It’s hard to be in a bad mood after a Save Ferris show. They are simply a fun band to see live, and their shows are a great way to kinda forget all the (looks around) madness going on in the world.

 

That was reinforced on Saturday, August 26, when Save Ferris returned to Chicago to kick off their “Get Dancing” tour at Chop Shop (2033 W. North).

 

I sat down with frontwoman Monique Powell after the show to talk about:
Launching the tour specifically in Chicago
The topic of aging in music, something she brought up during the Save Ferris performance
My local “SPAM” sighting on Elston Avenue
The spooky vibes of “Lights Out in the Reptile House”
Debuting the single “Get Dancing” on stage in Chicago
The current slow drip of singles … what’s it leading up to?
The approaching 30th anniversary of Save Ferris’ breakthrough album, “It Means Everything”
The adorable Save Ferris circle pit

 

Save Ferris will be on the road for the majority of 2025. Don’t miss out!

 

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Car Con Carne sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

 

Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728

 

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Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story. It’s the ultimate novel about the ’90s and Chicago’s music scene, written by Andy Frye.

 

Join record store owner Darby on her trip back to 1990s Chicago as she jumps on the Grey Line to time travel back to her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and rock n roll nostalgia you could ever imagine. To learn more, go to 90daysinthe90s.com or pick it up on Amazon.com or wherever you buy books.

 

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TAG PUBLICITY is Music & Event Publicity company that is freshly distinctive. TAG PUBLICITY is a full service entertainment PR, talent development, branding, digital Marketing, Social Media Management, project management, distribution, content creators, booking, public relations company currently headed by Evan J. Thomas - You can reach out to Evan anytime for any of your PR needs to EvanJThomasPR@gmail.com 

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On Thursday, May 15, join me for a live recording of Car Con Carne at Legit Dogs and Ice in South Elgin – 322 S. Randall Road. Music from Aaron Williams Band, Karen Shook and Derision Cult. Comedy from Chris Bongat. Craft brewer Carson Souza from Obscurity Brewing.

It&rsquo;s hard to be in a bad mood after a Save Ferris show. They are simply a fun band to see live, and their shows are a great way to kinda forget all the (looks around) madness going on in the world.
&nbsp;
That was reinforced on Saturday, August 26, when Save Ferris returned to Chicago to kick off their &ldquo;Get Dancing&rdquo; tour at Chop Shop (2033 W. North).
&nbsp;
I sat down with frontwoman Monique Powell after the show to talk about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Launching the tour specifically in Chicago</li>
<li aria-level="1">The topic of aging in music, something she brought up during the Save Ferris performance</li>
<li aria-level="1">My local &ldquo;SPAM&rdquo; sighting on Elston Avenue</li>
<li aria-level="1">The spooky vibes of &ldquo;Lights Out in the Reptile House&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Debuting the single &ldquo;Get Dancing&rdquo; on stage in Chicago</li>
<li aria-level="1">The current slow drip of singles &hellip; what&rsquo;s it leading up to?</li>
<li aria-level="1">The approaching 30th anniversary of Save Ferris&rsquo; breakthrough album, &ldquo;It Means Everything&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The adorable Save Ferris circle pit</li>
</ul>
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Save Ferris will be on the road for the majority of 2025. Don&rsquo;t miss out!
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Car Con Carne sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net
&nbsp;
Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living &ndash; your home, your rules.
&nbsp;
Get a quote by visiting easy-automation.net, or give Dan a call at 630.730.3728
&nbsp;
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Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Ninety Days in the 90s: A Rock N Roll Time Travel Story. It&rsquo;s the ultimate novel about the &rsquo;90s and Chicago&rsquo;s music scene, written by Andy Frye.
&nbsp;
Join record store owner Darby on her trip back to 1990s Chicago as she jumps on the Grey Line to time travel back to her carefree twenties, soaking up all the pop culture and rock n roll nostalgia you could ever imagine. To learn more, go to 90daysinthe90s.com or pick it up on Amazon.com or wherever you buy books.
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TAG PUBLICITY is Music &amp; Event Publicity company that is freshly distinctive. TAG PUBLICITY is a full service entertainment PR, talent development, branding, digital Marketing, Social Media Management, project management, distribution, content creators, booking, public relations company currently headed by Evan J. Thomas - You can reach out to Evan anytime for any of your PR needs to EvanJThomasPR@gmail.com&nbsp;
Follow TAG Publicity on Facebook, IG, TikTok&nbsp;
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On Thursday, May 15, join me for a live recording of Car Con Carne at Legit Dogs and Ice in South Elgin &ndash; 322 S. Randall Road. Music from Aaron Williams Band, Karen Shook and Derision Cult. Comedy from Chris Bongat. Craft brewer Carson Souza from Obscurity Brewing.

Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.