Posts under music category
Christmas Tree
A December to Remember

A wise person once said, “if you can’t beat them, join them” — a small but valuable bit of advice

December 20, 2014
Tyler Stenson Holiday Gift Idea
New Holiday Gift Packs

Perfect for stocking stuffers, white elephant parties or your office gift exchange, these 2-disc gift packs pair the sweetly intimate

December 4, 2014
One Week til The Old Church

In just one week, I’ll be performing with my full band at a beautiful new venue in SW Portland —

November 7, 2014
Tyler Stenson - Screwtape
New Screwtape Song on iTunes

When I moved to Nashville, in October of 2009, I was immediately greeted by a number of signs that not-so-subtly

October 31, 2014
As the Crow Flies Cover Song

In 2009, I embarked on a 6-week tour that spanned the West Coast and then, for personal pleasure, I went

October 23, 2014
NEW VIDEO: Explode

Because I’ve recently revealed a number of new songs (via video), I thought it would be cool to do a

October 14, 2014
NEW VIDEO: How Bright

A big thing just happened in this big crazy Guitar Center songwriter contest — we just cleared 30,000 points! As

September 29, 2014
NEW VIDEO: Say No More

I’m excited (and humbled) to announce that we just surpassed 20,000 points in the Guitar Center Songwriter contest (more than

September 18, 2014
Guitar Center SSW4 Week One

Week one of the Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 4 contest is officially completed and I’m honored to say, BECAUSE OF YOU,

September 8, 2014
Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 4

After placing in the Top 10 last year, I’ve decided to try my luck at Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 4 with

September 5, 2014
That I'll Know You (LIVE)

In a small moment of victory, I finally got around to tracking down video from one of the more special

September 2, 2014
One Week Guitar Center Rally

I NEED YOU FOR ONE WEEK !! I’m excited (and sorry) to announce that the Guitar Center Songwriter Search is

September 1, 2014
David Gray Did Not Disappoint

I picked up the guitar for the first time in 1998 and while the first few years were a fog,

August 29, 2014
iTunes Affiliate

I’m proud to say I’ve recently become an official iTunes affiliate! What this means is that I’ve been given a

August 18, 2014
West Linn Music in the Park

Today’s forecast is 80? and sunny and I’m proud to be returning to my home town to play the West

August 14, 2014
Featured on ReverbNation Home Page

Good news my friends, I woke this morning to find that I was the featured artist on ReverbNation’s home page!

August 13, 2014
They're Dancing to the Music

As a songwriter, the absolute most rewarding experience is watching my original music make its way into the lives and

August 2, 2014
Rare Version of Great Man's Funeral

As an encore for my latest online concert on Concert Window, I decided to play one of my older songs

August 1, 2014
Online Concert TONIGHT

My next online concert is TONIGHT so I hope you’ve got your tickets (after all, they’re “pay what you want”

July 24, 2014
Friday Early Escape Cruise Announced

I’m excited to announce my annual Friday Early Escape Cruise on The Portland Spirit, a tradition that I’ve now carried

July 18, 2014
New York Times Documentary

The other day I woke to find that my song That Moon had been featured on a snowboarding documentary called

July 17, 2014
New Online Concert Announced

Concert Window has invited me to host an online concert as a part of their Great Northwest Fest online music

July 8, 2014
Opening for Marc Cohn in Portland

Big news this week! I’m proud to say I’ve been invited to open for Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Marc Cohn, at the

June 18, 2014
Win Free Tickets to Alberta Rose

We’re giving away 50 free tickets to our upcoming show at The Alberta Rose Theatre on 6/12 and all you

June 1, 2014
Counting Crows Cover Contest

You know by now that Counting Crows are my absolute favorite band but did you know you can help me

May 23, 2014
Full Band Show in Portland

I learned long ago not to try and battle the beautiful weather in Portland, therefore, I will be ushering in

May 22, 2014
West Edge Visionary Party

It just became official — I will be playing at the “West Edge Visionary Party” in Cheyenne, WY next week

May 9, 2014
INTERVIEW: KSCO AM 1080

I was recently invited to interview on KSCO AM 1080 in Northern California, to speak with host, Ruth Copland, on

May 2, 2014
VIDEO: Guitar Center Songwriter Finals

A few months ago, I went to Los Angeles to compete in Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter Finals and now there’s video

April 24, 2014
Online Concert Number 2

Because my first StageIt show was such a success, I’ve scheduled a second show for THIS SUNDAY (5/04/14)! If you’re

April 21, 2014
Get the KINK.fm App

If you’ve been following my career, you know that I’ve been working with KINK.fm for many years now. Despite being

April 16, 2014
My First StageIt Show RECAP

Last night was a refreshing first — my first worldwide StageIt concert (online). Although I performed a 50-min concert from

March 27, 2014
Next Portland Show: April 11

I will be pairing up with last year’s Guitar Center ‘Songwriter Search’ winner, Jeff Campbell, to bring you an awesome

March 19, 2014
My First StageIt Show

Hello World, if you’ve been wanting to see my live show but I haven’t gotten around to your part of

March 5, 2014
Guitar Center Songwriter Finals

I’m not sure January ever existed and February seems to be flying by faster than my eyes can process —

February 19, 2014
Now Playing on SiriusXM

One of my absolute favorite radio stations in existence is SiriusXM Coffee House (channel 31) — so, with that, it

February 17, 2014
Press Release: Named Top 10 Finalist

Portland Singer/Songwriter Named Top 10 Finalist Out of 10,000 for Guitar Center’s National Songwriter Search with Don Was Portland, OR

January 8, 2014
Christmas Song: Oh Holy Night

As the last song in my Acoustic Christmas series, I decided to try and tackle Oh Holy Night, the most

December 22, 2013
George Jones Tribute Song

A few months ago, I was approached by Deer Lodge recording studio to take part in a George Jones tribute

December 20, 2013
Do You Hear What I Hear?

As long as I can remember, I’ve been enchanted by the ole Christmas carol Do You Hear What I Hear?

December 16, 2013
Christmas Song: Belleau Wood

As the second installment in my Christmas song series, I’ve decided to go with a little-known ballad by a well-known

December 10, 2013
Christmas Song: I Heard the Bells

I recently stepped into a recording studio in Los Angeles to record a small batch of Christmas songs for a

December 5, 2013
Carolina in My Mind (Cover)

In high school, my brother-in-law gave me a copy of James Taylor’s Greatest Hits and my musical world has never

December 3, 2013
Al's Den Residency (Dec 8-14)

I’m excited to announce that I’m playing a week-long residency at McMenamins Al’s Den (under the Crystal Hotel in Portland,

December 2, 2013
L.A. Show Announced

I will be in the Los Angeles area next week showcasing at the NACA West conference and while I’m there

November 11, 2013
Interview: My American Heritage

I recently phoned-in a most unique interview on KSCO 1080 (San Jose) discussing with host, Ruth Copland, what it means

November 5, 2013
Guitar Center's Top 4 Songwriters

There are only three weeks left in the Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter with Don Was

October 18, 2013
Thank You Big Hearts

THANK YOU for helping me clear 10,000 views in the current Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter

October 8, 2013
Support the Portland Radio Project

The Portland Radio Project (PRP) is an emerging venture that aims to break down the walls that currently exist between

October 7, 2013
Tracking Lion Drum and Bass

Admittedly, I’ve been sitting on this footage since last summer when we first started tracking my 2012 LP, Some Days

September 12, 2013
Elegant Folk Creative LLC | All rights reserved © 2020