Tyler Boone

"Changing Pace", the 2nd EP by Charleston singer-songwriter Tyler Boone lives up to it's name. Like the striking front cover graphic and the record title imply, the songs are focused on change, time and direction. Boone writes music in a modern pop/rock style with hints of southern fried acoustic blues sprinkled throughout. Comparisons to another well-known South Carolina band might be made, as one of his musical mentors is Mark Bryan from Hootie and the Blowfish and his influence can be felt on some of these five songs. The first release from the Lowcountry local boutique record label, King City Records, "Changing Pace" shows off Tyler's great skill at writing songs and his penchant for an introspective, almost sublimely-peaced out delivery that still manages to transport a load of emotional resonance.

The first song, "Don't Forget My Name", plays with an almost island rhythm, and some vocal overdubs that catch the listener's attention. I'm reminded of singer-songwriters like Jack Johnson when I hear Tyler's intimate moments with just him and guitar playing. The mellow guitar fills and radio-perfect keyboards make this a probable hit with the right exposure. "Home", the song rightfully chosen to be made into a video, starts folkish and moves into lush, intricately produced pop balladeering. The mournful violins introduced later in the song and great subtle backup vocals by Emily Everett are perfect style choices and this is his signature song right now. Most of the other tracks follow in the same pattern, with the notable exception of the last song, "Put it Down", which I admit took me a couple of listens to get into. With a wailing electric guitar, funky organ and jazzy horns, it almost doesn't fit in with the rest of this record, but somehow Boone pulls it all together in a song that will shake you free from any attempts to pigeonhole him, stylistically. I liked the fact that after so many songs that were purely pop driven, Tyler still managed to get my toes tapping without hitting me with hooks right out of the gate. It also hints at a future depth of potential recordings, which is a point in his favor.

"Changing Pace" seems to be the start of something much grander for Boone. This Tyler is a different kind of creator, a genuine young dude with big plans, who is obviously in charge of his future.


Recommended if you like: Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Hootie and the Blowfish - Sean Knight

Since the inception of The South Carolina Music Guide one musician has stayed in constant contact with us. We originally had


Tyler Boone in action at the Tin Roof in Columbia

little knowledge of this kid hailing from Charleston, but he kept us up to date on what he was up to, shared contacts, and really showed a passion and drive that was infectious. This guy is Tyler Boone, and he really wants to keep you in the loop of what he’s doing.

On October 13, 2012 at The Tin Roof, Tyler had his CD release party for his latest offering, Changing Pace. Tyler seemed comfortable with the atmosphere swirling around him. The place was packed and he was waiting for the LSU/South Carolina game to end so he could start his own festivities. In the midst of this chaos, Tyler took a few minutes outside with his band to answer some questions about himself and how he views the South Carolina scene in general.

Tyler started playing music when he was 16, playing in punk rock, metal and Christian hard rock bands. At this time the other members of the band were in college and he was doing most of the work. He booked the shows, set up hotel stays and scored the band free recording time. After a while playing with those guys he changed gears and formed Red House, “Which is basically the band we have now,” Tyler tells me. At the same time he was sick of the whole “band scene” and taking advice from a one time friend, decided to just go with Tyler Boone. This takes care of the whole band break up drama that always happens in this industry.

The thing you need to know is that Tyler is not what he likes to call “a lazy musician”. He believes if you want a musical career you have to be proactive and work your tail off. While he’s out on the weekends playing gigs and concentrating on his music career he is also managing a full college schedule. Referencing his parents’ strong work, ethic he knows he has to finish college first and foremost. With all the hype surrounding the young man you could easily see him scrapping the college life for full time touring and recording, but he’s forming his own path.

The first thing Tyler did with the new found freedom of not being in a “band” was his release A New Start. Over 7 months, working with MJ Flick and 11 other musicians, Tyler said his life was changed. He loved the experience and soon after this was released he was picked up by the late Johnny Diamond to manage his budding musical career. He also met Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish and started working on his release Changing Pace. Working with King City Records out of Charleston he released the CD on October 12th. Though he was really excited about A New Start he says, “It’s great that it wasn’t too great, you know. Now we have this clean glassy record (Changing Pace) and people are saying we must have gotten good or spent a lot of money”.

When asked how he would describe what he believes his sound is, he calls it bluesy-pop but he likes to dabble with several genres. Recently he started playing shows with Rock Hill’s Sun Dried Vibes, a reggae-ska-dub step outfit. He tells me he never really paid much attention to reggae until he heard SDV play I Shot the Sheriff and saw what that song did to the crowd. “I saw the crowd get into it and start dancing and I said… I wanna do that.” So his musical tastes and the sound he’s pooling from is ever changing.

It was fun getting to know Tyler and his guys. I’m sure over the next few months you’ll be hearing more from him. From here at the South Carolina Music guide we wish him the best. Keep up the hard work!
- SC Music Guide - Jason Galloway

We definitely felt some southern hospitality at the King City Sessions performances on April 20th at Ocean Industries Studios on James Island. The King City Records collective, which on this night included Loners Society, Wrenwood and Tyler Boone, each performed around 30 minutes and also had a combined jam at the end. It was fascinating to hear each band show off their own musical identity and yet still mix and match members from separate bands all night long. I felt that I was witnessing a great new Charleston scene taking shape, one that looked to the future of Americana and folk rock, but also called into shape the widely channeled, but rarely resurrected ghost of classic rock.


First up was Loners Society, led by Matt Magrue and containing members of Wrenwood, amongst others. Magrue travels in a stream of consciousness style of lyrical imagery with an obvious bent towards social meaning. I felt like he was giving nods to musical antecedents like Springsteen and Dylan, but also carving out a chunk of the current Americana musical pie for himself. I think Loners Society could easily fit on a bill with the modern folk rock of Frank Turner or

the gritty southern rock of the Drive-By Truckers. All of the bands had the great Charlie Thompson on steel guitar during at least some songs and his contributions can’t be underestimated. How much he filled out the sound! The fluid lead guitar work of Dan Rainey could also be heard in every band incarnation tonight and between the two of them, the music never lacked enough dimension. Matt gave the audience his impressions and background on each of his tunes, which included a Blind Melon cover.



Next up was Wrenwood, featuring the great singing of Dallas Corbett. Her strong countryish voice reminded me of a sweeter, younger Shonna Tucker (of the Drive-By Truckers). Dan Rainey and Charlie Thompson also threw all their tricks into the Wrenwood bag, driving the folksy songs to a higher level. Dallas dealt in some nice lyrical imagery, with the song title “Cheap Shots” giving me a chuckle. My favorite moment of their set would have to be “The Wayside”, which had an amazingly catchy chorus and some great fills by Rainey. Songs like this deserve to be huge on the radio!


After Wrenwood, it was time for Tyler Boone. He started out with “That’s When You Call Me”, and ran down a list of his impressively constructed tunes. Tyler mines a vein of Americana and folksy southern rock/pop. He might draw comparisons to artists like Jack Johnson or John Mayer, except for a more pronounced southern style. His song “Home” is the hit-in-the-making, with a great modern poppy acoustic rock sound. Between Tyler and Dan, there was a lot of solid guitar playing evident. After one of his last signature songs, “Don’t Forget My Name”, the whole collective jammed together and it’s appealing to see such a large group of musicians come together in common cause in such a positive way. The whole camaraderie of the King City collective will leave most listeners wondering how they manage to stay so focused, with the relative youth of the whole group, but they apply both professionalism and an evident respect for each other towards a common goal with amazing results. So impressed with all of them and hope to do it again as soon as they are able to set another great evening like this up! - SC Music Guide - Sean Knight

If you are like me, you enjoy hearing new artists and their music before the masses of country radio listeners. You kind of get a kick out of the idea that you ‘knew the artists when…’ Well, Tyler Boone is going to be one of those guys. A singer and songwriter who hails from the Lowcountry, South Carolina, Tyler tested out Charleston’s punk and metal scene before incorporating blues and pop influences. His first Kings City Records release was Changing Paces, 10/12/12, produced by Jeff Leonard Jr. and Erick Rickert over at “Ocean Industries” which is located in Charleston, SC and is owned by Eric Bass of Shinedown.

Tyler’s music is reflective of a band that has toured a great deal and is at ease stepping out of their comfort zone. The album Changing Pace was featured on Spotify’s ‘What’s New ‘upon its release. Tyler Boone and band have opened up for the likes of Platinum record selling artist Edwin McCain, Grammy winner Christopher Cross and The Old Crow Medicine Show. His single Changing Pace is getting a lot of airplay in South Carolina and Georgia.

Don’t Forget My Name is a clean and crisp song. Nice tune, catchy and I like the chorus. It is a mellow kind of song that kept me feeling relaxed. It is pleasantly reminiscent of bands like Zac Brown Band in its lyrical simplicity.

Home won Tyler Boone the opportunity to be submitted to open for Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band. I like the lyrics about the road less traveled, not being afraid…coming home. Again, instrumentally clean and crisp. Nice, smooth violin piece in the middle.

I enjoyed both tunes but I would not have expected to hear them on a country radio station. Country music is always opening its doors to new facets of the genre. Tyler Boone and his band may find themselves amenably welcomed by the open-minded country music listening community.

- Got Country - Elise Tiripicchio

Tyler Boone has been nominated for -

Singer of the Year
Singer/Songwriter of the Year
Song of the year "Home"

For the 2013 Charleston City Paper Music Awards - Charleston City Paper

We've been saying it for years now: North Charleston's Navy Yard is the perfect location to shoot a music video ... or a zombie movie, or a movie about a war-torn Eastern Bloc city. A few musicians have filmed there before, but never with as much style as local singer-songwriter Tyler Boone.

Boone's music video for the song "Home," directed by John Barnhardt of Barnfly Productions, takes place largely in and around buildings at the former military facility. Boone, guitarist Dan Rainey, drummer Arthur Young "IV," vocalist Emily Everett, and bass guitarist John Fletcher perform the song among picturesque scenes of industrial decay.

Barnhardt lives in nearby Park Circle and also chose to shoot the bar scenes in the video at The Mill, a longstanding neighborhood bar and music venue.

The song, off of Boone's most recent album Changing Pace (October 2012, King City Records), really is about missing home. Boone wrote it shortly after leaving Charleston to study at the University of South Carolina, and when he came back to town, he shared it with Hootie and the Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan. "I showed him the song, and he said, 'All I can really say is change that chorus; it's not very strong,'" Boone recalls. "So I went home that night, I heard a melody on the radio, and I remember I had my water bill envelope, and before I got out of the car, I wrote the whole chorus right there. And we went in the studio the next day, and it worked."

Boone's next local gig will be April 6 at the Cooper River Bridge Run, where he and the band will perform at the finish line. - Charleston City Paper - Paul Bowers

Charleston-based singer/guitarist Tyler Boone (a Goose Creek native) released a new music video today (Sept. 11) for “Don’t Forget My Name,” a strummy, bouncy tune from his 2012 studio album Changing Pace (King City Records). Boone and his bandmates — bassist John Fletcher, guitarist Dan Rainey, and drummer Arthur “IV” Young — tracked the collection at Ocean Industries on James Island with veteran audio engineers Jeff Leonard Jr. and Eric Rickert.

The footage of the “Don’t Forget My Name” video was shot and edited entirely black and white by local videographer/filmmaker John Barnhardt (of Barnfly Productions), cinematographer David Walton Smith, and video editor Katie Gatrelle. Barnhardt also directed Boone’s first-ever music video for the poppy anthem “Home” (also from Changing Pace) last March.

Simply lit with a spotlight and beautifully shot, the video features the man himself, singing and strumming along with each verse. Longhaired guitarist Dallas Corbett (of Wrenwood) makes an appearance, Les Paul six-string in hand. Gatrelle is featured as well, singing along and playing a miniature tambourine. The rhythm section of Fletcher and Young looks extra hip in their classic shades and dark suits.

Released last fall, Changing Pace was solid album of melodic alt-pop with radio-friendly production quality. “Don’t Forget My Name” is currently the local airwaves at 105.5 The Bridge.

Boone recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund his latest studio project at Ocean Industries. He and the band will be tracking new original material this month for their forthcoming album.

Boone will perform at the Mt. Pleasant Wild Wing Café (at 1181 Oakland Market Rd.) on Wed. Sept, 18 as part of the venue’s annual Battle of the Bands. He’ll play at Red’s Ice House in Mt. Pleasant on Sun. Oct. 13 as part of the “Rockers for Knockers” benefit. The band will share the Pour House’s main stage with Ten Toes Up and Luke Cunningham on Sat. Oct 26. - Metronome Charleston - Ballard Lesemann

The guys from Hootie and the Blowfish know a thing or two about giving back to their community; the band’s non-profit foundation has raised nearly $2,000,000 for more than 180 charities and organizations throughout South Carolina. They understand the importance of grassroots movements and local support, and with their Homegrown Concert event next weekend, they are paying it forward.
“If you can play an instrument and do it well, then performing to help people is the best thing any musician can do for others and their community,” says Homegrown Concert performer Tyler Boone, a studious 23-year-old songwriter whose years of hard work and networking have really begun to pay off, opening for acts such as Christopher Cross, Old Crow Medicine Show and American Idol finalist Elise Testone.
The impetus for Boone’s involvement with the Homegrown event occurred three years ago when he first met Mark Bryan during a Charleston-based talent show. Since then, he has fostered not only a friendship with the famed Hootie guitarist, but has developed a steady working relationship, as well. Bryan contributed to two of the tracks on Boone’s second EP, Changing Pace (October 2012, King City Records), which was produced and mastered by multi-Platinum and Grammy Award-winning engineers at Ocean Industries Studio, where Boone helps with the booking and management.
Songs from Changing Pace started to receive a significant amount of radio play throughout Charleston, Savannah, Charlotte and, most recently, on KPRI in San Diego, and it quickly became evident that Boone had a growing fan base that was clamoring for more content. It was around this time that the young musician was introduced to John Barnhardt, an Emmy Award-winning producer, director, filmmaker and co-creator of ABC’s educational travel series, Born to Explore. Last summer, Barnhardt filmed Boone’s first video, for the single “Home”, at the old Navy Yard in North Charleston, and the pair is currently working on their next video collaboration for Boone’s popular song “Don’t Forget My Name”.
In addition to filming and touring around the southeast, Boone is also preparing to begin work on his first full length album, and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help with the costs of tracking, mastering and printing copies of the CD. Kickstarters are a great way to rally the support of fans and can be a wonderful grassroots effort – but if the campaign’s total fundraising goal is not met, Boone and his band will not receive a single pledged dollar.
“Any bit of support from friends, family and fans means the world to us,” Boone says. “We are funding this record mostly ourselves, so any help and support we receive, we greatly appreciate it.”
Boone’s Kickstarter campaign ends at 4:35pm on August 22, the day before the Homegrown Concert kicks off at the Family Circle Stadium. You can access it by following the link below, and then be sure to get your tickets for the Homegrown Concert weekend where Boone and his band will be performing at 11:30 am on Saturday, August 24.
Tyler Boone’s Kickstarter Campaign: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylerboonemusic/our-next-record-tyler-boones-full-length
- Daniel Island News - Prisha Verrier

"Changing Pace", the 2nd EP by Charleston singer-songwriter Tyler Boone lives up to it's name. Like the striking front cover graphic and the record title imply, the songs are focused on change, time and direction. Boone writes music in a modern pop/rock style with hints of southern fried acoustic blues sprinkled throughout. Comparisons to another well-known South Carolina band might be made, as one of his musical mentors is Mark Bryan from Hootie and the Blowfish and his influence can be felt on some of these five songs. The first release from the Lowcountry local boutique record label, King City Records, "Changing Pace" shows off Tyler's great skill at writing songs and his penchant for an introspective, almost sublimely-peaced out delivery that still manages to transport a load of emotional resonance.

The first song, "Don't Forget My Name", plays with an almost island rhythm, and some vocal overdubs that catch the listener's attention. I'm reminded of singer-songwriters like Jack Johnson when I hear Tyler's intimate moments with just him and guitar playing. The mellow guitar fills and radio-perfect keyboards make this a probable hit with the right exposure. "Home", the song rightfully chosen to be made into a video, starts folkish and moves into lush, intricately produced pop balladeering. The mournful violins introduced later in the song and great subtle backup vocals by Emily Everett are perfect style choices and this is his signature song right now. Most of the other tracks follow in the same pattern, with the notable exception of the last song, "Put it Down", which I admit took me a couple of listens to get into. With a wailing electric guitar, funky organ and jazzy horns, it almost doesn't fit in with the rest of this record, but somehow Boone pulls it all together in a song that will shake you free from any attempts to pigeonhole him, stylistically. I liked the fact that after so many songs that were purely pop driven, Tyler still managed to get my toes tapping without hitting me with hooks right out of the gate. It also hints at a future depth of potential recordings, which is a point in his favor.

"Changing Pace" seems to be the start of something much grander for Boone. This Tyler is a different kind of creator, a genuine young dude with big plans, who is obviously in charge of his future.


Recommended if you like: Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Hootie and the Blowfish - South Carolina Music Guide - Sean Knight

If you are like me, you enjoy hearing new artists and their music before the masses of country radio listeners. You kind of get a kick out of the idea that you ‘knew the artists when…’ Well, Tyler Boone is going to be one of those guys. A singer and songwriter who hails from the Lowcountry, South Carolina, Tyler tested out Charleston’s punk and metal scene before incorporating blues and pop influences. His first Kings City Records release was Changing Paces, 10/12/12, produced by Jeff Leonard Jr. and Erick Rickert over at “Ocean Industries” which is located in Charleston, SC and is owned by Eric Bass of Shinedown.

Tyler’s music is reflective of a band that has toured a great deal and is at ease stepping out of their comfort zone. The album Changing Pace was featured on Spotify’s ‘What’s New ‘upon its release. Tyler Boone and band have opened up for the likes of Platinum record selling artist Edwin McCain, Grammy winner Christopher Cross and The Old Crow Medicine Show. His single Changing Pace is getting a lot of airplay in South Carolina and Georgia.

Don’t Forget My Name is a clean and crisp song. Nice tune, catchy and I like the chorus. It is a mellow kind of song that kept me feeling relaxed. It is pleasantly reminiscent of bands like Zac Brown Band in its lyrical simplicity.

Home won Tyler Boone the opportunity to be submitted to open for Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band. I like the lyrics about the road less traveled, not being afraid…coming home. Again, instrumentally clean and crisp. Nice, smooth violin piece in the middle.

I enjoyed both tunes but I would not have expected to hear them on a country radio station. Country music is always opening its doors to new facets of the genre. Tyler Boone and his band may find themselves amenably welcomed by the open-minded country music listening community.
- Got Country

Charleston-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter Tyler Boone launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this summer to raise funds for his latest studio project. He and his band plan to head into Ocean Industries on James Island in September and track eight new originals. Boone’s Kickstarter goal is $4,000. The deadline is Fri. Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. He’s just over halfway there.

Boone and the band started putting new original material together for the upcoming session even before they completed his 2012 debut full-length Changing Pace (King City Records).

Engineers Jeff Leonard and Eric Rickert will work together to engineer and produce the new tracks. Boone’s band for the sessions will feature his core members — Dan Rainey (guitar),

“Papa” John Fletcher (bass), Arthur “IV” Young (drums) and Dallas Corbett (backing vocals, also of Wrenwood). Guest players include Charlie Thompson on pedal steel, Paul Chelmis (of Donnie Dies) on keys, and Shannon Vogt with backing vocals. Extra horns (trumpet and sax) might even be enlisted during the session.

“The songs featured on Changing Pace were songs I wrote a very long time ago, with the exception of ‘Put It Down, which I wrote in the studio,” Boone says. “I’ve been working on this new record before Changing Pace — and even during it’s release.”

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Tyler Boone (provided)
Boone worked on new demos with Matt Zutell of Coast Records.

“Since this is my second professionally made record, I got the budget made out for tracking, mixing, and producing for Ocean Industries. I’ve been working on relationships for better deals for cover art, mastering, and printing. This record is a huge deal for me, so I’ve been working on it’s budget for quite some time.”

After recording and releasing Changing Pace last year, Boone decided to take a few new approaches with the upcoming sessions.

“Getting demos made is key for this record,” Boone says. “I want to go in and have more of a direction and an idea what the song structure is, so that Jeff and Eric can start taking it apart and build it back together with a much better outcome. Just having confidence about what we did last time with Changing Pace is going to help push me and the other musicians to get the best sounding record we can.”

Compared to the melodic pop and riffy blues/rock on Changing Pace, Boone predicts the new one will come out differently. “It will have the touches of more of an Americana sound, slightly country but still with the blues/pop feel,” he says. “I really wanted this next record to showcase more guitar playing than just simple chords and melodies. I have two songs with more guitar playing and more chord structures that I am very excited to get out and perform. It’s such an exciting feeling recording, tracking, and hearing back through the speakers what your sound is turning into. I can’t wait for it.”

Aug 24th - Hootie - Tyler Boone

The Tyler Boone Band’s next shows include a set at Awendaw Green’s Barn Jam stage on Wed/ Aug. 21 and an outdoor gig at Homegrown Family Day — a free, pre-concert event on the Grand Lawn at the Family Circle Stadium on Sat. Aug. 24. It’s part of Hootie and the Blowfish’s annual Homegrown Concert Series, and several local bands will perform between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. alongside vendors and family games and activities. The roster includes singer/guitarist Caroline McLeod, Boone and his band, pop-rock quartet A Fragile Tomorrow, jam-rockers Atlas Road Crew, and Americana group Adalaya.

“We will definitely be showcasing some new material this weekend at the Homegrown event,” Boone says. “Our set is at 11:30 a.m., and it will just be a 30 minute set, Charlie Thompson will be out there shredding some steel pedal, so everyone should definitely come witness that.”

Visit tylerboonemusic.com and check out his Kickstarter page for more.
- Metronome Charleston - Ballard Lesemann

Some of our favorite new music this week comes from Charleston-based singer-songwriter Tyler Boone, who released his single "Austin" earlier this year and has now followed it up witha four-song EP called "A New Start," which he recorded with producer MJ Fick. If you like heartfelt, soulful acoustic rock tunes, do yourself a favor and check this guy out, he's been really making some noise as one of S.C.'s best up and coming songwriters the past few years.

Give his music a listen at Bandcamp, check him out on Facebook or watch this really nice video piece about the making of his single. - Listen up Myrtle Beach

Looking at lists of potential albums to get sent to my mailbox, and then actually narrowing the choices down to a couple of selections is such an anxiety stricken process for me sometimes. I've gotten it down to a typical undertaking, though; I look for any pop-punk gems, hoping to find an unsigned diamond-in-the-rough band looking for a break. I’ll sprinkle in a little hardcore in my picks just because I like to try to stay connected to that scene, too. And then there’s the almost obligatory polar opposite pop number that I find myself yearning to hear just for variety’s sake. "Obligatory" might seem a little harsh, actually. I usually come to like these picks better than the stuff I actually take the time to research (Ian Axel).

Tyler Boone’s A New Start was the easy pick for me in the latter category this time around, as it was tagged as "Southern/Blues/Acoustic." I’m always down for a little southern flavor, but after listening to Boone’s four-track EP, it’s refreshing to see that simple genre tags mashed together often fail to truly capture the subtleties and complexities of an artist’s sound.

A New Start kicks off with “Austin,” and we are led in by a haunting slide guitar and aggressive acoustic strumming. By the one-minute mark, listeners are treated to similarly melancholy fiddle playing and a little more grooving. Boone’s smooth, somewhat rustic, vocal style matches the instrumental pace well. “Austin” succeeds as a complete, well thought-out and layered piece of music, complete with aural tension and fiery guitar solo to lead into the second track, “All My Life.”

Boone’s melodic styling is clear by the second track; subtle in its infectiousness, taking time to fully sink in. While the first spin or two might bore listeners with the sometimes somber feel, Boone backs off and lets the instrumentation keep the tracks fresh and interesting.

“Dawn On The Coast of Carolina” is the winner of the four songs on A New Start. Boone kicks up the catchiness just a bit here while still sticking to his folksy tendencies. It’s a nice blend and will make listeners remember the song in the summer months when the weather is nice.

Closer “That’s When You Call Me” slows things down to a soulful tempo, and it’s a shame that Boone waits until the last track to really let his voice take the spotlight. An organ whines behind a bluesy guitar during the song's midsection, and we’re treated to a lazy saxophone playing the song out to Boone’s carefree line, “call, call, call, that’s when you call me.”

I’d be quite interested to see what Boone is able to achieve on a proper full-length album. In just four well-crafted songs, he packs in as many instruments as most eight or nine-track discs, all combining to build a very pleasing and never stale sound. If this is truly a new start for Tyler Boone, I’ll be anxiously waiting to hear where he takes his career in the future.

Recommended If You Like
Bluesy soulful acousticy folky goodness


myspace.com/tylerboonemusic - Absolute Punk - Scott Dunham

Looking at lists of potential albums to get sent to my mailbox, and then actually narrowing the choices down to a couple of selections is such an anxiety stricken process for me sometimes. I've gotten it down to a typical undertaking, though; I look for any pop-punk gems, hoping to find an unsigned diamond-in-the-rough band looking for a break. I’ll sprinkle in a little hardcore in my picks just because I like to try to stay connected to that scene, too. And then there’s the almost obligatory polar opposite pop number that I find myself yearning to hear just for variety’s sake. "Obligatory" might seem a little harsh, actually. I usually come to like these picks better than the stuff I actually take the time to research (Ian Axel).

Tyler Boone’s A New Start was the easy pick for me in the latter category this time around, as it was tagged as "Southern/Blues/Acoustic." I’m always down for a little southern flavor, but after listening to Boone’s four-track EP, it’s refreshing to see that simple genre tags mashed together often fail to truly capture the subtleties and complexities of an artist’s sound.

A New Start kicks off with “Austin,” and we are led in by a haunting slide guitar and aggressive acoustic strumming. By the one-minute mark, listeners are treated to similarly melancholy fiddle playing and a little more grooving. Boone’s smooth, somewhat rustic, vocal style matches the instrumental pace well. “Austin” succeeds as a complete, well thought-out and layered piece of music, complete with aural tension and fiery guitar solo to lead into the second track, “All My Life.”

Boone’s melodic styling is clear by the second track; subtle in its infectiousness, taking time to fully sink in. While the first spin or two might bore listeners with the sometimes somber feel, Boone backs off and lets the instrumentation keep the tracks fresh and interesting.

“Dawn On The Coast of Carolina” is the winner of the four songs on A New Start. Boone kicks up the catchiness just a bit here while still sticking to his folksy tendencies. It’s a nice blend and will make listeners remember the song in the summer months when the weather is nice.

Closer “That’s When You Call Me” slows things down to a soulful tempo, and it’s a shame that Boone waits until the last track to really let his voice take the spotlight. An organ whines behind a bluesy guitar during the song's midsection, and we’re treated to a lazy saxophone playing the song out to Boone’s carefree line, “call, call, call, that’s when you call me.”

I’d be quite interested to see what Boone is able to achieve on a proper full-length album. In just four well-crafted songs, he packs in as many instruments as most eight or nine-track discs, all combining to build a very pleasing and never stale sound. If this is truly a new start for Tyler Boone, I’ll be anxiously waiting to hear where he takes his career in the future.

Recommended If You Like
Bluesy soulful acousticy folky goodness


myspace.com/tylerboonemusic - Absolute Punk - Scott Dunham

You can get the listings anywhere, but you’ll get the story here.
I Nine is back together — for one show at least.

On Saturday, the band that formed in Columbia before inking a deal with legendary producer Clive Davis and J Records, will play for the first time in more than two years at The White Mule.
Brian Whitman, Bryan Gibson, Matt Heath and Carmen Keigans will perform an acoustic set, which is how I-Nine, a chamber-pop band, began. Drummer Benji Lee, who formed the new band, French Camp, with singer-songwriter Owen Beverly, lives in New York and won’t be at the show.
Tyler Boone and Death of Paris will also perform.
In late 2008, I Nine was unceremoniously dropped from J Records, something the band might have anticipated when the label cut ties with Davis. The band spent three years — and $2 million — to record its debut, “Heavy Weighs the King,” which was released digitally in May 2008. I Nine wasn’t able to capitalize on the buzz generated by lead single “Seven Days of Lonely.”
Whitman, who plays guitar, said the band played a few gigs after being released. On the first weekend of this month in Atlanta, I Nine broke out the old songs.
“It’s funny, because we hadn’t played any of the songs in three years,” said Whitman, who flew in from L.A. for the practice session. “It was really fun.”
Whitman has been working with Nathaniel Kunkel, a Grammy-and-Emmy Award-winning producer and engineer who has written compellingly about the challenges the music industry faces and why music should be considered more than audio wallpaper by us. Kunkel worked on I Nine’s debut.
He and Whitman are part of a media management company that digitally archives music to industry standards.
“We try to make sure music survives times,” said Whitman, who has also done some record programming, including work for Tonic.
In 2009, Whitman, Gibson, Lee and Heath toured as Jay Clifford’s backing band before forming Tent Revival with Beverly. If ever there ever was an official mix tape of Columbia music, the band’s song “Legs and Scars,” would certainly have to be included.
Gibson, who plays guitar and cello, continues to perform, and he’s composing the string arrangements for Collective Soul front man Ed Roland’s solo record.
“He played a couple of gigs with Chris Cornell,” Whitman said, referring to the Soundgarden and Audioslave singer, one of the premiere screamers in rock history. “It was just him and Chris Cornell solo acoustic. (Cornell) called him one of the most talented individuals (he’d) met in (his) life.”
Heath has been writing songs, several of which will be featured on the upcoming mix tape of former “American Idol” contestant Anoop Desai. After practicing, I Nine went out to sing karaoke with Desai.
So how did this show come about? Keigans, who spends time between Charleston and Columbia, is friends with Boone, Whitman said. She’s featured on his upcoming release. Boone asked the band to play and the members agreed.
“It’s going to be kind of bizarre night, in true I Nine fashion,” Whitman said. “It just came out of nowhere.”
Now that I Nine is back on the stage, without a label telling them what to wear and play, will there be more shows?
“I don’t think that it’s necessarily out of the picture. It certainly was a good hang,” Whitman said. “I like creating music and playing music with my friends.
“It’s probably likely that we’ll play one or two more gigs, but I can’t say when.”
The show starts at 8 p.m. The White Mule is at 1530 D Main St. $6 in advance, $8 at the door; (803) 661-8199


Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2011/02/24/1710484/sounds-of-what-might-have-been.html#ixzz1FDbBf7Xm - Otis Taylor - The State

HOMEBASE: Charleston, SC USA
GENRE: Rock infused with Blues & Pop
CATEGORY ENTERED: Song: Pop/Rock
SONGS SUBMITTED: “Don’t Forget My Name” and “Stuck Between”
ARTISTS FEATURED: Tyler Boone (guitar/vocals)
John Fletcher (Bass)
Arthur Young (drums)
LABEL: Self-released
WHEN DID YOU BEGIN PLAYING MUSIC? I began in middle school,when my father bought me a trombone. But once high school came around my idols were Blink-182, and Green Day, so I wanted a guitar and to be a punk rockstar. I jumped from band to band in high school, doing the Metal scene, then to Hard Rock bands, to Christian Rock bands…. I was the guy in the band who got us all our gigs, so I decided to venture out and do my own thing once college came around and it’s been the best decision. That trombone by the way, I sold on ebay during my sophmore year in high school and bought a Gibson Les Paul with it).
DESCRIBE YOUR CURENT EP: These two songs I wrote back in my freshmen year of college. “Don’t Forget My Name” is about growing older and just hoping all your old friends won’t forget about you. “Stuck Between” is about being ‘stuck’ between what you are looked at to do and what you WANT to do. I love playing both these songs both full band and acoustic.
HOW DID THIS ALL COME TOGETHER IN THE STUDIO? This E.P was recorded in two days. First day live and second day layering with guitars and vocals. “Don’t Forget My Name” & “Stuck Between” came out just as we planned but “Up Against A Wall” & “CorZplane” took some time. The cover we recorded, “Purple Haze” was pretty smooth as well, very raunchy and live sounding, is what we wanted. “Up Against A Wall” was not supposed to have drums playing at all during the break with the flanger effect after the first guitar solo, but we were so tired we didn’t stop and kept recording and came out great! And the guitar solos at the end, I really couldn’t think of anything, so we mixed 2-3 solos together in the mix and it sounds very “cream-ish, early Clapton” and we love it. “CorZplane” just took us about 2-3 hours…defiantly an old tune we wanted to keep but we don’t play it live that often.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SUBMIT THESE TRACKS TO THE 10th IMAS? I chose “Don’t Forget My Name” because it was my first ever GREAT song I ever wrote. A lot of people can relate to it and it’s really nice when you go to a show and you can hear people in the audience singing the words to it. It was my first “baby” so to speak.
WHY RECORD AN EP RATHER THAN A FULL ALBUM? We decided to do an E.P this summer and we still are going to release another two more, because it doesn’t seem logical to release a full length in this time and age. Reason being as an independent we just want to get our name out and what we’re trying to say and with each E.P, our sound is going to be completely different, so we’re just coming out saying 3 different opinions of what music is to us and once the day comes we find a label, we’ll make a full length but right now, it’s all about getting people to want our music more and more.
My latest release is a single named, “Austin” that I released with producer MJ Fick. We released it for FREE download on bandcamp and my website. This is going to be on my new E.P I will be releasing in the next upcoming months. It is really stripped down for me and a lot different than the music I make at the moment and that’s great. We have had tons of musicians come in and help sing, write, play instruments and just help with the process of making a new record. It’s been great.

ARE DIGITAL SINGLES VS A FULL ALBUM THE FUTURE? Singles are the future. Full Lengths can break a band and are just “WOW” effects. It’s just an effect to make people think how great a band is, but business wise, it can break a band. A local band from Charleston, SC just got signed to Universal and it is only for a single deal. It’s just how the game works now a days. You got to bring a silver platter to the business world, show what you’ve done and what else your capable of doing and this is why this label should work with you. It’s really all in the hands of the independent artist. If your not hungry enough, the next artist will be. We live in the digital age so artists need to take advantage of it. It’s helped me a lot. I would prefer to hand someone a CD because it’s more “tangible” of course, but it costs a lot more to press CDs than to just release them online. And I can always get my music to people in a town that I’ve never been to before I even arrive – everyone has Internet and social networking.
ARE THERE ANY SONGS YOU WISH YOU WROTE? I wish I wrote “Purple Haze” no lie.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS…becoming more in control of the independent artist, and I love it.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN THE WORKS? To finish this new E.P with our single “Austin” on it, to record another E.P as well during the summer and to start making Atlanta and Nashville places me and my band are going to dominate.
HOW CAN FANS FOLLOW YOU? www.tyle - Jude Folkman

With one album, two EPs and a future album set for release in summer 2011, the bluesy talent from Charlston, South Carolina, is fast making a name for himself with so many titles under his belt after just three years of playing and writing.

Like most artists, Tyler Boone’s back catalogue tells a story of a journey. The singer-songwriter is starting to come out of his shell, has experimented a little more with his new material and is maturing and sounding a lot cleaner and richer.

‘Austin’, a single taken from the new EP (set for release in February), is abounding with beautiful guitar tones, vocal and violin harmonies. This track is noticeably full of meaning with lyrics that are pouring with references to a failing relationship which makes the song all the more moving.

With the use of one male and one female vocalist, violin, piano and acoustic guitar, Austin is for fans of Damien Rice. A hearty distorted guitar solo at 3:22 nicely sets the two artists apart and is a good touch to a song that has been crying for a burst of sound.

Rating: 4/5
Written by Alex Ellis - Alex Ellis

Tyler Boone's Concert for Cancer benefit will be Dec. 18 at The Windjammer.

Tyler Boone is a local musician who is playing for a cause.
Boone has scheduled four different benefit shows in the Charleston area, and is planning his fifth.
After recently losing his grandmother, Boone has been planning "Concert for Cancer," a benefit show featuring the Deep Water Soul Society, Calhoun's Calling, Kara Hesse, Brother, and Tyler Boone himself.

"I thought it would be perfect to have Calhoun's Calling also play this event since the lead singer, Nathan Calhoun, is also a cancer survivor," Boone said.
The event is slated for Dec. 18 at the Windjammer.Money raised will go directly to the Cancer Research Society.Donations can be made at www.feedthemuse.net/tylerboone.
Boone's last benefit, the 2009 effort "Rock For Logan," raised money for the family of an infant with a brain tumor.Although Logan died the night before the concert, Boone's efforts managed to yield more than $4,000 for the family.
In his younger years, Boone could be found playing in heavy metal bands around the Carolinas, but his most recent musical endeavor is on the opposite end of the musical spectrum.
"We're kind of poppy, but it's more of a blues-rock trio," Boone said. "We can get pretty explosive, so it's fun."
Boone will be playing several upcoming concerts in the next few weeks with his band, bassist John Fletcher and percussionist Arthur Young.On Saturday, the group will be playing a gig at The House in Columbia's Five Points.
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MEMBERS: Tyler Boone, guitar; John Fletcher, bass; Arthur Young, drums.
ORIGINALLY FROM: Charleston.
WEBSITE: facebook.com/tylerboonemusic, feedthemuse.net/tylerboone (for donations).
NEXT shows: Saturday at The House (Columbia); Nov. 21 at The Oasis (James Island); 'Concert for Cancer' Dec. 18 at The Windjammer.

The next gig is Nov. 21 at the Oasis on James Island. This is an installment in the Oasis's singer/songwriter series dubbed "Acoustic Night" and will feature Cody Burbage, Greg Scott, Kara Hesse and Mac Leaphart.
Boone is enthusiastic about this change of pace."I'm excited about it because I don't play a lot of acoustic gigs," Boone said. "We usually do full-band gigs, but the acoustic gigs are fun. They're more intimate. Instead of focusing on the whaling guitar solos and rock, you have to focus on the melody and the dynamics so that people can hear you."
Boone and his crew have also been talking to MaJeed Fick, a producer from Miami who has worked on tracks by Madonna, Cat Power, Big Boi and Mary J. Blige.
Fick recently moved to the Lowcountry and Boone contacted him about recording some of his music.
Fick and Boone have started work on the project already, and intend to release a four-song EP sometime after the first of the year.
The recording will feature original songs by Boone. They are hoping to put together a collaboration of Charleston musicians to round out the sound. - Paul Pavlich

1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar.

My music is really a marriage of both pop music and blues. My music has a lot of emphasis on the guitar and being a blues guitar player, it’s a must to keep the guitar first, before anything else.

2) Who are some of your biggest musical influences?

A lot of the original and uprising blues players and guitar slingers. The biggest are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Slash and John Mayer.

3) What are some of your favorite parts about the music scene that you come out of? What are some things that you wish you could change about the music scene?

Some of my favorite parts is after a couple gigs pass by and you get on the net and just surf the scene of all the players, musicians and bands you’ve played with, it is CRAZY how small the world is and how you can connect one band to another. South Carolina’s music scene is one of the best to ever be apart of. For two reasons:

1)We really do have some of the greatest bands and talent you’ll ever see

2) Our Scene is starting to grow so much, we are starting to become a catalyst in the music scene here in the south east.

It’s very exciting to watch and be apart of. And for that, I’m proud to be in South Carolina.

I would love to change how there aren’t as many venues as there used to be. This economy is really sucking down a lot of things and one of my favorite venues, The Village Tavern just closed down in charleston and I would hate to lose anymore in Charleston or Columbia.

4) How did your band get started?

My band is really just a band of musicians that get together, whenever I need the help for a full band show. But we all played jazz-band back in high school and after high school we just kept jamming and under the name of “Red House” for a good year. After those days passed, we just kept it “Tyler Boone” and whenever I have a gig, I round up my friends and who ever is available, they are playing that gig with me.

5) What are you most excited about for the future of your band?

I’m most excited about making another record already. We’ve been playing these songs for so long, we need some newer and more fresh-er songs. I just can’t wait to get it started and finish it again. I’m pretty proud of these records I’ve already produced and recorded thus far, but I def need to keep writing and keep playing AND keep recording. I think this next record needs a tele on it as well…

6) If you could change one thing about the music industry what would it be?

I would change the fact of taking away the musicians and players money. As in, yeah, of course the label needs to make money somehow, but don’t touch the bands tour money, they should keep it to the record sales. The tour money should only be used to sustain the tour and keep them going on the road. A tour is meant to “produce” PR and to promote the band, not to break the band’s back and have the label profit from it. Oh and to get rid of all the crummy music off of the hit “ryan sea-crest” radio.

7) Who are some of your favorite South Carolina or Regional bands to play with? What band do you think your fans should check out?

Nick Bays, S. Prep School and All Get Out will forever be my favorite bands. I mean of course The Working Title and O’brother are amazing! But I mean I’ve known Nick Bays for the longest time, gave him his first show in charleston and a couple others and just watching him grow to the musician and songwriter he is today, it just feels awesome to know him. His new band “The Patient” is a must listen, buy their album, you won’t regret it. And All Get Out, one of the raunchiest (sp??) bands ever. I love them to death, I could jam out to their tunes all day and all night long…can’t wait for that new record. And if you haven’t seen them live…oh you have’t seen a good concert yet.
- www.scenesc.com - David Stringer

1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar.

My music is really a marriage of both pop music and blues. My music has a lot of emphasis on the guitar and being a blues guitar player, it’s a must to keep the guitar first, before anything else.

2) Who are some of your biggest musical influences?

A lot of the original and uprising blues players and guitar slingers. The biggest are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Slash and John Mayer.

3) What are some of your favorite parts about the music scene that you come out of? What are some things that you wish you could change about the music scene?

Some of my favorite parts is after a couple gigs pass by and you get on the net and just surf the scene of all the players, musicians and bands you’ve played with, it is CRAZY how small the world is and how you can connect one band to another. South Carolina’s music scene is one of the best to ever be apart of. For two reasons:

1)We really do have some of the greatest bands and talent you’ll ever see

2) Our Scene is starting to grow so much, we are starting to become a catalyst in the music scene here in the south east.

It’s very exciting to watch and be apart of. And for that, I’m proud to be in South Carolina.

I would love to change how there aren’t as many venues as there used to be. This economy is really sucking down a lot of things and one of my favorite venues, The Village Tavern just closed down in charleston and I would hate to lose anymore in Charleston or Columbia.

4) How did your band get started?

My band is really just a band of musicians that get together, whenever I need the help for a full band show. But we all played jazz-band back in high school and after high school we just kept jamming and under the name of “Red House” for a good year. After those days passed, we just kept it “Tyler Boone” and whenever I have a gig, I round up my friends and who ever is available, they are playing that gig with me.

5) What are you most excited about for the future of your band?

I’m most excited about making another record already. We’ve been playing these songs for so long, we need some newer and more fresh-er songs. I just can’t wait to get it started and finish it again. I’m pretty proud of these records I’ve already produced and recorded thus far, but I def need to keep writing and keep playing AND keep recording. I think this next record needs a tele on it as well…

6) If you could change one thing about the music industry what would it be?

I would change the fact of taking away the musicians and players money. As in, yeah, of course the label needs to make money somehow, but don’t touch the bands tour money, they should keep it to the record sales. The tour money should only be used to sustain the tour and keep them going on the road. A tour is meant to “produce” PR and to promote the band, not to break the band’s back and have the label profit from it. Oh and to get rid of all the crummy music off of the hit “ryan sea-crest” radio.

7) Who are some of your favorite South Carolina or Regional bands to play with? What band do you think your fans should check out?

Nick Bays, S. Prep School and All Get Out will forever be my favorite bands. I mean of course The Working Title and O’brother are amazing! But I mean I’ve known Nick Bays for the longest time, gave him his first show in charleston and a couple others and just watching him grow to the musician and songwriter he is today, it just feels awesome to know him. His new band “The Patient” is a must listen, buy their album, you won’t regret it. And All Get Out, one of the raunchiest (sp??) bands ever. I love them to death, I could jam out to their tunes all day and all night long…can’t wait for that new record. And if you haven’t seen them live…oh you have’t seen a good concert yet.
- www.scenesc.com - David Stringer

Spring semester is finally here, and if you’re like me, you want to get a kick-start on your New Year’s resolution. This year, I’ve decided that I needed to listen to more local music, so what better way to start off then listening to Tyler Boone?Tyler, sophomore jazz studies major at USC, has been into music since he was in the 8th grade. Tyler says, “I wanted to be like Tom DeLonge from the band Blink-182, and other people that were up on my wall at the time.” Finally tired of being in the jazz band in high school, he sold his trombone and got a Gibson Les Paul instead. After being in numerous garage bands and taking on the “rock band” persona, Tyler decided to go solo. Now, with influences like John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix and Doyle Bramhall II, it’s no wonder that his song “Don’t Forget My Name” would be one of my new favorite songs.According to Tyler, the song was written when he was a freshman in technical college in Charleston. The song, which has a pinch of blues in it, is a love song that was written for someone special. So, all you girls who are into sappy love ballads should definitely check out the song on iTunes. No worries, though, guys, not all the songs he writes are love ballads, and Tyler says to expect a “balls to the wall” kind of trio when you attend his shows.If you have never heard of Tyler Boone before, you will definitely be hearing about him in the future. His New Year’s resolution is to get a gig down at the Elbow Room or New Brookland Tavern, so make sure to check out hisWeb site for any dates!



- Aleks Kapustynska - Garnet and Black Magazine

Last Friday, South Carolina’s indigenous talent Tyler Boone entertained audiences at Columbia’s The White Mule. Boone performed with Yo Soybean and The Private Life of David Reed as part a three-act show. Boone explained that the size of the venue made for a more low-key and mellow concert atmosphere.

When asked about his particular style of music, Boone falters and provides a hazy and expansive answer. This is probably because Boone has a very unique singer-songwriter sound that combines the influence of blues with the pop acoustic guitar of modern day. However, after extensively discussing music with Boone, it becomes obvious that blues is a prevalent part of his melodic mixture.

Boone cites many artists as major influences, but most fall into the blues–jazz genre. He talks of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Three Kings, noting the freedom to improvise blues guitarists are allowed to explore. Though blues may be Boone’s foundation, his turning point in music came from an unexpected interest in John Mayer. He said Mayer’s ability with the guitar is the main reason for his transformation, but he still respects his aptitude as an artist.

When Boone spoke of his evolution as an artist, he began with his roots back in Charleston. After playing in numerous garages and basements, Boone joined a metal group called Untitled. Boone emphatically stated that he was not always so acoustic, and in fact, his first true musical love was shredding guitar riffs.

As the metal scene waned, so did Boone’s interest in it. He quit the band and began to play in the local praise band. His talent at the guitar began to accumulate attention, and Boone began to get noticed.

Approximately a few bands and one crazy lead singer later, Boone joined Red House. He says they were not amazing, but because of the publicity he was getting from his singing and playing and the other bands they played for popularity, Red House began to play in sold-out venues.

After Red House, Boone made the migration to Columbia, where he has so far played two shows, but he considers last weekend’s gig at The White Mule his first real one. He hopes his coming-out party for Columbia made an impression on the local audience.

Boone said he felt confident about the concert, remarking, “it was a great turn out, packed room and people were really responsive to the music.” Boone said half the fun isn’t necessarily in the audience, but that it’s “great to play with other great musicians from both Columbia and Athens.”

As for what’s next, he will be appearing at USC’s Relay for Life on April 16 and says he will be performing at Blatt Field around midnight. He’s also booked a gig with The Private Life of David Reed, who also played at The White Mule last Friday, for May 27 at Village Tavern.
Things seem to be falling in place for Boone.

As he was being interviewed by The Daily Gamecock, he found out that Will Smith (the producer of American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks) wants him to come to Nashville this summer and record a few songs.


Read more: http://www.myspace.com/tylerboonemusic/blog#ixzz0vOQ3lm1A - Neal Hughes - The Daily Gamecock

I was featured on the "Noelle and Anne" blog! - Noelle and Anne

Last Friday, South Carolina’s indigenous talent Tyler Boone entertained audiences at Columbia’s The White Mule. Boone performed with Yo Soybean and The Private Life of David Reed as part a three-act show. Boone explained that the size of the venue made for a more low-key and mellow concert atmosphere.

When asked about his particular style of music, Boone falters and provides a hazy and expansive answer. This is probably because Boone has a very unique singer-songwriter sound that combines the influence of blues with the pop acoustic guitar of modern day. However, after extensively discussing music with Boone, it becomes obvious that blues is a prevalent part of his melodic mixture.

Boone cites many artists as major influences, but most fall into the blues–jazz genre. He talks of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Three Kings, noting the freedom to improvise blues guitarists are allowed to explore. Though blues may be Boone’s foundation, his turning point in music came from an unexpected interest in John Mayer. He said Mayer’s ability with the guitar is the main reason for his transformation, but he still respects his aptitude as an artist.

When Boone spoke of his evolution as an artist, he began with his roots back in Charleston. After playing in numerous garages and basements, Boone joined a metal group called Untitled. Boone emphatically stated that he was not always so acoustic, and in fact, his first true musical love was shredding guitar riffs.

As the metal scene waned, so did Boone’s interest in it. He quit the band and began to play in the local praise band. His talent at the guitar began to accumulate attention, and Boone began to get noticed.

Approximately a few bands and one crazy lead singer later, Boone joined Red House. He says they were not amazing, but because of the publicity he was getting from his singing and playing and the other bands they played for popularity, Red House began to play in sold-out venues.

After Red House, Boone made the migration to Columbia, where he has so far played two shows, but he considers last weekend’s gig at The White Mule his first real one. He hopes his coming-out party for Columbia made an impression on the local audience.

Boone said he felt confident about the concert, remarking, “it was a great turn out, packed room and people were really responsive to the music.” Boone said half the fun isn’t necessarily in the audience, but that it’s “great to play with other great musicians from both Columbia and Athens.”

As for what’s next, he will be appearing at USC’s Relay for Life on April 16 and says he will be performing at Blatt Field around midnight. He’s also booked a gig with The Private Life of David Reed, who also played at The White Mule last Friday, for May 27 at Village Tavern.
Things seem to be falling in place for Boone.

As he was being interviewed by The Daily Gamecock, he found out that Will Smith (the producer of American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks) wants him to come to Nashville this summer and record a few songs.


Read more: http://www.myspace.com/tylerboonemusic/blog#ixzz0vOQ3lm1A - Neal Hughes - The Daily Gamecock

Tyler says, "This song is about when you have realized that you are coming into a different time in your life and that you're scared, excited and also very worried that the people you most care about are going to move on into their new lives and forget about you and your friendship." - The Blue Lotus Review

..Tyler Boone and his group has been at Mantis Records making thier first, "full band" record. Some of these songs he’s been sitting on for about 2 years now. They recently picked up a new drummer and reworked their material. The resulting excitement propelled the to book studio time.

“These songs are really about what I've been through and just me expressing certain events in my life. With these songs going from blues, funk, to pop and even hard rock/punk, this record is really diverse and is able to express different emotions through out the music.”, Tyler told me.

“It's more mature and defiantly going from heavy "balls to the wall" kind of trio sound, to a heavy "filled up" sound, and it's just so very exciting.”

Tyler expects to be finished with the project and the final post-production in mid July.

-J.R Getches


- J. R. Getches - The Lowcountry Blues Club Blog

Tyler says, "This song is about when you have realized that you are coming into a different time in your life and that you're scared, excited and also very worried that the people you most care about are going to move on into their new lives and forget about you and your friendship." - The Blue Lotus Review