About

Portland-based world folk-rock band Chasing Ebenezer inspires audiences to love in the middle of conflict, infusing instrumentation from every continent over danceable Americana beats and penetrating lyrics. Husband-and-wife duo Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler front the band and trade off lead vocals and songwriting with Heidi supplying fiery violin riffs and Benjamin providing intricate, syncopated song arrangements and resonating slide guitar.

The two discovered their musical compatibility in a college band in Virginia, continued performing together when they relocated to Portland, Oregon in 2007, and formed Chasing Ebenezer in 2013 with a goal to inspire others to create. They recruited percussionist Bryan Atkinson for their trio and drummer Ryan Souders and bassist Hunter Wolff to complete the rocking quintet.

They released their debut album Outcasts & Refugees in 2017 featuring their crowd-favorite “Home,” a swampy rendition of the traditional gospel tune “Wayfaring Stranger,” and the dynamic song “Lion” with its multiple movements. Their 2020 EP Farewell, Innocence showcased both the band’s classic sound with the imagery-filled “Valley” featuring Heidi’s powerful voice and a new direction with the grooving “Angels & Monsters.” In 2023 they recorded original Christmas songs at PNC Live Studio. Their music has been played by Portland Radio Project, Portland Metro Records, and Salem’s Local Roots.

Chasing Ebenezer has performed at Portland area venues Alberta Street Pub, Atlantis Lounge, and Spinella’s, numerous McMenamins stages including Edgefield’s Little Red Shed, Spanish Ballroom, Grand Lodge, Kalama Harbor Lodge, While Eagle Saloon, and Al’s Den, Portland festivals Winterfolk at Alberta Rose Theatre, The Local Roots Festival, and the Bob Dylan Tribute Show, and Northwest Folklife in Seattle. They have opened for Burlap to Cashmere and David Arkenstone and performed on KOIN AM Extra.

Currently Chasing Ebenezer is traveling the Pacific Northwest performing as a duo, trio, and full band while recording their next album. Ben and Heidi host the Chasing Ebenezer Show podcast and consistently share new songs with their Patreon community.

Similar Artists: John Butler Trio, Ben Harper, Xavier Rudd, Dave Matthews Band, Loreena McKennitt, The Civil Wars