[Cover photo credit to M82 Photography]
Save Ferris, the Ska Punk band led by Monique Powell, have released their latest single, “Lights Out In The Reptile House.” The track marks the band’s return to the music scene, delivering a fusion of Ska, Punk, and Pop.
Powell shares about the release:
We’re incredibly proud of ‘Lights Out In The Reptile House’ and can’t wait for our fans to hear it. This song captures the essence of Save Ferris and reflects the passion and energy we bring to our music.
Formed in Southern California in the mid-1990s, Save Ferris’ breakthrough album, It Means Everything, featuring the hit single “Come On Eileen,” catapulted them to international success.
In 2003, the band went on a hiatus. Starting in 2004, Powell switched gears and used her vocal talents to become a studio musician. She appeared on albums for The Used, Goldfinger, Foxy Shazam, Mest, and Hilary Duff, among many others.
In 2015, after years of painful back issues, she underwent a risky procedure to fix her broken neck that could have damaged her vocal cords. Ahead of the procedure, Powell made a promise to her father: if the surgery was successful, she’d bring back Save Ferris. And it was a success.
That year, Powell, with a new cast of characters, reformed Save Ferris. After months of rehabilitation, Powell brought Save Ferris home to Orange County where it played a sold-out show at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa. Another giant show at the Santa Monica Pier, with over 20,000 people in attendance, was put out on vinyl.
Through a crowdfunded campaign in 2016, Powell and her bandmates went into the studio to record a new EP. Titled Checkered Past, the collection was released the following year, and produced by John Avila of Oingo Boingo.
Following Checkered Past’s release, Save Ferris played the entire 2017 Warped Tour on the main stage, headlined shows, and played festivals across the world. They continue to perform.
Catch Save Ferris on their headline tour this summer and supporting The Offspring on July 22 (Wichita, KS).
Save Ferris On Tour
Mon, JUL 22 @ WAVE ICT- Wichita, KS #
Tue, JUL 23 @ The Astro – La Vista, NE #
Wed, JUL 24 @ Gabe’s – Iowa City, IA
Thu, JUL 25 @ Reggies Rock Club – Chicago, IL
Fri, JUL 26 @ The Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI
Sat, JUL 27 @ Rumba Cafe – Columbus, OH
Sun, JUL 28 @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern – Cleveland, OH
Thu, AUG 8 @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale, PA
Fri, AUG 9 @ Phantom Power – Millersville, PA
Sat, AUG 10 @ Broken Goblet Brewing – Bensalem, PA
Sun, AUG 11 @ Rec Room – Buffalo, NY
Mon, AUG 12 @ The Song & Dance – Syracuse, NY
Tue, AUG 13 @ Elsewhere (Rooftop) – Brooklyn, NY
Wed, AUG 14 @ Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
Thu, AUG 15 @ Brighton Music Hall – Allston, MA
Sat, AUG 17 @ The Music Hall- Portsmouth, NH
Sun, AUG 18 @ Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ
Fri, SEP 6 @ Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
Sat, SEP 7 @ Ska Brewing Co – Durango, CO +
with The Offspring, The Urge #
with special guests The Toasters +
