Countrypolitians & The Evangeliners
Doors: June 29, 2025 7:30 PM
Online Scheduled Ticket Price: GA: $10.00
Honky Tonk Gospel with a Dancefloor Spirit
The Evangeliners are Portland’s most irresistible collision of the sacred and the spirited — adanceable gospel and honky tonk ensemble featuring leading lights from the city’s topAmericana acts. Led by Elisabeth Ames of the internationally acclaimed Countrypolitans andTom Armstrong, a revered traditionalist known for his deep-cut songwriting and old-schoolcountry croon, The Evangeliners blend high-lonesome harmonies, shuffling rhythms, and tear-stained twang into a genre-blurring celebration of American roots music.
Formed as a kind of musical revival meeting at the intersection of drinking songs and gospeltruths, The Evangeliners channel the emotional weight of Louvin Brothers-style harmonies, thefoot-stomping pulse of bluegrass, and the polished edge of classic honky tonk. It#39;s equal partschurch choir and roadside bar, brought to life by a crack team of Portland musicians includingRobin Suskind on pedal steel and electric guitar — a veteran of countless country sessions andstages.
Elisabeth Ames, whose work with The Countrypolitans has earned international recognition(including charting singles in Europe and studio collaborations with Lloyd Maines, Rosie Flores,and Dale Watson), brings a soulful vocal presence and original songwriting that evokes bothPatsy Cline and Emmylou Harris. Together with Tom Armstrong’s deep knowledge of the genreand timeless delivery, the band performs everything from weeping waltzes and Saturday-nightstompers to bluegrass-infused revival tunes and gospel barnburners.Expect songs you can cry to. Expect songs you can two-step to.
The Evangeliners specialize in what they call “tear-in-your-beer gospel” — songs aboutheartbreak, redemption, whiskey, and salvation, all delivered with a reverence for tradition and acommitment to getting the dancefloor moving.
Whether they’re playing a roadhouse, a festival, or a Sunday afternoon party in the park, TheEvangeliners will raise your spirits, break your heart, and make sure your boots get a workout.
Drawing from country legends like George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Vince Gill, Matt Buetow’s songs are honest and true. Every song comes straight from experience and his smooth tenor vocals give each carefully crafted lyric a classic feel. The musicianship with which Matt and his band showcase their sound has won them the recognition of all types of listeners, and put them on the stage with bands such as The Head And The Heart.
**Atlantis Lounge is All Ages until 9:00 PM, at that time any minors will be asked to leave the space. Thanks for your understanding!
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