In Mia Bugarcic’s bedroom with blue gray walls, decked out in all the stereotypical teenage girl memorabilia–a Taylor Swift poster, about 10 different Bath & Body Works candles and a mountain of Squishmallows–Something for Saturday has their practice sessions.

The band is composed of Solon students’ Abigail Goodman and Paxton Kirby, Solon alumni and Case Western University student Jacob Liebson and Nordonia student Mia Bugarcic.

Bass player Goodman sits on the floor, playing with the multi effects peddle board, conversing with guitarist Liebson on the best way to execute the funky chord line for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

A sparkly, blue drum set–where drummer Bugarcic practices–stands as an idol at the crown of the room.

Individual practice carries on. Lead singer Kirby arrives just as Bugarcic explodes into her heavy, loud drum beats.

It’s time for the real practice to start. Their garage Halloween show is only a week away. Over the next few hours, their setlist will come to life under the soft, fluorescent lights of Bugarcic’s bedroom.

They cut the intro for “Thriller” because “they’re just playing the same things over and over again,” said Liebson.

They fix the amp, making it louder. They decide to prioritize “Thriller” over “Ghostbusters”– it’s something they need to practice as a group, not individually.

For “Feel Good Inc” by Gorillaz they discuss if Kirby should do the rap verse– they decide yes.

“I think I can fumble my way through this,” Liebson said.

“Me too,” said Bugarcic.

“Me three,” said Goodman.

“Me four,” said Kirby.

An atmosphere of fun and humor fills the air while music playing punctuates talks of grueling college applications, brainrot jokes and the band’s group Halloween costume.

“It’s a really collaborative atmosphere,” Kirby said. “We don’t have a problem telling each other the truth. We’re not afraid of hurting each other’s feelings, saying that someone was flat, sharp, late [or] early. We’re honest with each other, and we help each other out.”

The band with their previous singer, known as Just Water during this time, came together in 2022 at the Aurora School of Music under the guidance of music instructors Charlie Trenta and Evan McCreary.

In May of 2024, the band left Aurora School of Music, after Liebson graduated high school, and continued as a band together independently.

“We would practice for rock band recitals for the school,” Goodman said. “We did the occasional gig and performed at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Teenager Rock Off in February 2024 where we performed the first original we ever wrote, ‘where u at?.’”

After the Rock Off, the band wrote three songs with their previous lead singer and recorded them over a year. Their full EP, “Tattoo of a Fish,” was fully released in October 2025, with the first single being released in April.

“It’s been a lot of ups and downs,” Goodman said. “I miss the people we used to work with and the way things were. But, at the same time, I love working with these people and creating music. I never thought I would have the talent, skills and motivation to be a decent musician. But, working with these guys, it has been probably one of the best experiences of my life. I look forward to it every day.”

The band split from their former lead singer in July 2025 due to creative differences. Kirby then became an official member of the band, under the new name Something for Saturday, in August 2025 because of the band’s need for a singer and previous talks of collaboration.

Something for Saturday performed at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Half Marathon on Aug. 17, 2025– this was the first time Kirby ever performed with the group.

“[When preparing], we were together like every night,” Kirby said. “And even though it was tiring, I would still do it again because that’s how I really got to know them and bond with them. So many inside jokes formed and memories, like trauma bonding almost, because we were there struggling together every night trying to get this show together. I just really enjoyed being with these people.”

Kirby originally wanted to be a solo artist, and continues to want to pursue this, but said being in the band has been a valuable experience.

“Growing up I never really wanted to be in a band because I was always more of a solo person,” Kirby said. “I had my own vision, but I’m glad that I [am] able to be part of it. I’m really grateful that [this experience] has helped me grow as a person and as a musician.”

Something for Saturday has collaborated with other Solon students and alumni including Rocco Zito, Zaire Levert, Noah Goodman and Denison Wolfe.

“When I first started [practicing] with them I was honestly nervous about playing in front of a lot of new people and playing solos by myself with the band,” Zito said. “They made me feel really comforted, and it made me able to get out of my comfort zone. This helped me learn how to improv [solos] by myself, and it has been a very valuable experience.”

Besides being a spotlight student band, the group has a unique sound “that’s different from most other bands I’ve heard.” said Kirby.

Something for Saturday’s is on hiatus from live performances right now while they work on writing new, original music. You can stream their music on all platforms and check one their Instagram for updates and information.

“I can only do so much on my own,” Kirby said. “Working with the rest of them, they can help get [my] vision out. I feel like collectively we all help each other write better and be better musicians. I think collectively we’re a unit.”