Jen Ayers is a vocal dynamo, pianist, songwriter, playwright and recording artist. She and her partner, guitarist Gray Ayers, formed original bands Honey Tongue and Fedora, playing thousands of shows across the U.S., and releasing 4 albums.

Jen followed up her debut solo CD Every Day Is A Parade, with SHe Said, a concept album and theatrical production about gender identity and transition, encompassing Ayers’ signature blend of piano-driven 70’s soul/pop meets rock-n-roll with soaring vocals - a nod to classic rock operas (The Wall, Tommy) & gender-bending musicals (Hedwig). 

The SHe Said show hit the stage January 2026 for a 16 show run at Seattle's Intiman Theatre, breaking ticket sale records and garnering rave reviews. Directed by Allison Narver and performed by Jen and an all-star band: RL Heyer. Kathy Moore, Richard Davidson, Melissa Montalto and Geoff Reading, SHe Said plans to tour and bring it's message of love, acceptance and open heartedness to cities across the country.

Jen and the SHe Said band did a KEXP Live Session 1/12/26 to kick off the Intiman Theatre run. Watch the 4-song performance and interview with Jen and DJ Cheryl Waters HERE

Jen's powerhouse vocals and electric stage performances have earned high-profile invitations to sing the National Anthem at NBA/MLB games nationwide and share the stage with members of Heart, REM, Pearl Jam and most recently Dave Matthews at Seattle’s Moore Theater for SMASH. She “delivered mind-bending vocals” in “House Of Thee Unholy” (Led-Zeppelin inspired Broadway-level burlesque at Seattle’s Triple Door), currently fronts Wild Rumours and ran away with the circus, Teatro ZinZanni, performing Honey Tongue's original song, “I Wanna Go,” in her 2012 debut, and starring in six more productions.

photos by Ernie Sapiro