I’m calling this the most important show of my life, to date … this is not an understatement. Please join me Friday October 19, 2012 at the Aladdin Theater as I release my 10th album into the ether. Details are still being hashed out and tickets won’t be on sale until August 1st, but mark the date in ink. See you there!

Beginning April 19th I will be kicking off a 7-week residency with my full band at the Rockbottom Brewery in downtown Portland. What makes this residency extra special is the fact that you don’t have to stay out all night to enjoy the live music … Yep, Five-Thirty Thursdays is a full concert experience that starts at 5:30 and will have you home by 8pm!

Even better, Rockbottom will be tapping a new beer at 5:30 on many of these upcoming dates and everyone in the room will get a free pint! That said, come hear a tune and enjoy a post-work brew with a friend or two! See ya there.

Five-Thirty Thursdays
EVERY THURSDAY @ Rockbottom Brewery
w/ Tyler Stenson & Band
5:30 to 7:30

NOTE: New kegs will be tapped on many of these Thursdays and everyone gets a free pint!

This residency will run every Thursday from April 19th through May (7 weeks): April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Please join us for any and all of them and spread the word where you can!

As you know, I recently experienced a very special musical event at The Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland, OR — a warm venue, brimming with a warm crowd and resulting in the warmest memories. That said, the entire evening was captured on film and I am finally getting around to editing and posting the videos.

While the clips below are my first attempt at multi-angle video editing (and will never win an award for “Best Editor”) my hope is that they offer you a peak at the very special evening that was had. Thank you to all that attended and contributed to such a special moment. Cheers!

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

THE ARSONIST

OFTEN & MUCH

As you already know, I had the grand opportunity to collaborate with Madgesdiq, a Portland-based hip-hop artist, on a song called World without Walls from his upcoming album Rastamerica. Well, now that the record is done, Madgesdiq has not only asked me to perform our song with him at his CD release party but he’s also asked me and my full band to open for his release show at The Secret Society on March 23rd, 2012. Please join us!!

Madgesdiq CD Release Party w/ Tyler Stenson
GUEST DJ: Rev Shines
Friday March 23rd @ Secret Society
116 NE Russell Street
Portland, OR 97202

21+ / $10 at the door
(includes free copy of Rastamerica)

WORLD without WALLS (feat. Tyler Stenson):
by Madgesdiq © 2012

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DOWNLOAD WORLD WITHOUT WALLS ON iTUNES

ONLY 10 DAYS TIL SUNDAY MARCH 11TH… Yep, I’m hosting an extremely special concert event on Sunday March 11th and because it’s not your ordinary show, I wanted to make sure you knew the full details…

SUNDAY MATINEE:
Tyler Stenson @ Alberta Rose Theatre
w/ Justin Hopkins and Karen Anne Mathews
Sunday March 11th
Doors at 5 / Show at 5:30

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

– ALL-AGES (if accompanied by adult)
– Playing with my full band and debuting new songs
– Yes, it’s a Sunday but I’m on at 6 sharp so it’s an early one
– For you TV junkies, Justin Hopkins is currently on NBC’s The Voice
– This show WILL sell out so be sure to get your tickets NOW!

VIDEOS FROM LAST MARCH 11, 2011:
http://youtu.be/kPkLSS52hDA
http://youtu.be/EDRg7ToKyG4
http://youtu.be/vjUi3fHisYU
http://youtu.be/gOjt6FWhixY

While last March 11th at Alberta Rose was something truly special, I have full intentions of making this one even greater. That said, please spread the word, tell your friends and family, get your tickets (they’re cheaper if you purchase in advance) and join me March 11th for this Sunday Matinee at The Alberta Rose Theatre. THANK YOU ALL!!

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I recently returned to the KINK.fm studios to chat with Inessa on the 101.9 KINK.fm Local Music Spotlight. In all, we chatted about the many good things happening in my career including my recent Chevy commercials and my upcoming show at the Alberta Rose Theatre. Listen to the full interview below and join me for this very special show!

Tyler Stenson @ Alberta Rose Theatre
Sunday March 11, 2012
w/ Justin Hopkins and Karen Anne Mathews
Minors Accompanied by Parent
Doors 5pm / Show 5:30pm
$9 adv / $ 12 dos
GET TICKETS HERE

DOWNLOAD ‘WE GROW’ ON CD Baby or iTunes

Oh boy, I am pleased to announce the Sunday Matinee at The Alberta Rose Theatre — an all-ages early show w/ Tyler Stenson, Justin Hopkins and our special guest, Karen Mathews. Because this is a rare full-band concert event, this show WILL sell out so be sure to take advantage of the advanced purchase discount and get your tickets now!

BUY TICKETS HERE

DETAILS:
Sunday March 11th @ The Alberta Rose Theatre
- Justin Hopkins w/ full band
- Tyler Stenson w/ full band
- and special guest Karen Anne Mathews
- MINORS WELCOME w/ adult

TIMES:
- Doors @ 5pm
- Karen Mathews @ 5:30
- Tyler Stenson @ 6:00
- Justin Hopkins @ 7:00

TICKETS:
- $9 in advance
- $12 at the door
- $25 VIP tickets available. This limited amount of tickets includes a pre-show meet and greet and a copy of both Justin and Tyler’s CDs!!

This show will sell out so be sure to order in advance at http://albertarosetheatre.com

This show will sell out so be sure to order in advance at http://albertarosetheatre.com

I am proud to announce that I have been invited to open for LeRoy Bell (of X-Factor) at The Aladdin Theater on Saturday February 11th. Any time I get to perform at such a venue, in tandem with such talent, is a recipe for something special. Please join us.

Saturday Feb 11 @ The Aladdin Theater
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends
w/ Tyler Stenson

$25.00 adv / $25.00 dos
Minors Accompanied by Parent
Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM

FULL SHOW DETAILS HERE

LeRoy’s Biography (from the Aladdin Website):

“A Change Is Coming” represents a major leap for singer/songwriter LeRoy Bell. Not only has he grown as a touring artist, but also the experience has given his music an edge that places him into league of performers creating a sound that crosses many demographics. Taking a cue from his roots, the soul and R&B styles incorporated into “Change” plays out on the contemporary musical field.

The reception to LeRoy’s music has been spectacular. He has performed with Van Morrison, Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Al Green, Paolo Nutini, India.Arie, Erykah Badu, LeAnne Rimes, Joan Osborne, Michael McDonald, Suzanne Vega, Idina Menzel, Colin Hay, Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Leon Russell, Sonny Landreth, Charlie Musselwhite, & Los Lobos.

He’s played the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival, The San Jose Jazz Festival, The Vancouver Island Music Festival, and The Coldsnap Festival.

LeRoy was personally invited by B.B. King to open for him at his Oct 15, 2007 historic return to The Filmore Auditorium in San Francisco.

LeRoy’s band features Terry Morgan on bass, who has played Dee Daniels, Pat Wright & The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Dave Lewis, Thelma Houston and others. On drums the mighty force of Davis Martin, formerly of Maktub.

His music gets heavy in-store at Starbucks worldwide thanks to great support from PlayNetwork.

The Bell family legacy extended from Philly to Seattle when Thom Bell, LeRoy’s uncle and third member of Mighty Three Music (along with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff) opened up the west coast offices of Mighty Three Music in the late 70′s. As a young staff writer LeRoy teamed with Casey James and wrote songs that would be recorded by The Spinners, The O’Jays, The Temptations, Rita Marley and most notably Elton John.

“Mama Can’t Buy Me Love”, from the “Thom Bell Sessions”, went to #9 pop, #36 R&B, and #1 AC in the fall of 1979. Earning John a Grammy Nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. That same year Bell and James had their own million- seller with “Livin It Up (Friday Night)” on A&M Records.

2003 brought new life for LeRoy as the Fat Boy Slim mix of Elton’s “Are You Ready For Love”, reached #1 in England and most of Europe. LeRoy reinvented himself emerging as a singer/songwriter releasing on his own label Martez Music the acclaimed EP Spending Time, selling over 15,000 copies, and the 2006 release of his first full length CD Two Sides To Every Story, receiving rave reviews, bringing to light social issues, concerns and compassion for all, with the hopes of youth, love, and optimism.

FULL SHOW DETAILS HERE

I enlisted the help of a full band this last weekend at Someday Lounge in debuting a number of songs from the upcoming album. Above all, I’d say one of my favorite songs of the night was a brand new one called Lover Things — it just felt good.

That said, below is a video of the inaugural performance of Lover Things with lyrics added in an effort to combat the crowd noise. Enjoy the new tune and look for it to be on my new record, Some Days I’m a Lion, in June 2012.

ATTENTION: I will be coming out of the shadows to play my first show of 2012 THIS FRIDAY at the Someday Lounge in Portland, OR. To make this inaugural show extra special, I will be enlisting the help of a full band in debuting some brand new songs off of the new record and, of course, a couple oldies but goodies.

Not only is this the first show of 2012 but realistically, my first Portland show since October so I hope you’ll help me spread the word, grab some friends and come join me at this fine event!

Tyler Stenson @ Someday Lounge
Friday January 20th at 8:30pm
8 Bucks
21+

w/ The Druthers
Peter Rodocker & So It Is
and Fanno Creek