Tyler Carson - Featured Sideman

"Tyler Carson's stage presence is matched only by the top of international stars.", Tom Landa (The Paperboys)

Hire Tyler to bring his joy, virtuosity and unparalleled magnetic stage energy to your band. Tyler loves to collaborate, especially with bands who are making uplifting music such as with his past project Impossible Bird reminiscent of Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, & Michael Franti. Tyler's playing is totally unique as a violin player. He can seamlessly meld into full band arrangements lifting with his presence and also create a full, complex sound as the only other musician on stage such as with Impossible Bird.

Over his 26 year career, Tyler has led and played with many internationally touring acts. 

Bands led by Tyler Carson: Impossible Bird, Jack Maple, Fourth Street Django, Kid Carson / The Carsons

Bands toured with: The Paperboys, The Senate, The Cheiftans, Ashley MacIsaac, Will Millar, The Irish Rovers

Praise for Impossible Bird:

Album of the Month: "Acoustic duos simply aren’t supposed to have this big a sound. It’s only a matter of time before Impossible Bird has an equally large audience.…Belongs in heavy rotation."
— SEATTLE MET »

An absolutely stellar combination of upbeat alt-folk that's mesmerizing and radiates talent."
— SEATTLE WEEKLY »

"In over thirty eight years in the recording industry, I can count on one hand the number of bands that have it all. Impossible Bird is at the top of the list."
— ROBERT LANG »