Things you'll only ever see at a Bowling For Soup show.
- Jaret Reddick
- Aug 28
- 2 min read
Show, concert, gig... whatever you call 'em, you're probably there for the same reason. To see your favorite band play your favorite songs, sing along, and have the blast. We, Bowling For Soup, can always guarantee those good times at our shows. What we can't always guarantee is the weird extra shenanigans that no one can predict, but you'll only ever see at a Bowling For Soup show.
Here's a few of 'em.
Keeping guitar picks anywhere but our hands.
They put pick holders on our mic stands, but honestly, this just feels...right.
A gender reveal.
Yep, this was different, even for us. Some fans in Australia reached out and asked if we'd help them do their baby gender reveal live on stage. So, we freaking did!!!
We will always be the band you can wave to.
We've been waving back for over 30 years.
A band drinking beer on stage.
Okay, that's not something you'll only see at a Bowling For Soup show.
But, if you've even been to a UK show, you'll know we have an actual bar on stage!!
It's always fully stocked with ice, beer, shots, and smiles. Our bartender will even give you a coaster. Isn't that awesome!
We read your signs!
Not every band will do that. Unless you're holding up a message on a phone, y'all think I can see that shit from the stage?!
Sometimes we sign them. Sometimes we take your phone and grab some selfies for you.
6. A FREAKING DRAGON.
When was the last time you saw a band bring out a dragon, that wasn't us? We'll wait...
My wife wouldn't let me keep him.
We get our friends to play our songs for us.
Sometimes you just need to get your buddies to take over and finish the song.
AJ and Zac of Don't Panic 
Stacey Jones from American HiFi
And bust out the dance moves with you.
Talk Heavy 
Don't Panic
Sometimes we look like an awesome new boy band. Sometimes... we don't.
A musically enhanced Bowling For Soup photo opportunity.
We pose, you get to take a photo of the greatest band ever. Backed by music chosen by you, on the internet.
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We'll ask to see your ass.
If you give us a good reason to.
Our kids join the band on stage.
We love touring, but man do we miss our family when we're on the road. It's always great when they get to come join us all over the world, and be rockstars!
They've recently started crowdsurfing, too...
We let a fan shave Brendan's head on stage.
Wheatus frontman gave a fan the chance to shave his head live on stage during our set at Wembley. The charity raffle raised over $1200 for UPRAWR Mental Health Foundation.
The band stays on stage for the encoure.
There's usually stairs involved.
What's the most ridiculous thing you've seen at a Bowling For Soup show? We want to see it! Tell us in the comments, and share your photos here. If you've not been to one of our shows, then check out some pretty valid reasons why you should!!
Just stumbled upon your post, and I love how you captured the wild energy of a Bowling For Soup show!
Jaret joined our family for dinner and even joined us after for a family photo in Bloomington IL. How cool is that? He's such a great guy and it' was a memory we'll never forget. We can't wait to see you play Riotfest!-Jenn