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Tyler Stenson, Josh Ritter, Ryan Adams, Counting Crows, James Taylor, Chris Isaak, Seven Mary Three, Lander, Rhetoric Tuesday, Iron and Wine, Wilco, Paul Simon, Bright Eyes, Damien Rice.
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“Fearing no metaphor and drawn instinctively to the bright flame of the American West, Stenson is a fire builder. He pits soft Americana against tender, billowy pop until it sparks, fanning the flame with his gusty, crackling vocals for warmth.” Mark Stock – Willamette Week
Born in Lander, WY and raised in the Oregon, Tyler Stenson (28) is a bold songwriter that draws a profound influence from his roots in the humble West. Reminiscent of a pining Western poet, his music is straightforward but elegant at its core. With his acoustic guitar navigating calmly in shotgun, Stenson’s rich lyrics grip the wheel; white-knuckled and swollen with natural imagery and stark confessions.
“As long as there has been a song, I’ve felt it in my bones. It was a gift from my dear mother and her father who passed on – yes, a long line of the Music Makers and of Soldiers for the Muse.”
TS – Fight ‘Til Dying Day
Raised a vocalist by his musical mother and a perfectionist by his father the architect, Stenson is a lifetime student of craft and calculated creativity. His first guitar was a gift from his grandmother during his senior year of high school and after teaching himself the raw basics of folk and country, he naturally penned his first song in the early months of 2000 – Her Song. A definitive moment on this great timeline, in the few years to follow he has written and recorded seven albums and fearlessly enveloped his passion for song.
“If we’re not growing, we’re staying the same. So, I’ll continue to change and stretch myself day-to-day. We’re entitled to change because we grow.”
TS – We Grow
Having played the Oregon college circuit as front man and songwriter for his two bands Lander and Rhetoric Tuesday, Stenson soon put band-oriented rock-n-roll to rest and tackled the burgeoning Portland scene as a solo artist. His authentic ways were well received as he was twice-named the Portland Songwriters Association Performing Songwriter of the Year (2007 and 2008) and later nominated for the 2009 Portland Music Awards Male Artist of the Year.
“Who was I to leave Oregon when the rearview facing West held all I loved? When it becomes October, I might become my own fall, but might never know my cards until I call.”
TS – Leave Oregon
By October of 2009, it seemed Stenson had played every venue in his hometown and therefore decided to leave what was comfortable and take his talent to a bigger stage – the Music City. Now based in Nashville, he’s deep in the Lion’s Den and closer to the fire than ever before but, bearing the Torch of the West, he’s one step closer to the goal that is the dream.
“Getting there is as endless as it seems. That’s why I’m sitting here in Tennessee – with the words but no one to call – because somebody’s gonna make it – but it better be us all.”
TS – Better Be Us All
In an industry where content has taken a backseat to production, Stenson maintains that lyric is king. The world craves authenticity and his sound is just that; putting lumps in throats and attracting a train of followers that find a piece of themselves in the sincerity of his words. It may be a steep hill to climb but his endeavors are genuine and he’ll no doubt make his mark because no one sums up the human existence in such a way as Tyler Stenson and his words.
Hi Tyler.... I listened to all your new songs. Consistency and excellence seem to be your hallmarks. Best of luck with your career. In my opinion, if life was fair, your music would already be edging out much of what is on the radio.
Hey Thanks for the friendship and Kind Comments. Im glad you like the Music!! we'll be posting some new material in the next few weeks so keep listening out!! Enjoy your week and take care :) JP
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Hey there. :) Not bad with the new tunes there. Is Carry On new? Sounds like I've heard it before? Uhm, would it be devastatingly rude to suggest that maybe you would benefit more from a move to say, NY, than Nashville? I think your voice and talent and sight are truly beautiful. I just, I hate the country thing. Not sure Nashville's not rubbing a bit more of that into you. But yeah, either way, keep on making sumpm beautiful. Keep growing and please, keep sharing.
no, thank you!!! I had a great time listening to you preform for our class!!! My favorite song you played was "Better Be us All" I loved that song!!! You are an amazing artist!!! And singer!!! I hope our paths cross in the future, well that might not happen because 1 year from now you probably going to be a famous singer!!! I hope the best for you in your career!!! I can't wait to see you preform in person again!
“Fearing no metaphor and drawn instinctively to the bright flame of the American West, Stenson is a fire builder. He pits soft Americana against tender, billowy pop until it sparks, fanning the flame with his gusty, crackling vocals for warmth.”
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