The Kearns Family

Music from local artist Pat Kearns and The Kearns Family

The Kearns Family is a husband-and-wife duo whose music blends high-desert folk, cosmic country, and spare, narrative-driven songwriting. Pat Kearns writes and sings, while Susan Kearns plays upright bass. Their debut album, Together and Alone, released in January 2025 and recorded live at their off-grid, solar-powered studio by Goat Mountain, was critically acclaimed for its raw honesty and sense of place.

The songs often center on gamblers, drifters, and the brokenhearted—figures shaped by loss, grit, and wide desert spaces. Tracks like “The Dust” and “Bandito” highlight their unvarnished style and quiet emotional weight. Pat was named Best Male Vocalist by the Joshua Tree Voice in 2023. He also hosts a weekly radio show on Joshua Tree’s Z107.7 FM focused on High Desert musicians. The Kearns Family’s music is lean and resonant, rooted in hard-won stories and the stark beauty of their surroundings.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ofLvnUej6Hjfq6URZDt95?si=sGK39CD8SnC57vC3ePB2bw