Bowling For Soup heads to Ritz Ybor for November 12 concert
The band performs alongside rosecoloredworld and Ballyhoo! in Tampa, followed by an Orlando date on November 14.
By Alessia Desai ·
Bowling For Soup will perform a live concert at The Ritz Ybor in Tampa on Thursday, November 12. The show marks the band's return to the Tampa Bay area, a region where the group has maintained a steady presence on the independent venue circuit for years. Tickets are available through the band's official tour schedule.
The group is currently promoting material from the album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. Recent radio play has included the track “Almost,” which received a Song of the Day selection on WMNF on November 6. The album represents a continuation of the band's long-standing output that blends several distinct rock subgenres.
Musically, Bowling For Soup occupies a space that resists simple categorization. Industry profiles describe the sound as a mix of pop-punk, pop rock, alternative rock, and power pop. AllMusic has characterized the group's style as a "feverishly catchy and humorous blend of power pop, ska, punk, and hardcore." The publication further notes that the band offers a "cheeky take on pop-punk and melodic alt-pop."
The band's sonic identity draws from a wide range of influences. Cited inspirations include Green Day, Bad Religion, The Ramones, NOFX, The Descendents, Elvis Costello, and Willie Nelson. The current lineup consists of Jaret Reddick on lead vocals and rhythm and lead guitar, Gary Wiseman on drums, percussion, and occasional backing vocals, and Rob Felicetti on bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, drums, percussion, and lead guitar.
The Tampa performance is part of a two-city run in Florida. The band will share the stage at The Ritz Ybor with rosecoloredworld and Ballyhoo!. Ballyhoo! is identified in promotional materials with the tagline Maryland Beach Rock. Following the Tampa date, the group is scheduled to appear at the Vans Warped Tour in Orlando on Saturday, November 14.
The Ritz Ybor is an intimate venue that hosts a variety of energetic acts. The specific room is often described as historic and loud, conditions that align with the band's performance style. The November 12 show provides a local option for fans in the Tampa Bay area to see the group in a live setting before the band moves to Orlando.
