Bowling for Soup to headline Green Street Monster Fest this Saturday
LONGVIEW, Texas — The Green Street Monster Fest (GSMF) will bring major pop-punk energy to downtown Longview this weekend, with Bowling for Soup headlining the second annual festival Saturday, Oct. 25.
This year’s event also celebrates East Texas talent, featuring Longview native Sunny Sweeney, White Oak’s Taylor Muse and his band Quiet Company, and 
Marshall blues-rock artist Wes Jeans, along with Rock Bottom String Band.
Marshall blues-rock artist Wes Jeans, along with Rock Bottom String Band.Festival organizers said only a few VIP passes remain, and fans are encouraged to purchase tickets soon before they sell out.
Ticket Information
Pricing:
• General Admission: $49 (plus fees)
• VIP: $150 (limited availability — very few remain)
• VIP: $150 (limited availability — very few remain)
Peters Main stage lineup: Bowling for Soup, Sunny Sweeney, Wes Jeans, Quiet Company, and Rock Bottom String Band.
Longview Main Street Second stage: HAG, The Ghost Wolves, Ouro Boar, Holy Witch and Jackson Culp.
Artist Highlights
Bowling for Soup — Formed in 1994 in Wichita Falls, Bowling for Soup became known for their upbeat humor and nostalgic anthems. The Grammy-nominated band’s hits include “Girl All the Bad Guys Want,” “1985,” “Almost” and “High School Never Ends.” They’re also known for performing the theme song to Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb.
Sunny Sweeney — A Longview native, Sweeney is a celebrated country-Americana artist known for sharp songwriting and storytelling. Her albums include Heartbreaker’s Hall of Fame (2007) and Concrete (2011), featuring the top-ten hit “From a Table Away.” Her latest release, Rhinestone Requiem (2025), highlights her honky-tonk edge and lyrical depth.
Quiet Company — Led by White Oak native Taylor Muse, the Austin-based indie-rock band is known for its introspective lyrics and dynamic stage presence. Their music has appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Hart of Dixie. The band won 10 Austin Music Awards in 2012, including Best Band and Album of the Year.
Wes Jeans — A Texas blues-rock guitarist and vocalist from Marshall, Jeans has earned multiple ETX Blues Artist of the Year honors. Known for his fiery performances and soulful vocals, he continues to build on 2024 releases Save Me and One Day at a Time.
Rock Bottom String Band — This roots-driven folk-bluegrass act brings high energy and community spirit to every performance, making them a perfect fit for GSMF’s lively atmosphere.
