Release – Southern California ska heroes Save Ferris have dropped their first new original song since 2017, the holiday single “Xmas Blue,” a lonely Christmas tale of a heart longing for a loved one who is not there.
“I wrote the song about someone I knew that went through a hard divorce, and even two years later was still so obsessed with his ex-wife that it was borderline stalking,” said Save Ferris leader Monique Powell. “I’m excited to give this present to fans as a warmup for what is to come in 2024 with all new music that I’ve been working on and is ready for release.”
Save Ferris teamed with the newly-launched music community platform We Are Giant to give fans a preview of the release.
Stream ‘Xmas Blue’ here:
Save Ferris has lined up shows in early 2024, including an appearance at Cali Vibes Festival in Long Beach, CA on February 17.
Upcoming Shows:
Sat, FEB 3, 2024
Gothic Theatre
Englewood, CO
Sat, FEB 17, 2024
Cali Vibes 2024
Long Beach, CA
Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. The group’s Orange County home was fertile ground for a thriving music scene, with punk, rock, and ska emerging from the region. Save Ferris blended the best elements of these sounds to help bring the region’s sound to the world.
The group’s humble beginnings saw them play house parties and local venues, powered by Monique Powell’s high-octane vocals. Save Ferris’ live show instantly became a hit. As the word spread, the band got a much-needed boost.
LA radio station KROQ got a hold of the band’s self-released album and started playing their cover of Dexys Midnight Runners “Come on Eileen” and the response was overwhelming. Soon thereafter, station head Kevin Weatherly added the track to the station’s regular rotation. All of this happened independently without a record label and with Powell serving as the singer and band manager.