Jennifer Evans

Jennifer Evans

Jennifer Evans is an Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Ireland. Born in Washington DC to an Irish-American mother and a Puerto Rican father, she moves to Ireland at the age of three and lives there from then on. She begins playing guitar at 11 and writing songs at 13.

Early work and style

She plays in a variety of groups through her teenage years and early twenties, with styles ranging from hard rock to minimalist folk. Her music draws on alternative folk forms and also takes in jazz, dark folk and blues. Her lyrics often explore identity, home, empirical knowledge and exoticism.

Releases and recording

Evans’ debut EP is Salient Point, recorded and mixed by Steven Lynch of Stellarsounds. The release is shaped by emotional material and a lush, atmospheric sound. Her voice is described as soulful, warm and distinctive, and her work is associated with noir-folk and dark folk textures.

Performance

She performs solo, with accompaniment or with a full band under the name The Ripe Intent. Her sets move between dark folk and dub depending on the setting and length of performance.

Reception

Evans is noted by Irish writers and festival programmers for her deep, soulful voice and for songs that match that vocal style. Her song Way To Go is singled out as a notable example of her work.