Nearly a decade ago, ska legends Save Ferris coined the term “ska now more than ever”—and well, we kinda do need ska now more than ever.
Thanks to tireless work in the mid-late ’90s spent crafting their upbeat sound, Save Ferris became mainstays of the ska scene, helping to popularize the genre and grow a global fanbase for their mix of punk rock, horns and feel-good jams. You’ve likely heard-their ska-riffic version of “Come on Eileen” on the radio or in a dance club.
But Save Ferris is out to save more than just ska. They’re touring through some lesser-played markets in an effort to support venues, and the band is making a stop in Reno on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Club Underground.
“It’s sort of a rare appearance (in Reno) for us,” said frontwoman Monique Powell during a recent phone interview…