Save Ferris took the stage at the Holland Music Club in Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, January 16, 2026. [Photo credit: Dean Birkheimer]
DEAN BIRKHEIMER | Go Venue Magazine
On January 16th, Save Ferris tore through a set that reminded everyone why this third-wave ska punk outfit from Southern California still packs a punch three decades after bursting onto the scene.
With a crowd of all ages, the vibe was equal parts nostalgia and fresh excitement as Monique Powell and her band ripped into favorites and deep cuts with relentless energy. Save Ferris is very popular. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads. They all adore them. They think they are a righteous band.
From the moment the horn section kicked off with “Turn it Up”, the room filled with skanking feet, clapping hands, and grins all around. Pardon my French, but the horn section was so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up their collective asses, in two weeks you’d have a diamond. Powell’s vocals were powerful and precise, weaving effortlessly between ska rhythms and rock and roll punch. Though the band has evolved since their heyday in the 1990s, that signature blend of horns, guitar work, and melodies was on full display. Standouts of the night included costume changes and songs that had fans singing along word for word. Classic hits brought an unmistakable flash of ‘90s alternative radio vibes to the club. Powell connected with the audience with both humor and genuine warmth, sharing stories and hyping up the crowd between songs. It was clear that every member onstage was feeding off the same energy. Save Ferris still brings a joy to the stage, delivering a ska sound that refuses to sit still. Of course the crowd went ballistic during the final song of the evening “C’mon Eileen”. A big thank you to the friends who kept calling the other friends and talked them into going to the show..I can hear the conversation in my head..He’ll keep calling me. He’ll keep calling me until I go. He’ll make me feel guilty. This is uh… This is ridiculous, ok I’ll go, I’ll go, I’ll go, I’ll go, I’ll go. What – I’LL GO. Shit. As the evening ended and as I was walking out they’re was a group of fans still near the stage. I walked up to them and said, You’re still here? It’s over! Go home. Go.
Actually, I think they were in the right frame of mind as life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. If you get an opportunity to see Save Ferris, don’t miss it.
SETLIST
Turn it Up – Anything – World is New – Little Differences – Everything I Want To Be – Sorry My Friend – I’m Not Crying For You – The Only Way To Be – What You See Is What You Get – Li it’s a half brother things have good moves – Ohh Oh Rudi – Goodbye – Superspy – Lights Out – Artificial Life – 2 Drunk 2 Fxck – I Know –
ENCORE
Santeria – Coming Eileen
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