Hey Friends. 

Want you to check out the new tour poster. You'll be seeing a bunch of different changes around the website and the branding you see of Brent 'Big Love' Tyler. 

I hope you like it. I spent a bit of money to get some HQ images and design done recently in the hopes of creating a fresh new look. Fresh new music is next. I'm in cahoots with my band these days working on new tunes and scheduling recording and fundraising for a new album. I've applied for a couple grants too and I'll be leaning on you soon to make a new record a reality. Should have some live recordings available soon as well. 

So many new things on the horizon. Need you to be patient with me as I try to overhaul my business and create a more focused plan of attack to get my music out there for you. I appreciate all the kind words and generous support. I hope to repay you very soon.

Big Love
BT

Hey Friends. I've been in the Calgary/Cochrane area for the last couple weeks since coming home from tour working on my business and schedule for the summer. Getting excited to hit the road again very soon! I have some awesome shows coming to you and your town this summer so check back often to the TOUR section of the website for the shows!

One of the first I'm playing after a month off performing is this show (look up at the photo!) @ Dickens performing for a fundraiser for twowheelview.org

Come support a great cause and check out the music live @ Dickens Pub on Friday April 27th!

Big Love
BT

Hey Friends...

Calvin Locke and I are hitting the road again this afternoon for Edmonton. The second leg of the Big Love, No Money Tour begins today!! Here are the shows that we have coming up over the next couple weeks...

Tuesday March 20th - (Breakfast Television Edmonton @ 8:10am & 8:55am MST)
Tuesday March 20th - Wunderbar - Edmonton 
Wednesday March 21st - The Root - Lloydminster w/ Brandi Hofer
Thursday March 22nd - Lydia's - Saskatoon
Friday March 23rd - Waterfront - Regina Beach (Dinner Set 5-7pm)
Friday March 23rd - Creative City Centre - Regina (Evening concert 9-11pm)
Saturday March 24th - Lady of the Lake - Brandon (Dinner Set 6-8pm)
Monday March 26th - Le Garage - Winnipeg
Thursday March 29th - Silver Heights - Winnipeg

We're still trying to add a couple more shows on the way home from Winnipeg but we need to ask you a huuuuge favour...

PLEASE send word out to your friends and family in these cities and encourage them to put Grey's Anatomy and Family Guy on the PVR and get out to see a show!! We've been having an amazing time this month out on the road performing really intimate and interactive shows. We've been doing it songwriter style as we both get on stage at the same time and swap tunes back and forth. It's made the shows unique and we've been diving deeper and deeper into the stories about the songs. So much that it's really shed some new light on the songs and made this tour very emotional and real. We've been so encouraged and supported along the way and we can't wait to break some new ground in Edmonton all the way to Winnipeg.

For those of you that have made it out to a show already, we thank you! This business completely depends on the music lovers of the world leaving the comfort of their car or home and extending their listening experience to a live setting. Nothing gives you the context and depth of music like live performance. We appreciate all the people who've helped us live a dream come true and made this tour successful and rewarding, not just from a monetary standpoint;) 

Big Love, No Money. Coming to see you Edmonton, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Regina, Brandon, & Winnipeg!

BT

Brent Tyler & Calvin Locke 'BIG LOVE, NO MONEY' Tour is coming to a city near you...

Read all about it on Facebook here...

http://www.facebook.com/events/110408015755378/

Brent Tyler & Calvin Locke are two singer/songwriters from Calgary teaming up for a March long tour across western Canada performing soulful and heartfelt songs with an aggressive and engaging acoustic style influenced by the likes of Martin Sexton, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Jeff Buckley, and Dave Matthews. Two dudes. Two guitars. 20+ shows in the month of March.

‘Big Love, No Money’ describes the larger than life hearts these two musicians have and is a reflection of their commitment to broadening their reach regardless of the monetary costs. It takes a level of discipline to continue to pursue musical dreams in a grey climate of global recession and a withering economy. A leap of faith is required. Imagining experiences that can never be replicated behind a computer in the comfort of your own home, Brent Tyler & Calvin Locke are heading out to shake some hands and kiss some babies. Make connections in new communities hoping to bridge the gap between their hearts desire and the music consumers of western Canada and beyond.

Songs stripped down from their studio production and performed in intimate venues where the lyrics and raw energy of their performance will surely connect with listeners. Introspective lyrics, ample guitar skills, and soulful voices will define this tour bringing these two creative forces together for a positive yin and yang of ‘Big Acoustic Love’.

Big Acoustic Love. This is the best description of Brent Tyler's music and live performance. An aggressive acoustic style combined with lungs befit of his seven foot stature. Brent Tyler balances the soft subltely of honest and introspective folk music with soulful and powerful pop hooks and melodies born of his childhood influences and contemporary crushes. After releasing his 2nd Album 'In Rhythm' in the summer of 2010, Brent Tyler has spent the last year adding highway kilometres and industry experience to his already accomplished resume. Highlights include opening slots for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Watchmen, Julian Austin, & Joel Plaskett. Recently, Brent has been fortunate to share stages with other accomplished Canadian artists such as Wil, CR Avery, Ari Neufeld, & The Polyjesters.

Calvin Locke plays a soulful blend of acoustic and electric blues rock and pop. With a wide array of influences ranging from John Mayer to Bruce Springsteen to the Black Keys, his songs detail love in all of its forms. His unique guitar style makes the music both infectious and compelling and always delivers a soulful groove. In the past year Calvin toured across Canada to promote his debut EP “Yukon to St. John’s”. The tour lasted for 100 days and 17,000km and saw Calvin travel from Calgary to Whitehorse to Vancouver Island and then all the way to St. John’s. Calvin delivered a unique show playing right out of his Van in every city along the way. The tour was a unique way to have his music heard and also to raise money and awareness for The Will To Survive, an organization which supports the fight against Childhood Cancer. Calvin's history includes opening for artists such as Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Calm Asa Coma, Brent Tyler, Danny Vacon, and has also previously shared the stage with John Wort Hannam and David Wilcox.

The tour starts in Kelowna on March 1st and ends the last week of March with shows in Manitoba with dates still being added to the tour…
March 1st - Kelowna - Minstrel Cafe
March 2nd - Kamloops - Commodore Grand Cafe & Lounge
March 3rd - Langley - The Water Shed Arts Cafe w/ Luke Neilsen
March 4th - Vancouver - The Backstage Lounge w/ Laurell
March 5th - Vancouver - TBA
March 6th - Penticton - The Elite
March 7th - Vernon - The Hub Arts Collective
March 9th - Carstairs - Cafe Radio (Brent Tyler)
March 10th - Calgary - Nickelodeon Folk Club (Brent Tyler)
March 11th - Edmonton - House Concert (message for details!)
March 18th - Calgary - Local 510
March 20th - Edmonton - Wunderbar
March 21st - Lloydminster - The Root w/ Brandi Hofer
March 22nd - Saskatoon - Lydia’s
March 23rd - Regina - Creative City Centre
March 24th - Brandon - Lady Of The Lake Pub
March 26th - Winnipeg - Le Garage
March 29th - Winnipeg - Silver Heights

Check the 'TOUR' tab for more detailed information regarding these shows!

Happy Valentine's Day. Big Love to everyone:)
Couple of announcements...

Tonight! Brent Tyler 'Big Love' Sessions @ 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar from 7-10pm. Call ahead and make a reservation (403.984.3474) as this night will surely fill up. They have a great Valentine's special for you and your huny;) I'll be serenading you with love songs...

TOMORROW Sociale. ***Cancelled*** :( They've shut their doors and we all lose out. Not sure what's going on here. But apologies to those that made plans to come down tomorrow.

Big Tour announcement coming soon...

Big Love Y'all:)

It's February Friends. I have some BIG news. Buckle in...

First, shows scheduled for this month:

Tuesday January 31st @ 4th Spot (Calgary)
- BT 'Big Love' Sessions from 7-10pm. 

Wednesday February 1st @ Sociale (Calgary)
- BT 'Big Love' Sessions from 6-9pm.

Friday February 3rd @ Dickens (Calgary)
- Trevor Day's 40th Birthday Event with Brent Tyler, Jeff Landeen, Trevor Day, Eric Ewin, Duncan McDonald, Shaersh, El Chupacabra, & The Croatian Sensations. 

Tuesday February 7th @ 4th Spot (Calgary)
- BT 'Big Love' Sessions from 7-10pm.

Tuesday February 14th @ 4th Spot (Calgary)
- BT 'Big Love' Sessions from 7-10pm. VALENTINES DAY!!!

Wednesday February 15th @ Sociale (Calgary)
- BT 'Big Love' Sessions from 6-9pm.

Saturday February 18th @ Toque International Bar w/ Scotty Hills (Times TBA)

Saturday February 25th @ Global Music Festival (Kelowna) - (Times TBA)


Busy month. If you could read into those show listings what would you derive from them? 

Starts with a C ends with a Y and has algar in between.

I'm back in town. For awhile. Not sure how long. Not sure about a lot of things right now. Life has a way of forcing your hand into decisions whether you like them or not and this was one of those times. I feel fortunate and appreciative of all the new friends and connections I made in the Okanagan and hope to maintain those relationships and build on them. I am also grateful for all the friends and family back here who have been helping me through another transition in my life and making me feel loved. I'd be living a very different life without them.

I need your help, friends. 

As we struggle through another winter doldrum, looking for inspiration and understanding, I offer you some respite in the form of music. 

Most of my shows this month are FREE! The ones at Sociale & 4th Spot are mid-week but early shows! Both those venues have great drink and food specials that make it very affordable to come hang out. I know it's tough to get out to a show, but come down for a $5 glass of wine at Sociale on a Wednesday, or a $5 Wildrose beer on a Tuesday @ 4th Spot. Come down for a water. Just come down!

Videos. Coming soon. Two of them.

Music City Studio in Kelowna has been busy hosting a number of songwriters. I'll be posting a video of a song I did live in studio and a little interview. I'll also be posting a video from MCS of a song I recently wrote for a competition and I'll need your help getting it out to the world. Stay tuned for directions on how you can help!

Lots of stuff on the horizon. Please be sure to check www.brentyler.com often for updates and news. I'll do my best to keep you all in the loop!

Big Love.
BT

KELOWNA!!! Tonight & Tomorrow. Brent Tyler Live @ The Minstrel Cafe & Bar in Mission. Beautiful venue. Beautiful people. Beautiful music.

Too much Beautiful? Ok. I'll play some ugly songs too;)

Tell all your friends and come folk-out! 
PS...I know, the dates are wrong on the poster to the right;)...

GOLDEN!!! I'm coming for you on Saturday January 28th!
BT Live @ The Golden Taps
10pm start

I need a place to crash in Golden. Can anyone help me out?
(The rockstar life is so glamorous;)

Also have some big news coming soon about a song I've written and a contest where I need your help to get me the top prize! Details coming February 1st!

Lots of shows both cover and original coming this month. Big changes. Big news. Stay tuned and please check back regularly to my page! If even just to have a listen to some music;)

Big Love
BT 

Calgary. I need you.

Monday.

The Ironwood had a last minute cancellation and have asked me to fill in THIS MONDAY!!!

You have 69 hours to call/email/text/stalk/creep ALL your friends and tell them to come down Monday for some Big Acoustic Love in Calgary's premiere live music venue.

I'll be flying this one solo. Might see if I can convince a couple friends to come sit in for a few tunes but this will be a intimate and interactive evening.

I'll be performing original tunes and a few select covers that have been on my mind lately. Would love for you to join me:)

Monday January 16th.
Ironwood Stage
Inglewood
Doors @ 6pm
Show @ 8pm

Make me look really cool and rad for the owner and lets fill the place;)

Big Love
BT

Hey Friends...

January is crazy. Crazy busy. Crazy life. Crazy decisions that need to be made...

I'm trying hard to keep everything moving forward right now, like a juggler with 6 balls in the air, if you drop one you drop them all. Hopefully I can keep all the balls in the air and survive this winter depression and all the challenges that lie before me right now. Not to get too heavy, but this has been one of the hardest moments of my life so far. I appreciate the love and support from you all and I'll be leaning on you to come support the music and help me keep focused on creating and delivering HQ music for you. Every piece of encouragement and love helps. Thank you for your kindness and support.

A few shows coming up this month. Check the TOUR section for details.

Highlights include a 2 night residency at the Minstrel Cafe in Kelowna on January 26/27. Help me out by spreading the good word for that weekend. Hope to pack the place both nights and deliver some inspiring shows!

Big love to you all. I hope everyone is sticking to their new year's resolutions and finding light daily.

BT

From Marianne Williamson's book 'A Return To Love'.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”