May Be Fern 
may be fern

About us

            May Be Fern is a four-piece queer non-male funk rock band based in Denver, Colorado. The band’s style is a passionate and cohesive collaboration of each individual member’s diverse musical background, producing a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts. The foursome became quickly aligned with a shared vision: to create a unique sound that transcends genre and expectation. May Be Fern welcomes you to join us as we share our love with the world!

Meet The Band

Kate Fern

Kate has been recognized as a powerful vocalist since she started her performing career at the age of seven in the Colorado theater community. She picked up bass at the beginning of 2021 and fell in love. By contributing these two contrasting frequencies in tandem, she creates an integral part of May Be Fern’s sound. With a wide range of inspirations including Ann Wilson, Judy Garland, and Annie Lennox, plus numerous dance and public speaking accolades, Kate helps produce a truly unique experience for any audience. Additionally, Kate’s distinctive style, in both fashion and creativity, helped to construct the foundation of the band. Kate loves nothing more than to inspire joy and passion in as many people as possible and feels the best way to do that is with the art and music she creates as a member of May Be Fern.

Hannah May

Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and nature lover, Hannah plays both keys and sings in May Be Fern. She has been a professional musician since 2016 in local Colorado bands. She has played Red Rocks and many other well known venues big and small. Hannah aspires to bring music every where she goes. She spends her time studying  jazz and is inspired by rock and blues. She has a strong passion for instrument repair and owns her own repair shop. She says that being a performer is the best feeling in the world and can't imagine spending her time any other way.

Madi Spillman

Hailing from a lineage steeped in musicality, Madi brings a dynamic blend of influences to May Be Fern's sound. Inspired by the rhythmic finesse of Nile Rogers, the haunting melodies of The Cure, and the avant-garde spirit of St. Vincent, Madi's guitar work weaves a tapestry of diverse styles and emotional depth. With 14 years dedicated to honing her musicality, Madi's journey began in a family where music was not just a passion but a way of life. Over the past decade, she has refined her skills both on stage and in the studio, bringing a seasoned presence to every performance. Beyond her musical prowess, Madi channels her creativity into visual artistry as a graphic designer, crafting the distinctive visual identity that accompanies May Be Fern's unique sound.

Evan Jeffers

Evan is a drummer and bassist based in Denver, Colorado. Originally a classical upright bassist, they have an eclectic music style that takes inspiration from orchestral pieces, jazz, musical theater, and indie pop. Evan graduated from Brown University with a degree in computational biology and is currently working as a full time musician and live sound engineer. They are over the moon about being in May Be Fern on drums!

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Best debut album Westword

May Be Fern was honored to receive the 'Best Debut Album' award in Westword's Best Of Denver awards  2024. See the full list of awards below. 
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may be fern on 9news!

Click the link below to view May Be Fern's E-Block segment with 9News entertainment anchor Erica Lopez. 
9 News Interview

May be fern on Colorado and company!

Check out our interview and performance on Colorado and Company!
Colorado and Company Interview

303 Magazine 

Click here for 303 Magazine's in depth review of May Be Fern's debut album 'Ok Grandma, Your Turn' describing it as "vast, freeing and effortlessly confident."
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Indie 102.3

May be fern on the radio!

May Be Fern's single 'Lady Bass' was featured on Indie 102.3 all of June 2023 as part of their Local 303 music spotlight. Click the link to learn more about our first radio feature. 
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Voyage Denver

See Voyage Denver's story on May Be Fern! Read about the emergence of May Be Fern, the ups and downs of their experience, and the many more details of their work as musicians. 
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