We're celebrating CYBER MONDAY with a limited time, one day only Buy One Get One Free on most Duck Club shows for December and January – save upwards of like $35 on live music which is so hot right now! No code required, just visit theduckclub.com NOW to snag a freebie ticket!

OK here is what's goin' on this month...well, at least the first half ⤵

12/1: NARROW HEAD with SLOW EXIT and ETHEL ROSE @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - ok this show was last night, but wanted to include it cause these guys rip!

12/3: MACHINE GIRL with LIGHTNING BOLT and KILL ALTERS @ Treefort Music Hall - after an extended weekend, I def need a little post-holiday pick me up and this show will certainly do the trick! Long Island cult music duo Machine Girl bring their unique blend of breakcore, drum-and-bass to Boise in support of their long-awaited new body of work—’MG Ultra.’ Also on the bill is the masked duo Lightning Bolt “Over the course of two decades, six albums, and hundreds of crazy live shows, the Providence, R.I., duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendale have worked within the deceptively simple idiom of drums and bass to create sonic assaults bordering on the transcendent for sweaty crowds of noise-heads all over the world” Opening is NYC-based trio Kill Alters with their industrial electronic sounds.

12/4: JESUS CHRIST TAXI DRIVER with MOON OWL’S MAGES and CAPTAIN SNAFU @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - You never know what you’re going to get when Denver’s Jesus Christ Taxi Driver takes the stage, so be sure to be at Shrine when their raucous punk-rock energy returns to Boise! Locals Moon Owl’s Mages and Captain Snafu to open so get there early, ya hear!!

12/5: DR. SCOTT'S ELECTRIC HAIRBRUSH and SHEEP BRIDGE JUMPERS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement]- Portland by way of Twin Falls, find a blend of Folk, Rock, Latin and Blues with Dr. Scott’s Electric Hairbrush who take a co-headlining spot in the basement of Shrine with Wood River Valley’s Sheep Bridge Jumpers - should be folksy night, folks!

12/5: DEAD BOB with PLAY DEAD and NO CAN FLY @ Neurolux- Dead Bob is the solo incarnation of John Wright, drummer from long time and apparently legendary, but now retired Punk rock band Nomeansno. Play Dead and No Can Fly to open.

12/5: SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER with MCKENNA ESTEB @ Treefort Music Hall- As a teen girl in the 90s I’ll never forget the scene with Freddie Prinze Jr. in She’s All That and when Rachael Leigh Cook walks down the stairs to Sixpence None the Richer’s “Kiss Me” track. The single was off the band’s 1997 self-titled fourth album, but it wasn’t until it appeared in an episode of Dawson’s Creek and the film, She’s All That, in 1999 that the song and band caught fire. The success of “Kiss Me” led to several more hit songs including a cover of The La’s “There She Goes” and Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream it’s Over,” as well as appearances in other popular movies and television shows. We’re so lucky to have the recently reunited band in Boise this week in support of their latest EP ‘Rosemary Hill’ that was released in Oct. via Flatiron Recordings.

12/6: GRAVEDGR with EZA, MADJ and SAUTRAH @ Treefort Music Hall- Gravedgr is a mysterious and dark-themed electronic music producer and DJ known for his aggressive, hard-hitting style, bringing his XMAS MASSACRE tour to the Hall. Blending elements of hardstyle, trap, and bass music, he became extremely popular in 2020 with his debut album "6 FEET UNDR” and has since ventured into dub and even techno. Warming up the decks will be locals EZA, Madj and Sautrah – it's gonna be one helluva Friday night, y’all!

12/6: EMO VS. POP PUNK @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] -  OK it’s a battle of the Millenials…Who will win? Emotive vocals paired with melancholy and introspective moody lyrics VS catchy hooks, and anthemic choruses that incite mosh pits? Better show up to find out! This Emo vs. Pop-Punk: Myspace Music Video Party is more than your average “Emo Night”…with music videos live on the big screen, photo ops with Tom, themed drink specials, and scream-alongs all night long! Who will take the spot of being your coveted profile song?

12/7: SUNGAZER with SIRINTIP @ Treefort Music Hall - Brooklyn fusion duo Sungazer – which features YouTuber Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder. With hints of EDM underlying the groove of jazz, these guys do technical ability and truly are musicians, musicians. Bonus they’re touring thru at the Hall with Thai-Swedish multimodal artist, singer, and producer Sirintip creates works that center climate action through empathy and meaningful connections. 

12/11: TREEFORT FOR GOOD BINGO FUNDRAISER @ Treefort Music Hall- join us on next Wednesday for the first ever fundraiser and holiday gathering for the new 501(c)(3) Treefort For Good. You’ll enjoy playing BINGO while also bidding on silent auction items like festival packages, super fun raffle prizes, plus live music from Doug Martsch (Built to Spill) and Ghost Blanket.

12/13: BOOGNISH RISING: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF WEEN with BURT NACHOS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Boognish Rising is a Boise ID based tribute band spreading the works of the Demon God™ themself. Named after a collection of Ween’s rare demos that was unreleased, expect to sing along to all your faves. 

12/13: GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS with ANDREW SHEPPARD @ Neurolux- Gasoline Lollipops is where Folk meets Punk…and many other genres including country, psychedelic rock, and blues. And you can catch’em mid-month on the crowned stage at Neurolux with local Andrew Sheppard! Giddy up!

12/15: PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom]- Expect a fun night with festive music and plenty of holiday cheer – we’re thrilled to welcome winter with the genre-bending string collective Portland Cello Project who are known for their creative and expansive repertoire and lively shows that bounce from Bach to Beck without missing a beat.

12/15: XTREME HOLIDAY XTRAVAGANZA (night 1) @ Treefort Music Hall- We’re so proud to host and honored to be included in promoting the 19th Annual Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza at Treefort Music Hall – two nights hosted by Jodi Peterson-Stigers and Curtis Stigers. It’s Interfaith Sanctuary’s most important fundraiser of the year, making up one-third of their annual operating budget and makes it possible for Interfaith to keep running. This year, we teamed up with Curtis and Jodi Stigers to bring Interfaith Sanctuary’s beloved Holiday Event to Idaho’s newest musical hub, Treefort Music Hall. On Sunday, December 15th, and Monday, December 16th, the Treefort stage will come alive with some of our community’s most talented local artists, gathering once again to share music, humor, hope, and inspiration with our loyal X-treme and Interfaith supporters!

12/15: XTREME HOLIDAY XTRAVAGANZA (night 2) @ Treefort Music Hall - see above

🐫 SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB EVENTS:

12/7: RADIO BOISE’S PRACTICE NEW YEAR YEAR’S EVE PARTY - Practice New Year’s Eve is Radio Boise’s annual year end fundraising event, complete with live DJs, live music, silent auction and all of your Radio Boise friends in one room! This year will also feature TWO Radio Boise House Bands performing Devo’s Freedom of Choice and Cheap Trick …At Budokan in their ENTIRETY! There can be so much pressure on those last few hours of the year, get your tickets today and get a good practice round in with KRBX. Bonus, you don’t have to wait to bid on those silent auction items, go ahead and place your bids now!

12/11: KARAOKE - sing your heart out from 8pm to midnight-ish

12/12: BLACK TIE HIP-HOP EVENT - Presented by Axiom - I always love an excuse to dress up, especially after scoring a fancy lil shrug from yesterday’s Holiday Bazaar at Hap Hap ;) Now, I can wait to wear it to Axiom’s Black Tie Hip Hop event feat. performances by Canopy, Laurance, Zero, Andy O & Axiom, Madisun Proof, wins

12/14: JENS JAZZ RESIDENCY -  It's cold out which means jazz nights have returned in the basement, come by between 5-8pm to catch it!

12/14: A VERY METALCORE CHRISTMAS - Become The Apex Presents: A VERY METALCORE CHRISTMAS with live music from AsFireFalls, We Were Giants, Become The Apex and Sorry, No Sympathy

🪩 TREEFORT MUSIC HALL SHOWS:

12/14: ZINGARA with GARDELLA - Presented by Persona Productions and Rose Entertainment, bass music's spiritual sojourner, Zingara, brings their For The Crystal Children Tour to the Hall with Gardella

✨ HAP HAP LOUNGE (21+) SCHEDULE:

NEW! RSVP for our late night parties at Hap Hap Lounge on DICE to get a free half-off drink (restrictions apply, see below*)

Tuesday: Trivia | 6pm - 8pm
12/3: Trivia!
12/10: Trivia!
Wednesday: Jazz | 7pm - 10pm
12/4: Jazz Adjacent Wednesday with Jens and Mike
12/11: Jazz Adjacent Wednesday with Jens and Mike
Thursday: Vinyl Nights | 5pm - 7pm
12/5: Crate Diggers Happy Hour
+ Regular Club - Vol 12 - Pace Jackson 10pm-1:30am
12/12: Creative Women's Collective Holiday Market @ 4-8pm 
+ Regular Club Vol 13 - Trevor Disilva + Mike Cling 10pm-1:30am
Friday: DJs | 10:30pm - 1:30am
12/6: Something Spicy
12/13: MADJ
Saturday: DJs | 10:30pm - 1:30am
12/7: Rahkeem + Habibi
12/14: BODIE LEE - Slow Down Disco
Sunday: 
12/1: Holiday Thrift Market 4-9pm
12/8: Boise Art Revel Presents: Neural vs. Natural (TICKETS) @ 5:30pm
12/15: open 4pm - 2am

*valid for the first 50 people who show their QR code registration at the door upon arrival, drink discount only available on wells, beer or wine, which is still a stellar deal. No purchase required, registration is totally free, but you gotta be over 21.

As this second half of November takes us into the Thanksgiving holiday, I'd like to take a minute to give thanks and express my gratitude for my team -- we have a small, but mighty team, made up of all local Treasure Valley folks. We are moms and dads, sisters and brothers, partners, uncles and aunties, cat and dog parents, all with varying fashion styles, music tastes, communication methods and incredible super powers. When we gather 'round at the conference table for our weekly creative meetings, it can feel similar to a family surrounding a dinner table -- we do not see eye-to-eye on everything, but we know that we always have each other's backs, cause as they say "in da clurb, we all fam."

Whatever your family, framily, work fam looks like this holiday season, I hope you take a minute to appreciate your differences and celebrate the diversity, just like we do at the office and on our stages. Here are our last shows of November 2024. See you out there in the clurb, fam!

11/15: HOCKEY DAD and REMO DRIVE with TATIANA HAZEL @ Neurolux -  TONIGHT!  Surf rock Aussie duo Hockey Dad and alt-rockers Minnesotans Remo Drive are sure to deliver a high-energy double headliner experience on the crowned stage with Chicago-born LA-based singer-songwriter Tatiana Hazel adding her unique genre-blending sound to the mix.

11/15: THE BROTHERS COMATOSE with AJ LEE & BLUE SUMMIT @ Treefort Music Hall -  TONIGHT!  Known for their folk and bluegrass-inspired tunes, The Brothers Comatose bring their foot-stomping melodies and harmonious sounds to The Hall with AJ Lee & Blue Summit who are quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Check out the free pre-party up at Hap Hap with Turtle Poppers.

11/17: WORRY CLUB with SORRY MOM and PAYETTE @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Chicago-based singer-songwriter Chase Walsh brings indie-emo aggression to the band’s sound, with twinkly guitar riffs plus an energy that emulates the local indie scene from a decade past. He started Worry Club at the beginning of 2020 and went on to release a string of singles and EPs, including last year’s ‘All Frogs Go to Heaven.’ Now, nearly one year later from the release of their single “I Suck,” a bright, noisy indie rock track, they finally stop in Boise on Sunday with Sorry Mom, a NY based queer punk band who I’m totally pumped to see live, I mean, how can you not with song titles like “Molly Sells Molly Down by the Seashore” (sorry, Mom—ohhhhh, I get it now!) 

11/19: MAC SABBATH with SUPERSUCKERS @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - OK so if you’ve never seen Mac Sabbath live, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE (and maybe your last) to catch the weird Black Sabbath cover band that just like a burger + fries, combines heavy metal with McDonald’s food. Fronted by Ronald Osbourne with Slayer MacCheeze on guitar, Grimalice on bass, and Catburglar on drums. They’ve suggested this tour (their 10th anniversary) might be their last. And be sure to get there to fire up the grill with Supersuckers, a garage-punk, brawny rocknroll and alt-country band that was formed 1988 by the lead singer Eddie Spaghetti. The Supersuckers have carved out a formidable career built on a catalog of killer records and exhaustive touring around the globe. So c’mon….find out what all the fuss is about! 

11/20: MUSIC FOR MUSHROOMS FILM (BOISE PREMIERE) with EAST FOREST (live concert) @ Treefort Music Hall - I feel like after the election results, we could all use some psilocybin therapy as we navigate the next four years, esp as a woman in Idaho (le sigh). Enter: a double dose of the Boise premiere of ‘Music for Mushrooms’ along with a live performance by East Forest. Here’s the trailer for the film. Please note the times on this one – 6:30pm doors, 7pm film, 9pm show. BYOP - Bring Your Own Pillow or cushion, anything to be comfy lounging on the floor.  “Music for Mushrooms is a captivating and enlightening documentary about the healing power of psychedelics combined with music… A truly great documentary finds the right balance between entertaining the audience and provoking them emotionally.” - source

11/20: BIG FUN with PLUM VISION @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - not to be confused with the British Boy Band from the late 80s/early 90s, these noise dance kneeslappers BIG FUN are coming to Boise to tickle brains this week with support from locals Plum Vision.

11/21: THE MYSTERY LIGHTS with FLOATING WITCH'S HEAD and PAPAS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - 'Purgatory' is the first album in five years from Brooklyn psych band The Mystery Lights that dropped earlier this fall (via Daptone/Wick) and we’re psyched (get it?) to have them rock the Shrine next Thursday! Locals Floating Witch’s Head (Travis Ward, Eric Gilbert and Michael Mitchell’s band) to open along with Papas.

11/22: AX AND THE HATCHETMEN with REC HALL @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Chicago six piece Ax and the Hatchetmen went viral back in 2022 on TikTok and they’ve been on a roll since (well, they started in 2018, but you know what I mean) and now here’s your chance to sing along to their catchy, breezy tracks in Boise with Rec Hall trio! TICKETS MOVING FAST

11/22: TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS Live Album Recording (night 1) with BUDDY DEVORE & THE FADED COWBOYS @ Treefort Music Hall - the kick off a two-night bender with local Americana rippers Tylor & The Train Robbers who will be recording their new album live at Treefort Music Hall. 

11/23: TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS Live Album Recording (night 2) with ELI HOWARD AND THE GREATER GOOD @ Treefort Music Hall - night 2 of raucous foot-stompin’ live album recordings

11/23: NEW CONSTELLATIONS with CAUSEWAY @ Neurolux - darkwave is really having a moment innit? Come get ethereal at Neurolux this Saturday with Portland’s New Constellations! Also on the bill is local duo Causeway who, btw, is signed to Italians Do It Better 💅  TICKETS MOVING FAST

11/23: HOMESHAKE with GREEN-HOUSE @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - Peter Sagar, otherwise known as HOMESHAKE, is out on the road in support of his newest record ‘Horsie’ with a highly anticipated show in Boise next Saturday! 

11/24: SACRED HEART: REVERENCE THROUGH YOGA & SOUND BATH with MARCY MIDNIGHT and EMILY CLARK @ Treefort Music Hall - Experience coherence & presence in this transformative journey through a yoga flow with Marcy Midnight & sound bath journey with Emily Clark on Sunday 11/24 ♥︎ Join us for this transformative event that will guide you from your heart to the Divine. Please note this is an early event: doors at 11am, yoga at 12pm, followed by a sound bath. BYO yoga mat

11/24: ANNA TIVEL with SAM WEBER @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - “The Portland-based folk singer known for her tender somberness emerges from the pandemic with her most alive, upbeat and poppy record yet” says the Bend Source on Anna Tivel's sixth studio album ‘Living Thing’ that was released earlier this year on Fluff & Gravy Records. It follows Tivel’s 2022 critically acclaimed album, ‘Outsiders,’ she was also featured on an episode of NPR’s Tiny Desk. Tivel and tourmate Sam Weber stop in the basement of the Shrine towards the end of the month – c’mon down!

11/25: CLOAKROOM with PORCELAIN TONGUE and ROLLER DOME @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Indiana shoegazers Cloakroom roll through the basement of the Shrine Social Club as we near the holiday szn with locals Porcelain Tongue and Roller Dome.

11/25: JENNY DON'T & THE SPURS with BEN BREIDING BAND @ Neurolux - Portland cow punks Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been pioneering their own path in the music world for over a dozen years. Known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence. Highly recommend this show to bounce you outta any kinda winter funk. Giddy up!

11/27: JENS' JAZZ RESIDENCY @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - It’s that time of year again when you want to be in the confines of a basement listening to jazz to melt away the cold, long nights! Jens' Jazz Residency is back, lucky us! It's all ages, free and goes down from 7-10pm

11/29: BOISE ROCKEOKE - Live Band Karaoke @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - it’s exactly what it sounds like! Be the star of the show ~ take the mic with a live backing band! Totally free and runs from 8pm - midnight

11/29: TWERKY DAY featuring MR. CARMACK with ROYHOBBS, CDIGI, JILLY.FM, ten.17 @ Treefort Music Hall - It’s time to shake your tail feathers, ya turkeys! We’ve teamed up with WOH - the folks behind some of the most fun parties in downtown - to throw a giant rager at Music Hall the night after Thanksgiving! You’ll def dance off that second helping with Mr. Carmack’s genre defying trap beats. He’s played the Do Lab stage at Coachella, Jaden freakin’ Smith has freestyled over his beats! Come early to pre-heat the dancefloor with local DJS – ROYHOBBS, CDIGI, JILLY..FM and ten.17 (fka cAmpsite).

11/30: SCOTCHO'S FUNK NIGHT and MONDO PONDO, THE FJORD PEOPLE with DJ WENDY FOX @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Treefort Volunteer Coordinator and Rock Climber by Day, Ripper of Funk by Night – c’mon down to Shrine over the holiday weekend to shake off those family feels with Scotcho’s Funk Night!! It’s only $10 + there’s a full bar that’s def better than grandpa’s liquor cabinet!

12/1: NARROW HEAD @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Grunge-gazer specialists Narrow Head have announced plans to reissue their acclaimed 2023 Run For Cover LP, ‘Moments of Clarity.’ Revisiting the album, the Houston-natives have sourced a diverse ensemble of collaborators ranging from Lil Aaron, atlgrandma, Pictureplane, TRANS FX and more to submit remixes of the original entries featured on the album. Earlier this year, the five-piece ear-crunching rockers played Coachella and toured Australia for the first time. Excited to welcome them to the City of Trees on the 1st of December.

✨ HAP HAP LOUNGE (21+) SCHEDULE:
NEW! RSVP for our late night parties at Hap Hap Lounge on DICE to get a free half-off drink (restrictions apply, see below*)
Tuesday: Trivia | 6pm - 8pm
11/19: Trivia!
11/26: Trivia!
Wednesday:
11/20: open 4pm - 2am
11/27: open 4pm - 2am
Thursday: Vinyl Nights | 5pm - 7pm
11/21: DJ Dusty C (5-7pm) ➕ Regular Club (10:30pm - 1:30am)
11/28: CLOSED for Thanksgiving 🦃 
Friday: DJs | 10:30pm - 1:30am
11/15: Turtle Poppers Pre-Brothers Comatose Party (5:30-7:30pm) ➕ Little Friday with Mike Cling + Trevor Disilva (10:30pm-1:30am)
11/22: Unko Mike + Friends
11/29: Twerky Day Double Decker, feat. NTEOWL, Moon Unit and Eden Events
Saturday: DJs | 10:30pm - 1:30am
11/16 Slow Down Disco with Bodie Lee
11/23: Slow Down Disco with Bodie Lee
11/30: Little Friday with Dose Amigos + Gus
Sunday: 
11/17: open 4pm - 2am
11/24: Storyfort Reading (5-7pm) 

*valid for the first 50 people who show their QR code at the door upon arrival, drink discount only available on wells, beer or wine, which is still a stellar deal. No purchase required, registration is totally free.

11/1: JEFFREY MARTIN with BART BUDWIG and EVERETT ROGERS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - TONIGHT! Jeffrey’s known for his introspective, folk-driven songs, perfect for a cozy night in the Shrine basement. Joining him tonight are Bart Budwig, whose soulful Americana will hit you right in the feels, and Everett Rogers with his indie-folk energy.

11/1: MAITA with BRAND NEW COMPANION and DEGLER @ Neurolux - TONIGHT! Portland-based MAITA brings her raw and poetic indie rock—she’s been getting some well-deserved attention lately, following her drop of her most recent album ‘want’, that was released earlier this year via Fluff & Gravy Records. Supporting her are “brand new” Boise bands called Brand New Companion and Degler for a night of fresh, emotional sounds.

11/1: SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING @ Treefort Music Hall [18+]  - TONIGHT! Bump your way into the Hall after the game tonight cause the original 2010-2015 Pop & EDM Party is bringing you all the hits all night long! That’s right we are partying to the best throwback hits from Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas, Nicki Minaj, and many more!

11/2: BABYJAKE with WILL SWINTON and MCKENNA ESTEB @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - TOMORROW! If Kaleena Zanders show last night wasn’t enough to get you in the Snowfort mood, BabyJake returns tomorrow with his infectious indie-pop that will get stuck in your head in the best way. Opening is tourmate and rising New Zealand singer-songwriter Will Swinton. Plus, catch McKenna Esteb to start the night right. ++ stay for the afters with Shay de Castro downstairs (see below)

11/2: 2ND ANNUAL SPOONFUL NIGHT - RADIO BOISE FUNDRAISER @ Treefort Music Hall - TOMORROW! A night full of Boise talent including Eilen Jewell, Buddy Devore & the Faded Cowboys, The Country Club and Barney Southard, and more—all while supporting Radio Boise. Great cause, great music, great people!

11/3: KAONASHI with OMERTA and BLIND EQUATION @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Philly quartet Kaonashi is known for their mathcore/post-hardcore intensity, and they’re ready to tear up the basement. Omerta and Blind Equation will be delivering plenty of hard-hitting riffs and chaotic energy, too.

11/3: SMOKEY BRIGHTS with HUDSON POWDER COMPANY @ Neurolux - Smokey Brights bring their dreamy, synth-driven indie rock sound to the stage. Definitely a feel-good kind of night with Hudson Powder Company opening.

11/5: THICK with RAIN ON FRIDAYS and VEXED VIXEN @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - All-female punk trio THICK knows how to bring the heat with their anthemic sound, plus catch Boise locals Rain on Fridays and Vexed Vixen tearing it up as well.

11/6: SPAFFORD with YAK ATTACK @ Treefort Music Hall - Known for their improvisational skills and jam-band prowess, if you’ve ever been to a Spafford show, you know they’re always an adventure. Opening the night is Yak Attack, laying down killer electronic jam-filled grooves.

11/6: IGUANA DEATH CULT with FORTY FEET TALL and PLAY THE FOOL @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Hailing from the Netherlands, Iguana Death Cult will bring their explosive post-punk to Boise, since their time when they blew me away at Flipside 2023. Forty Feet Tall and Play the Fool will be warming things up with their high-energy rock.

11/7: EARLY MOODS with CRUSH THE MONSTER and VOIDSTRIDER  @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - FIRST THURSDAY Get ready for some traditional doom metal vibes with Early Moods. Local heavies Crush the Monster and Voidstrider will be setting the stage.

11/7: 12 RODS with NOT YET @ Neurolux - FIRST THURSDAY! Indie rock legends 12 Rods are back with their eclectic, genre-blurring sound. Support from Boise’s own Not Yet.

11/8: BOYFRIEND SUSHI TOWN with SLOW EXIT and ETHELROSE @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - I know we get a lot of wild band names, but this is one of my favs: Boyfriend Sushi Town brings an experimental, genre-bending sound with Slow Exit and Ethelrose kicking off the night.

11/9: LITTLE MOON with THE PLASTIC CHERRIES @ Neurolux - Little Moon’s ethereal indie-folk will be the perfect match for The Plastic Cherries' dreamy, retro-inspired rock.

11/10: LUCERO with VANDOLIERS @ Treefort Music Hall - Alt-country legends Lucero are hitting Boise with their gritty, heartfelt songs. They’ll be joined by the rowdy Americana of Vandoliers. Get ready to drink some whiskey!

11/11: HOTEL MIRA with guests tba @ Neurolux - Hotel Mira brings their indie rock sound to Boise—think introspective lyrics with big, driving guitars. Perfect for fans of bands like The Strokes or The Killers.

11/11: DARK DAZEY with MOON OWL’S MAGES and AMOEBA ARENA @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Dark Dazey will deliver a psych-rock-grunge blend, joined by Moon Owl’s Mages’ experimental sound and Amoeba Arena’s local vibes.

11/12: THE LEMON TWIGS with THE UMBRELLAS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - The Lemon Twigs are bringing their mix of glam rock and baroque pop to Boise, with support from indie pop favorites The Umbrellas. (Insert real press mention here if available)

11/12: THE THING and THE MACKS with PLUM VISION @ The Shredder - A heavy-hitting night with The Thing and The Macks, known for their bluesy riffs and raw rock energy, with Boise’s own Plum Vision.

11/14: THE SURFRAJETTES with 3LH @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - If you’re into vintage surf rock, The Surfrajettes will transport you right to the beach, with support from garage rockers 3LH.

11/15: THE BROTHERS COMATOSE with AJ LEE & BLUE SUMMIT @ Treefort Music Hall - Americana/bluegrass lovers, this one’s for you. The Brothers Comatose (+now complete with a sister) and AJ Lee & Blue Summit are bringing serious stringband talent to Treefort Music Hall.

11/15: HOCKEY DAD and REMO DRIVE with TATIANA HAZEL @ Neurolux - Surf rock duo Hockey Dad and alt-rockers Remo Drive are sure to deliver a high-energy double headliner night, with Tatiana Hazel adding her unique genre-blending sound to the mix.

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🐫 SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB EVENTS:
11/2: SHAY DE CASTRO with KISSAY and DJ YEAHRIGHT - TOMORROW!! Half Weekend Presents. Shay de Castro who is one of the most thrilling techno talents from the US in the last decade. Beatportal said “It looks like techno’s got a new queen.” We’re stoked she’s headlining the Babyjake afters in the basement of Shrine with locals Kissay and the debut of DJ YEAHRIGHT. 

11/9 & 11/10: DARE TO BE SQUARE - calling all square dancers! Enjoy two nights of circling left and Do Si Do-ing! 

11/15: BINGO + KARAOKE in the basement – bar is open at 4pm, BINGO at 6 or 7pm and Karaoke afterwards! 

🪩 TREEFORT MUSIC HALL EVENTS:
11/7: ABSORB - SKI MOVIE BY OS CREW -  are you shreddy for the winter? Get hyped on two showings of the ski movies everyone is talking about -- presented by OS Crew, a Boise based ski crew that has created their 9th annual street and backcountry freeski film. This is an action-packed movie that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time. 

11/8: BEAR GRILLZ with VASTIVE - Not to be confused by survivalist Bear Grylls, RJ Pangelinan, an electronic music producer that goes by Bear Grillz and he’s here to lay some serious beats in Boise. Presented by Persona Productions & Rose Entertainment Present.

✨ HAP HAP LOUNGE (21+) SCHEDULE:
Tuesday: Trivia | 6pm - 8pm
11/5: Trivia!
11/12: Trivia!

Wednesday: jazz nights coming next month!
11/6: open 4pm - 2am
11/13: open 4pm - 2am

Thursday: Vinyl Nights | 5pm - 7pm
11/7: FIRST THURSDAY! Local Maker's Market (5-9pm) DJ Chakra Khan (6-8pm)
11/14: Crate Diggers Happy Hour

Friday: DJs | 10:30pm - 1:30am
11/1: GHOUL RAVE - girl rave at Hap Hap, tickets required, almost sold out!
11/8: Little Friday
11/15: Little Friday with Mike Cling + Trevor Disiliva

Saturday: DJs | 10:30pm - 1:30am
11/2: Moon Unit
11/9: Secret DJ
11/16: Too Slow to Disco with Bodie Lee

Sunday:
11/3: open 4pm - 2am
11/10: open 4pm - 2am

10/16: MELT with MARIS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Melt, the NY-based indie outfit that first made a splash with 2017 viral hit “Sour Candy” and has been gradually making a name for itself since with its gripping mix of soul, rock, and pop, has released its debut full-length album, ‘If There’s a Heaven’ and they stop in Boise mid-month with tourmates MARIS (Los Angeles) who is “best experienced live, MARIS and her music have a riveting aura that ensures all in attendance are in a safe place to be their happiest, truest, and most out-of-this-world selves.”

10/16: THE RED PEARS with ULTRA Q and THE HIGH CURBS @ Neurolux - LA rocknroll outfit The Red Pears take the crowned stage at the Lux. They’re on a massive tour with Oakland’s post-punk, shoegazey emo outfit Ultra Q and LA based Latino fronted cute fuzz garage band The High Curbs. Gonna be a perfect vibe for a mid-week hump day show at Lux!

10/17: TOUCHÉ AMORÉ with SOUL GLO, PORTRAYAL OF GUILT and SOFT BLUE SHIMMER  @ Treefort Music Hall - Back in 2020, COS named stalwart post-hardcore band Touché Amoré's infectious single "Reminders" (from the album ‘Lament’) their top song of the year. Four years later, the band has announced the new album, ‘Spiral in a Straight Line’, that was released last week, and was produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot). Philly’s hardcore punks Soul Glo are also on this stop, along with Austin black metal band Portrayal of Guilt and LA-based rock trio Soft Blue Shimmer. Come ready to rock!

10/17: MR. GNOME with DIRT RUSSELL and PORCELAIN TONGUE @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Cleveland husband and wife artrock duo Mr. Gnome is baaaaack and you should come see them perform live on Thursday night at Shrine! They were one of the first bands to play Treefort Music Fest back in 2012 and then again in 2014, then they were mostly quiet until 2020 when they released ‘The Day You Flew Away’ and then they followed that up this year with the LP ‘A Sliver of Space’ which totally rips!

10/18: ZACH SEABAUGH @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - You might recognize the name Zach Seabaugh from Season 9 of NBC’s The Voice. Seabaugh’s singles “Slingshot”, “Christmas Lights”, and “Girl in a Coffee Shop” gained traction on TikTok and Instagram ahead of his debut album, ‘Mr. Nobody’, which was released in September of 2023. Catch’em on Friday in Boise, midway through a full US Tour.

10/19: HOMEBOY SANDMAN with ART MORERA, ANDY O & AXIOM and WINS @ Neurolux - Queens, NY-based prolific and hard-working rapper Homeboy Sandman brings the beats to the Lux with his signature off-kilter flow and insightful lyrics, paired with melodic tracks. Miami hip-hop producer and artist Art Morera to open along with locals Andy O & Axiom and wins to open the show and get you head boppin’.

10/19: KRBX RADIOTHON WRAP-UP PARTY: MINAMI DEUTSCH + CATSKILLS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Radio Boise just wrapped their annual fundraiser so let’s party with some live music! Get a healthy dose of krautrock at Shrine basement with Tokyo’s Minami Deutsch. “These self-described “repetition freaks” cite psychedelic rock and minimal techno as guideposts, but—as evidenced by a band name that is Japanese for “South Germany”—they’re really obsessed with krautrock.” - Pitchfork 

10/19: MDOU MOCTAR with ROSALI @ Treefort Music Hall - Nigerian psychedelic four piece Mdou Moctar bring their groovy waves to Boise in support of their latest LP ‘Funeral for Justice’. Rosali to open. Bandcamp has said “Rosali’s ‘Bite Down’ is one of 2024’s most remarkable records, arriving fully-formed with songs lightly blending a smooth and poppy style of inward-looking yet universal singer-songwriter fare and cosmically-inclined free-form rock experimentalism.”

10/20: M.A.G.S. with BARELY CIVIL @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - M. A. G. S. is a solo project created by artist Elliott Douglas. He started out as a drummer, and it is evident how his musical background worked its way into his songwriting process. Unlike most indie musicians, M. A. G. S.’s music puts a heavy emphasis on the rhythm section and less of a melodic emphasis; it is clear that Elliott “makes music for drummers." 

10/20: MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND with NOIA @ Neurolux - Chamber pop project from Shara Nova, who is currently a vocalist in the Broadway production of Sufjan Stevens theatre/dance production ‘Illinoise’, has announced a new album as My Brightest Diamond and she’s stopping in Boise at Neurolux on Sunday while on a full US Tour. And get there early for NOIA – she was one of my faves from Treefort 2024 in her bright pink cut-out-star suit! 

10/21: SHADOW WORK with RHODES HULL and CAPTAIN SNAFU @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - “Denver locals shadow work’s music is the kind that gets in your bones. It permeates the marrow, makes home in that which keeps you upright and stepping forward. It’s propulsive in that manner and electric like the neurons firing in your brain that make consciousness possible. Their new single, “Peak A Boo,” exemplifies this. The song, like many of shadow work’s, is an exercise in tension, an ebb and flow kind of tune that walks the knife’s edge between control and chaos.” - 303 Magazine

10/22: GIRLSCHOOL with ALCATRAZZ and LILLIAN AXE @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - Girlschool, touted as the longest-running all-female rock band, has toured plenty of times with their British compatriots Motörhead over the course of almost 40 years and now they’re making a stop in Boise on their last tour ever. Don’t miss this epic night of historical rocknroll, y’all! Here’s an article with some good background on the band as the OG Riot Grrls.

10/23: DR. FRESCH with ERO808 and KANDERS10 @ Treefort Music Hall - Dr. Fresch is literally a super well known DJ and producer known for blending Bass House with West Coast Hip Hop and performing high energy DJ sets. Also on the bill is ero808, magnetic magazine wrote "In addition to being the vocalist on hit tracks like “HEADSHÖT” and AYYBO’s “HYPNOSIS,” ero808 has proved to be a one-of-a-kind artist. His latest anthem “MANSA MUSA” is an intricate fusion of rap, hip-hop, and trap that will transmit vibes throughout your entire body. Mansa Musa was the wealthiest king in the history of the world, with his name literally meaning King Musa, since mansa was the word for king. This alludes to ero808’s rise to the top of the music world. The song is also coupled with a visually mesmerizing lyric video."

10/23: HOTEL FICTION with MCKENNA ESTEB @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Athens GA indie rockers Hotel Fiction who lit a sofa on fire for their “Still Frozen” music video and it unintentionally kept aflame, you can watch it all go down (or up?!) here and be sure to catch these hotties live in the basement with locals McKenna Esteb.

10/24: SAM LACHOW with WINS and ZERO @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Bi-coastal (Seattle and NYC) rapper Sam Lachow stops in Boise next Thursday night for one helluva show in the basement at the Shrine with his friend and bandmate Will Gerhardt (on keys) who was hit by a car while on a run in Dec of last year and suffered a severe brain injury – he’s luckily made a full recovery and you can catch him with Sam Lachow at Shrine along with locals WINS and ZERO.

10/24: JW FRANCIS and JAGUAR SUN with INDIGO WAVES @ Neurolux - double headliner wowza gonna getchya – NYC lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop from JW Francis has teamed up with the dreamiest pop from Jaguar Sun on a 25-city North American tour and we’re lucky enough to be a spot on their route! Tourmates Indigo Waves to open.

10/25-10/26: THE SHRINING @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - a Duck Club Halloween Weekender feat. two nights on both levels of the Shrine Social Club with live music, flash tats, drag performances, BINGO, late night dance parties and spooky surprises! Catch Seattle’s risk-taking, rhythmic producer Chong The Nomad, LA psychedelic partiers Frankie and the Witch Fingers, LA-by-way-of-SLC artrock punks Sego, Portland rippers Spoon Benders, plus a handful of local bands! Get your 2-day pass right now for only $50 when you use code DULLBOY at checkout! 

10/25: SHIP WREK with NO THANKS, CDIGI and JILLY.FM @ Treefort Music Hall - AHOY! LA-based deep house DJ duo Ship Wrek will shore up at the Hall later this month. They have been making waves in the electronic music scene since the duo first came together in 2019. What started as a future bass project has evolved into one focused on delivering dancefloor-ready house tracks with rolling basslines and alluring vocals. Last year, Ship Wrek dropped some serious heat with tracks like “Jumpstarter” with DLMT, “The Function,” and “Peace Of Mind” with Disco Lines and Daya, while also playing the coveted kineticFIELD stage at EDC Las Vegas, among other festival appearances. Their recent collab with Dillon Francis took the scene by storm earlier this year, so get your captain’s hat and hop aboard this dancing ship!

10/26: KATE NASH with REVENGE WIFE and JOH CHASE (solo) @ Neurolux - “Born in London in 1987, Kate Nash, is an actor and musician. After studying theatre at the Brit School, she was discovered on Myspace and in 2007 released her hit single Foundations. Her debut album, Made of Bricks, went to No 1 and won her a Brit award. After being dropped by her label in 2012, Nash went on to release three albums independently, as well as starring in the Netflix show about female wrestlers, Glow. Her fifth album, ‘9 Sad Symphonies’, is out now. Nash lives in Los Angeles and London.”  - The Guardian. Opening up this night of pop will be west coast singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joh Chase as well as New Hampshire’s brat pop act Revenge Wife. 

10/26: VAULTBOY with JORDAN SUASTE @ The Shredder - He’s been dubbed “the King of Sad Songs” by Rolling Stone and vaultboy is bringing his creativity songwriting to the Shredder for an all ages show later this month with equally vulnerable tourmate Jordan Suaste who is ‘championing themes of self-worth in his music, Suaste recognizes and embraces the value in individuals, no matter where they are in life. The high-school dropout— and once homeless struggling musician— has lifted himself into a bonafide rising artist that always stays true to his unique DIY mentality.”

10/27: LOST OX with DAVID HENRY BAND @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Portland’s Lost Ox blends funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana, and prog rock into a genre-blended jam sesh! Locals David Henry Band will get you grooving in the basement, so get there early!

10/29: DOPAPOD with SPUNJ @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - Calling all jam band fans! This is your last chance to catch these palindrome-loving, prog-rock legends before they take an infinite hiatus. The band wrote on social media. “Starting in 2025, Dopapod will no longer be touring, recording, or writing for the foreseeable future. The last sixteen years have been an unbelievable adventure. We really did get to experience the whole spectrum of having a full time, professional touring band. To paraphrase Homer Simpson: ‘The dizzying highs, the crushing lows, the creaaaaamy center.’ All of it, the highs, lows, and everything in between has been an absolute treasure trove of life and learning experiences.” SO DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY, y’all!

10/30: BOOGNISH RISING: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF WEEN with A MIGHTY BAND OF MICROBES @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Ween holds a special place in my heart. ‘Chocolate and Cheese’ was the first CD I ever purchased on my own back in middle school. I guess it’s only fitting I ended up working in the emerging artist realm of music, right? Anyway, Boognish Rising is a Boise, ID based tribute band spreading the works of the Demon God™ themself. Named after a collection of rare demos that was unreleased from the band, expect to sing along to all your faves. I hear the opening band A Mighty Band of Microbes might have an unusual member on stage with them – a Unicycling Accordionist. You gotta see it to believe it, my friends.

10/30: MUNGO: AFTERMATH ALBUM RELEASE @ Treefort Music Hall - Boise-based artist Mungo is wapping up a tour throughout the PNW to celebrate the release of their newest album ‘AFTERMATH’ that is scheduled to drop mid-November. Opening this run of shows is Faith Mussa who is currently Malawi’s first and only “electronic 1 man band” combining traditional African vibes with Modern Sounds. He has also been part of prestigious music festivals all over the world like Glastonbury 2017 - UK, Watana music festival 2018 - Mozambique, Lake of Stars - Malawi & UK, Sauti za Busara 2019 - Zanzibar and many others.

10/31: DJ SUSAN and KALEENA ZANDERS: A BEAUTIFUL LIFE TOUR @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - Celebrate your ninth Halloween at Shrine. Not only is Kaleena Zanders a top house vocalist, songwriter and producer she’s also a social justice warrior and as an eighties baby, her tracks hit all those nostalgic 90s-house-music-with-strong-Black-female-vocals vibes for me, just listen to her remake of "Rhythm is a Dancer". Catch her on Halloween night with DJ Susan with his trunk-thumping tech house beats :)

I write up these bits about shows coming to Boise for the press, but was thinking y'all might wanna get some insider info, too! Lemme know if this isn't allowed here, mods 🤷🏼‍♀️
xx,
megs

10/1: ABHI THE NOMAD with KHARY and HARRISON SANDS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] -Indian rapper Abhi the Nomad stops in Boise at Shrine Basement on his last tour ever – at only the age of 31, Austin's Abhi The Nomad is taking an indefinite musical hiatus. Don’t miss this last chance to see’em live TONIGHT with Khary who delivers a blend of ‘90s-era rap and internet-age experimentation and the soulful sounds of Harrison Sands. Also, local Travis Powell will be getting the crowd going! Wear your fave jumpsuit and you might be mistaken for a bandmate :) 

10/2: FOG LAKE with FOXES IN FICTION @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - the lo-fi singer songwriter Aaron Powell, better known as Fog Lake, returns to Boise (they last played in the spring) this time with Foxes in Fiction, the project of Toronto-native/NY-based artist Warren Hildebrand. 

10/3: LUCAS BENOIT and MIKE COYKENDALL, JOHNNY FRANCO & HIS REAL BROTHER DOM with MACI MATTRAVERS @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Portland's Lucas Benoit is co-headlining the bill with veteran songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall. Also on the bill is a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom -- a high energy duo who recently moved from Sao Paulo to PDX and start it off with BSU student Maci Mattravers :)

10/3: CARTER VAIL with THE OTHER ROOM THERE @ Neurolux - Carter Vail is a TikTok star!! Known for “Dirt Man” you’ll get to watch as his cowboy persona comes to life at Neurolux on Thursday night! This show is SOLD OUT

10/3: An evening with PHOSPHORESCENT @ Treefort Music Hall -  Phosphorescent, aka singer, songwriter, guitarist Matthew Houck has been at it for a while  and developed quite the cult following. He released his eighth album ‘Revelator’ back in the spring. One press outlet said it's "a powerful beast. A collection of doomed and damned ideas circling in a tense yet intimate and alluring sound. Matthew Houck returns six years after his previous Phosphorescent album with a warmth like no other."

10/4: ILLUMINATI HOTTIES with DAFFO @ Neurolux - Flood Mag said of her ‘Let Me Do One More’ album, “its riot grrrl satire, its devastating eulogy to Tudzin’s dog, its absurdist low-key violent lyrics (“I’m biting my lip and I’m biting yours, too / ’Til the blood tastes like chocolate goo”)—not to mention its inclusion of “MMMOOOAAAAAYAYA,” easily the most outlandish, unique indie-pop song of 2021. With her new album ‘Power’, Tudzin has purged most of the mischievous experimentation from her system; the leftovers feel made by someone in a happier place, but largely lack the moxie and irreverence that set her apart.”

10/4 - BORIS with STARCRAWLER @ Treefort Music Hall - We welcome Japan’s experimental metal band Boris to the Hall this weekend where they'll perform their beloved first album ‘Amplifier Worship’ in its entirety. The band also announced they've teamed up with Third Man Records for a 25th Anniversary Vinyl release of the album. Starcrawler to open.

10/4: EVAN HONER with THOMAS ROWLAND @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - known for his heart-wrenching lyrics, folk’s up-and-coming Evan Honer stops in Boise on a headlining tour in support of his album ‘Fighting For’ which was released back in June (Cloverdale Records). Tickets are moving very fast here.

10/5: TARA BROOKS AND LEE REYNOLDS with DEEVEAUX and LEGZ  @ Treefort Music Hall - co-presented by Duck Club and Half Weekend we’re bringing Tara Brooks with special guest – the grandfather of raves, co-founder of Desert Hearts, Lee Reynolds to The Hall on Saturday night with local guests Deeveaux and Legz!

10/5: SUN BLOOD STORIES with THE FRENCH TIPS and PORCELAIN TONGUE @ Neurolux - So excited for the return of Sun Blood Stories to Boise with a stellar lineup at Neurolux. SBS has been around about as long as Treefort and I’ve seen them in various settings across Idaho and the PNW. They always play their hearts out, like this could be the last show ever – so very incredible live. This should be an awesome home town return show with The French Tips and Porcelain Tongue, to boot!

10/5: BILL FRISELL & PETRA HADEN @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - Head to the ballroom at Shrine to catch the iconic duo feat. jazz guitarist/composer Bill Frisell and vocalist/violinist/composer Petra Haden for a magical show, seated event (6pm doors, 7pm show), no assigned seats – it’s all first come, first served. Downstairs, catch Matt Braunger (see below)

10/5: MATT BRAUNGER @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - OK so this is our first comedy show at the Shrine – and while we’ve got the Bill Frisell & Petra Haden show upstairs, you can still be knee slappin’ downstairs (doors at 7pm, show at 8pm)

10/7: GOTH BABE with THE ACES @ Revolution Concert House - last time Goth Babe came through Boise it was a sold out show at The Hall so we bumped it up to a bigger room to accommodate more fans and we’re already quickly closing in on this one. And if you missed The Aces at Pride Weekend, be sure to get there early to see’em live!

10/8: JADE BIRD – “OPEN UP THE SONGBOOK” @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - this will be an intimate seated show at Shrine, Jade Bird is about to embark on a Fall Tour supporting Wild Rivers and My Morning Jacket .

10/9: FIELD GUIDE with JOE KAPLOW and WES SCHLAG @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Winnipeg singer-songwriters Field Guide make a stop in the City of Trees with their full band of soft rockers in support of their new album ‘Rootin for Ya’ (released via Birthday Cake Records). Locals Joe Kaplow and Wes Schlag to open.

10/10 - BIZZY BONE @ Treefort Music Hall - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's youngest member Bizzy Bone is pullin' up to TMH! Combining rapid raps and laid-back singing, there's nothing Bizzy loves more than throwing a party for his fans. Lock in with the crew for an anticipated performance from this super fast, prolific rapper. His background story is wiiiiild -- he was abducted and abused as a child and it was the TV Show, America's Most Wanted who helped save him! You can learn about that here. Since then, Bizzy has formed a non-profit org to help other children.

10/10: ROSIE TUCKER with MAKAYLA KING @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Rosie Tucker (they/them) is a whip-smart queer poet songwriter armed with an acrobatic command of melody and metaphor and they’re bringing their "surging pop hooks and sharp lyricism." (Pitchfork) songs to Shrine. Local Makayla King to open.

10/10: FREE SALAMANDER EXHIBIT with UZ JSME DOMA @ Neurolux - three of art-metal ensemble Sleepytime Gorilla Museum’s core members have gotten together to form the presumably bizarre Free Salamander Exhibit. They’re touring through with Czech avant-rockers Uz Jsme Doma – some article I dug up from 1999 said “After surviving years in the Czech underground as an illegal group, the band emerged as rock stars in their native country--and songwriter Mirek Wanek even served as leader of an interim local government. The band's concerns have mostly been about the hidden workings of humanity rather than politics, however.”

10/10: HEALY @ The Shredder - Think Soundcloud R&B who in 2015, Healy dropped a few songs on the platform that quickly went viral. At the same time, Healy was entering his doctoral program at the UT Knoxville in physical therapy. By 2018, he had not only signed with a major label, recorded his debut album, and been on tour, but he also earned his PhD. So, yea, Healy’s not only an incredible musician, but he’s also a whole ass doctor too.

10/11: BANSHEE TREE with SURF GREEN MACHINE @ Neurolux - Banshee Tree brings their sounds of electric & acoustic instruments with a diverse blend of dance, jam, & early jazz into a frenzied, earthy dance music that’ll surely get you to dance at the Lux.

10/11: SHOW ME THE BODY with HIGH VIS, SPECIAL INTEREST, BIB and BEARCAT @ Treefort Music Hall - Two bands who are leading the current wave of the hardcore scene stop in Boise for one ripper of a show plus a stacked a lineup with them. NYC’s Show Me The Body, "like other current hardcore bands making waves in the past few years, doesn’t stick with the genre’s typical signifiers. Pratt’s primary instrument is banjo, and it’s attached to sounds that draw not only from hardcore’s past, but also electronic blasts of noise and even some hip-hop. Show Me The Body’s latest album 'Trouble The Water', and it’s both tense and intense. It’s a hell of a listen, though the band needs to be seen live to fully experience it.” And London’s High Vis whose “version of hardcore dials in a healthy dose of British post-punk. They’ve been described as a mix of Factory Records and Cro-Mags—that’d be the legendary label that spawned Joy Division and New Order... There are elements of goth in there as well, but with a smart, sneering energy that’s tough to deny.” And don't miss Special Interest, BIB and Bearcat!!

10/11: SHANNON & THE CLAMS with THE DESLONDES @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - doo wap she bop, one of my earlier memories of working in “the industry” was seeing Shannon and the Clams and was instantly transported to a time I had never lived, but suddenly felt at home. Her raspy yet feminine voice evoked a sense of greaser sock-hop anthems of Hollywood prom bands and counterculture-era club nights and I was hooked. Nearly a decade later I’ve seen and promoted Shannon & The Clams and followed along with their journey – their latest album comes as a series of tragedies struck Shannon Shaw, her fiancé was tragically killed in 2021 and this is the album that tells of her sadness. Its both heartbreaking and beautiful and I cannot wait to see it live.

10/12: PRINCE DADDY AND THE HYENA with BEN QUAD, CLIFFDIVER and HEART TO GOLD @ Neurolux - Prince Daddy & the Hyena just wrapped up a tour with Saturdays At Your Place, Carpool (see also 10/12 at Shredder) and Riley!. Their last album is their great self-titled 2022 album aaaaand they’re about to embark on a stacked tour with their Pure Noise labelmates, Microwave at the end of this month.

10/12: THOU and SLOWHOLE with GHOROT and CRUSH THE MONSTER @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - Baton Rouge-based sludge/doom outfit THOU to bring the heavy tunes to the Shrine next weekend co-headling with NOLA noise rock group Slowhole, along with locals Ghorot and Crush the Monster! Earlier this year, Thou released their fifth full length via Sacred Bones Records. Your Saturday night never sounded so dark. 

10/12: SATURDAYS AT YOUR PLACE with CARPOOL, HARRISON GORDON and TRSH @ The Shredder - Speaking of Saturdays, Kalamazoo, MI emo outfit Saturdays At Your Place (SAYP) released one of Brooklyn Vegan’s favorite punk albums of 2023 with the ‘Always Cloudy’ EP (released on No Sleep), followed by a top-notch split EP with Summerbruise and Shoplifter that finishes with a song about your cat and now they’re gonna be kickin’ it in Boise next wknd for an all ages show with tourmates Carpool, Harrison Gordon and TRSH. This is an early show – doors at 6:30, show at 7:30pm

10/13: PETER MCPOLAND with ARCADE SARCASM @ Shrine Social Club [Ballroom] - another rising singer songwriter that’s sure to be your resident Gen Z’s list of must sees this year! McPoland released his debut album, ‘Piggy’ (Columbia Records) back in August of last year and its no surprise that he’s got TikTok to thank for his own virality. Also, it’s been rumored that he and Youtuber/influencer-turned-entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain are dating. This show is on track to sell out, please let us know ASAP if you want to cover it. 

10/13: JUVENILE W/ THE 400 DEGREEZ BAND with MANNIE FRESH @ Treefort Music Hall - Y’all it’s JUVENILE – playin all the club bangers every millennial has shaken it to from “Back that Azz Up” to “Slow Motion” and “Rodeo”. He’s an icon, a legend and he’s going to be here in freakin’ Boise, celebrating 25 years of Back that Azz Up! And if you haven’t caught his Tiny Desk Concert, do yourself a favor and watch it now. Also, Mannie Fresh to open. Fresh is a record producer, DJ and rapper from NOLA. He is best known for his production work for Cash Money Records - girl, who is you playin with?

10/14: SPRINTS with SLOW FICTION and DOWNCOAST @ Shrine Social Club [Basement] - self-professed Dublin “garage noise” group Sprints comes to Boise to rock the Shrine! Stereogum named them a Band To Watch last year, and their debut LP ‘Letter To Self’ was their first Album Of The Week back in Jan 2024. And just last week they dropped the single “Feast” which “veers into the glam-grunge territory inhabited by bands like Cherry Glazerr as Karla Chubb repurposes biblical imagery in a queer context. Gonna be fresh, gotta check it out.

10/14: WILLI CARLISLE with DUG @ Neurolux - Arkansas-based folksinger Willi Carlisle falls somewhere between a poet and songwriter and his remarkable album ‘Critterland’ (Signature Sounds), was released earlier this year and it’s making waves across the LGBTQ+ communities. He’s said “I've never been part of certain queer subcultures or visibility movements. For me, being queer always lived at truck-stops, on Craigslist, while couch-surfing, and frequently involved being afraid, closeted, and tough. It never presented itself in a "respectable" way, so I feel very seen when other LGBTQ+ people like it. At the heart of queerness is a relationship to love, friendship, and sex that goes beyond procreativity, marriage, property, or gender. If I get to sing that into the world, I'm happy.”

10/14: L8 BLOOMER + FRIENDS @ Treefort Music Hall -  It’s a LOCALS HIP HOP NIGHT mid-month at the Hall feat. hip hop outfit L8 BLOOMER with friends – Cigs Inside, Hudson Powder Company and wins ++ Jilly.fm.

Show is Sold Out, I can’t make it as my plans fell through. $120 for both. Have proof of purchase & can transfer through ticketmaster. Can accept etransfer (if you’re in Canada) or PayPal (if you’re American). My loss your gain!

Located just 45 minutes outside Boise!

https://www.konnexionmusicfestival.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKNV5EV1rw4

Early Bird Tickets just went on sale!

Going to Phase One tonight and am curious if there’s a coat check or not? Ya boii hates the cold

We are throwing a House Show this Friday the 13th featuring @charitykiss775 out of Reno and local legends @leawayofficial plus one more band TBA soon!

Doors at 5 music at 7 with a $5 suggested donation going to the touring band 😎🤘 this will be a fun one don’t miss out!! DM @dogghouseboise on instagram or for address

#boisemusic #houseshow #diy #boisebands

8/8/2023

@ The MAиог

LA experimental pop composers Ben Varian (Pearl & The Oysters) and Jake Tobin stop at the manor Tuesday Aug 8 for a night of live tunes, good food and good company. Abe (Blix, China Cat) and Richie (China Cat, Captain Marvelous) kick it off with some experimental jams of their own. Super chill, bring friends. $5-10 suggested donation for touring artists

https://benvarian.bandcamp.com/[https://jaketobin.online/local](https://jaketobin.online/local)

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Happy to report that a program I proposed for Boise Hive has been approved! Starting January 31st (and last Tuesdays of subsequent months) will be the first Musicians Mixer. The point of the mixer is to be a place for musicians and musician adjacent individuals/businesses to be able to build contact networks in a safe, sober space. If you're an individual looking to build or join a project, an existing project looking for new members, a project looking for others to join an upcoming show, or just someone who wants to talk music to other musicians, come to the Hive January 31!

If you work in musician related businesses, you are also welcome to attend, and I'd love to discuss (5-10min) guest speaker opportunities.