Singer/Songwriter/Pianist
A vocal dynamo, pianist, songwriter and recording artist, Jen Ayers and her guitarist husband formed Seattle indie alt-rock band Honey Tongue, playing thousands of shows across the U.S., including NACA college circuit, high-profile festivals (Bumbershoot, Summerfest) and prestigious music conference showcases (SXSW, Nashville, EAT’M-Las Vegas, Canada’s New Music West). Named GoGirls SXSW Buzz Band, Seattle Area Music Awards Touring Band of The Year and Femmusic’s Top 5 Indie Artist, they also released 3 albums, securing licensing deals (Sony, Helly Hansen, indie film), worldwide radio play and regular rotation on SiriusXM. Hot on the tail of Honey Tongue’s success, Jen released her first solo album, Every Day is a Parade.
Jen’s powerhouse vocals and electric performances have earned invitations to sing the National Anthem at NBA/MLB games nationwide, and share the stage with members of Heart, REM, Pearl Jam - most recently appearing with Dave Matthews at Seattle’s Moore Theater for SMASH. She’s “delivered mind-bending vocals” in House Of Thee Unholy, Led-Zeppelin inspired Broadway-level burlesque and at the circus, Teatro ZinZanni, performing Honey Tongue’s I Wanna Go in her debut & starring in six more productions.
Jen's latest project SHe Said is a concept album (releases September 9, 2022) and theatrical production about identity and transition. Live shows: October 6, 7, 8 and 9 at Seattle's Broadway Performance Hall