The day after my birthday I peeled myself out of my bed at 5am and caught a flight to Salt Lake City. Once I landed, I wound my way through the falling snow for another couple hours before getting to Utah State University in Logan, UT. As you can see, there was a beautiful sight awaiting my arrival.
The Performance Hall - Utah State University
This was an extremely special evening because of the immaculate setting and respectful audience. I always love playing these state-of-the-art facilities because you’re simply spoiled. The sound was perfect, the technology was flawless and it allowed me to project my lyrics for the audience to read– in the end, I gained a quality recording that I’ll be showing off in good time.
Tyler Stenson at the Performance Hall - Utah State University
Another benefit to these large performance halls is the presence of the piano. Since I don’t own my own, I always revel in the opportunity to sit and play. I spent a large portion of sound-check plunking through different songs and I ended the evenings encore with the piano ballad As of Late.
Tyler Stenson at the Performance Hall - Utah State University
All of that said, the most special moment of the evening was when my little sister Austi joined me on stage. She has one of the coolest voices on this planet, and since she goes to Utah State, I called her the morning of the performance and asked if she’d join me. Understandably nervous and hesitant, she was gracious and agreed to do her part on such short notice. She really added a sweetness to the evening in general but most importantly, improved I Might Be Gone, Cannonball, Welcome the Change and Wyoming. Thanks Austi– you nailed it!
Tyler & Austi Stenson at the Performance Hall - Utah State University
Thank you Kris, Sally and Utah State University for having me– I hope I added to your cause in the least.