How to Find Good Live Music in Boise, Idaho

If you are in Boise, Idaho and want to learn moreJonathan Warren and the Billy Goats offer a great
about the local music scene, you are in the rightselection of music for Boise music fans. Check out
place. Let me digress for a moment and clarify; byany of those bands to satisfy a desire to see good
"local music scene" I am specifically talking aboutprogressive rock, folk, indie rock, and reggae.
genres of music like progressive rock, jam band,As far as EDM events go, Boise has a good amount
funk, folk, indie, blues, jazz, and electronic music. So ifof them relative to its size. Two yearly events
you are a fan of any or all of those genres of music,deserve a strong mention. Sensory Illumination, an
I am here to help you stay up to date on active localOpulent Temple Burning Man fundraiser, takes place in
bands, upcoming concerts featuring both local andMarch each year at the Opa and Cazba bars in
national acts, and some EDM (electronic dance music)downtown Boise. This event offers 3 stages of
parties and festivals.electronic music, a full bar, and plenty of dancing. The
Lets start off with some of Boise's best local bands.biggest event of the year however, is Esthetic
As far as nationally recognized bands go, Boise's BuiltEvolution, an electronic music and art festival in Twin
to Spill is probably the most famous band to everSprings, a few hours from Boise. This event has two
come out of Boise. They hit the big time in the 90'sstages packed with national, international, and local
with their original indie rock sound. They still playtalent. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance as
occasionally around town, but are not a consistentattendance is limited.
touring band right now. Aside from Built to Spill, BoiseSo far we have covered some of Boise's best local
has a quite a few bands that put on a great showbands and a few great EDM events, but since this
and tour very regularly around Boise and thearticle will be stuck in time after it is submitted, you
Northwest. Equaleyes, Finn Riggins, Voice of Reason,might want an active resource for up to date
Polyphonic Pomegranate, Stoney Holiday, Alpenflowinformation about Boise's music scene.
(technically out Twin Falls but play Boise often), and