What We Do

SWAY plays mostly new music to keep the party going! You'll hear the latest Billboard chart-topping songs by artists like Bruno Mars, Usher, Rihanna, David Guetta, Lady GaGa, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Adele, LMFAO and Ke$ha, all performed to perfection. Add in a dash of retro with Michael Jackson, Gap Band, Spinners, AC/DC, Chic, and you've got live mashups, remixes & medleys done up the SWAY way!

Where We Play

Northwest venues where Sway has performed include Muckleshoot Casino (Auburn), Emerald Queen Casino (Tacoma), 7 Cedars Casino (Sequim), Tulalip Casino (Tulalip), Mill Bay Casino (Chelan), Red Wind Casino (Olympia), Blue Martini Lounge (Bellevue), The Swiss (Tacoma), Great American Casino (Lakewood), Clearwater Casino (Poulsbo), Wildhorse Casino (Pendleton OR) and more! We also play at private events, weddings, corporate parties, street fairs, city-sponsored concerts, anywhere people want to have a dance party!

Who We Are

SWAY is:

Stephanie Smith
vocals and guitar
Chris Forry
vocals
Lane Patterson
guitar and vocals
Lizzy Daymont
bass and vocals
Pete Johnston
drums and electronics

Made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Pacific Northwest, Sway brings an unparalleled amount of professionalism and experience to the stage. Vocalist/Guitarist Stephanie Smith has been performing since her teens, and was previously a member of Seattle favorites AquaVinyl and Kameleon. She has also performed in Asia with the Martin Ross Orchestra, and was awarded "Best Female Singer" in HotRocks TV's 2011 annual awards. Vocalist Chris Forry's enthusiasm and energy is infectious, guaranteed to give you a show you won't forget. He has entertained audiences up and down the west coast as a former member of Eleventhour. Guitarist Lane Patterson could win a guitar shredding contest with the devil. He can also be seen performing with The Tap Handles. Veteran bassist Lizzy Daymont has appeared in venues and bands all over the Northwest, and is a highly in-demand player of all styles. Drummer Pete Johnston keeps the beat steady and has also been a member of Charlie Drown, Half Zaftig and AquaVinyl.

All of the members of Sway also perform original music in Seattle as the band Pretty Enemy. Please visit the website to learn more!

Announcements from SWAY founder, Liz Aday



On 6/7/11 our team suffered a tragic loss.
Brian Eckels passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm. Brian was a brilliant man, amazing musician, our tech and greatest supporter. All that aside, he was my soul mate and fiance. I will be taking the summer off to grieve and take that time to decide what I am going to do with the rest of my life. We are canceling gigs for the next few weeks but SWAY may continue with a sub or just take a hiatus as I take this time for myself. Thank you all for your support and concern. - Liz Aday, Founder of SWAY

August, 2011
My friends, after much consideration, I have decided to pull out of SWAY. The rest of the team will go on without me & will introduce you to a new team member very soon. I will be writing, recording & finishing projects... many that I was working on with Brian. He was very supportive of my writing & encouraged me to focus on that.. so that is what I need to do. I want to thank you for your support over the years. - Liz Aday, Founder of SWAY

Please visit Liz Aday's website to learn about her latest musical and creative adventures.

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