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May Be Fern is making waves in the Denver music scene, and the band shared its addictive funk-rock with Westword members on June 27 at a concert in our parking lot.
Ahead of the show, the bandmates – Kate Fern (vocals/bass), Hannah May (vocals/keys), Madi Spillman (guitar) and Evan Jeffers (drums/vocals) – were interviewed by Culture Editor Emily Ferguson about their Best of Denver award-winning album, Okay Grandma, Your Turn, as well as their new single, “Overflow.” The band is continuing to make music after a whirlwind Pride month filled with shows, which followed its “Going West” tour in May.
Other than seeing an incredible set of live music, Westword members were able to meet the bandmates and each other in this community-forward event. We’re looking to host more, and you can be sure you get to an invite by becoming a Westword member and supporting local journalism.
You can see May Be Fern at Bar 404 tonight, June 28, for a Pride send-off party. In the meantime, take in the vibes from the Westword show below:
Kate Fern, Emily Ferguson and Hannah May ahead of the show.
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The band played some new music as well as songs from its debut album.
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Members got to meet Westword staff and band members.
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Kate Fern provides vocals and funky bass licks.
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Okay Grandma, Your Turn won a Best of Denver award for Best Debut Album.
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The audience was soaking it up.
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Drummer Evan Jeffers.
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The band had a tour through the Southwest and the West Coast in May.
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The band played in front of murals that local artists created last year.
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Westword members make our journalism possible.
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Guitarist Madi Spillman (left) discusses the band’s recent tour.
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The band formed in 2022.
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The band calls itself a “queer, four-piece funk-rock” group.
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The band’s set was energetic throughout.
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Keyboardist/vocalist Hannah May is a founding member.
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This is a vibe.
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May Be Fern’s merch is thrifted then screenprinted by the bandmates.
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Follow May Be Fern on Instagram to find more upcoming shows.
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These boots were made for rocking.
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Find more concerts in Denver on our concert calendar.
