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The Bittersweet Parade Has Arrived

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

I arrived in Salt Lake City on Tuesday to find that my new album Bittersweet Parade had finally arrived! I had them shipped to my parent’s house because I had a concert Wednesday night at Velour and I simply couldn’t wait the extra couple weeks to receive the product that I’ve spent years pushing toward completion.

All of that said, I officially have the albums in-hand and am so excited to start spreading the record far and wide. Though it will be another month before it is available on CD Baby or iTunes, you can sample the songs below and help me spread the word about my latest creation – Bittersweet Parade.

Bittersweet Parade © 2010
written & produced by tyler stenson
recorded & engineered by Rob Stroup at 8 Ball Studio – Portland, OR
mastered by Rick Fisher at RFI/CD – Seattle, WA

THE SAMPLER MIX

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Bittersweet Parade by Tyler Stenson

Bittersweet Parade by Tyler Stenson

WELCOME THE CHANGE

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THE ROAD

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I GET NO SLEEP

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GREAT MAN’S FUNERAL

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YOU ALREADY KNOW

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AS THE CROW FLIES

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PUSH THAT RIVER

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EXPLODE

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BLUSH

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FIGHT TIL DYING DAY

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WYOMING

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I Am a Fisherman

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

While driving through Montana on my way to Nashville, I looked to my left to see a lone fisherman standing in a river — it seemed obvious that the man was exactly where he wanted to be. As my wheels turned toward the east, I realized I could relate:

I am a fisherman;
Not in the sense
That I stand at the shoreline in sport,
But in the way I cast my words.
For you see,
If and when they bite,
Why, nothing on God’s green earth
Is more fulfilling.

I am a Fisherman

I am a Fisherman


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Live at the Listening Room

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Today is the eve of what I believe to be my best show in Nashville (to date). I’ll be playing at a lovely place called The Listening Room and I’ll be joined by a slew of talent. I’m extra excited for this showcase because I get to play twice as many songs as usual and it will be broadcast LIVE on UARadio.net!!! No matter where you are, I hope you’ll join me for my show tomorrow night … whether it’s in person or online. Thanks!

Tyler Stenson at the Listening Room

Tyler Stenson at the Listening Room

THE LISTENING ROOM
209 10th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203-4124

TS.com and mySpace Facelift

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

I realize I’m about as OCD as it gets when it comes to my website(s) and their presentation but there are worse vices. I’ve recently gone through my website and my mySpace page and gave them some love on the design front. Below is a snapshot of the new and improved TylerStenson.com and mySpace.com/tylerstenson.

TylerStenson.com

TylerStenson.com

In anticipation of my newest album, I pimped out my my mySpace page to reflect the new Bittersweet Parade vibe. Following suit, there is a snapshot below of my new and improved mySpace page.

Tyler Stenson on mySpace.com

Tyler Stenson on mySpace.com

If you like what you see on either, I can do it for you too. If you’re interested in a custom artist website or mySpace page, send me an email!