While the state of Oregon means the world to me, I knew it wouldn’t resonate with everyone, therefore, I elected to record an alternate version of the same song. In the end, they’re nearly identical but with only one single lyric adjusted within the chorus:

INSTEAD OF:
“Who was I to leave Oregon
When the rearview facing West held all I loved?”

IT IS NOW:
“Who was I to leave where I’m from
When the rearview facing West held all I loved?”

SAMPLE ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’

DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’ HERE

While I will always sing the true version of Leave Oregon, I thought my non-Oregonian friends and fans might appreciate the alternate lyric that can apply to Any Town USA. Enjoy the song and make it your own!

DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’ HERE

Like the sound of it? Then download “We Grow” here: iTunes | CD Baby

THIS DEAL INCLUDES:
-Long Before the Wheel (2010 EP)
-Another Gleam (2011 LP)
-Two 2″ x 4″ vinyl stickers

Of course, you can always give the gift of my other music by shopping my page on CD Baby.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TYLER STENSON!!

Tyler Stenson is a singer/songwriter in Portland, OR that is increasingly known for his unique brand of elegant folk music. Along with spending 15 months as a singer/songwriter in Nashville, he has been twice-named the “Songwriter of the Year” by the Portland Songwriters Association, “Best Male Artist” at the Portland Music Awards, was nominated for the Wyoming Governor’s Art Award, has opened for famed rocker, Chris Isaak, performed on OPB’s Live Wire! Radio and has 10 studio albums being distributed internationally.

BUY ONE OF THE ELEGANT FOLK TEES HERE

BUY ONE OF THE ELEGANT FOLK TEES HERE

PRODUCT DETAILS:
2 x 4 inches
Durable vinyl sticker stock
Off-white and mint-green type atop a deep green background
BUY HERE: http://tylerstenson.bigcartel.com/product/2-stickers-2-bucks

BUY STICKERS HERE OR BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE ABOVE!!

GET YOUR OWN SHIRT HERE

What started as handmade Duct Tape Wallets (together, we handmade and sold over 30,000 wallets), eventually grew into a fashion-forward wallet brand that was sold in over 500 retail shops around the world.

Everything seemed to be going swimmingly until October 15, 2008 — due to the catastrophic economic downturn and other forces outside of our control, we were forced to prematurely shut the doors to the dream.

That disheartening event spring-boarded me into a full-time career in music, so I view it as a blessing in disguise; however, my brother never lost sight of the end goal. He pressed fearlessly forward, took his lumps and has recently risen to fight another round.

That said, he has just initiated a fundraiser via Kickstarter.com to re-launch the company — not a fundraiser but a pre-order campaign — you pay for wallets now, he gets the ball rolling, you get wallets sooner than later.

Please watch the video below, read the info and get yourself a wallet or 17. Every bit helps.

NOTE: My brother and db clay have made me the man I am today so this is personal. Your support is much much much appreciated. Thank you.

PRE-ORDER YOUR WALLET HERE

A NOTE FROM MY BROTHER…

HELLO EVERYONE!
My name is Garett and I’m a Wallet maker. Thanks for visiting my Kickstarter page and hearing my story. With your contribution I hope to relaunch my company db clay with a new collection of designer Wallets I’ve titled LINE 0.0 (zero point zero). I have the ideas, the relationships, the next product line designed and the business infrastructure in place — I simply need help financing production for my next batch of inventory! See below to preview the new product assortment and click on the links to PREORDER your very own unique Wallet from LINE 0.0. Thanks in advance for supporting my project – I love db clay sooooo much.

ABOUT DB CLAY
db clay is a universal product design co that I founded in Portland, OR. My primary focus over the years has been making and selling Wallets and my approach has always been to improve my processes and innovate with each new iteration of product. My latest batch is the most minimal to date and although I have been in the Wallet business for more than a decade, LINE 0.0 represents a fresh start for db clay and me. The intent is to create a collection that is uniquely designed, timeless and made of high quality materials (no more Duct Tape!). Wallets have been around seemingly forever, but a db clay Wallet is different than the rest, as they often spark human interaction each time you pull ‘em out. “Hey, where did you get that Wallet?” db clay has been starting conversations like this since 1998.

WHAT IS LINE 0.0?
LINE 0.0 is a light, compact, slim and new Wallet body style produced by db clay. I designed this 4-pocket beauty to be as little as possible while still functioning as a Wallet should by carrying your daily essentials: ID, a few cards, cold hard cash and some misc items such as a public transit pass or a cute picture of your puppy. Overall, I was aiming to minimize back-pocket bulk but I also made it small enough to fit in a grab and go clutch or a fancy handbag too. I invented these Wallets for YOU to enjoy, but keep in mind, they also make great gifts for all the great folks in your life. Friends, family, coworkers, significant others, clients, etc.

To begin, LINE 0.0 will come in (5) different exterior designs for you to pick from if you choose to back this project — see designs previewed below. Once you have made your contribution of at least $35, you’ll be able to select your favorite individual piece of Pocket Art… or scoop up the whole set for $175 while you’re at it! Disclaimer: to be able to begin production we need to sell at least 500 units of each design in order to meet our manufacturer’s minimum requirements… so please help spread the word!

HOW TO HELP/PREORDER
I’m excited to get LINE 0.0 produced and db clay up and running again. So here is where I humbly ask for your help!! I have personally handmade about 30,000 Wallets in my life and creating stuff is in my blood. I am dedicated to this project and to you, the community that supports it. I aim to Kickstart db clay in 2011 with the introduction of LINE 0.0. Following this campaign I plan to keep things simple early on, and then over time, I have plans to incrementally regrow db clay into a much broader line of products, accessories and mobile applications (yes, even software!). With your favor and backing of this project, I’d like nothing more than to continue on this journey. By pledging a minimum of $35 you can join in on the fun along the way!

Again, thanks to all in advance for your contributions and support!

BROWSE ALL OF MY ALBUMS HERE

LONG BEFORE THE WHEEL
CD Baby
iTunes

BITTERSWEET PARADE
CD Baby
iTunes

SEE THAT GLEAM
CD Baby
iTunes

LANDER LIVE at MISSISSIPPI STUDIOS
CD Baby
iTunes

ORANGE CHROME SKY
CD Baby
iTunes

THE LOW CEILING
CD Baby
iTunes

Buy it on CD BABY: http://bit.ly/bDb4xo
Buy it on iTunes: http://bit.ly/cZFbma

TRACK LISTING:

1. Leave Oregon
2. Daffodils
3. That Moon
4. Clover
5. We Grow

Tyler Stenson on BandCamp.com

Of course, it’s way too early in the game to determine if that was a good move or not, but here’s hoping. If you’re interested in seeing what Band Camp is all about (and claiming a few free downloads in the process), check out http://tylerstenson.bandcamp.com. Enjoy!