Insomniac Folklore

Tyler Hentschel began playing music under the name Insomniac Folklore in 2001. The band, which began in a garage in Oregon, is based primarily out of a red Astro van, ever since their Volvo station wagon bit the dust in 2015.

While the band is made up of a rotating cast of friends and family, the lineup you're most likely to see includes Adrienne Hentschel on backing vocals and reading aloud in the car and Amanda Curry on bass guitar and eating all the snacks. Gamera the tortoise is usually along for the ride but thus far has not made himself of any practical use.

The band makes frequent stops at used book stores across the country. If you want them to keep an eye out for any particular title, you should let them know. Otherwise Tyler will continue to traffic in obscure science fiction and old video games.