Andrew Ayers Music

Andrew is not a stranger to recording studios having played a major role in several CD projects. At the age of 17, he was selected as the sole keyboardist by 3-Doors Down's Matt Roberts for a special recording project.

Andrew is strongly influenced by the raw keyboard sounds of the 60's, 70’s and 80’s, and is drawn to jazz and New Orleans funk. He plays in various bands in Mobile and is often picked up by other bands for bigger shows. He is recognized for his gritty piano and keyboard playing, and for his stage enthusiasm.

Andrew was the 2019 lead pianist for the Auburn University Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble.

Andrew currently performs as a solo artist, and incorporates additional musicians into his show as "Andrew Ayers and Friends," and he is also

is the founding member of Ayers Brothers Band and other bands.

About Andrew Ayers

Andrew Ayers is a soulful, southern keyboardist that fell in love with music early in life. At the age of 12 he formed a band (Stereo Dogs) with his twin brother (Bryan Ayers), and at 13 they were playing at bars and restaurants in southern Alabama on a regular basis. These included The Shed Blues Joint, Callaghan's Irish Social Club, The Brickyard, The Bluegill and other regional favorites known for bringing in the most talented musicians.

He and his bands have been invited to some of the most prestigious southern music festivals including The Hound Dog Music Festival, Bayfest, TenSixtyFive, SouthSounds, Natl. Shrimp Festival and many more.

In addition to winning the 2024 Nappie Award for the Best Keyboardist in the the upper gulf coast, Andrew has been nominated as a finalist in the Nappie Awards as follows:

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Best Keyboardist: 2016 -thru- 2024

Best Jazz Musician: 2019 -thru 2024

Best Jazz Ensemble: 2023 -thru- 2024

Best Solo Musician: 2017 & 2021

Best Local Band (Brass Pony): 2022

Best Blues Musician: 2020

Best Area Singer: 2021

Best Music Teacher: 2022

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