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ClusterBus

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

 The Hound!!

Das Hund!!

 

Pilfered Progress

An overall amazing tour came to an ubrupt end when a bank informed our dear Hobo-Traveller that some one in a distant state was having their way with Tyler’s bank balance. 

Tyler arrived at 6:45 am in Phoenix, Arizona today safe and stinky and immediately hobo-hoofed it to the lightrail in the pouring rain and on back to the fringes of the desert to soap-it-down and head back into this illustriuos city he calls home.  H-O-M-E! 

The Hobo-Traveller shape-shifted into Wine Steward and taught a wine class at Noon today, and real-life has resumed.  Back to the grind – Thank God. 

 

Dear Arizona,

M, L, R, & T

I love you - I will never leave you.  I missed you like a limb, you’ve helped me stand for so long and showed me how to walk.  You gave me a pencil.  I learned to walk while holding one, and In time, I learned to write.  You have read what I have written and helped me understand what it means.  I would fain trust myself to speak these words to you due to another gift I have inherited, over-active tearducts. 

To my dear family who is my home, no matter where my journeys take me:  You have given me everything and you have saved me.  Not just this time but my whole life.  You are why I am me and I love that about myself.  I can’t wait to see you all, and a thousand apologies if this soul-searching caused you alarm.  I know where home is and I know my dreams are safe in the company of those who support me. 

Lastly, it is my nature to live perched precariously on the fringes of my dreams and push them like a child would push an elephant.  But, I’m developing tools and the means to move mountains with the help of my biggest fans and supporters.  There is only four in this earth that take that cookie, and I extend this as well to all of those whom they have chosen to bring with them.  I would do nothing if it were not for you. 

With the Deepest Love,

Wonis

 Tyler Christensen

April’s Fool Dispatch: Day One

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

April's Fool Tour Poster

Greet the Day 

The day began with a screeching alarm at 4:30 am.  Then the sudden realization that I was late for something, immediately followed by the sweet discovery that today is April 1st.  April Fools Day and the beginning of what will be called the April’s Fool Tour.  I’m late for nothing.  In fact, in the world of Rock n Roll, I’m early.  Way early.  My flight leaves Phoenix at 9 am and I’ve got a few more hours to tie up loose ends and grab the satchel and skedaddle.  The next few days belong to me and the Muse.  Portland Oregon and my music.  And I’m sure I’ll work in a fair amount of malted barley and choice hops.  Perhaps even sample a little Northwestern vinification.  There’s something waiting for me at the bottom of a bottle of whatever-you-got;  An Idea, a song, a laugh, or a new friend.      
 

Time-Warp

Before bed last night I packed my bag, put the guitar and camera’s in their proper place and prepped the coffee for an easy fire-up in the AM.  I’ve done this before but the pre-departure is always like a fuzzy dream.  It’s usually done through one blood-shot eye at some freakishly early hour in the day.  Therefore, the late-night pre-trip preparations were a great idea.  I’m glad I thought of that. Because all of what I take must be carried on my back, or in my hands, I pack light.  I’m no Thurston Howell the Third.  I need not accompanying accoutrement’s.  I got my shirt, them jeans, my shoes, a git-fiddle and my soul.  I’m ready to roll.   
 

Hobo-Travel   

Years ago, I gave up the luxury of driving.  To me, it is just that: a luxury.  I’ve been untethered from a car for 6 years and I find a way to make it work in a city that is quite inhospitable to the non-driver.  So dear friends, here is an introduction to what I have termed Hobo-Travel. 
 
I live on the fringe of the Indian Reservation and about a half-mile off of the public transit routes in my city (Phoenix, AZ).    So, my morning walk consists of a half-mile stroll to Granite Reef and McDowell to catch Route 17.  This will carry me West all the way to 44th Street where I’ll transfer buses and Route 44 will jettison me South right to the heart of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). 
 
 
Bus Stop Blogger.

Graffiti I can agree with. To the AZ authorities: “I am not the bus-stop blogger.”

Then, I’ll hop a big freedom bird and set flames to ancient dinosaur graves and burn a streak in the sky all the way to Portland, Oregon.  Upon arrival, I’ll gather bag, and shag-ass out the door of PDX airport and onto the Max Train.
 
Portland International Airport (PDX), and the city of Portland collectively say, “f the car.”  You can move in a town like this without your own dedicated foursome of rims.  Who needs a gas card in this town?  Call me a happy Hobo, here I come Portland.  All apologies OPEC.
 
 
The Max at The PDX Airport
 The Max Train just outside the door of PDX airport.
 
I should be on the ground around 6pm Local PDX Time, which happens to be local AZ time as well.  So, I’ll hit you with an update and post some more pictures and video of the journey thus far, then it is off to the Alberta Street Public House to strike the first note on the April’s Fool Tour. 
 

Doing Something SuperNormal

Through the creation of this little record label and standing at the precipice of the second official SuperNormal Records Tour, one thing has remained my constant.  A philosophy upon which this tiny dream of mine is perched.  We need not be great, we should not just be normal either.  All we need to strive for is to be a bit above normal = SuperNormal.  We all have our dreams and passions, these are mine and thank you for joining me on this little ride we call life. 
 
“Das Rock-n-Roll!” - Tyler Christensen
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Talking and Rocking

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

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Tyler was on 1480 KPHX Radio in the Phoenix Market yesterday morning (6/22/08) discussing the Public Transit Tour and playing music.  

The Skinny from the ‘horse’s':

“Sarge, a weekend host on 1480 KPHX Radio in Phoenix contacted me while I was on tour for the Public Transit Tour: Portland, Oregon.  We discussed Phoenix’s Public Transit and agreed to an interview.  It could not have gone better.  The engineer, Shawn Ryan, made a great suggestion of doing the return from the commercial breaks live in-studio.  Therefore, I did the whole interview holding my guitar – the only way I am 100% comfy.  Thank you, Sarge for the opportunity to discuss such a vital and important issue with you and your audience.  I look forward to continuing our dialogue.” – SuperNormal Tyler

 

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Sarge and SuperNormal Tyler out back of the 1480 KPHX studio post-interview

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