Monday April 5th, 2010 was a very special day — it marks my first performance in Nashville with a band. Yes, it was a stripped-down minimalist trio but it was something other than a Writers Round and that alone excited me to no end.

Asked to join the night’s lineup by a few writers that I deeply respect, I was given a nice chunk of time to play my music and therefore wanted to make it special. I was so excited I even played a bit too long … woops:) That said, I asked my friend Amanda Broadway to sing with me and called upon a new friend, Chris Bauer, to play some pedal steel in the cracks.

Below are some videos captured from the evening. It’s not all of them but it’s a nice taste of what went down in the 12th & Porter Lounge.

PLENTY MORE VIDEOS ON MY YouTube PAGE: www.youtube.com/landerband

PLENTY MORE VIDEOS ON MY YouTube PAGE: www.youtube.com/landerband

PLENTY MORE VIDEOS ON MY YouTube PAGE: www.youtube.com/landerband

PLENTY MORE VIDEOS ON MY YouTube PAGE: www.youtube.com/landerband

PLENTY MORE VIDEOS ON MY YouTube PAGE: www.youtube.com/landerband

Enjoy your Easter weekend to the fullest … then join me and this unique collection of artists on Monday April 5th for a night of beautiful music and post-Easter banter. These are sincerely some of my favorite acts I’ve seen in Nashville and I’m more than honored to share the stage with such a fine crew.

APPROXIMATE PERFORMANCE TIMES:

• Tyler Stenson | 7:00-7:45
• Shelly Fraley | 7:45-8:30
• David Dewese | 8:30-9:15
• Chelsee & Rob | 9:15-10:00

I will be playing with some special guests on this evening so please, spread the word, assemble a mob and help make this a Monday night to remember. Nashvillians Assemble!!

One of the most special evenings of my lifetime took place on September 11, 2009 — my farewell show at the Aladdin Theater. The videos below are from my Last Waltz in Portland, OR before moving east to Nashville, TN.

WELCOME THE CHANGE

YOU ALREADY KNOW

AS THE CROW FLIES

CELLOPHANE

THE ROAD

WYOMING

EXPLODE

GREAT MAN’S FUNERAL

I GET NO SLEEP

BETTER BE US ALL

If you’ve reached this page it means we’ll be sharing a stage together in the near future. I’m excited. The list below should help you learn everything you need to know (and more) about my songs, lyrics and what is expected of you — more or less. Bring your own style to the table, feel free to ask any questions and we’ll melt their faces!

I GET NO SLEEP

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DOWNLOAD THE MP3: http://tylerstenson.com/audio/bittersweet/i-get-no-sleep.mp3
LYRICS: They are posted to my website
NOTE: We’re doing a “short” version of this song when compared to the recording. Watch the video and sing the same lines as the other singer.

CLOVER

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DOWNLOAD THE MP3: http://tylerstenson.com/audio/other/clover.mp3
LYRICS: They are posted here
NOTE: Watch the video and sing the same lines as the other singer.

DAFFODILS
Unfortunately, this song is not recorded yet!

LYRICS: They are posted here
NOTE: Check out the video and sing the same lines as the other singer.

THAT MOON

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DOWNLOAD THE MP3: http://tylerstenson.com/audio/other/that-moon1.mp3
LYRICS: They are posted here
NOTE: Watch the video and sing the same lines as the other singer; most importantly the chorus.

BABYSITTING THE COWBOY

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DOWNLOAD THE MP3: http://tylerstenson.com/audio/ocs/babysitting-the-cowboy.mp3
LYRICS: They are posted to my website
NOTE: Watch the video and sing the same lines as the other singer.

AS THE CROW FLIES

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LYRICS: They are posted to my website
NOTE: You’ll just be singing at the end of this song. Do what Anna did on the recording:)

The show at the White Eagle Saloon was a success– to say the least. I am constantly amazed at the endless support that my friends and fans offer and I’ll be forever grateful for their inspiration. Together we reached a capacity crowd (plus an additional 50) and there was no shortage of good spirits.

Kirk Duncan and Redwood Son joined me on the bill and I couldn’t have been happier with the overarching vibe. Kirk and Erin were glorious as always and Redwood Son (Josh Malem) was the perfect energetic night cap. I was honored to share the stage with such talent.

A special thanks to my band for nailing the performance to the wall and playing with such zeal– thank you Birger Olsen (mandolin/slide), Josh Stewart (drums), Jim Prescott (bass), and a highlight of the night, a guest performance by Anna Tivel on violin… the crowd loved you all and you sincerely make me better than I am.

To my friends and fans: Thank you for your inspiration and giving my music purpose. I am in constant awe that you show up time and time again; always smiling and always special.

PHOTOS 1, 2 and 3 by Emily Darrah Pacher. PHOTO 4 by Brittney Myers.

Friday is the day… I’ll be headlining at the McMenamins White Eagle Saloon and joining me will be my new band and 2 of my favorite Portland songwriters Kirk Duncan and Josh Malem. Please, spread the word and I’ll make sure the night is memorable.

TYLER STENSON

Born in Lander, WY Tyler Stenson (28) considers himself a cowboy. Now Portland based, he writes of those days as if a Midwestern Poet; blending the old country-side with the new city-scape and delivering his songs from the heart, simple and true.

Former front man for his bands Lander and Rhetoric Tuesday, and twice named Portland’s “Performing Songwriter of the Year” (2007 and 2008), Stenson’s sound is putting lumps in throats and attracting a train of followers that find a piece of themselves in the sincerity of his words and the authenticity of his performances.

The son of an architect and a musical mother, all of Stenson’s years under the sun have been geared toward the fitting philosophy of “create often and pay attention to detail.” He believes he has glorified this combination in his award winning craft of song. “I’ve always lived by the phrase 3 chords and the truth. My songs are simple and true and I consider them the epic, gradient stories of my life.”

Whether performing solo on stage or backed by his talented arsenal of hired guns, Stenson’s presence and heart are sure to be felt by the masses. In the end, no one offers a more compelling performance, provokes more emotion or sums up the human existence in such a way as Tyler Stenson and his words.

Visit tylerstenson.com or myspace.com/tylerstensonmusic for more information.

REDWOOD SON

Redwood Son is a new project in the making, based around local songwriter J*Malem’s vision for truth and integrity — call it West Coast-Americana-roots music. Blood born and raised in the mystic Northern California forest, later migrating up to the equally epic scenery of the beautiful Northwest, this “Redwood Son” found a way to bring the two regions together through deeply honest and intentional songwriting combined with a desire to bridge gaps between happiness and sadness. Ranging from a state of darkness and pain to a flat-out get-up-and-dance state of happiness, this band’s range and versatility will leave listeners with a burning desire to hear a whole lot more!

Visit myspace.com/redwoodson for more information.

KIRK DUNCAN

“Every major city needs its preternaturally mellow troubadour. Kirk Duncan would be that dude for Portland, if there weren’t a current of intensity running through his otherwise quiet, slow acoustic folk tunes. It’s a subtle kind of intensity—he rarely raises his voice above a light rasp—but it’s there, in the way he shakes through the chorus of “Love Don’t Stop,” declaring, “I’m walking on my knees,” or the blatant libidinous yearning in the line “church on Sunday/sex on Monday.” His barely subdued ferocity could be a byproduct of his time in an Olympia, Wash.-based funk-metal band. Please don’t hold that against him.” – Willamette Week

Visit myspace.com/kirkduncan for more information.

ERIN ADKISSON

“Take the chops of Melissa Etheridge, the soul of Sade, the sugar & spice of Jewel, the sorrow of Sarah Mclachlan and the joy of Mavis Staples… blend them all into a voice projected from a million dollar smile complete with dimples and a razor sharp tongue – you may have a glimpse of this vocalist’s talent. Erin Adkisson is, hands down, Portland’s most valuable acoustic diva. She never disappoints.” -Juliana Baseman

Visit myspace.com/erinadkisson or myspace.com/tinderinthedrywood for more information.

I’ve been flying solo for quite some time (musically), and as fun as that’s been, I’ve recently felt the drive to revisit the excitement of the band setting. I’m proud to say the work is done; the band is ready and I’m set to debut their talent tomorrow night at the Buffalo Gap Saloon.

INTRODUCING:
Birger Olsen: Mandolin/Slide/Guitar
Jim Prescott: Upright Bass (former player for G-Love)
Josh Stewart: Drums

This group of players has done an outstanding job of learning my songs and presenting them in an appropriately delicate fashion. The non-electric sound is rich and raw and I couldn’t be more excited.

Tell the world and I’ll see you at the debut…

BUFFALO GAP SALOON – MAR 05 – 9PM
6835 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219