Greetings. My name is Trevor. I play music…and love doing it. It has been a wonderful teacher, friend, and companion over the years. This is the part where I tell you a little about my life… so far. I grew up in South Carolina until the age of 16. I had a wonderful childhood, a great family, and good friends. I started playing music fairly young. My dad was a drummer and a musician himself. I guess I got some of his genes. Every day after school, I would come home, pick up my guitar, and write songs for a couple hours. It was my favorite time of the whole day. I began playing for my parents, who supported me to the fullest. For my 15th or 16th birthday, my dad got me some time in his friend's recording studio. I made my first record, which was mostly sold to my friends and family. It was at that time when my family and I started taking the music more seriously.
In 10th grade, I was very fortunate to have traveled to California to attend Idyllwild School for the Arts, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles. My time there was some of the best years of my life. I studied classical guitar and met many wonderful people from around the world who greatly influenced my life in a profound way. My greatest lesson there was observing how art spoke to everyone…no matter what race, what faith, or what country you were from. I saw how it brought people together, and that made me feel good.
In my senior year of high school, I signed a record deal with Geffen Records. After graduation, I moved to LA to give my music full attention. I was very blessed to have worked with great producers such as John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews) and The Laboriel Brothers (Sting, Paul Mccartney). Unfortunately, other than an EP, none of the records I made with Geffen ever came out. They dropped me from the label in 2008. But that didn't deter me. I picked up my guitar, wrote 14 new songs, and recorded an acoustic album with my good friend/percussionist Chris Steele. We have named that album "This is Blue." It was a wonderful, liberating experience. I feel very lucky to still have the opportunity to create music with good friends and people.
Over the years, I have toured and played with wonderful acts such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Matisyahu, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Colbie Caillat, Los Lobos, Ziggy Marley, Rusted Root, and many others. It has been such a blessing to cross paths with so many beautiful people and wonderful musicians. They all have influenced me so much.
My favorite part of the whole thing thus far is meeting new people on the road. It is funny how people come together, connect, and establish friendships. I never knew that I would have friends in Peoria, Illinois or Vail, Colorado. Through music, we have all been able to come together, share our ideas and love, and then move on. I cannot express how thankful I am to all the fans who have supported me over the years. I have truly greatly enjoyed meeting all of you. I hope we get to cross paths again soon.
Thanks for taking the time to read a little bit about my journey. I hope that your travels are going smoothly and unfolding nicely. Until we meet again…
Looking fab, Trevor. I have a baby due in a few weeks and have "This is Blue" loaded in my Zune to listen to in the delivery room, your music keeps me centered :)
the show is STL was awesome. 'twas my first time to finally see you even though you've come through with matisyahu a couple of times. seriously, it meant a lot to me. i think i'm going to go to a couple more of the shows on this tour that are around. thank you so much for coming!
I'm listening to Unity again and again, mourning that when you finally come back to central FL I will be in California. I guess I'll have to wait until next time... :/
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I think u'll enjoy this one. It's pretty cool but also a little creepy too LOL. You'll need to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the proper results. Put the followwing into the address-bar of your web-browser. Type ur favorite number between 1 and 999 & then type a dot & then type your favorite color & then type a dot & then type one word that best describes your mood & then type a dot & then type the word retwistic & then type a dot & then type com & then click enter. Let me know how it turns out for you.
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Last nite was amazing im so glad i got to meet you it was one of the most blessed moments thus far in my life cant wait for the next show Trev ur music is so inspiring i can't go a day without it.
Hey there! Just wanted to tell you last night's show was outstanding!! You all looked like you were having a blast. You are truely talented and I can't wait to catch another show. Keep up the badassness! Peace!
St. Louis Show was the BEST EVER !! holly shit that was amazing !!!!! I can't wait to get my pictures up.... went to another show after yours AND YOURS WAS STILL THE BEST ! REALLY HOLY CRAP ! BEST YET .... YOU GUYS FUCKING ROCKED OUR SOULS! PEACE AND LOVE THANK YOU FROM SOUTHERN ILL AND MO !
TREVOR HALL! I hope you remember me - I was the kid that went to Idyllwild Arts and studied guitar, knows shambo and wayne. You said you read these comments and do respond, I trust you my friend. I meant you at your show in Seattle at Showbox. Really inspiring and incredible show and want to thank you for that, along with your music that HAS a true message in comparison to most music coming out today. My profile is fairly new and doesn't have music uploaded yet but it will tomorrow or the day after. It will all be music I have written, and it would be greatly appreciated if you check that music out when it is up. thank you so much for being the individualized expression of the All that you are! tell me how you are doing, PEACE! how i
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