I will be returning to the Northwest next week to attend a friend’s wedding and while I’m home, I’ll be playing two free shows in Portland!! Held at my favorite local haunts, I’m looking forward to keeping things casual and simply enjoying the company of friends. Please, spread the word and join me for one and/or both. Thanks!!

Tyler Stenson - Free Shows in Portland

Please join me for some free shows in Portland, OR … all held at my favorite places:

WED MARCH 24th @ the BUFFALO GAP
6835 Southwest Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219

THURS MARCH 25th @ ROCK BOTTOM
206 Southwest Morrison St
Portland, OR 97204

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

As you may know, I was just featured on the KINK.FM Local Music Spotlight … it felt good. Though it was short lived, Dean K talked about my music a bit, my new album Bittersweet Parade and then played my song The Road. I was a proud parent when I heard my song on the air waves – always a fun moment.

As a disclaimer, I had a pro audio ripper all ready to go for the broadcast BUT just moments before the segment, I apparently breached the free trial and it started making an awful noise. I scrambled and managed to record it through another program but you’ll notice a bit of a fuzz as a result. As an OCD tech savvy individual, it pains me but you’ll get the idea … I should just be glad that I had a redundancy in place:)

Enjoy The Road on the KINK.FM Local Music Spotlight!!

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PS. If you like the song, be sure to nominate it for the KINK.FM Plug in Portland sampler by going to their website and entering my name (Tyler Stenson) and “The Road” in the appropriate field. Thanks!

Tonight I played the “New Faces Night” at The Basement in Nashville, TN. I booked the show all the way back in October so when it finally arrived, I was excited to say the least. Barring a few technical difficulties, which are part of the game, I feel good about it.

The video below was streamed live online by UARadio.net and the folks back in Portland were able to tune in. Thanks to Julian from UARadio.net for the great service that you offer for guys like me and thanks Monique Roy for lining it all up.

My Bittersweet Parade album release in Portland is only one week away and I am “hella” excited … if you know me, I don’t use that word lightly!! From the bottom of my heart, I hope that you’ll grab a crew and join me for the long-awaited maiden voyage.

PS, there’s still time to recruit so I would appreciate the help in introducing any newbie’s to the mix. Spread the word and join the parade as it passes through town.

BITTERSWEET PARADE (sample mix)

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TS BITTERSWEET PARADE ALBUM RELEASE
@ LOLA’S ROOM (crystal ballroom)
1332 W. Burnside
Portland, Oregon 97209

- Thurs Jan 21st
- Doors at 7:30p
- Music at 8:00p
- Free CD with $12 admission
- Opening act TBA, but they’ll be awesome
- This IS seated so arrive accordingly
- No pre-sale available, buy at door

SAMPLE THE ALBUM HERE:
http://tylerstenson.com/blog/the-bittersweet-parade-has-arrived/

MORE INFO HERE:
http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=64&id=145&eventid=78978

Thank you one and all for everything you’ve done along the way. I am “uber” stoked and, if you know me, I don’t use that word lightly either;) Good times ahead absolutely.

PORTLAND ASSEMBLE!!

I played the “Second Friday Songbirds” round at the Sommet Center the other day with some other great writers. We each played about 5 songs and I was happy to finally get to test out my new Flip HD camera! Below is the video for the “oldie but a goody” Rome Tomorrow and a picture of the crew. Thanks Stephen for the invite … cheers to many more!

Here is the crew: Cody & Chance, Tyler Stenson, Stephen Salyers, Chelsee Oaks and Rob Bolin. They were all fantastic writers and performers but above all, our group lunch outing afterward proved that they are good people. The conversation was totally offensive and irreverent and comfortable. Thanks for the camaraderie.

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

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

Finally, my new album Bittersweet Parade has been submitted for duplication and the release details are coming together nicely. It won’t be long now. There are many more details to come but in the meantime, SAVE THE DATE: January 21st, 2010.

In addition to the flagship release at Lola’s Room, McMenamins has jumped behind me and offered up a number of subsequent shows to support the release. I hope everyone can make it to Lola’s Room, but if you can’t, you can catch a show at the following McMenamins’ venues:

JANUARY 21 @ Lola’s Room (Portland, OR)
JANUARY 27 @ Edgefield Winery (Troutdale, OR)
JANUARY 29 @ Hotel Oregon (McMinnville, OR)
JANUARY 30 @ Grand Lodge (Forest Grove, OR)

Spread the word, bring a crew and I’ll see you crazy critters at the show…

I’ve been asked to be a part of the upcoming Listen Up Show with Stephen Salyers! In honor of Stephen’s write-up in Country Weekly, he has put together a lovely evening at Nashville’s 12 & Porter with a number of talented musicians. The flyer and lineup are posted below. Spread the word and join us for the music!!!

7-7:40 pm

Leigh Brandon Houison
Charlie Oxford
Tyler Stenson

8-8:40 pm

Megan Conner
Lainey Edwards
Mark Lonsway

9:00 pm Stephen Salyers Full Band!!!

An epic night at a proper venue with my favorite people on this planet, is the most a man can ask for. The farewell show at the Aladdin Theater was a true inspiration and a moment that will drive me forward with confidence. In the loudest scream I can muster, thank you! Sincerely, it was a warm room and I was honored to be sent off to Nashville with such love.

Aladdin Theater - Sept 11, 2009 - photo by Brittney Myers

A special thanks to the talented musicians that played with me (left to right); Anna Tivel, Jimmy Prescott, Josh Stewart, Birger Olsen and Jake Oken-Berg. All were amazing additions and vibes.

Lastly, I recently finished a song about my west coast tour that I did in May – it will be included on the new album. It was a month filled with extreme highs and lows and lessons learned. As close as I’ll get to a tour journal, this is my account of the experience.

FIGHT ‘TIL DYING DAY
tyler stenson 2009

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