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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
Beavers Without Borders Videos

I’ve recently been in cahoots with the guys behind Beavers Without Borders, a stellar organization that’s in partnership with Habitat

May 30, 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
This is Personal.

If you know anything about me, you need to know that I was once an intimate piece of a wallet

May 5, 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
The Full Bluebird Cafe Show

A few weeks ago I posted the Better Be Us All performance video from the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville —

February 15, 2011
Tracking Keys for Another Gleam

Over the past few months I have been in the studio completely re-recording my 2008 album See That Gleam. While

January 17, 2011
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
One Year Since Farewell

Exactly one year ago to the date, I stood on stage at one of Portland’s finest venues and bid farewell

September 11, 2010
Video: Album Preview and Thank Yous

As you know, I recently initiated a fundraiser for my new album Long Before the Wheel and I’m proud to

September 8, 2010
3 Weeks til the Deadline

With only 3 weeks to go I have just barely breached the 50% mark of my fundraiser for my next

July 9, 2010
Day One of Recording: Derek Mixon

Today was the first official day of recording for my new EP Long Before the Wheel! Yes, I had already

July 7, 2010
Freedom Isn't Free

Happy 4th of July everyone! This song, from day one, has always made me laugh like no other — especially

July 3, 2010
Help Fund Long Before the Wheel

In an attempt to raise funds for my upcoming EP Long Before the Wheel, I have teamed up with a

May 31, 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
12th & Porter Videos

Monday April 5th, 2010 was a very special day — it marks my first performance in Nashville with a band.

April 7, 2010
So I, So I, So I Welcome the Change

This video was recently sent to me by my good friend Jeff who has been raising his son right. Last

March 7, 2010
When in Rome … Be a Jackass

While in Rome this summer with my buddy Adam, it’s safe to say we had the time of our lives.

March 5, 2010
Farewell at the Aladdin Theater 09/11/09

One of the most special evenings of my lifetime took place on September 11, 2009 — my farewell show at

February 21, 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
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
Live at The Basement

Tonight I played the “New Faces Night” at The Basement in Nashville, TN. I booked the show all the way

January 19, 2010
Rome Tommorrow at the Sommet

I played the “Second Friday Songbirds” round at the Sommet Center the other day with some other great writers. We

January 10, 2010
Wyoming State Song: Montage

My brother Garett is a biiiiiiiig fan of putting random images to music. He is currently helping me out by

January 9, 2010
Note From Nashville: Day 4

I have finally arrived in Nashville after a near week-long road trip with my pal Aaron Lutze. We left Portland,

October 6, 2009
YouTube Soundtracks

I did a random vanity search on YouTube and found a handful of videos that people have compiled using my

October 4, 2009
Addicted to the Leader of the Band

I can’t seem to turn this video off. I heard this song on my recent road trip to Wyoming and

July 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
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
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
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 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
Oyster Grass 2007 Video

A very talented Mr. Paul Wardwell is the official videographer for the Oyster Ridge Music Festival and he just sent

September 23, 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
Oyster Ridge Music Festival Documentary 2006

The great people at the Oyster Ridge Music Festival in Kemmer WY just posted a great festival documentary on youtube.com.

December 13, 2006
Lander Performs "Clarity" at the Doug Fir Lounge PDX

Here is a clip of Lander at the Doug Fir Lounge PDX performing a rare Clarity 07.25.06. The song is

October 21, 2006
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