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
The Road to Nashville

On Sunday morning, my buddy Aaron and I headed east for an extended road trip. Since he was on his

September 30, 2009
The Most a Man Can Ask For

An epic night at a proper venue with my favorite people on this planet, is the most a man can

September 13, 2009
A Taste of What's To Come – Wyoming

As you know, I got the go-ahead to start recording my new album and hit the ground running on August

September 10, 2009
Farewell Mentioned in the Willamette Week

I awoke today to find that the Willamette Week has written an article about my upcoming move to Nashville, TN.

September 9, 2009
Scotland Barr – If You Need Me, You Can Find Me, I Am Everywhere.

The world lost an enormous musical soul yesterday – Scotland Barr passed after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer on

September 7, 2009
A Farewell to Portland

After some major contemplation, I’ve decided to move to Nashville, TN in September. I’ve been looking to relocate for some

August 12, 2009
Help Me Win a Contest

I recently entered a contest sponsored by Taylor Guitars and Elixir Guitar Strings; both happen to be my brands of

August 6, 2009
Lander Sighting with Sanjay Gupta

My best friend Joe Albert recently had the chance to meet Obama’s Surgeon General, Sanjay Gupta- the resulting picture is

July 16, 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
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
Great Man's Funeral – New Song

Last October something close to me began its decent. Not a man in the literal sense but still something that

June 25, 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
Take a Holiday in Spain; Leave My Wings Behind Me

My bestest friend Adam Herman and I recently crossed the Atlantic and ended up in Europe; Barcelona and Rome to

June 22, 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
San Francisco by Sunday

I made the trip yesterday with the mental values of San Francisco by Sunday- Portland by June. Though Redding got

May 4, 2009
Fearless & Fearful

As you well know by now, I’m leaving for my West Coast Tour on Sunday morning with shows spanning from

April 29, 2009
How to Spend a Thursday in April

Last night was another good one. The new band and I have been playing our Every-Other Thursday residency at the

April 3, 2009
Playoff Purchase

As the world knows, but never before mentioned on my blog, I am a Portland Trailblazer fanatic. Sparing you the

March 29, 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
Utah State University Performance

The day after my birthday I peeled myself out of my bed at 5am and caught a flight to Salt

February 24, 2009
Visit to North Park Elementary

Tuesday was a sweet experience; I had the opportunity to visit North Park Elementary in Logan, UT. It was heart-warming

February 21, 2009
Acoustic Conversations – Podcast

Back in January I did a podcast with the guys at AcousticConversations.com. Top to bottom it was the most comprehensive

February 20, 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
Picked-Up by the Portland Tribune

My article from the West Linn Tidings was just picked up by the Portland Tribune as well! The content here

February 13, 2009
West Linn Tidings – Press

You may or may not know that after my family left Wyoming, we moved to a small suburb called West

February 12, 2009
Save the Date: March 20th

Friday March 20th I’ll be headlining a showcase at McMenamin’s White Eagle Saloon. This is a historic venue and I’m

February 11, 2009
Presenting Project Perch

There is a new music resource on the scene called Project Perch— they are all about promoting artists, writers, music,

February 10, 2009
Three Ways to Radiate

One of my most treasured songs from the years is Radiate. I wrote this song in a humble studio apartment

February 9, 2009
Three Chords and the Truth

The Portland State University Daily Vanguard ran an article on yours truly with an interview enclosed. I want to thank

February 8, 2009
Back in the Blogger's Seat

After months of my blog being inactive (due to technical reasons), I’m now back up and running and I vow

February 7, 2009
Successful Music Profiles on mySpace

Though everyone seems to be abandoning mySpace for the Facebook’s of the world, the mySpace beast can still be a

November 10, 2008
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
Want Me in Your Town?

Lately, I’ve got an itch. A compelling need to hit the road, reflect, compose, deflate and all-the-while spread the sound.

October 22, 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
Children Friends

The most noble memories flow back thick with Robby Packer and me. He was the friend that entered the world

October 6, 2008
Finally, the New TylerStenson.com

The splash page was pulled today, and in its place, the sparkling new TylerStenson.com is officially alive. I schemed the

October 2, 2008
PopChronicle Feature Article

Last week I was contacted by Mike Ronfeld from Pop Chronicle and asked if I would answer some life questions

August 19, 2008
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