MySpace a place for friends

The band Arrah and the Ferns was first conceived by way of an open mic that new-found friends Arrah Fisher and Carl Stovner signed up for in December of 2005. They didn't have any songs written but thought they'd play covers or something really cool. However, lightning struck fingertips and songs were born from anxious little hearts of 20-year-olds. They knew this rad drummer, Dave Segedy, who also happened to be in high school at the time, and they asked him to practice one day. When the three joined forces for the first time, it was as though they got a glimpse of something that they'd search their whole lives for, but never actually find. In other words, it was EXACTLY like seeing a real live unicorn.

So that's how it began. Soon after the three signed to a label (Standard Recording), released their debut album ('Evan is a Vegan') in July 2006, and completed a successful first national tour. Then one day, Arrah turned 21 and instantly became a dark, indulgent woman. Naturally, some things changed within the dynamic of the music because of this. We all get older, life happens to each other, hearts break, and our desires evolve and often fade. The music must reflect this--yet, while maintaining the idea that all of this is fun; that we can behold the spirit of being hopeful despite our own demise. But being hopeful of what exactly is precisely the problem that reiterates in the music they make (and what of love?). Perhaps it was through this change that the three realized another man was needed. This man had red hair and never played bass in a band before. He would play bass in this band. His name was Joey Patrick and he completed Fern family when he joined the gang in July 2007.

Arrah and the Ferns played their last show on the third day of the month of may in 2008. They continue to make music seperately and together as...

the bears of blue river
council, idaho
the native young
prayer breakfast
see orange
whoa bro awesome/sleeping bag
woodlands

thank you all for everything.