NEW TS MERCHANDISE: I have just introduced stickers into my humble line of merchandise and the deal is screaming good — 2 stickers for just 2 bucks!! Yep, get a sticker for you and a friend for cheaper than a cup of coffee!!

PRODUCT DETAILS:
2 x 4 inches
Durable vinyl sticker stock
Off-white and mint-green type atop a deep green background
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BUY STICKERS HERE OR BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE ABOVE!!

Last year, while living in Nashville, I was approached by the producers of a TV show called Good Samaritans and was asked to write their theme song. My only instructions were to use the words “good deeds” and reference “help your neighbor” … other than that, I was simply instructed to make it my own.

I was then given just two-weeks to write, record and master the product. I’ve never worked under a deadline like that but I’m proud to say that I delivered — to what extent, you can judge for yourself.

That said, here is a streaming sample of my Samaritan Song — the theme song for the Good Samaritans TV show that will be airing soon. It will be available on iTunes, eventually. Enjoy.

SAMARITAN SONG
by Tyler Stenson © 2011

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The following content made up my 11/02/11 newsletter titled New Video EPK.

WATCH IT. ENJOY IT. SHARE IT.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: http://youtu.be/LB-w8G91HtQ
I’m proud to announce that I just launched a sparkling new video EPK (electronic press kit) that is a most stellar summary of who I am and where I’m going. It would mean the world to me if you would watch it and share it on Facebook/Twitter with your friends and family.

LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tylerstensonmusic
If you haven’t already, please “like” my new music page on Facebook and tell your friends to do the same. It takes but an instant and affords me improved future opportunities.

LIVE WIRE! RADIO: http://tylerstenson.com/blog/live-wire-episode-163/
I’m proud to say that I just performed on the Live Wire! Radio Show and the podcast is now available for listening. My two songs are at minute-marker 7:30 and 50:50. Enjoy the show!

NEW ALBUM IN THE SPRING:
I’m currently in pre-production for my optimistic next album, Some Days I’m a Lion, set to be released in the Spring of 2012. This is no doubt my best songwriting to date, so I’m thrilled to one day share it with you and the rest of the world. Stay tuned!

Thank you all for your continued support — it sincerely means the world to me.
Stay in touch and spread the word.

tyler stenson
www.tylerstenson.com

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

Welcome. This is the official EPK, video press kit and promotional reel for Tyler Stenson, the Portland-based singer/songwriter of “Elegant Folk” music. This 6-minute video has been over a decade in the making and a long-time coming — but timely all at once.

Thanks to the help of Taylor and Matt at Quarter 4 Sports and Beavers without Borders for your equipment, your talent, your dedication to quality and your vision. Without you, the story of my career, my passion and this epic journey, wouldn’t have been told in such a way.

PASS IT ON. SPREAD THE WORD. TELL SOMEBODY.

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.

DOWNLOAD DAFFODILS NOW

Last January, I was named Best Male Artist at the 2011 Portland Music Awards — I can’t believe it has almost been a year! While this isn’t necessarily the newest news around, these few pictures from the awards ceremony just made their way into my hands, therefore, I wanted to post them for your eyes. Enjoy.

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

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

This is an original song that I wrote in 2010 but I wanted to post it today, with lyrics, because I’m often told by my fans that reading along with the fast-paced lyrics helped them to appreciate this tale to the fullest. A detailed story about a full-moon hike through Poly Canyon in San Luis Obispo, CA, That Moon was one of my favorite songs to write and absolutely one of my favorite songs to perform.

DOWNLOAD ON CD BABY: www.cdbaby.com/tylerstenson3
DOWNLOAD ON iTUNES: http://bit.ly/cZFbma