Although I visited the Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch about 3 weekends ago to hand-pick my pumpkin of choice, it was just yesterday that I finally got around to carving my Halloween pumpkin for 2011. As seen below, my girlfriend carved Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas (pictured on the right), while I decided to go with the his evil nemesis, the Boogie Man Ghost (pictured on the left).

I was recently asked by Redwood Son to design a concert poster for his upcoming performance at the McMenamins St John’s Theater, a show that will be dedicated to his former friend and drummer, Kipp Crawford, a shining light that was taken from us, long before his time. The show will mark the 2-year anniversary of Kipps’s tragic death and all proceeds will be donated to Kipp’s Memorial Fund to benefit Ashland Schools. The poster is below.

Redwood Son at McMenamins St John’s Theater
A dedicated performance for the Kipp Crawford Memorial Fund
Friday November 4th @ 7pm

PERFORMANCES BY:
Redwood Son
Celilo
Fractal
Thanks Kipp
and many other special guests

GET MORE INFO ABOUT THE SHOW HERE OR BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE BELOW!!

Although my encounters with Kipp were much more minimal than some, I was certainly affected by his passing — if you’ll recall, I wrote a song called Daffodils that penned him into the second verse and chorus. I believe this is a grand cause and hope you’ll join Redwood Son for the dedicated performance to the Kipp Crawford Memorial Fund.

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These days, it seems that my Facebook feed is dominated by images and videos — for whatever reason, I’m not seeing many good ‘ol fashion status updates anymore…

Anyway, with this new trend, I’ve inversely been exposed to some good humor as of late that I wanted to share with you. Although I will not claim that these are the end-all, funniest pictures on the Internet, I will claim that these are some damn funny images that have crossed my path in the last week or so. Enjoy.

I started playing live music at the Buffalo Gap Saloon in Portland, OR circa 2003 — it was one of the first venues to give me and my music a chance and I therefore owe them much. 8 years later, I don’t play there as often as I used to but I still consider it my local haunt, my Cheers, my home away from home, my watering hole, my … well, you get the idea. It’s a swell place.

All that said, I was recently invited to play at their annual birthday party known as Gap Fest and following my set, I was surprised with the decorated frame below. I was beyond honored when they presented me with this tribute frame that celebrated my career and the Buffalo Gap’s involvement in its progression.

It will be hung on the wall of the establishment for the many years to come…

Thank you Buffalo Gap for the opportunity and the friendship.

THE BUFFALO GAP SALOON & EATERY
6835 Southwest Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-2313
(503) 244-7111

Like I said, I’ve played MANY shows at the Buffalo Gap … here is a pic from one of the hundreds.

THIS THURSDAY: I will be playing at the Alberta Rose Theater this Thursday night with Sam Wegman and Safire — it promises to be something special. Please grab a crew and come join me for my early, all ages, opening set.

Tyler Stenson w/ Sam Wegman & Safire
Thursday Sep 29th @ 7:30 PM
$10 General Admission

All Ages Show
Doors open at 6:30

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://albertarosetheatre.com/

Of course, this will not be my first time playing at the Alberta Rose Theater. Although I will be playing a solo set for this upcoming event, take a look at these videos from my last full-band performance at this fine venue!!

OFTEN & MUCH

BEST LAID PLANS

CANNONBALL

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://albertarosetheatre.com/

Every once in a while I get self-conscious about the amount of self-promotion that I do on Facebook and Twitter. While I feel it’s the necessary quantity to get my messages to the masses, there are still wavering moments when I ask myself Dude, was that too much?

Well, just as I’m considering cutting back on the posts, I log-on to Facebook and see what my other friends are up to — based on the dirty-laundry-rant below, I’m all at once certain that it could be worse.

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/tylerstensonmusic
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @tylerstenson

IF YOU KNOW PEOPLE IN THE SEATTLE AND/OR TACOMA AREAS, PLEASE SEND THEM TO THESE UPCOMING SHOWS!!

I will be playing in Seattle and Tacoma between Sept 21-23. Whether you live in the area, or simply know people that do, please spread the word about these upcoming Washington shows…

9/21: The Mandolin Cafe – Tacoma, WA (6pm)
9/22: Mill Creek McMenamins – Mill Creek, WA (6pm)
9/23: Reds Wine Bar – Kent, WA (5pm)
9/23: Bluebird Microcreamery – Seattle, WA (9:30pm)

Please, join me for these intimate evenings of storytelling and award-winning songwriting. I solemnly swear that you will not be disappointed. Thank you.

Save the date!! I have been asked to play at the Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival on Saturday September 10th at 5:00pm. Of course, the festival spans from 3pm to 8pm, so mark your calendars accordingly and come join me and other musical acts such as the Legendary Soul Diva Linda Hornbuckle.

Tyler Stenson at the Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival
Saturday September 10th @ 5pm

Tickets are $5 and kids are free!

VISIT THE RIVERKEEPERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO: http://www.tualatinriverkeepers.org

Tualatin Riverkeepers are the leading independent advocate for the river, streams and wetlands in the Tualatin community. That said, the Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival aims to support a clean and healthy Tualatin River that is accessible to everyone and offers something for the whole family — great music, food, nature activities and kayaking on the river!

DIRECTIONS?

IF YOU’RE DRIVING:
The Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival takes place at 8515 SW Tualatin Rd

IF YOU’RE PADDLING:
The Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival takes place at Tualatin Community Park at river mile 8.9

IF YOU’RE WALKING OR BIKING:
The Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival takes place just south of the Ki-A-Kuts Bridge

IF YOU’RE BUSING:
The Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival takes place on Tri-Met line 76

March 11th of 2011 was one of the most special moments of my musical life.

Having just turned 30, it dawned on me that I had been playing music for a full decade — 10 years of writing, recording and grinding. It hasn’t been easy, but it has certainly been worth it.

To celebrate this milestone marker, I hosted a self-indulgent “Greatest Hits” concert at the Alberta Rose Theater in Portland that showcased my absolute favorite songs, and fan favorites, from across the decade (2001 to 2011). In all, roughly 300 fans and friends crowded into the rows of the Alberta Rose Theater and showed their beaming support for my 10-year journey.

After many months of waiting patiently, I finally got my hands on these three recordings from that special Spring evening. Enjoy Tyler Stenson and the Elegant Folk live from the Alberta Rose Theater!!

OFTEN & MUCH

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CANNONBALL

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BEST LAID PLANS

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A fan just sent me this photo and while I hate to see my supporters break any kind of bone in their body, I’m honored to provide them with the proper healing attire. With any luck, between the power of music and the comforts of the Shade Clothing poly-blend, she’ll be gold in no time. Get well soon!

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