhere – Joe Bonamassa
Texas Flood – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sweet Child 0'Mine – Guns & Roses
Lonesome Highway – Rory Gallagher
Changes – Jimi Hendrix/Buddy Miles
Tin Pan Alley – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Bad Little Doggie – Gov't Mule
Watch Over You – Alter Bridge
Man in the Box – Alice In Chains

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