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41-644: Home Grown are a North American ska punk / pop punk band formed in 1994 in Orange County, California . They released three full-length albums and several EPs before disbanding in 2005. Their music is often characterized as pop punk , lyrically favoring humor and silly or satirical subjects. In June of 2024 the band reunited in Los Angeles, California for their first show in 19 years. Since this show, another show has been announced in Pomona, California at

82-410: A more mature effort that abandoned the humorous topics of their previous releases in favor of more emotional subject matter. The album was reissued in 2014 on 12" vinyl through Mutant League Records . In February 2005, Lohrbach left Home Grown and later joined the band New Years Day . The band continued without him for a time, playing live shows with guest bass guitarist Ted Vega. Eventually, however,

123-569: A new song, "Nothing Can Stop Us", was posted to their Myspace in March 2006. On April 12, 2024, Home Grown announced they'll be reuniting to play with The Starting Line in Los Angeles in June 2024. Ska punk Ska punk (also spelled ska-punk ) is a fusion genre that mixes ska music and punk rock music. Ska punk tends to feature brass instruments , especially horns such as trumpets, trombones and woodwind instruments like saxophones, making

164-464: A now defunct band called The Mojo Wire in 2008, and toured in the LA area. In 2003, Bill Uechi, Brian Mashburn, T-Bone Willy, Eric Zamora, and Oliver Zavala started the band Starpool with Alan Meade original member of No Doubt on vocals and Phil Hanson on drums. Save Ferris, now led by Powell, went on indefinite hiatus from 2003 until the spring of 2013, in which Powell once again regrouped and headlined

205-513: A number of Save Ferris songs not previously represented in the liner notes of the albums. In 2016, Save Ferris ran a successful Pledge Music campaign to raise money for what would be the first new album in over 15 years. Their financial goal was hit in only a couple of weeks, fully funded by their fans. They co-headlined Mexico City Ska Fest 2016 with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones . On February 10, 2017, Save Ferris released

246-683: A range of other genres on their seminal 1979 post-punk album London Calling . Songs like 1978's "Kill the Hippies" by the Deadbeats prominently featured horns, although there are no ska elements. Other British bands that were influenced by both punk rock and ska included the Specials , the Beat and Madness . With both films like the 1981 documentary film Dance Craze and supportive radio stations like Los Angeles, California's KROQ , ska crossed

287-882: The Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and the band's 1994 album ...And Out Come the Wolves was certified platinum by the RIAA. Reel Big Fish's album Turn the Radio Off , which was released in August 1996, was certified gold by the RIAA in November 1997. Reel Big Fish's song " Sell Out " peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. Goldfinger's song " Here in Your Bedroom " peaked at number 47 on

328-791: The Checkered Past EP, their first release in 18 years. The EP was produced by Oingo Boingo bassist John Avila and features a guest appearance by Neville Staple of The Specials on the EP's first single, "New Sound". The band toured the album in 2017, and took part in the US Warped Tour during the summer of 2017. Save Ferris released their first Christmas single, as well as their first single in six years, "Xmas Blue", to their official YouTube channel on December 14, 2023. Another single, "Lights Out in The Reptile House",

369-686: The RPM Canadian rock/alternative chart . Detroit ska punk outfit the Suicide Machines released a new album titled "Revolution Spring", released in March 2020 on Fat Wreck Chords . The Planet Smashers released "Too Much Information" on Stomp Records in 2019 and continue to play shows in the U.S. and Canada. The duo 100 gecs incorporated ska punk elements into their 2019 song "Stupid Horse" from their album 1000 Gecs , as well as throughout their album 10,000 Gecs , released in 2023. Ann Arbor, Michigan–based ska punk band We Are

410-619: The Atlantic . During the 1980s, ska punk was underground. However, Fishbone , one of the earliest ska punk bands, achieved moderate success. Other ska punk bands from the 1980s and early 1990s include Operation Ivy , The Toasters , Culture Shock , Voodoo Glow Skulls , the Porkers , Sublime, Citizen Fish , the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, the Suicide Machines , MU330 and Dance Hall Crashers. Ska punk broke into

451-671: The Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones achieved mainstream success in 1997; their song " The Impression That I Get " peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, number 19 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart, and number 17 on the Adult Pop Songs chart. Also, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones' song " The Rascal King " peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' album Let's Face It , which

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492-493: The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences gave the band a Grammy showcase award for best-unsigned band, earning them a recording contract with Epic Records ( SONY ). The band released their debut full-length album, It Means Everything , for Epic in 1997. The album featured several re-recorded tracks from the EP, some new songs, and a cover of Dexys Midnight Runners ' " Come On Eileen ", which became

533-667: The Pacific Amphitheatre in Orange County, CA to a sold-out audience of over 7,000 fans, and another sold-out show at the El Rey theater in Los Angeles . The Pacific Amphitheatre performance resulted in a lawsuit being filed by the former members over the use of the band's name. The lawsuit stated that Powell never contacted or invited her former bandmates to perform at the show, although she stated this wasn't

574-599: The RIAA in 1999 and was certified diamond by Music Canada in 1997. By the early 2000s, many of the bands in ska punk had broken up, and the genre lost mainstream appeal, though it continued to have underground popularity and featured a revival in the late 2010s with bands like the Interrupters returning to chart success, when their song "She's Kerosene" reached the top 5 on alternative and rock music charts in Canada and

615-614: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999. Because of Sublime's popularity, the band's album 40oz. to Freedom was certified 2× platinum by the RIAA in 2005. Another ska punk band that achieved mainstream success during the mid-late 1990s was No Doubt. No Doubt's 1995 album Tragic Kingdom was certified diamond by the RIAA in 1999 and was certified diamond by Music Canada in 1997. Tragic Kingdom sold at least 16,000,000 copies worldwide. Rancid's song " Time Bomb " peaked at number 48 on

656-549: The Vans Warped Tour in 1998 and 2000. In April 1998, they made their television debut on HBO 's music series Reverb and made an on-screen appearance in the teen film 10 Things I Hate About You . The album sold over 400,000 copies, and spawned three Top Ten hits in both Japan and Mexico . With two singles in the Billboard top 100 and full rotation on alternative radio all over the world, It Means Everything

697-550: The Die Hards, Mike Park's The Bruce Lee Band , Tape Girl, Poindexter, Noise Complaint, Skatsune Miku, Sad Snack, Monkey, Catbite, Young Costello and the Interrupters . Save Ferris The band is best remembered for their 1997 cover of " Come On Eileen ", originally by the British new wave band Dexys Midnight Runners . The band came together after the dissolution of a number of Orange County, California bands. With

738-584: The Glasshouse. It is unknown at this time if any new music is planned. Home Grown was formed in Orange County in 1994. The original recording lineup of the band consisted of John "John E. Trash" Tran on guitar and vocals, Adam "Adumb" Lohrbach on bass and vocals, Ian "Slur" Cone on guitar and backing vocals, and Bob Herco on drums. The quartet began experimenting with elements of punk rock , pop , surf and skate music, and humorous lyrics to craft their sound. They released their first album, That's Business ,

779-458: The Radio Off (Mojo), which is considered one of RBF's most requested songs to date. Riding a wave of support from fans all over Southern California, Save Ferris became favorites of KROQ radio's legendary “Rodney on the Rock”, which resulted in regular airplay on LA's world-famous KROQ radio station, possibly being the first unsigned band to do this in LA alternative radio history. Later that year,

820-560: The US, as well as in the early 2020s with hyperpop duo 100 gecs album 10,000 gecs incorporating elements of ska punk to critical acclaim. Ska punk combines ska music with punk rock music. Ska punk often features wind instruments, especially horns such as saxophones, trombones and trumpets, making the genre distinct from other forms of punk rock. It is similar to traditional Jamaican ska, but faster and heavier. Before ska punk started, many ska bands and punk rock bands performed on

861-523: The Union released "Self Care" in 2018 and tour frequently. Their trombone player, Jeremy Hunter, runs the YouTube channel called Skatune Network , where they post ska and ska punk covers of video game soundtracks , cartoon themes, pop punk , and other genres, garnering a significant international following online and releasing several albums. BrooklynVegan has written, "You can't talk about

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902-576: The band released Kings of Pop , its third album which gained nationwide recognition. Shortly after its release they added second guitarist Dan Hammond and filmed music videos for the songs "You're Not Alone" and "Kiss Me, Diss Me". They performed on the Drive-Thru stage on the Warped Tour and toured extensively in support of the album. In 2004, they released the EP When it All Comes Down ,

943-483: The band released a split EP with Limbeck, through Utility Records. After returning home, they began writing material for their next album. Following this, the band were scheduled to go on a tour of the UK, which was ultimately canceled. Later in the year, Home Grown experienced significant lineup changes. Herco was forced to leave the group in order to undergo surgery and rehabilitation for a brain tumor. Poyser also left, leaving

984-513: The band shortly after and was replaced by Justin Poyser. This lineup released EP Phone Home in 1999, which included the punk version of aqua 's barbie girl . Later that year they toured with the band Limbeck , with whom they recorded a split EP called Connection . In March 2000, the band embarked on a US tour with Amazing Crowns , Limbeck , Pilfers , and the Gadjits . Around this time,

1025-431: The band without a second guitar player. Lohrbach and Tran recruited Darren Reynolds from the band Longfellow as the new drummer, and spent some time searching for a suitable second guitarist. In addition, their label Outpost closed down and the band was without a recording contract. Eventually the band decided to continue as a trio without a second guitarist, and signed to the independent label Drive-Thru Records . In 2002,

1066-529: The band working together under their own “Starpool” label, they began to book shows around Southern California to a great underground response. The band released their debut EP Introducing Save Ferris on their own label, Starpool Records in 1996, and ended up selling close to 20,000 copies of their EP “out of the trunks of their cars.” That year, Monique Powell provided vocals on the Reel Big Fish song " She Has A Girlfriend Now " from their album Turn

1107-633: The band's most successful single to date. It Means Everything also featured the single "The World is New," which was featured in the film The Big Hit starring Mark Wahlberg , and was later featured in the trailers for Senseless and Thomas and the Magic Railroad , as well as an episode of the TV series 7th Heaven . Save Ferris toured extensively in support of It Means Everything , opening for bands such as Sugar Ray , The Offspring , Goldfinger , and Reel Big Fish and two mainstage spots on

1148-527: The case. Powell responded with her own countersuit in 2015. Ultimately, Powell won the rights to the band's name, brand and social-media pages. Powell was also awarded writing credits on several songs she had previously not been credited on. In October 2015, a message indicating that the lawsuits between the members has been amicably resolved was posted to the band's official website although the message has since been removed. Also in 2015, ASCAP songwriting records were updated to represent Powell as co-writer on

1189-747: The departure of Brian Mashburn, the band's main songwriter, who quit Save Ferris in 2002. Soon to follow Mashburn were Eric Zamora and Bill Uechi, departing to start a new band. Save Ferris announced their break up in October 2002. Soon after the departure of Mashburn, Powell self-financed what she called the "For the Fans" Save Ferris US tour in 2003, which included a mainstage performance at Ska Summit in Las Vegas for over 10,000 fans. From 2004 to 2008, Powell appeared on albums by The Used , Lostprophets , Hilary Duff , Goldfinger and others. She also started

1230-513: The following year through Liberation Records . Though rudimentary, the album established the band's presence in the prolific southern California music scene of the 1990s and included several songs that became fan favorites, such as "Surfer Girl" and "Face in the Crowd". The band played many shows in southern California and embarked on some of their first tours. In 1996, the EP Wusappaning?!

1271-565: The genre distinct from other forms of punk rock. It is closely tied to third wave ska which reached its zenith in the mid-1990s. Before ska punk began, many ska bands and punk rock bands performed on the same bills. Some music groups from the late 1970s and early 1980s, such as the Clash , the Deadbeats, the Specials , the Beat , and Madness fused characteristics of punk rock and ska, but many of these were punk bands playing an occasional ska-flavored song or ska bands with punk influences. During

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1312-527: The genre. Some acts continued to produce such music through the decade, spearheaded by groups from Southern California (the home of ska-punk pioneers Sublime) such as Slightly Stoopid , Long Beach Shortbus , Long Beach Dub Allstars , and Tribal Seeds . Chart success returned in 2018 when the Interrupters scored a minor hit with their song "She's Kerosene", that peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and No. 1 on

1353-416: The late 1980s and early 1990s, ska-punk enjoyed its greatest success, heralded by bands such as Fishbone , the Mighty Mighty Bosstones , Sublime , Less Than Jake , and more. Ska punk had significant mainstream success in the middle-to-late 1990s, with many bands topping pop and rock music charts. The best-selling ska punk record of the era was No Doubt 's Tragic Kingdom , which was certified diamond by

1394-427: The mainstream in the mid-1990s with bands such as Sublime, No Doubt, Goldfinger , the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Less Than Jake and Rancid all achieving mainstream success. Sublime's song " Date Rape " became a hit on major California alternative rock radio stations. However, Sublime did not reach its peak of popularity until 1996 with the release of the band's 1996 self-titled album , which was certified 5× platinum by

1435-474: The members moved on to other projects. Tran started the band Red Panda with Bill Uechi of Save Ferris , Hammond joined Paper Models, and Reynolds started Defender. Herco resurfaced in 2004 playing drums with a shortlived band by the name of Ugly, out of Orange, CA. In 2006, Home Grown's official website closed down and their MySpace profile announced that they were on "indefinite hiatus". The band has not played together or recorded since October 2005. Despite this,

1476-574: The renewed interest in ska without talking Jeremy Hunter". Buck-O-Nine released a new album titled: "Fundaymental" in 2019. Other artists that continue to tour or put out music on a regular basis include: Kill Lincoln, Omnigone, Catbite, Big D and the Kids Table , Streetlight Manifesto (and by extension Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution ), Five Iron Frenzy , Pilfers , Mad Caddies , Voodoo Glow Skulls , Joystick, Hans Gruber and

1517-495: The same bills together and appealed to the same audiences. A ska revival occurred simultaneously around the beginning of British punk rock and the near-simultaneous rebirth of the late 1970s British mod and skinhead movements. During the late 1970s and early 1980s in United Kingdom, many punk rock bands mixed punk rock with ska influences. Pioneering punk rock band the Clash incorporated influences from ska alongside

1558-438: Was able to go Platinum internationally. After the departure of the band's first drummer, Marc Harismendy, in 1998, Save Ferris regrouped and released their appropriately titled sophomore album for Epic records, Modified , in October 1999. The album saw the band moving away from their ska-pop roots and into pop-punk territory. The album also spawned three Top Ten hits in both Japan and Mexico . The song "The Only Way to Be"

1599-446: Was released by Swedish label Burning Heart Records . The band signed to major label Outpost Recordings and released its second album, Act Your Age , in 1998. It increased their popularity and they toured extensively in support of it. The album had peaked at #24 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart in 1998. During this era of the band, the song "We are Dumb" appeared on the soundtracks of movies Half Baked and Homegrown . Cone left

1640-466: Was released in March 1997, was certified platinum by the RIAA in September 1997. In 2000, Billboard wrote that according to Nielsen SoundScan, Let's Face It sold 1,700,000 copies. Ska and reggae influenced rock music retreated to niche status by the first decade of the 2000s, with many major acts, such as the Mighty Mighty Bosstones taking an extended hiatus, and chart success eluded most bands of

1681-538: Was used in 2000 film Scary Movie . Save Ferris supported Modified on tour throughout the next several years including a trek with Lit in the U.S. and a headlining tour of the UK. The band performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics between the qualifiers and the finals of the Men's Halfpipe at the competition venue in Park City. Through the years, Save Ferris went through a number of changes in their lineup, most notably

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