I was recently invited to do a quick on-screen promo for KZME Radio 107.1 fm in support of local music and local radio. While I’m not necessarily Johnny On the Spot, here is what came of it. In the end, it’s a humble promo for a great cause so I hope you’ll support local music by listening to KZME Radio, Music Where You Live.

I recently purchased a new camera with the intention of making a number of music videos from the comfort of my living room and while this was technically shot in my friend’s apartment, this new video cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is my proud first effort. Filmed and edited by yours truly, I hope you enjoy the new video!!

DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO .mp3 FOR FREE >> http://bit.ly/9OHgug

IMPORTANT NOTICE: I will no longer be posting music updates on my personal Facebook page so IF you wish to continue to follow my musical journey via Facebook, be sure to “like” my music page on Facebook. The overlap is no more.

TYLER THE DUDE = http://facebook.com/tylerstenson
TYLER THE MUSICIAN = http://facebook.com/tylerstensonmusic

Although I love having you as a “friend” please help me make the transition by “liking” my page so that I can avoid duplicate posts AND not skip a beat by losing you as a fan.

TYLER THE DUDE = http://facebook.com/tylerstenson
TYLER THE MUSICIAN = http://facebook.com/tylerstensonmusic

TYLER THE DUDE = http://facebook.com/tylerstenson
TYLER THE MUSICIAN = http://facebook.com/tylerstensonmusic

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

With the help of my good buddy Caleb, I have created a tongue and cheek video entry for CXCW (Couch by Couchwest) — an online event/venue that aims to host all of the indie artists that didn’t get to attend this year’s SXSW festivities in Austin.

Yes, I’ll admit this video is a bit cheezy but, in the end, that was kind of the goal. Please enjoy my subtle tweak of James Taylor’s Carolina in My Mind and be sure to help the cause by following the simple 2-step directions below…

YOU CAN HELP W/ JUST 2 CLICKS…
– Click to view my entry here http://bit.ly/wA39fM
– THEN, click the blue “Like!” button just below the video

YOU CAN HELP W/ JUST 2 CLICKS…
– Click to view my entry here http://bit.ly/wA39fM
– THEN, click the blue “Like!” button just below the video

I recently issued a press release announcing the use of my song We Grow within the newest Chevy Volt commercial. By clicking here or on the link below, you can read the entire press release about this exciting milestone on PRWeb.com. Spread the word!

SYNOPSIS FROM PRWeb.com

Portland-Based Recording Artist Provides Original Music for Most Recent Chevy Volt Commercial With all of the controversial discussions surrounding the new Chevy Volt as of late, Chevrolet has fired back with a national “Just the Facts” television campaign that aims to educate those with a resistance toward the innovative electric vehicle. Providing the elegant soundtrack to the informational retort is Portland-based recording artist, Tyler Stenson, and his original song about progress and change entitled “We Grow.”

READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/tyler-stenson/we-grow/prweb9236608.htm

When going over the footage from my video EPK I found all kinds of great stuff that was never used. That said, I made this sweet and simple little video for my song Leave Oregon — look for many more videos in the near future!

DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE OREGON’ ON iTunes and CD Baby

NOT FROM OREGON? DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’ HERE (alt lyrics)

DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE OREGON’ ON iTunes and CD Baby

NOT FROM OREGON? DOWNLOAD ‘LEAVE WHERE I’M FROM’ HERE (alt lyrics)

I am proud to announce that Chevrolet has recently employed the use of one of my songs within their most recent Chevy Volt commercial. Yep, keep an eye out for the instrumental version of my song We Grow to be featured in a “Just the Facts” about Chevy Volt commercial, both on national television and online.

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

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.