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Bowling for Soup started life as a punk-pop outfit in 1994. The original line-up consisted of Jaret Reddick, Chris Burney, Erik Chandler and Gary Wiseman. However, it was 1997 before the band's popularity really grew. In 1998 they released their debut EP, Tell Me When To Whoa!, as well as their first album, Rock On Honourable Ones!!!. These landed them their first major record deal. It wasn't until 2000 that they released their first major album, Let's Do It For Johnny!. This was followed in 2002 by Drunk Enough To Dance. The single “Girl All The Bad Guys Want” received a Grammy nomination.
Further albums include Hangover You Don't Deserve in 2004, Goes to the Movies in 2005 and The Great Burrito Expedition in 2006. They released two albums in 2009: Sorry For The Partyin' and Merry Flippin' Christmas Vol 1. 2011 saw the release of Fishin' For Woos and the second volume of Merry Flippin' Christmas. The band released a collaborative album in 2012, One Big Happy, along with Patent Pending and the Dollyrots. Their 12th studio album, Lunch. Drunk. Love. was released in 2013. Bowling for Soup celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2014 with the recording of a covers album along with the re-recording of their Greatest Hits album.
Throughout their career, Bowling for Soup have toured extensively. During 2006 and 2007 they performed across the world in conjunction with Army of Freshmen. The band performed a number of acoustic shows as part of their 2010 tour. Their 2013 European tour was billed as a farewell visit to the continent.
Bowling for Soup have written music for two Disney productions. I Melt With You was featured on the movie Sky High and “Today is Gonna Be A Great Day” was the theme song for the Phineas and Ferb series. They also performed the theme song for Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and wrote music for the film Max Keeble's Big Movie. During the band's history they have worked with various other songwriters and musicians. Jaret Reddick co-wrote and performed on Junior's single “She's So Amazing.” He also performed on MC Lars' single “Download This Song.” Lesley Roy sang on the band's single “Much More Beautiful Person.”

Throughout their career, Bowling for Soup have toured extensively, bringing crowds to capacity at Summit (Denver) and other similar venues all across the nation.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 229 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup is a band you don't want to miss!

    by VenturaAG on 1/31/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

    My youngest son and I saw Bowling for Soup at Edge Fest in Dallas TX (their native state) in 2007, and found them to be one of the most engaging, genuine, and fun groups to see live. They know how to entertain and engage a crowd to join in with their on stage fun and mayhem. Seeing them again at the El Rey (fantastic venue!) reminded me of why we liked them so much - same crazy guys, fun loving, at ease with each other and the crowd. You do not want to miss a live performance of BFS. My son and I have great, life-long memories of not one, but two of their shows that we'll never forget. Rock on, BFS!!! We'll come see you guys ANYWHERE!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Entertaining and Funny - Great Tunes

    by Anonymous on 1/31/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

    These guys put on an amazing show. Lots of great banter, interacting with the audience, and they happen to be strong musicians. They definitely have the live chops.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup..NOT sorry for partyin'!!

    by EncoreBeachGirl on 1/31/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

    So far, every BFS show I go to is better than the previous and this was no different! The boys never fail to entertain. This was my first time to the El Rey, and it is a beautiful venue. Just being inside can make you really wonder what it would have been like back in the day when a movie was a BIG night out! Chandiliers, lots of velvet, booths and wood flooring. If you want to sit, you can still see the stage, if you want to be up front..the stage is the perfect height. The show was a great mix of their old stuff and their new stuff off the album, "Sorry for partyin'". Of course, if you're a fan you know that every time a new album comes out, you're going to hear less of your "old" favorites...otherwise they would be on stage for three hours! (Not like I would complain) The show was high energy and filled with the usual hijinks. Jaret's mic wasn't working for the first two songs, but that didn't deter them...Erik, Chris and Jaret just played musical mics until all was resolved. There was a "profound" (as Linus of Hollywood tweeted) moment where Jaret invited a guy onstage during "Belgium". At first he asked the audience if there was a "David so and so" in the audience. The guy answered and Jaret said he was wanted at the side of the stage...he said "I think you left your lights on or something, man." Then a minute later, here comes the guy holding a girls hand on stage. Jaret says, "OK, Belgium is David's favorite song...." and then he hands the guy the mic, and he gets on one knee, opens a little box, and proposes to his girlfriend!! It was uh-mazing. Bowling For Soup....bringing people together one couple, one rock show at a time! They ended with 1985...but not really. You know they go take a breather to see how many people are screaming for one more song!! They returned to play "A Really Cool Dance Song". Toward the end, Jaret keeps singing, but he walks off stage. I coudn't see where he went, but then he was standing RIGHT behind me still singing! He was dancing in the crowd...it was sooo cool! The guys are really nice...totally down to earth. They made time for everyone who wanted to say hi, and acted like they had all the time in the world. I've been to shows of other bands that I liked, but somehow just felt "robbed", like they were just going through the motions. I have never felt that way at a BFS show. They all make sure you get your money's worth, and they LOVE what they do. If you've never been to a BFS show, I highly recommend it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 1/30/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

    Bowling for Soup is freakin awesome! I will definitely see them again! This was the best concert ever!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup Rock

    by michaelmarconi on 1/30/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

    Bowling for Soup really know how to put on a show. Great music. Great Vibe. Funny Jokes. What more can you ask for.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup was amazing!

    by rocker301 on 1/30/10El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

    These guys are so much fun. They always put on a good show. Not only do they play great music, but they joke around with the audience like they were your best friend. The El Rey theatre was also a great venue, super intimate.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bowling For Soup was fantastic!

    by Nessabean on 1/30/10Club Congress - Tucson

    This was our second time seeing BFS in concert. They put on a great show. Poor Jaret (lead singer) was sick, and it was obvious he was sick.....but he still sang his heart out. They guys are hysterical....stopping almost every song to make jokes, then starting the song again. They played all their good older songs and most of the good ones off their new album. i highly reccommend a BFS show!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup great, Venue not so much

    by Sarge1st01 on 1/28/10Club Congress - Tucson

    First off, if Ticketmaster had said the the club was in the hotel, it would make it much easier. Parking was 6 blocks away, the accross the street parking was limited and fuill 60 minutes before the event. BOWLING FOR SOUP WAS AWESOME - Set was short, but still worth it - For $15 a ticket, well worth it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beyond awesome!

    by Trayli on 1/23/10The Blue Note - Columbia

    Explosively funny and incredible music. Opening bands were great, but the Blue Note came alive when Bowling for Soup walked on the stage. So many people were down on the floor that the bar was practically dead!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 1/19/10Headliners - Toledo

    it was great because of the small audience! great!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup

    by Tittles on 1/18/10The Intersection - Grand Rapids

    Bowling for Soup was amazing last night, they were everything i expected them to be on stage.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 1/18/10The Intersection - Grand Rapids

    the opening bands were terrible! however bowling for soup was so good that it made up for everything. the show had comedy, great music and a high energy level, what more could you ask for? They played all of their most popular songs and some new ones too. All in all this was one of the best concerts ive been to in a while.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BFS rocks

    by TannersDad on 11/30/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    BFS always puts on a very high energy entertaining show that's full of bits that keep the crowd involved. The band members have a great one stage chemistry that make each and everyone in the audience feel like one of the guys. and all three front men have the uncanny ability to spit and hit any guitar picks that were inadvertently dropped during there performance. LMAO.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by giraffe44 on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    this was by far the greatest concert i have ever been to i would definately recommend to everyone to go see them in concert they are freaking amazing

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by JayEddie on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    AWESOME! theses guys rock every time! Chameleon is a great place to see a show, very intimate! A++++++++++++++

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING!!

    by Anonymous on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    This was the most amazing concert I have ever attended. This is probably the most fun I will ever have at a concert. One I definately will never forget.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    BFS is a lot of fun to see live! I have seen the 4 times in concert and they never disappoint. Get some of their CDs so you can sing along.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING!!!!

    by vedler on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    I have seen Bowling for Soup in the past but it has been a few years since I have seen them in concert. This was the first Bowling for Soup show that my sister went to. We had an amazing time. Man vs. Mars and MC Lars were the opening acts and they were great too. I would def fo see them again!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bowling for Soup was awesome!

    by Jllaird1 on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    I am 48 years old and took my daughter (16) to see them. I didn't like the first act at all. The second act (rap ... which I don't usually like) was out of this world. They really rocked the place. Bowling for Soup is outstanding. I really enjoyed it even at my age. I had my husband go too and he liked it as well.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BFS ROCKS

    by Crickett1321 on 11/23/09Chameleon Club - Lancaster

    This was, by far, the best concert I have ever been to! The Chameleon Club is a smaller venue, with terrific views of the bands. We had a great time and it was definitely worth the 4 hour drive to get here!!!! LOVE BFS!!!!!!!!!!!!