Heather Pierson is a singer/songwriter, pianist and song leader with a passion for cultivating joy both onstage and off. With a toe in each of the realms of New Orleans jazz, blues, and folk, her multi-genre songwriting places her in a category all her own—one honed by decades of diligent practice and curious exploration. 

Heather’s live performances featuring her bell-tone vocals and ease at the piano are infused with happiness, self-reflection, and a genuine desire to connect and share from the heart. She takes this on tour across the U.S. with her partner Shawn Nadeau on bass and harmony vocals as Heather Pierson Duo, and also with Craig Bryan on drums and harmony vocals for Heather Pierson Trio and Heather Pierson Trio—Charlie Brown Christmas. Some of her notable experiences include stages at Kerrville Folk Festival (TX), Old Songs Festival (NY), South Florida Folk Festival, Woodstock Folk Festival (IL), Joe Davies Folk Festival (MA), MainStay Fall Festival (MD), and a faculty teaching position at New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp.

Heather and Shawn earned an Official Showcase at Folk Alliance International in February 2023 while working on the trio’s latest studio recording, Back To The Light, which is planned for a spring 2024 release.

“Heather is like two great acts in one, sliding from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vibe with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano with a bone thrown to Bessie Smith."
-DC Bloom | Lone Star Music Magazine

“Heather is a musicians' musician. Best piano-based folk since early Joni Mitchell. And there's a great message here."
- Ken Nagelberg | WHYR