By Samantha Fodrowski

Cheer up emo kid. Emotional rock band Saves the Day made an in-store appearance at Newbury Comics in Cambridge last Wednesday. Saves the Day was there to promote their new album, “In Reverie,” which was released on Sept. 16.

The band performed a short acoustic set and signed autographs for fans. The performance was open to all, but in order to meet Saves the Day, fans had to first purchase the album and obtain a wristband. Because of their growing popularity and newfound fans, some would condemn the band for having “sold out,” but this feeling was not evident the night of the performance. Followers and newfound fans of Saves the Day (Christopher Conley, Eben D’Amico, Pete Parada and David Soloway) began arriving around 5 p.m., two hours before the band took to the stage. People filled the aisles of the store and crowded around the stage that was a few inches off the ground. This, unfortunately, led to a poor view for most fans however, once the band began playing no one seemed to mind standing on their tiptoes or straining of their necks.

Fans who had eagerly anticipated the release of the new album were looking forward to seeing the band that has not toured since last fall.

“I really love Saves the Day and their music. I met Chris Conley last week at ‘Stop ‘ Shop’ and I wanted to see if he’d remember me,” said Adrienne Rodriguez, a freshman biology major.

The crowd cheered as Saves the Day took the small stage. The band opened with “Anywhere With You,” the first single off their new album. Because it was an in-store appearance, Newbury Comics had limited the amount of time that Saves the Day had to perform. The band was able to play seven songs including some old favorites like “Cars and Calories” and “This is not an Exit.” Fans bobbed their heads to the music and sang along with Conley’s uniquely soulful voice.

When it came time to get in line to meet the band and obtain autographs, things became unruly. Fans pushed in every direction in attempts to find their way to a line.

“In the mass of people, organization was lost. There was no sense of ‘first come, first serve,'” said Justin Nelson, a senior at Fitchburg State College, who had come to see the performance.

Even the store employees seemed to be at a loss for what to do in the confusion.

As soon as Newbury Comics employees got lines organized, things seemed to go smoothly. Despite little support from large media outlets such as MTV and mainstream radio stations, Saves the Day retains a strong fan base. The band stayed and chatted with fans until every autograph was signed and picture was taken. The members of the group were humble and credited the fans for theirsuccess.

“We had lots of fun today and are really thankful that people came out to see us,” said lead vocalist Conley.

“In Reverie” is the follow up to their third full-length album, “Stay What You Are.” Saves the Day can currently be see on tour with Long Island natives, Taking Back Sunday.