Brett, Stewart and Joe started playing music together in high school and throughout college. After college, Kaileen, Joe and the band’s former guitarist, Daniel, began writing together. Joe later looped in his earlier band mates, Brett and Stewart. Daniel left the band to pursue medical school. After Daniel left, The Ferns chose to create a keys-based sound with three instruments and vocals. Joe switches to guitar only on the rockier songs. This was the birth of the current Ferns lineup. All of the members also have day jobs. Kaileen works as a mental healthcare lobbyist, while the other three members are all engineers.
Speaking of live shows, this is another high point of The Ferns as a band. Not only do you get to hear a lot of great songs that are currently unreleased, but the overall experience just puts the concert goer in a good and positive mood, with a relaxed and mellow vibe. This vibe is even evident in their choices in fashion, with band members sporting tie dye bro tanks, floral button ups, and flowy geometric bohemian pants. Kaileen said, “I think that we have a fun and free spirited vibe on stage. We wear clothing that we feel comfortable in, and it fits that kind of music that we create. We encourage people to loosen up, mellow out, and maybee experience a bit of the West Coast. This is especially important considering how suit heavy of an area Washington D.C. is.”
The Ferns are an experience like few others. With amazing vocals, slick instrumentals, tight craftsmanship, and captivating live shows, they are sure to leave a mark on the D.C. and surrounding areas. Their two singles drop on iTunes, Spotify, and other digital music and streaming platforms on July 26th, You can also follow The Ferns on Instagram for further updates @thefernsdc.