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Help Me Achieve a Dream

My dearest friends and fans, there is a way you can help me achieve my bucket-list-dream-come-true and it will only

January 28, 2013
Opening for John Popper

Once I passed the young phase of enjoying music simply for its surface rhythms, one of the very first artists

January 21, 2013
FAQ for Sundance Performance

I’ve received a lot of the same questions regarding the details for my performance at the Sundance Film Festival (1/18/13

January 17, 2013
Performing at Sundance

It’s official, I will be performing in Park City THIS FRIDAY as a part of the Sundance Film Festival festivities!

January 15, 2013
That Moon on Hart of Dixie

Life is full of fun surprises. Yep, a big surprise for me was that my original song That Moon was

December 18, 2012
NEW SONG: Little Drummer Boy

A little-known fact is that my first solo, ever, was a humble performance of Little Drummer Boy at the 6th

December 12, 2012
Discussing "This Too Shall Pass"

Standing proud as track #1 off of my new album, Some Days I’m a Lion, is “This Too Shall Pass”

November 23, 2012
"The Arsonist" on Sportlandia TV

Well, today was a very good day … not only did I get to combine my two biggest passions but

November 15, 2012
"Sing to Feed" Benefit Concert

My friends, I am taking part of a very lovely “Sing to Feed” benefit concert on Wednesday November 21st …

November 13, 2012
Debating Alabama vs Oregon

In addition to being a singer/songwriter, I am also a huge sports junkie — namely, the Oregon Ducks and the

November 4, 2012
Kink Sing to Feed Concert

If you enjoyed my recent album release event at the Aladdin Theater, I am pleased to announce that I’ll be

November 2, 2012
A Lesson on Perspective

As an artist, I’ve spent my life looking up — always comparing myself to my “famous” idols and influences and

October 30, 2012
TS on Funemployment Radio

I was recently invited into the Funemployment Radio studio to chat with Greg, Sarah and my good friend Kenny (who

October 22, 2012
Whistle Stop on AMNW

I was recently invited to perform on AMNW (AM Northwest KATU Channel 2) in promotion of my big album release

October 22, 2012
Kink.fm Spotlights the Aladdin

With my album release concert at the Aladdin Theater just two days away, I went into the 101.9 Kink FM

October 17, 2012
3 Week Warning

Exactly 3 weeks from today is the biggest show of my life (to date). Will you be a part of

September 28, 2012
KZME Lunch Box

I recently had the opportunity to visit the 1071 KZME studios to sit down with Dennise Kowalczyk for her weekly

September 20, 2012
2,000 Lions at the Door

It happened. As of today 2,000 copies of my new album, Some Days I’m a Lion, showed up at my

September 18, 2012
Who DAT? De'Anthony Thomas

As a proud alum and HUGE fan of the Oregon Ducks, here is my first attempt at a meme featuring

September 10, 2012
Some Days I'm a Lion Preview

After a full 6-months of tracking, mixing and mastering, I am proud to finally offer a sneak peak preview of

September 5, 2012
BridgeTown Bash 2012

I am proud to announce that I’ll be playing at the BridgeTown Bash 2012 this Saturday, August 18th from 5pm

August 14, 2012
Portrait of Adam Duritz

Although I drew a ton as a child, I had not properly exercised the talent as an adult until, about

August 13, 2012
The New TylerStenson.com

For months, I’ve been pulling eye-burning-all-nighters as I’ve been meticulously building the new TylerStenson.com to usher in the Lion era

August 1, 2012
"Carry On" Music Video

In only my second attempt at self-filming and editing a music video, I decided to tackle one of my favorite

July 26, 2012
The Bite of Seattle 2012

I was recently invited to play at The Bite of Seattle 2012 — both as a solo act and with

July 23, 2012
Pick-Up Show This Wednesday

THIS JUST IN: The band and I have picked up a last second show at the Buffalo Gap Saloon in

June 11, 2012
The Mark Paul Gosselaar Dream

I had a dream last night that I was on set for one of Mark Paul Gosselaar’s new acting endeavors

June 11, 2012
So Long Ben Harper

A new fan approached me at a recent gig and asked for my signature on the event concert poster. Of

May 29, 2012
Music vs Personal Pages on Facebook

IMPORTANT NOTICE: I will no longer be posting music updates on my personal Facebook page so IF you wish to

April 13, 2012
Five-Thirty Thursday at Rockbottom

Beginning April 19th I will be kicking off a 7-week residency with my full band at the Rockbottom Brewery in

April 10, 2012
Couch by Couchwest 2012

With the help of my good buddy Caleb, I have created a tongue and cheek video entry for CXCW (Couch

March 15, 2012
Madgesdiq: World without Walls

Two years ago, just before my stint in Nashville, I was invited to collaborate with Portland-based hip hop artist, Madgesdiq.

January 25, 2012
Playing the Bluebird Cafe

I’m proud to announce that I’ve been invited to play at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. On top of

November 9, 2011
Live Wire! Episode 163

I recently got the opportunity to perform on Live Wire! Radio Episode 163 — a stellar variety show that is

October 31, 2011
Tyler Stenson Video EPK

Welcome. This is the official EPK, video press kit and promotional reel for Tyler Stenson, the Portland-based singer/songwriter of “Elegant

October 28, 2011
My Halloween Pumpkin

Although I visited the Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch about 3 weekends ago to hand-pick my pumpkin of choice, it was

October 25, 2011
Remembering Kipp Crawford

I was recently asked by Redwood Son to design a concert poster for his upcoming performance at the McMenamins St

October 24, 2011
Portland's Best Male Artist

Last January, I was named Best Male Artist at the 2011 Portland Music Awards — I can’t believe it has

October 22, 2011
Live Wire Radio

As mentioned before, I will be performing TOMORROW at the Live Wire! Radio variety show at the Alberta Rose Theatre

October 21, 2011
Some Random Humor

These days, it seems that my Facebook feed is dominated by images and videos — for whatever reason, I’m not

October 17, 2011
Performing on Live Wire! Radio

I’m proud to announce that I’ve been invited to perform on the Live Wire! Radio Show at the Alberta Rose

October 12, 2011
Buffalo Gap Musician Frames

I started playing live music at the Buffalo Gap Saloon in Portland, OR circa 2003 — it was one of

October 8, 2011
Another TylerStenson.com Update

As everyone knows, I have a strand of OCD coursing through my veins that is borderline clinical. Yeah, I don’t

October 7, 2011
It Could Be Worse

Every once in a while I get self-conscious about the amount of self-promotion that I do on Facebook and Twitter.

September 22, 2011
My Favorite Portland Moments

In an interview earlier this summer for KZME’s Music on the Air TV program, I was asked to recall my

September 19, 2011
Live on the Kink.fm Local Spotlight

I was in the Kink.fm studios today and had a pleasant conversation with Inessa that will be featured on tonight’s

September 13, 2011
Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival

Save the date!! I have been asked to play at the Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival on Saturday September 10th at

August 29, 2011
Opening for Alpha Rev

THIS JUST IN: I will be opening for Alpha Rev at the Aladdin Theater on Wednesday 9/14. Alpha Rev w/

August 24, 2011
2011 End of Summer Schedule

Life has been cooking with gasoline and I have my busy music schedule to thank for that. That said, if

August 23, 2011
Songs from Alberta Rose

March 11th of 2011 was one of the most special moments of my musical life. Having just turned 30, it

July 25, 2011
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