Halden Vang

Halden Vang is an American band formed and fronted by namesake Jake HaldenVang, who delivers exceptional live music experiences with soulful and fiery performances of an advanced style and flare that is omnipresent in their music. As the frontman for the band bearing his name, Halden Vang is deeply steeped in the blues; with his powerful vocal prowess, soulful melodies and dynamic guitar phrasings being a passionate blend of rock n' roll seamlessly combined with a flare of soul, indie pop and modern rhythm & blues. Being inspired by a broad pallet of music, the multi-genre singer, songwriter, and guitarist Halden Vang delivers profound depth and excitement to their stage performances, taking the audience on an emotional evoking journey. The result is a signature sound, Jake coins as “Retro Relevant Rock”. With a boundless approach to their craft, Halden Vang's sound perfectly binds to their rhythm section of palpable bass grooves, dynamic drum beats and vocal harmonies that firmly cements the collective synergy that Halden Vang thoroughly translates to their audience. Together these ingredients deliver an authentic quality to their music with an endless stage chemistry and energy that deeply connects with everyone and leaves audiences awe inspired. Their stock in trade is an undeniable stage presence, show stopping performances and authentic musicianship with a signature sound inspired by a variety of influential artist’s, such as; Rival Sons, Hendrix, The Revivalists, Black Crowes, Clapton, Steve Marriott, Stevie Wonder, David Coverdale, Arctic Monkeys, Duane Allman, SRV, John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, Myles Kennedy and Albert Collins.

Having solidified an impressive resume’ Halden Vang has garnered notable show billing’s, performing alongside with the likes; Warren Haynes, Gregg Allman, Leon Russell, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Steve Miller, Kevn’ Kinney-Drivin N’ Cryin, Trombone Shorty, Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elvin Bishop, Walter Trout, Tommy Castro, Marshall Tucker, Zach Myers of Shinedown, Sevendust, Bobby Amaru of Saliva, Wayland, Otherwise, Nolan Neal of Hinder, Highly Suspect, Like a Storm and Umphrey’s McGee. In addition to performing as a full band, Jake is an accomplished acoustic musician, who also performs as a solo acoustic artist and is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass guitar and drums. Upon receiving his 1st music nomination at age 16, Jake was awarded 2011 "Artist of the Year” by Charlotte’s Queen City Music Awards. Shortly following his attendance at 2011 Winter NAMM Show by artist invitation through Fender Guitars, he was then proudly inducted into famed rock photographer, Robert M Knight’s “Brotherhood of the Guitar”. Jake saw his 2nd & 3rd nominations in 2013 & 2015, again taking home Queen City’s “Artist of the Year” followed by the culmination of “Halden Vang” being awarded Queen City’s, 2016 “Band of the Year”. Intrinsically embracing music as his career path from the moment he picked up his 1st guitar, Jake began performing at age 12. Being strongly recognized as a prodigy guitarist, by age 13, he was chosen to represent Charlotte NC at the International Blues Challenge. At age 15, he self-produced his first studio CD, “Tell the Truth”. Followed up by his 2nd self-produced studio project in 2013, recording HV’s “How About Now” EP, featuring six of his original songs, mastered by Gene Paul, son of the legendary guitarist Les Paul. Jake’s latest song tracks were laid down in Los Angeles, Ca at Martic Productions with Sahaj Ticotin of RA at the engineering helm of Halden Vang’s next upcoming studio release produced by both Sahaj Ticotin and Bob Marlette; one of music’s most prolific and versatile producers. Poised with a compass dedicated to bringing his music to the masses with show stopping performances, unique musicianship and an authentic signature sound that makes a long-lasting deep connection with music fans, Halden Vang is a must-see act.

NOTE WORTHY VENUE & BOOKING APPEARANCES:
Dec 22, 2017 The Orange Peel ~ Make-A-Wish Foundation ~ Asheville, NC
July 01, 2017 The Blind Tiger ~ Greensboro, NC
June 17, 2017 Blumenthal Arts Center, “Knight Theater” Charlotte NC.
Mar 01, 2017 Amos’ Southend w/Zach Myers - Shinedown (Mack, Myers, Moore)
Oct 03, 2016 Amos’ South End ~ Charlotte NC, Opening for Sevendust
Aug 17, 2015 The Neighborhood Theatre ~ Charlotte NC, with Highly Suspect.
Oct 14, 2015 Amos’ South End ~ Charlotte NC, with Like A Storm and Otherwise.
June 13, 2015 Winston Salem Fair Grounds ~ Craft Beer Fest
Dec. 07, 2014 The Iron Thunder ~ with Nolan Neal of Hinder & Bobby Amaru of Saliva.
Oct. 03, 2014 The Iron Thunder ~ with Zach Myers of Shinedown.
June 14, 2014 House of Blues ~ Myrtle Beach, SC.
Mar 7 -9 2014 SXSW, Mar 7th ~ Shotguns on 6th. SXSW, Mar 9th ~ Gypsy Lounge.
July 27, 2013 Live Nation "Fillmore" Charlotte, NC.
June 15, 2013 Blumenthal Arts Center, “Knight Theater” Charlotte NC.
Oct. 13, 2012 Don Gibson Theater ~ Shelby NC, with The Holmes Brother.
Oct 8, 2011 Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest -Kure Beach, NC. Opening for Jimmie Vaughan
Sept 16-17 ‘11 Maggie Valley Fall Rally ~ Harley Davidson Dealer Assoc, Maggie Valley Festival.
Sept 10, 2011 Live Nation ~Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre, BBQ & Blues ~ Charlotte NC (Headliners ~ Buddy Guy & Jimmie Vaughan)
Dec 10, 2010 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam ~ Asheville NC. (with Warren Haynes, Gregg Allman, Umphreys McGee, Steve Miller, Drivin N’ Cryin)
Nov 06, 2010 Ed Smith Stadium ~ 20th anniversary Sarasota Blues Festival with Tommy Castro, Elvin Bishop, Trombone Shorty and Moreland & Arbuckle.
Oct 09, 2010 Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest ~ Fort Fisher, NC. (Headliner ~ Leon Russell)