MilliOnAir Magazine August 2017 | Page 90

FREDRIK “F# SHARP” HALLAND

Hidden in the Topanga Canyon Hills of Los Angeles, not to far from the Pacific Ocean, Fredrik Halland is fast developing a reputation as a diverse musical presence in pop music.

At 24, Fredrik has now been a touring musician for almost a decade. That seems hard to believe! But, as a 14 year old child prodigy, he had already performed as a guitarist in more then 150 shows throughout Europe & the US. He played in prestigious music festivals at Notodden Blues Festival in Norway, Aamal and Orland Blues Fest in Sweden, and at the Bluesfest in Fredrikshavn, Denmark.

Fredrik's career broadened greatly, after 4 years of extensive worldwide touring with Colbie Caillat, as her guitarist and backup singer. He has played at iconic venues such as: The Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theater, The Troubadour, & had other notable TV performances on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Katie Couric Show, as well as performing the national anthem with Colbie Caillat at the NBA Finals.

On stage, Fredrik has also played with Gavin Degraw, Becky G,

Jesse McCartney, Babyface, and Andy Grammer, among others.

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