Short Bio
Chasing Ebenezer is a world folk-rock band based in Portland, Oregon. With influences from Celtic, African, and Middle Eastern music, their songs make it hard for audiences to sit still. Their tunes are alive with bohemian violin licks, world percussion, and an ever-increasing array of instruments. The band is fronted by husband and wife team Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler.
Long Bio
Chasing Ebenezer is a world folk-rock band based in Portland, Oregon. With influences from Celtic, African, and Middle Eastern music, their songs make it hard for audiences to sit still. Their tunes are alive with bohemian violin licks, world percussion, and an ever-increasing array of instruments. The band is fronted by husband and wife team Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler.
The band released their first album Outcasts & Refugees in March 2017, a fusion of folk, rock, blues, and world percussion. Their latest single, “Say,” has been featured on the 5th annual Local Roots NW compilation CD. In 2019, they launched The Chasing Ebenezer Show, a web series that inspires others to create.
The band has been privileged to play across the Pacific NW. Venues include McMenamins Edgefield, Northwest Folklife, and various farmers' markets. They have been covered by Oregon Music News and The Gresham Outlook. Their songs have been featured by Portland Radio Project 99.1 FM, KMUZ 100.7 FM in Salem, KBOO Radio, the Indie Music Lives Here Podcast and Marti's Music Kitchen Podcast. You may have seen Benjamin & Heidi at the Rose Festival, KINK Radio’s Noon Tunes, or on KGW (NBC’s Portland affiliate).
Chasing Ebenezer loves using their music to bring hope to the community. Their list of non-profit partners include Union Gospel Mission, Embrace Oregon, and Portland Rescue Mission.
Similar Artists: John Butler Trio, Ben Harper, Burlap to Cashmere, Dave Matthews Band, Loreena McKennitt
List of Past Gigs & Attendance Numbers
Outcasts & Refugees High Quality Album Cover
Live Performance of "Valley" from Operation Overcoat 2016
Gresham Outlook Preview Article
Chasing Ebenezer: The Story Behind the Name
List of Past Gigs & Attendance Numbers
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