MP3s
- 1.John_The_Barber_
- 2.The_Charmer
- 3.Not_a_Magician
PHOTOS
Biography of Ferns
www.myspace.com/biographyofferns| BAND MEMBERS | Justin Hamacher, Lori Baron, Evan Rodd (Past: Stormi King, Larry Brady, Larry Biely, Brett Rudy) |
| GENRE | Garage, Indie and Rock |
| RECORD LABEL | Tellous |
| SOUNDS LIKE | Television, Feelies, Kinks, Buzzcocks, Minor Threat, Gang of Four, Mission of Burma |
| INFLUENCES | The Wipers, X, The Evens, Family Fodder, The Slits, Television Personalities, The Kinks, Gray Matter, Joy Division, The Clash, The Buzzcocks, Gang of Four. |
| YEARS TOGETHER | 7 |
BIOGRAPHY
*Hey first off we need a new drummer!! It is Oct 20. Hit us up!!*
Fancy stuff our cat wrote: With recording guidance from renowned producer Jack Endino, Seattle based Biography of Ferns skillfully alternates between upbeat, jangly indie pop, outright art-punk/wave attack and narrative psychedelic and sci-fi meanderings.
A band where margin notes from biology class combine with Paul Klee sketches and French Surrealist writers giving the erstwhile glow of an adolescent cat's dreams.
We are three friends from Seattle, all equally moved by a love of late 70's British punk/art rock and wave. We believe that music is a form of communication that can transcend political/social boundaries. The all ages music community is something we are very supportive of, trying to help young people have a sense of belonging and a worthwhile place to hang out, which we feel contemporary mainstream society severely lacks.
We are political, and play shows which support Arts Orgs, Women's Issues and Literacy as often as possible. We strive not to be typical 'rock and roll' egomaniacs and instead see community activity and integration, volunteering and DIY education events as being a core for a healthy society. Being a punk is not about how many nihilistic tattoos you can cram onto your arm or money you can waste on drugs, but speaking up when you see an injustice and sticking up for the underdogs. In our view anyhow.
BANDS WE HAVE PLAYED WITH:
Melt Banana, Decemberists, Xiu Xiu, Gossip, Shoplifting, Fruit Bats, Okkervil River, C Average, The Bangs, Hot Hot Heat, The Old Haunts, Yacht, The Blow, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Dead Science, Anna Oxygen, Deerhoof.... and many more......
PROMOTIONAL HULLABALLO:
· 2007 CMJ/Sonicbids featured artist for week of June 4th.
· 2007 Finalist in The End 107.7 contest to play live at EndFest.
· 2005 Nominated Best Garage/Indie Band for Seattle Weekly Music Awards
· 2004 Winner of Redhook Brewery Emerging Music Awards
· Featured on 2004 Kill Rock Stars compilation 'Tracks and Fields'
·Winner Best Demo Packaging Contest at the Vera Project 2004
We are too busy making art, volunteering at socialist inspired events, biking and doing animal rights stuff and writing songs to be self absorbed scenesters. But hey, that is just how we are. Go figure. If this band gets popular, we hope it is based on the merits of our music. Yup.
Go make some art.
Think about helping others besides yourself, fashionista brats!
Fancy stuff our cat wrote: With recording guidance from renowned producer Jack Endino, Seattle based Biography of Ferns skillfully alternates between upbeat, jangly indie pop, outright art-punk/wave attack and narrative psychedelic and sci-fi meanderings.
A band where margin notes from biology class combine with Paul Klee sketches and French Surrealist writers giving the erstwhile glow of an adolescent cat's dreams.
We are three friends from Seattle, all equally moved by a love of late 70's British punk/art rock and wave. We believe that music is a form of communication that can transcend political/social boundaries. The all ages music community is something we are very supportive of, trying to help young people have a sense of belonging and a worthwhile place to hang out, which we feel contemporary mainstream society severely lacks.
We are political, and play shows which support Arts Orgs, Women's Issues and Literacy as often as possible. We strive not to be typical 'rock and roll' egomaniacs and instead see community activity and integration, volunteering and DIY education events as being a core for a healthy society. Being a punk is not about how many nihilistic tattoos you can cram onto your arm or money you can waste on drugs, but speaking up when you see an injustice and sticking up for the underdogs. In our view anyhow.
BANDS WE HAVE PLAYED WITH:
Melt Banana, Decemberists, Xiu Xiu, Gossip, Shoplifting, Fruit Bats, Okkervil River, C Average, The Bangs, Hot Hot Heat, The Old Haunts, Yacht, The Blow, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Dead Science, Anna Oxygen, Deerhoof.... and many more......
PROMOTIONAL HULLABALLO:
· 2007 CMJ/Sonicbids featured artist for week of June 4th.
· 2007 Finalist in The End 107.7 contest to play live at EndFest.
· 2005 Nominated Best Garage/Indie Band for Seattle Weekly Music Awards
· 2004 Winner of Redhook Brewery Emerging Music Awards
· Featured on 2004 Kill Rock Stars compilation 'Tracks and Fields'
·Winner Best Demo Packaging Contest at the Vera Project 2004
We are too busy making art, volunteering at socialist inspired events, biking and doing animal rights stuff and writing songs to be self absorbed scenesters. But hey, that is just how we are. Go figure. If this band gets popular, we hope it is based on the merits of our music. Yup.
Go make some art.
Think about helping others besides yourself, fashionista brats!