Posts under music category
Fight 'Til Dying Day – New Song

As you know, in May, I set out southbound on my first Tour. I played as much music on the

June 27, 2009
I Get No Sleep – New Song

There was a time, not too long ago, when I was living and working with a train track in my

June 26, 2009
As the Crow Flies – New Song

Moments ago, I finalized my newest song “As the Crow Flies” and I’m extraordinarily happy with the results. As you

June 24, 2009
Mississippi Studios – June 27th

I’ll be returning to my favorite venue in Portland for a very special evening with new guest musicians and the

June 14, 2009
Karaoke with Tyler

If you’ve reached this page it means we’ll be sharing a stage together in the near future. I’m excited. The

May 26, 2009
The San Francisco Soft Show

I played a “soft” show last night in San Francisco at Velo Rouge. I call it soft because it was

May 7, 2009
The Immortal Buffalo

Between Rhetoric Tuesday, Lander and now with my solo career, I have been playing shows at the Buffalo Gap Saloon

May 5, 2009
The Friends and Fans Amaze Me

The show at the White Eagle Saloon was a success– to say the least. I am constantly amazed at the

March 22, 2009
White Eagle Saloon This Friday

Friday is the day… I’ll be headlining at the McMenamins White Eagle Saloon and joining me will be my new

March 16, 2009
The Road Revealed – New Song

I recently finished reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy– an amazing book that pins two humans together at the end

March 14, 2009
Presenting: My New Band

I’ve been flying solo for quite some time (musically), and as fun as that’s been, I’ve recently felt the drive

March 4, 2009
Babysitting the Cowboy Music Video

In December I started recording a music video with visual guru Aaron Lutze. Though we aren’t quite finished, the video

March 2, 2009
Hellelujah and Me

Loenard Cohen’s Hallelujah (made famous by Jeff Buckley) has recently become a staple in my set and a shining star

February 26, 2009
Today, I am 28 Years Old

February 16th, 2009 is the day I turned 28 years old. I turned off my phone last night. I had

February 16, 2009
A Love Song for the Love Day

I don’t write an extreme amount of love songs but I do have my few gems from my history. In

February 14, 2009
Roadtrip Nation Compilation

I found out months ago that my song Whistle Stop was going to be included on a Roadtrip Nation promotional

October 24, 2008
On That Day, We Are All Things Music

As of October 15th, I am officially taking the plunge into all things music. Yep, come Wednesday, I no longer

October 14, 2008
From the Mouths of Babes

My cousin Grant is a second grade teacher and has managed to work my music into the vital curriculum. He

October 9, 2008
Whistle Stop on Roadtrip Nation

I just received notice that my song Whistle Stop was featured in an interview with Jonathan Poneman, co founder of

August 5, 2008
CD Release Update

I’ve been working hard at finalizing the details for the upcoming See That Gleam album release concert and I wanted

July 22, 2008
Big Hearts Make Mine Grow

The Big Hearts performance from Artichoke Music is now posted to YouTube for posterity. This song was written for some

May 13, 2008
New Song: Wyoming

A month ago, I made up my mind that I was going to write a song about Wyoming. The inspiration

May 5, 2008
New Videos on YouTube

I picked up the Artichoke concert DVD from EMA Video on Tuesday afternoon. Between then and now, I’ve managed to

May 1, 2008
All Was Well at Artichoke

Last night was my long-awaited PSA Showcase at Artichoke Music. This was truly one of my favorite shows to date

April 25, 2008
PSA Winner's Showcase

In February I competed for the title of the PSA Portland Songwriter of the Year and won! Now, in April

April 20, 2008
Willamette Week Local Cut

Sometime in February, my song Babysitting the Cowboy was featured as a Willamette Week Local Cut of the Day. Riding

March 24, 2008
New Video Posted: Come Around

I just posted this new video on YouTube of me playing Come Around at PolitiPalooza earlier this January at the

March 13, 2008
PSA Portland Songwriter of the Year

A week ago I received notice that the Portland Songwriters Association was going to be hosting its annual Top Ten

February 19, 2008
Special Event: White Eagle Saloon

Tyler Stenson and Lander will be playing a special musical event at the White Eagle Saloon (McMenamins) this Saturday February

February 8, 2008
Songwriter Night at Gotham Tavern

I will be playing TONIGHT (JAN 23rd) at Gotham Tavern on Interstate Ave from 9 to 11pm. I’ll be splitting

January 23, 2008
The Water Looked Like Cellophane

Quickly becoming one of my favorite songs, Cellophane was schemed at the top of Mt. Pilatus in Luzerne, Switzerland roughly

December 11, 2007
Popo Agie Live at Mississippi Studios

As I mentioned before, the Lander live at Mississippi Studios recording is in the process of being mixed and mastered

December 4, 2007
Better Be Us All Radio Debut

Paul the Music Lover posted another one of my songs on the Indie Music Sampler! He has a great ear

November 14, 2007
Super Fan Makes Mississippi Studios Release Possible

Whether you know it or not, recording and producing music is extremely expensive and always a climb for indie bands

October 11, 2007
Lander on the Indie Music Sampler

Paul the Music lover found us one night at the Bitter End in Portland- he bought an album and gave

October 4, 2007
Tyler Stenson Tonight at Laurelthirst

Join me tonight for my hour set at the Laurelthirst on NE Glisan!!! I’m one of three acts on the

October 3, 2007
Music Festival in Lake Oswego

The theme this September has been to take things slow. As you’ve well noticed, Lander has slowed down the pace

September 18, 2007
Snocap Store on Lander's mySpace

It is no secret that mySpace is a lead generating machine. It has always been a great vehicle for corralling

August 22, 2007
Visiting the Popo Agie

Sifting through the pictures from my trip to Wyoming, I found this beautiful shot of the Popo Agie River. The

August 20, 2007
3 Great Songwriters, TONIGHT!

Join 3 great Portland Songwriters tonight at Mississippi Studios, PDX for a classic Songwriters in the Round – 8pm. Breanna

August 2, 2007
Oyster Ridge Music Festival 2007

Another year has passed us by and another appearance at the Oyster Ridge Music Festival is under our belt. The

July 30, 2007
The Road to the Bite

The Road to the Bite is Back! Join me at Mississippi Pizza tonight at 7pm as I compete in this

July 11, 2007
Kind words in the PSA Quarterly

The Portland Songwriters Association puts out a Quarterly Newsletter that highlights the latest and greatest in the PSA. This most

June 11, 2007
PSA Lyric Contest

The results for the Portland Songwriters Association Quarterly Lyric Contest are in! I’m extremely proud to announce that my song

June 4, 2007
Round I of the Mississippi Studios Video is Now Posted on YouTube

I’ve just received a copy of the Mississippi Studios Concert Video and I am so excited for the footage that

May 29, 2007
A Perfect Night at Mississippi Studios!

Thank you all for making last night’s concert at Mississippi Studios an amazing event! It was a perfect Spring evening

May 18, 2007
Lander Plays the Buffalo Gap Every Thursday in April!

It has been close to forever since you’ve last seen Lander perform at the Buffalo Gap Saloon- we’re sorry it

March 6, 2007
Lander in the Oregonian A&E

On the day of the Lander Birthday show, we all awoke to find some surprising news. The Oregonian covered the

February 18, 2007
Tyler Stenson Portland Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year!

For months, the Portland Songwriters Association has been hosting weekly competitions for songwriters on Mississippi Street. Each week, 10 performers

February 14, 2007
All Ages Show at db clay!

ALL AGES SHOW from 7 – 8:30pm | 21+ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION from 9 – ??? Yes, we’re excited to announce

February 6, 2007
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