![]() Unfortunately, shortly after the release of “13/8Bit”, Gilbert decided to leave the band to continue focusing on his own original music.Ģ015 proved to be another busy year for Tyler, riding the success of “OK Murphy” he would showcase through BreakOut West at Folk Alliance International and toured extensively within Canada and the USA, receiving the attention of multiple newspapers and music news publishers. Third Ion completed their first tour of Western Canada, which was well received by the metal community and industry. In 2014 they released their debut album “13/8Bit” which was release worldwide on Glasstone Records, Peaking at #14 on iTunes Metal Charts, the album was fully embraced by press across the globe, receiving 9/10 at, 8.5/10 in Aardshock Magazine, as well as featured streams at, and Metal Hammer Norway. It was in this time frame when Gilbert joined prog metal group Third Ion, which consisted of Justin Bender, Aaron Edgar and Mike Young. Also in 2013 he teamed up with Regina hip hop act Thunderhawk and Shayne Hawken to independently release the single “Awakening at the End”. Tyler was brought on to perform song writing workshops as part of the SCES Workshop Tour which travelled to schools all across Saskatchewan. Immediately following the release Gilbert hit the roads in one of his busiest years, playing countless shows and performing at top notch festivals such as Cathedral Village Arts Festival, All Folked Up In Montmartre, Regina Rams Half Time, Estevan Art Gallery 35th Anniversary, Festiv-ale, Canadian Western Agribition, Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Midsummer Arts Festival, Kinsmen Telemiracle, Broadway Festival and the Festival of Words. Tyler was a nominated finalist for the Regina Mayor Arts & Business “Emerging Artist” Award. The song also reached #9 on DMDS’ “Most Active Indies” on January 4, 2016. “Lady of the Mountaintop” would go on to receive heavy rotation on Canadian Country radio as well as Sirius XM and CBC radio. The album spawned 3 popular singles, with “Continuously” receiving moderate airplay on adult contemporary commercial radio stations and the music video was premiered by BlankTV, “Mornin’ Sunlight” received a lot of airplay on Canadian Country radio and CBC stations and “Lady of the Mountaintop” what would become Gilbert’s bestselling and most popular song to date. Producer Justin Bender was brought back to produce Tyler’s 3rd studio album released under Farmageddon Sound. #8BIT DRUMMER CREEP FULL#This was his first album to feature full band, featuring drummer Jayson Brinkworth on drums, Rob D on bass. In 2013, after a busy couple years, Tyler released his standout album “OK Murphy”, a perfect balance on the 13 tracks set between the acoustic folk/rock of his past and the electric-driven rock of his roots. Appearing also on Shaw TV’s one-hour episode of “Stripped Down” in 2012. #8BIT DRUMMER CREEP SERIES#He also made is acting debut in Discovery Channels series “Deadly Intent”. He also performed at festivals such as Canadian Country Music Awards, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Chaplin and Herbert Centennials.ĭuring this time, Gilbert’s lyrics were used in the World Wildlife Federation “Earth Hour” song. Over the next few years, Tyler stayed busy touring across Canada and select US states tour with support acts Megan Nash and TB Judd on select legs of the tour. This was produced by Justin Bender and was the first album of their working relations. The style of the album continued with the raw singer/songwriter feel but included more harmonies and electric guitar than the previous album. The album garnered media attention and later won him the Rawlco radio’s 10k20 grant. #8BIT DRUMMER CREEP TV#In 2011, Gilbert’s 3rd studio album “Tyler’s World” was released worldwide on Farmageddon Sound and the video single “Break Free” premiered on Global Regina TV and received moderate commercial airplay within Canada as well as “Song of the Day” on for Sept 26, 2012. Tyler began touring within Western Canada to help promote the album. The overall sound and feel of the album is a bare-bones singer/songwriter approach, using mainly acoustic guitars and single track vocals. Over the next few years, they would play shows locally around Regina, until they disbanded in 2009.Īfter the break up of VOS, Tyler went on solo and independently released his 2009 album “The Re-session” The album got its name from its relatively small budget. The song “Prison Wall Blues” remained for 16 months on the charts of “Saskatchewan Top 30”. In 2008 he formed 3 piece rock band VOS with John Buhr and brother Aaron Gilbert which helped sculpt what would become their debut EP “Vos” released in October 2008, produced by Brad Papp. Growing up Regina, Saskatchewan he crafted his songwriting skills by recording over 8 multiple song demos from 2003 to 2007. Tyler was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1988. ![]()
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