Posts under explainations category
Popo Agie: A Simpler Time

There is a humble river from my childhood that runs through the middle of Lander, WY — the place of

June 10, 2011
The Process of Getting Old

On my 25th birthday, I awoke to find that I was no longer a child. The carefree days of childhood

June 9, 2011
Discussing Separate Things

When lovers quarrel, the conversation often leads to the definitive question, Should we work it out or should we part

June 8, 2011
Writing a Song on The Bus

When assigned to write a descriptive poem about a landscape in a University of Oregon poetry class, I found myself

June 7, 2011
Finally, Feeling the Sun

In the wake of my dark and dismal song from 2006, What I Feel Like As Winter Comes, it seemed

June 6, 2011
My Fingertip Confessions

During the height of my Dave Matthews fanship, I wrote a stream of consciousness song that I hoped would resemble

June 5, 2011
Why Babysitting the Cowboy?

In the Spring of 2004, I took a poetry class at the University of Oregon where we were assigned to

June 5, 2011
Carry On: Behind the Scenes

In 2004 I made a conscious decision to stop writing pop-rock monsters and to start writing simplistic folk tunes with

June 3, 2011
We Grow Explained

One of my favorite songs from the Long Before the Wheel album is the last track, We Grow. It’s my

May 23, 2011
The Process of Another Gleam

In August of 2008, I recorded and released an album you know as See That Gleam — it was 12

May 11, 2011
Clover Explained

Track #4 off of my Long Before the Wheel EP is a short and sweet tune called Clover. While most

March 17, 2011
Josh Ritter and Me

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Josh Ritter. I’ve always said, as much as I revere

February 25, 2011
Oregon vs Auburn

As everyone knows, today is the NCAA College Football National Championship where the Oregon Ducks (12-0) take on the Auburn

January 10, 2011
A Glimpse at the Difference

As you may or may not know, I’ve been in the recording studio since Thanksgiving working on a new album.

January 4, 2011
New Song: That I'll Know You…

Inspiration is a funny thing — months ago, I felt inclined to write about the mystery woman of my dreams

November 30, 2010
That Moon

Track #3 off of Long Before the Wheel is a mysterious gypsy tune about a very strange encounter I had

September 29, 2010
Daffodils

Track #2 off of Long Before the Wheel is a bittersweet ballad that was written for a special few —

September 28, 2010
Leave Oregon

Track #1 off of Long Before the Wheel is a simple song called Leave Oregon. It was the first song

September 27, 2010
How to Write a Song

I was asked to teach a songwriter’s workshop during a festival I recently played and although I was initially apprehensive,

August 15, 2010
The Music Critic: Album of the Month

My record Bittersweet Parade was recently featured on The Music Critic UK as the August 2010 Album of the Month!

July 26, 2010
New Song: My Love, My Love

Somewhere this Spring I lost most of my musical confidence and began to ask myself the question: What the hell

July 8, 2010
My First Song Ever: Her Song

Call me nostalgic but I’ve decided to post a recording of my first song EVER — written and recorded in

July 4, 2010
The Many Metaphors of Growth

I’m currently writing a song that will be the last track on my upcoming album Long Before the Wheel —

June 27, 2010
New Song: Daffodils

In September of 2009, the world lost a true talent — Scotland Barr. He was a singer-songwriter and wordsmith and

May 26, 2010
New Lyrics: Best Laid Plans

Sunday was an absolute writing tear for me — in my last post I commented that songs can take me

May 17, 2010
New Lyrics: The Ramblin Kind

I’ve always said that my songs take a while to write … longer than most. I’m a firm believer in

May 16, 2010
A Song About Floods

Nashville had enjoyed a month of 80 degree blue skies until that Thursday when I received the phone call saying

May 14, 2010
My Mother: She Is Art

When I look back at my childhood and consider all of my encounters with my mother, my memories place a

May 9, 2010
One Must Read Endurance

While flying from Nashville to Portland, I finally finished a book that I started back in January. It’s not that

March 19, 2010
You Killed My Father, Prepare to Die

If you know me in the least, you’d know that Willy Wonka (old school version) and The Pricess Bride are

March 14, 2010
New Song – Clover

As of today, I have officially finished a brand new song called Clover. Though I schemed it roughly 18 months

March 13, 2010
Wyoming – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 17, 2010
Fight til Dying Day – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 16, 2010
Blush – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 15, 2010
The Road to a Valentine

Happy Valentines Day one and all. This is a special day for many reasons but to me, none more important

February 14, 2010
Explode – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 14, 2010
Push That River – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 13, 2010
As the Crow Flies – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 13, 2010
You Already Know – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 12, 2010
Great Man's Funeral – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 10, 2010
I Get No Sleep – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 8, 2010
The Road – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 8, 2010
Welcome the Change – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 6, 2010
"Wyoming" by Tyler Stenson

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my song Wyoming. Below you’ll find the song, the lyrics and

January 14, 2010
New Song: That Moon

I finished a new song today called That Moon … it was inspired by a totally random experience I had

January 6, 2010
Leave Impressions in the Sand

I received a tweet today from one of my favorite Northwestern gals Mrs. @sprizee … she took a trip to

January 4, 2010
I Am a Fisherman

While driving through Montana on my way to Nashville, I looked to my left to see a lone fisherman standing

December 10, 2009
The Drums Are For Your Heart

I received news on the morning of November 4th that a new friend of mine, Kipp Crawford was killed in

November 13, 2009
New Song – Leave Oregon

In my final Oregon days approaching my move to Tennessee, I schemed the lyric: When it becomes October, I might

November 7, 2009
What Goes into an Album Title?

I’m currently in the process of designing and naming my upcoming album – this isn’t easy. Yeah, I’m a bit

October 30, 2009
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