. "0"^^ . "0"^^ . "The Backstage Bar and Billiards is a popular venue for live music, featuring local artists, tribute bands, and national tours. My initial visit to the bar was to see Save Ferris play their first show in over fifteen years. \u00A0\n\nSave Ferris is a ska-band from California who reached the height of their popularity during the late-90s. I remember buying their first album \"It Means Everything\" at the Hot Topic in my local shopping mall. Their first single \"The World Is New\" was featured in several movies and television shows, but it was the band's cover of \"Come On Eileen\" that brought them their biggest success and notoriety.\u00A0\n\nIn the wake of Save Ferris' follow-up release, 1999's Modified, considered a commercial and critical disappointment, several original band members jumped ship. What followed was a decade-plus legal battle, with band members fighting over who gets to tour and record under the name of \"Save Ferris.\" Ultimately, lead singer Monique Powell was granted the rights to use the original band name. \n\nYou would never know that this was the band's first show in fifteen years.\u00A0Powell has real stage presence and looks just as lovely as she did during the 90s. The set list consisted of the band's well-known hits, leaning heavily on tracks from their first album and some new songs from their newly-released EP, Checkered Past.\n\nThe venue was intimate, providing a great view to everyone in the audience. The ticket prices were also very reasonable. I had a great time."^^ . "2017-05-08T00:00:00"^^ . . . "1"^^ . "4"^^ .