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
INTERVIEW: Our City Radio

I recently phoned-in an interview to Our City Radio and chatted with host Glen Baggerly on his show, Whatever it

April 30, 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
In NorCal this Week

There are three big shows this week in Chico, Redding and Portland, along side my friend Jeff Campbell !! If

April 7, 2014
4 Bar Friday

Having been raised in Portland, in the thick of the Rip City era, the Portland Trailblazers are my hometown NBA

March 28, 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
Shout Out on Live @ 7 : Talk Box

Ten-too-many times in my career, I’ve scraped, begged, stolen and borrowed in order to get press of any variety —

March 25, 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 Contest Recap

Just days after participating in Guitar Center’s Singer-Songwriter Search III with Don Was, I’m left experiencing a range of emotions

March 3, 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
NEW: Lyric Prints

I’m excited to announce that I’ve recently turned my artistic lyrics into framable art. Yes, my sister and I have

February 11, 2014
Hashtags: Tweeting Tyler 101

Everywhere you look these days it’s hashtag this, hashtag that. So, realizing fully that I’m a little late to the

February 4, 2014
Backstage with Josh Ritter

This last weekend, I got the chance to see my favorite performer at my favorite venue — Josh Ritter at

January 27, 2014
How to Share My FB Page

My sister informed me yesterday that she finally figured out how to “share” my Facebook page with her friends …

January 10, 2014
Interview: PRP Offers Congrats

When the news went out that I was recently named a Top 10 Finalist in Guitar Center’s ‘Search for the

January 9, 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
My Rich Man Poem

Inspired by the famous Thomas Edison quote, “opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and

December 29, 2013
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
My eROI Why Moment

eROI, a prominent digital marketing agency in Portland, recently asked me to contribute to their Why Moment project — a

December 13, 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
Interview: 1480 AM KPHX

This weekend I was invited to phone-in an interview on 1480 AM KPHX (Phoenix) for their Breakthrough Thinking Broadcast —

December 9, 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
Don't Whisper Design

In re-designing my Twitter page the other day, I schemed up a design that features one of my favorite lyrics

November 13, 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 Top 3 Songwriters

With less than two weeks remaining in the Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter with Don Was

October 24, 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
Help Me Clear 10,000 Views

As The Search for the Next Great American Songwriter presses on, I’m still hanging out in fourth place but I’m

October 1, 2013
Contest Rules & Reasoning

OK, I realize the guidelines of this Guitar Center contest have been slightly confusing so, in an effort to clarify

September 26, 2013
Guitar Center Songwriter Top 5

There are nearly 4,000 competitors in the Guitar Center Search for the Next Great American Songwriter III with Don Was

September 23, 2013
!! Help Me Win Big !!

My friends, another contest is at hand and just like The Outlaw Roadshow, with your help, I know I can

September 16, 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
Early Escape Cruise This Friday

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking … as of this Friday (9/6/13), the Early Escape Cruise (featuring music

September 4, 2013
It's the Way of Love (KSCO Podcast)

I recently phoned-in a live interview for the “It’s the Way of Love” podcast with Ruth Copland on KSCO (1080am)

August 19, 2013
New Video Press Kit 2013

If there was ever one thing certain in this life, it’s that the last 18 months have been brimming with

August 16, 2013
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