I was recently invited to perform on Live from the Yellow Room — a new video series that’s hosted by Peter Rodocker of the Yellow Room Recording studio where I’ll be recording my next album. This is a great new series that features some of Portland’s finest indie artists, so I was glad to be part of it in performing my song Better Be Us All.

Song: “Better Be Us All”
Host: Peter Rodocker
Cameraman: Chris Duggan
Video Editor: Thom Lyons

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I’m proud to announce that I’ve been invited to play at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. On top of Nashville being the Songwriting Capital of the World, the Bluebird Cafe is the epicenter of it all — every notable songwriter to have ever penned a song has passed through this venue at one time or another. Hence, legendary.

That said, I’ll be sharing a round with David G Smith, Kevin So and Mike Willis and couldn’t be more excited. Everyone in this round is a pure talent and I’m honored to be in the mix.

See ya there!

TYLER STENSON @ the Bluebird Cafe
w/ David G Smith, Kevin So and Mike Willis
Tuesday 11/15 in the 6pm round
NO COVER

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I recently got the opportunity to perform on Live Wire! Radio Episode 163 — a stellar variety show that is recorded live in Portland, OR and broadcast on OPB radio for the masses.

In addition to being the featured musical guest, also on the show was acclaimed author, David Guterson, and actors Silas Weir Mitchell and Bitsie Tulloch from the new NBC television show GRIMM. In all, it was a fantastic evening of fine spirits and entertainment and it’s now posted as a podcast for your listening enjoyment.

NOTE: My performance of Great Man’s Funeral can be heard at minute-mark 7:30 and my performance of Better Be Us All can be heard at minute-mark 50:50. Spread the word!

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE

DOWNLOAD GREAT MAN’S FUNERAL HERE: www.cdbaby.com/tylerstenson2
DOWNLOAD BETTER BE US ALL HERE: www.cdbaby.com/tylerstenson4

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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As mentioned before, I will be performing TOMORROW at the Live Wire! Radio variety show at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland, OR. It is quite an honor to be invited to perform at this renowned production and live broadcast, so I’ll aim to do my part in making it as stellar as its reputation demands.

Because it’s a variety show, I am simply a part of the whole and therefore only get two songs. Best foot forward, right? That said, I’ll be playing Great Man’s Funeral and Better Be Us All.

It’s always hard to chose which few of my many songs to play (when limited) but I think this will be a nice mix for the Live Wire! folks. Please join us for this fine event.

Live Wire! Radio Variety Show
@ The Alberta Rose Theatre
Saturday October 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM
3000 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
Minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian

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I’m proud to announce that I’ve been invited to perform on the Live Wire! Radio Show at the Alberta Rose Theater on Saturday October 22nd. This is truly an honor.

If you haven’t heard of it, Live Wire! is a top-notch radio variety show that tapes in front of an enthusiastic audience and airs each week via Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and is heard nationally and internationally through its podcasts.

Over the years Live Wire! has featured a number of stellar talents including Chuck Palahniuk (author of Fight Club) and Joe Purdy and, on this particular October night in 2011, I will be featured as the solo musical guest; joined by author David Guterson, Oregon Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen, cartoonist Kate Beaton and a big-time full band musical guest, Typhoon!

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Live Wire! Radio Show!
@ The Alberta Rose Theater
Saturday October 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM
3000 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
Minors OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian

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If you were one of those that enjoyed my opening set for Chris Isaak at the Oregon Zoo this summer (07/29/2011), please take a minute to fill out this survey and express your delight. This was one of the finest moments in my musical career so, who knows, if you tell them that you want me back, I just might get the opportunity to do it all over again. Thanks!

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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

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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

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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