Name: Bowling For Soup with Ballyhoo! and rosecoloredworld
Start: 2026-09-27T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Washington's FoCo

105.5 The Colorado Sound Presents Bowling For Soup with Ballyhoo! and rosecoloredworld

Easily one of the most enduring, recognizable, and entertaining bands in pop punk, Bowling For Soup have spent more than three decades proving that big hooks, bigger
laughs, and an unwavering connection with fans never go out of style. Since forming in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994, and later relocating to Denton, the self-proclaimed 9th
Greatest Band Of All Time has carved out a career built not just on hit songs, but on consistency, authenticity, and an unmatched ability to make every show feel like a
celebration.
If the sun’s out and Bowling For Soup are on stage, you’re in for more than just a concert, you’re in for a party. Their live shows have become the stuff of legend: packed
with massive singalongs, spontaneous comedy, playful crowd interaction, and a level of energy that transforms even the largest festival stages into something that feels intimate and personal. It’s this unique blend of humor and heart that has kept fans coming back year after year.
In early 2025, longtime guitarist and founding member Chris Burney stepped away from touring due to health concerns, marking the end of an era for the band. While his
presence is deeply missed, Jaret Reddick (vocals/guitar), Gary Wiseman (drums), and Rob Felicetti (bass) have continued forward, honoring his legacy while maintaining the spirit and identity that fans know and love. As they’ve said themselves: some roles can’t be replaced, only respected.
What truly sets Bowling For Soup apart is their relationship with their audience. Their fanbase now spans multiple generations, with original fans bringing their kids, many of whom already know every lyric. It’s a rare achievement, and a testament to the band’s staying power. Whether performing for a few thousand fans in a packed club or tens of thousands at major festivals, their chemistry, warmth, and comedic timing create an inclusive, spontaneous, and unforgettable shared experience.
Bowling For Soup continue to evolve while staying true to everything that made them beloved in the first place. Add in a strong and ever-growing social media presence,
where their humor and personality shine just as brightly offstage as on it, and it’s clear that Bowling For Soup aren’t just surviving in today’s music landscape, they’re thriving in it. And with the band currently back in the studio recording their first new album since 2022, the best may genuinely be yet to come.
More than 30 years in, Bowling For Soup remain a band defined not just by their past success, but by their ongoing ability to connect, entertain, and bring people together.
Pop punk may have changed over the years, but thanks to BFS, it’s still alive, still loud, and still one hell of a good time.