Elizabeth has a few regular gigs around Portland with her band The Heartbleeders: They play monthly (and sometimes twice a month) for the Irish Sunday music series at McMenamin's Rock Creek Tavern in Hillsboro (10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd).  Every six weeks, they host an invitational acoustic Irish session at The Moon and Sixpence Pub in Portland (2014 NE 42nd Ave).  They also performing frequently for regional Irish ceili dances, and occasionally for more formal concerts.  Please have a look at the google calendar below for specific dates and more details:

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Apr11

The Heartbleeders in Concert

Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Road, Beavertown, OR

The Heartbleeders: Portland’s Harmonic Voice for Change

In the lively and ever-evolving Portland music scene, one band is quietly carving out a space where rich acoustic textures meet passionate social commentary. They’re called The Heartbleeders, and over the past few years this Celtic-tinged folk trio has become known for stirring harmonies, heartfelt originals, and meaningful performances that go beyond entertainment. Who Are The Heartbleeders?

The Heartbleeders are a folk ensemble rooted in Portland, Oregon, led by Celtic harpist and vocalist Elizabeth Nicholson. The group also features Bob Soper on fiddle, guitar, and vocals — a long-time musical partner — and Rylan Suehisa on bodhran, guitar, and vocals.

Their instrumentation blends harp, fiddle, guitar, and bodhran, creating a sound that draws from Celtic traditions and American folk music. Vocally, the trio emphasizes lush three-part harmonies, a signature element that gives their performances both poignancy and energy.

Music with Meaning

While folk music has a long history of storytelling, The Heartbleeders take that tradition a step further by tying their material to themes of social consciousness. Their repertoire frequently touches on issues such as class struggle, environmental justice, peace, and anti-colonialism, using original songs and carefully chosen covers to engage listeners not just emotionally, but intellectually.

Ticket Prices On Line At the Door General Admission $23 $26 PFS Members $20 $23 Ages 12-18 $13 $14 Under 12 Free Free

Start time is 7:30pm; doors open at 7pm.

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