Mike Brown Group

Boise Baroque Summer Music Festival - Mannheim Rocket
2024-08-11 20:15 UTC | Château des Fleurs, 176 S. Rosebud Lane, Eagle, Idaho
Sunday Evenings at 8:15pm
Outdoors at the Château des Fleurs
176 S. Rosebud Lane, Eagle, ID 83616
August 17 & 31, 2024
Saturday Evenings at 7:30pm
Indoors at First Presbyterian Church
950 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702

BEN GOLDSMITH
2024-08-11 20:00 | Shrine Social Club, 1118 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Duck Club Presents
BEN GOLDSMITH
with guests
Sunday, August 11th
at SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB
$15 adv / $18 dos
7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
ALL AGES

Campfire Stories - Erin Rose Belair, Marissa Lovell, Julie Sarasqueta, Amanda Patchin
2024-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Modern Hotel and Bar, 1314 W Grove Street, Boise, Idaho, 83702
This Spring, Campfire Stories returns to the Modern! Join us around the fires in the Modern courtyard every second Sunday to experience this intimate storytelling event.
Stories are central to the Modern Hotel. Our story is planted deep in Idaho, in the rich history of the west, Basque boarding houses, sheep herding, immigration, the American dream and stories told around the campfire by pioneers. We tell the story of how the Modern came to exist each time a guest inquires about the pictures on the walls of our lobby.
Thanks to Story Forward and a grant from the Boise City Department of Arts and History, original fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenplays and more will be offered from Idaho’s rich literary community. Campfire Stories is produced by Christian Winn, who has invited writers from around Idaho to read their work. We are thrilled to work with Christian again this year!
Visit themodernbar.com/reserve now to secure a table!
LINEUP:
MAY 12 – JR Rivero Kinsey, Sarah Sentilles, Taryn Birdsall
JUNE 9 – Kim Barnes, CMarie Fuhrman, Robert Wrigley
JULY 14 – Rebecca Evans [Book Launch], Tessy Ward, David Guiotto
AUGUST 11 – Erin Rose Belair, From Boise Crew Marissa Lovell, Julie Sarasqueta, Amanda Patchin
SEPTEMBER 8 – Natalie Disney, Jodi Eichelberger, Alice Nelson
OCTOBER 13 – Christi Nogle, Isabelle Shifrin, Heather Sinnes
PRODUCER:
Christian Winn is a fiction writer, poet, creative nonfiction writer, journalist, teacher of creative writing, and literary and storytelling event producer based in Boise, Idaho. He’s the co-founder and Director emeritus of Storyfort, co-founder of To Taste Life Twice a Ketchum Writers Seminar, founder and Director of Story Forward, Campfire Stories, the Couch Surfer Artist Series, and served as the Idaho Writer in Residence, the state’s highest literary honor, from 2016-2019. His work has appeared in McSweeney’s, Ploughshares, Joyland, Glimmer Train, The Chicago Tribune’s Printers Row Journal and other fine and generous literary magazines. More about his publications and overall writerly work can be found at christianwinn.com.

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The Noteables
2024-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID, 83714
Treasure Valley Idaho cover band playing rock, country, blues, and disco.

Isaac Walton & Current Flow
2024-08-11 14:00 - 17:00 | The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID, 83714
Isaac Walton & his band Current Flow are based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA. Isaac’s sounds are deeply rooted in Acoustic expression, with rich soul filled tones, and lyrically driven vocals from the Heart. The Music is an acoustic blend of folk, blues, jazz, rock, reggae, & soul/hop.

The Suburbans
2024-08-11 11:00 - 13:00 | ID
The Suburbans Live Jukebox Show! Choose the songs from the list of their vast repertoire, they play ’em!

Femme Fatale Comedy Show
2024-08-10 21:00 - 22:30 | Mad Swede Brew Hall, 816 West Bannock Street, Boise, ID, 83712, United States
Ladies, are you tired of pretending to laugh at a dude’s jokes? Imagine being a comedian and that being your literal work environment. The valley’s funniest females peg the patriarchy one punchline at a time! Celebrate all things women – soft skin, diva cups, dry shampoo, and how to handle a “nice guy”.
Introducing Femme Fatale – These Ladies Kill
Hosted by myself & featuring some of the fiercest, funniest females I know!
Femme Fatale is an openly feminist comedy show on the second Saturday of every month at Mad Swede Downtown brought to you by Moore Productions & Blue City Comedy. Every month we will sacrifice a man to the gods of comedy & pay him 75 cents on the dollar to keep on brand. Every man is worthy of sharing the stage with the Femmes Fatale so please be kind. The door is at 8:30 & the show starts at 9:00. It’s always full so please buy your tickets online.

Venue Information

Mad Swede Brew Hall
816 West Bannock Street
Boise, ID 83702

Hand Trembler, BendreTheGiant, Allegedly
2024-08-10 21:00 | Neurolux, 111 N 11th St, Boise, ID

Spoon
2024-08-10 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Spoon, Austin’s most esteemed rock ambassadors, have released ten albums to date including a string of five straight top 10 records:Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga(2007),Transference(2010),TheyWant My Soul(2014),Hot Thoughts(2017), and Lucifer on the Sofa(2022).Lucifer on the Sofa earned the band its first-ever GRAMMY nomination (Best Rock Album) and was praised by Rolling Stone as “The best thing they’ve ever done.”Hailed by TIME as “one of the greatest American rock bands”, Spoon topped Meta critic’s chart as the single most critically acclaimed band of the aughts.In 2019, Spoon released Everything Hits At Once: The Best of Spoon, which was praised by NPR as a “convincing argument for Spoon being one of their era’s most distinctive and excellent rock bands.” That same year, Fender released the Britt Daniel Signature Telecaster Thin line aspart of their artist signature electric guitar series–highlighting the enduring influence of Daniel’s precision-punk style that has helped fuel Spoon to becomewhat the Guardian calls ‘one of the finest bands of their generation.’

DWEEZIL ZAPPA
2024-08-10 20:00 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
DWEEZIL ZAPPA

Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969 in Los Angeles—the son of Frank and Gail Zappa. It was inevitable that from the moment of his birth his life would be filled wall-to wall with music (his father having listed his religion as “musician” on Dweezil’s birth certificate). Dweezil’s early years were spent largely away from the spotlight—something of a rarity for the child of a celebrity, but perfect for cultivating a close relationship with his family.
Having watched his father perform concerts from the side of the stage since he was in diapers it was no surprise that he began to show an interest in music early on. At 6 years old he received his first guitar, a Fender Music Master from his dad. It wasn’t until he was 12 that he began to show a serious interest in manipulating the instrument to make music.
Having primarily heard the music his father was working on or listening to at home while growing up, Dweezil soon found himself exposed to some new sounds on the radio. Besides his father’s music he began listening to the Beatles, Queen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. Like many aspiring guitarists of his generation, Dweezil ‘s ear was caught in a stranglehold by the trailblazing guitar styles of Edward Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. He listened to their records for hours on end trying to figure out a way to translate what he was hearing in his head to his fingers at the other end of the guitar. Along the way, he had opportunities to ask his dad for some help. “I remember asking Frank to help me figure out the song ‘Revelation/Mother Earth’ from Blizzard Of Oz. I really didn’t know anything about chords and in that song Randy Rhoads was using classical music elements that were really new to rock guitar at the time. Frank helped me learn the finger picking intro.” To gain more fundamental knowledge of technique and scales Dweezil was fortunate to have some assistance from one of the musicians in his father’s band at that time, Steve Vai. Dweezil became remarkably proficient in a very short amount of time due to his intense practicing sessions.
“Steve made a notebook, which I still have, of scales and exercises and I practiced the stuff from that book at least 5 hours a day.” In 1982, at the age of 12 he made his first onstage appearance with his father’s band at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. “That was a great experience. I was so excited to have been asked to play but I was incredibly nervous. Since I could only really play lead in the key of A, Frank devised a hand signal for the band to modulate the song ‘Stevie’s Spanking’ down to A from it’s original key of B. After I finished my solo he gave the cue for the band to modulate back up. It was so cool how he had so much control over the music, it almost seemed like a magic trick to me. It made a big impression on me and has stuck with me my whole life.”
Later that year he recorded his first single, “My Mother Is A Space Cadet”, released on Frank Zappa’s Barking Pumpkin label. The amazing story behind that recording is that it was produced by Edward Van Halen. (On the sleeve it is credited as being produced by De Vards in order to avoid any contractual issues for Van Halen.)
“There are no words to describe how inspirational it was for me to be able to work with Edward on that recording. I was 12, a novice player and in complete awe of his super human accomplishments. I had a terrible sense of rhythm and he tried really hard to help me with that. I had only been playing for around 9 months and I had never practiced with a metronome. He was funny in the studio. We were all so young, just 12 and 13 and Edward joked that it was time for us kids to have a milk and cookie break. When I played the solo on “Space Cadet” Edward worked on getting the right guitar sound. That was one of my favorite parts of the session. We were using one of Frank’s brown Acoustic combo amps.
He had 5 or 6 of them that he was using on tour and Edward played through all of them to see which one sounded best. At one point he was teaching me about doing punch in over dubs, he explained that I had to play along with the parts that were already recorded so that it would seamlessly blend with the new part I was about to record. I remember it being very difficult to do since the stuff I played for the solo was not worked out ahead of time. I did the whole solo with all of the finger tapping stuff and vibrato bar dives. Edward made up a cool part that he showed me for after the solo that lead back to the vocal but I couldn’t bend the unison notes in tune since my hands weren’t strong enough. So he ended up playing the unison bend melody after the solo. The slide guitar intro came about around then as well. I couldn’t play that in tune either since I had never played slide before and it’s a specialized technique that takes a long time to master. He played that intro as well. Watching him do that stuff was so impressive. I did all of the other guitar stuff that you hear on the record”
In 1984, Dweezil contributed guitar solos to both “Stevie’s Spanking” and “Sharleena” on Frank’s album Them Or Us.
In 1986, Dweezil made his debut in Hollywood as an actor with his role in the classic 80s film “Pretty In Pink.” 1987 saw Dweezil raise his profile further with another film role alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mick Fleetwood in “The Running Man.”
In television he worked as a guest MTV VJ. During that same period he recorded and released his first full length album, Havin’ A Bad Day. This album contained the single “Let’s Talk About It” which featured Moon Zappa on vocals and found itself on regular rotation on MTV. The video featured cameo appearances from Frank Zappa, Robert Wagner and Jane Fonda as well.
Around this same time, Dweezil made his own cameo appearances on records for a variety of diverse artists. He played a solo on the Fat Boys “Baby You’re A Rich Man”(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipzj_FvHgT8), as well as on the Grammy Nominated cover of “Wipeout” with Herbie Hancock and Terry Bozzio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INdKbZB1mBA) from the “Back To The Beach” film soundtrack. He was asked to join Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt in contributing guitar performances to Miami Vice star Don Johnson’s solo album. While Dweezil actually played on the song “The Last Sound Love Makes” it was his appearance in the video for Don Johnson’s single “Heartbeat” that would most notably link him to the project.
1988 saw Dweezil sign a deal with Chrysalis Records, releasing his second album My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama. The title track and video, a cover of the Frank Zappa single, found it’s way into the MTV rotation. More TV work followed in 1990 Dweezil and Moon Zappa starred with Laverne And Shirley legend Cindy Williams in a sitcom for CBS titled Normal Life.
With the release of his third album Confessions in 1991, Dweezil began to branch out musically, blending his heavy rock approach with touches of his father’s distinct compositional insignia. Guest appearances on this album pointed the way toward the future for Dweezil, including contributions from Nuno Bettencourt , Gary Cherone and Pat Badger of Extreme and legendary guitarists Warren DeMartini, Steve Lukather and Zakk Wylde as well as Frank Zappa sidemen Mike Keneally and Scott Thunes. Both Moon and Ahmet Zappa also added vocals to the album.
There were a handful of live shows played to support the Confessions album. That tour saw the band develop a unique set of skills and usher in the birth of a remarkable non stop medley that grew to contain 200 songs performed in 20 minutes.
After completing the Confessions tour Dweezil formed a new band and project with Ahmet called Z. The band was primed to make a new album. Just as the band started to solidify the drummer Josh Freese exited.
Armed with a mountain of material and no permanent drummer the band entered the family owned rehearsal space called Joe’s Garage and rehearsed with several different drummers who ended up playing on tracks for the new album. Those drummers included Terry Bozzio, Mark Craney, Toss Panos, and Tal Bergman. Rather than move to a studio they set up for recording rehearsals. The band recorded over 3 dozen tracks at Joe’s Garage. The “Shampoohorn” album was completed in 1992 but awaited it’s release over a year later. It was eventually released with 2 different track listings.
The band featured Mike Keneally and Scott Thunes and initiated it’s new permanent drummer, Berklee School Of Music-trained drummer par excellence Joe Travers before departing for a world tour. Thunes departed later in 1994 and was replaced by Bryan Beller who had attended classes at Berklee alongside Joe Travers. The band toured the US and Europe, and in 1996 released a follow-up album, Music For Pets, which had been pieced together over the previous three years. By the time of the album’s release, both Beller and Keneally had left the band and Z gradually ceased to exist. Dweezil stayed in the public eye however with several projects including composing the theme music for the Emmy Award winning Fox television show “The Ben Stiller Show” and on camera TV appearances including taking the role of Ajax in the Klasky Csupo animated series Duckman and a TV series for the USA network called Happy Hourwhich he starred in alongside Ahmet.
2000 saw Dweezil issue his first solo album since 1991’s Confessions with the release of Automatic. By this time, Dweezil’s musicianship had come full-circle as he showed off his guitar virtuosity with eclectic all guitar orchestrations of “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Hawaii 5-0.”
In 2003 More television work came about as Dweezil formed a band for the Warner Brothers unconventional improvisational comedy “On The Spot” and performed live in each episode.http://www.dweezilzappaworld.com/videos/36
He also composed the theme music for the WB series “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment” and composed dozens of tracks for the music library Extreme Music. Many of these track are heard on various television shows around the world.
The next several years saw Dweezil preparing to take on an extremely difficult challenge—bringing his father’s legendary music back to the concert stage. In 2006, some indication of what could be expected surfaced with Dweezil’s next solo album Go With What You Know. The album featured Dweezil’s most creative, advanced guitar work to date and he was aided by the propulsive brilliance of Joe Travers as well as keyboardist Aaron Arntz and bassist Pete Griffin, who would soon become mainstays in the live band Dweezil was putting together.
Finally, in the spring of 2006, Dweezil’s new live band ‘Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa’ hit the road for their first, tour. Playing a long, ambitious set of Frank Zappa favorites and obscure gems to big audiences of crazed Zappa fans, Dweezil proved that he could reach his goal to form a core band of previously unknown expert musicians capable of respectfully executing his father’s music. He was uniquely qualified to bring these compositions back to life with complete authenticity from the page to the stage. Helping to deliver the goods was his absolutely stellar band of first-rate musicians including Joe Travers, Pete Griffin, Aaron Arntz, brass/woodwinds/keyboards/obvious fan favorite Scheila Gonzales, percussionist Billy Hulting and guitarist Jamie Kime.
Without a “cosmik crystal ball” it was impossible to see to how far into the future this project would last. Bearing that in mind Dweezil decided to add some extra frosting to the cake and invite some former FZ band members to join him on the inaugural tour. The earliest DZPFZ tour included band alumni Steve Vai on guitar, Napoleon Murphy Brock on tenor sax and lead vocals and Terry Bozzio on drums.
This lineup was captured in the group’s first Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa release on CD andDVD in 2008. This project netted Dweezil his first Grammy Award win for Best Instrumental Performance for its version of the Frank Zappa classic “Peaches En Regalia”.
In 2007, the tour continued and new elements were introduced. Ray White joined the tour on vocals. This lineup of the band recorded their next live release Return Of The Son Of… which was issued under Dweezil’s name in 2010. Once again Dweezil found himself up for Grammy contention when the version of Frank’s guitar solo “The Deathless Horsie” was nominated for Best Instrumental Performance.
2009 saw DZPFZ undergo its first major personnel changes. Both Aaron Arntz and Ray White left the band and were replaced by keyboardist Chris Norton and Ben Thomas on lead vocals and trumpet. The band continued their run of successful worldwide tours, playing to devoted fans and showcasing a constantly-changing selection of Frank Zappa compositional gems. In October 2009 the band started to become known as Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa, and in 2010 they embarked on a US tour during which the band played one of Frank’s best-loved albums, Apostrophe (‘), in its entirety.
Constantly learning and evolving his guitar art, Dweezil Zappa is both the modern face of Zappa music and the person who can bring it fully-formed into the future.
In 2011 he released a double CD album on U.K. label Fantom Records: ‘Dweezil Zappa – Live In The Moment’ which is a compilation of improvised guitar solos taken from various DZPFZ shows since 2007. His own music had been sidelined for a while but is currently experiencing a resurgence. 2012 will see new releases of Dweezil’s own music (both classical and rock genres) and the continuation of his music boot camp Dweezilla, as well as another new release from Fantom Records simply titled “F.O.H.” – a live double CD featuring Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa performances of Frank Zappa songs.
In 2012 Dweezil redefined Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa’s mission as a band and sculpted it into the current 6 piece configuration he takes on tour. (Dweezil Zappa Lead Guitar Vocals, Scheila Gonzales Saxophone, Flute, Keyboards and Vocals, Kurt Morgan Bass and Vocals, Chris Norton Keyboards and Vocals, Joe Travers Drums and Vocals, Ben Thomas Lead Vocals, Trumpet and Trombone.) When his father toured with smaller ensembles he referred to them as his “Rocking Teenage Combo.” Smaller in size doesn’t mean smaller in sound. Not for Frank or Dweezil. Now able to tour in even more cities and venues because they can fit on stage easier, Dweezil’s rocking teenage combo has been navigating through new geographic and musical territory. This fine assortment of hand picked musicians all have their own unique qualifications but it’s their dedication to preserving and performing the detailed music of Frank Zappa that unites them and thrills audiences across the globe.
Dweezil’s proudest accomplishments are as father to his two daughters Zola Frank Zappa (born 2006) and Ceylon Indira Zappa (born 2008). He lives in Los Angeles.

Flatland Cavalry & Trampled by Turtles
2024-08-10 19:30 | Ford Idaho Center
Flatland Cavalry & Trampled by Turtles
August 10, 2024
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheate

NICK DELFFS (album release) + Jeffrey Silverstein
2024-08-10 19:00 | Shrine Social Club, 1118 West Idaho Street, Boise, Idaho
Duck Club Presents
NICK DELFFS (album release)
with Jeffrey Silverstein
Saturday, August 10th
at SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB
$13 adv / $15 dos
7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
ALL AGES

The Men Who Fell to Earth – David Bowie Tribute
2024-08-10 19:00 | Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St, Garden City, ID, 83714
Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm

The Men Who Fell to Earth – David Bowie Tribute
with special guests
id SILO and Donny Parvo

Tickets $20 in advance – $25 Day of Show
Doors at 7 pm – Show at 8 pm
21+ VALID ID REQUIRED
get tix at https://themenwhofelltoearthatvac2.eventbrite.com

The Men Who Fell to Earth: This space-aged Bowie revue is headed up by Stockton, CA, artist/musician Kelly Foley, who has been a fixture in the music and art scene for decades. He brings his collaborative troupe back to Boise, Idaho, for another monumental show at The Visual Arts Collective. Fresh from his appearance in the 2023 documentary “Louder Than You Think”, chronicling the life and times of the eccentric Gary Young (original drummer and producer of Stockton’s groundbreaking band Pavement), and the re-release of one of his early band’s records (Torn Boy’s on Independent Project Records), Kelly is now concentrating on his unique presentation of the music of David Bowie. Featuring musicians from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and local Boise drummer Steven Fox, Kelly has assembled these top-notch musicians to celebrate one of the most influential artists planet Earth has ever seen!

Id SILO – Emerging from Middle Earth, this subterranean sonic ensemble brings its esoteric brand of rock to Boise’s Visual Arts Collective. Id SILO’s music explores the human condition and the complexities of the ever-evolving human species. Check them out at: SOUND CLOUD

Donny Parvo: The International Superstar returns to Boise with his band, The Accidental
Inseminators for a spectacular one-night stand at The Visual Arts Collective! After an
unprecedented run at The Ringworm Casino in Jackpot, NV (and narrowly dodging a class-
action paternity suit!) Mr. Parvo is finally free and is once again legally permitted to bring his unique brand of shlock-rock-casino-cheese to The City of Trees!
https://www.instagram.com/therealdonnyparvo/

Audio Moonshine
2024-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID, 83714
Audio Moonshine is a Rock band based in Boise, Idaho.

Caldwell Night Rodeo Kick-off Boots, Buckles and Brews
2024-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605
Kick off Caldwell Night Rodeo Week at Indian Creek Plaza’s barn dance! Put on your boots and get ready to stomp along to the beat of country music. There will be live entertainment, drinks and of course dancing with your partner round and round. It’s going to be a great big celebration for the best rodeo in Idaho, where the cowboys are the stars!

Bogus Basin - Music on the Patio
2024-08-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Bogus Basin, 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID, 83702
WHAT
Ready to escape the valley heat this summer? Music On The Mountain is a free event the whole family will enjoy! Bring a blanket and some lawn chairs, grab a drink and delicious lunch from the J.R. Simplot Lodge or Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse, and join us for a day of summer mountain fun. Featured Artists on August 10th include Mungo and MarchFourth!
Check out all of the summer activities including the Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, Mineshaft Challenge Course, Scenic Chairlift Rides, and more! Come see for yourself – it’s cooler up here 😎
Your participation supports year-round non-profit mountain recreation for the Treasure Valley community.
WHEN & WHERE

AUGUST 10 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Free Concert Series takes place on the Base Area lawn, in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge.
MUNGO
Meet Mungo, a true artistic chameleon whose creativity knows no bounds. With a passion for dance, a talent for art and design, and a knack for making music, Mungo is a versatile artist who defies categorization. He is a true polymath, and he proudly describes himself as protean, constantly shape-shifting his creative expression to explore new horizons.

Mungo, originally from Malawi and now residing in Boise, Idaho, fuses Afro-Soul and RnB into his captivating music. With soulful vocals and captivating dance moves, he’s gaining recognition in the city’s music scene. He has just released a four-track EP titled “Wishes,” in which he explores the concept of hopes and dreams.

The next step for this artist and the band that comprises Justin Tam, Scott Eisele, Stephanie Sanchez, Tessa Ritchey and Aaron Bell is getting out an album by the end of the year. His heartfelt music and engaging performances promise to leave a lasting impact as he continues to rise as an artist to watch.

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MARCHFOURTH
MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment, celebrating their 21st Anniversary this year. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all about the groove. This larger-than-life group of 15 musicians, dancers and acrobats brings a spirit of celebration wherever they go. MarchFourth is, in a word, FUN!

With exceptional musical quality and a visual kaleidoscope of performers, MarchFourth is a spectacle of high-energy compositions, colorful costumes, and irresistible charisma! M4 has been seen on stages from ESPN’s Espy Awards to festivals like Wakarusa, Bumbershoot, and High Sierra Music Fest, to world-class venues like The Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl, The Fillmore, and even a cultural exchange tour to China, sponsored by the US State Department.

MarchFourth’s track “Gospel” (from their self-released album Rise Up, 2009) was featured as the closing credits theme song in the Disney/Pixar animated film, Monsters University. MarchFourth’s new album Worth It is due out in 2023.

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“From the first note to the last, the sound was pumping and the fun never stopped.”
~ USAToday
“Just when you think you’ve heard it all, suddenly a band crosses paths with your ears and changes everything… Full of auditory goodness…”
~NYS Music
“Mighty, Explosive, Carnivalesque Brass Band Funk”
~New York Music Daily

Back to All Events Blaze & Kelly Trio
2024-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID, 83714
Folk-rock in style, they bring a light-hearted energy to every show.

Boise Soul Food Festival
2024-08-10 11:00 - 20:00 | Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702
The mission of the Boise Soul Food Festival is to educate and grow the Boise African American culture for present and future generations.
The Soul Food Festival’s purpose is to celebrate and educate the greater Treasure Valley region about Black culture in order to enhance and nurture racial understanding and harmony within the community.
Our programs include an annual Soul Food Festival that showcases African-American inspired soul food, music, dancing, Black culture and businesses. The festival may include workshops or demonstrations to educate the public about African-American history, Black Culture, traditional dances and music, hair care, and/or current social justice issues.

Daft Pretty Girl
2024-08-10 11:00 - 13:00 | ID
Daft Pretty Girl, also known as Bethany Highley, is a talented musician captivating audiences with her unique blend of alternative, lounge, electronic, and rock music.

Yoga on the Mountain
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Bogus Basin, 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID, 83702
WHAT
Join us for the Yoga on the Mountain summer series! This summer, Bogus Basin and Yoga for Life are partnering to offer free yoga classes every week. Pack a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen, and get ready to stretch it out in the fresh mountain air. Stick around after a class for a mellow hike, scenic chairlift ride, bike ride, or lunch at the Bogus Creek Grill or Double R Ranch.

All Summer Activities

WHEN & WHERE
Meet us for Yoga on the Mountain on the lawn in front of the J.R. Simplot Lodge on Saturday and Sunday mornings, weather permitting.

AUGUST 10 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Melissa Klassen | I believe in the holistic benefits of yoga for all gender, ages, shapes, and sizes. I focus my yoga practice primarily around a Power Vinyasa flow designed to build core strength, stability, and balance. However, I am praised for my ability to adapt to all levels of participants.
FreeAll ages welcome!

About Bogus Basin Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to engaging the community to provide accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain, and 165 acres for night skiing; eleven lifts and three people-mover carpets; an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails. Environmental education and community outreach programs serve over 20,000 individuals annually, primarily youth. Summer activities include the Glade Runner, a 4,251 foot mountain coaster, The Mine Shaft Challenge course, mountain biking, events, hiking and chairlift service for hike and bike transport. Bogus Basin is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org

Capital City Public Market
2024-08-10 09:30 - 13:30 | The Grove Plaza, 827 W. Main St, Boise, ID, 83702
Celebrating 30 YEARS! ​
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The Capital City Public Market started in 1994 in downtown Boise with a small group of local vendors — 30 years later we have over 150+ rotating vendors all with products crafted in Idaho by Idahoans.
Our 2024 season will kick off on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 – Join us on every Saturday, 9:30am – 1:30pm,
till December 21st, 2024!
Find us in Downtown Boise in the Grove Plaza, on the corner of 8th St & Main, in the heart of downtown.
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SHOPPING LOCAL SUPPORTS IDAHOANS, THEIR FAMILIES & OUR COMMUNITY

5th Annual Show & Shine by Don's Supreme Auto
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Drive-In, 1113 E. Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
Join us for our 5th annual Classic Cruise – In at the Parkcenter location 9a – 1p! Come on down for a good cause! Contact Mat Jensen 208-863-5470

Nampa Farmers Market
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Lloyd Square Park, 1 14th Ave S, Nampa, ID, 83651
A Part of Downtown Nampa Since 1989
Every Saturday April through November
Rain or Shine
NEW SEASON. NEW HOURS.
9 AM to 1:30 PM in Lloyd Square Park
Voted Best Farmers Market In Idaho and Best in the Pacific!
Nampa Farmers Market Happenings
SOFT OPENING THIS WEEK!!!
We Gladly Accept EBT and Feature Double Up Food Bucks
Soft Opening April 6th!

Meridian Main Street Market
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Meridian Main Street Market, 33 E Broadway Ave, Meridian, ID, 83642
The Meridian Main Street Market is the traditional Farmer’s Market, but ours is unique in that it provides opportunities for our youth as well. It also gives the public the chance to support local small businesses, farms and entrepreneurs. It is a way to provide healthy, organic food options for our community.
VISIT MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET FARMERS MARKET TODAY!
Fresh Produce
Our farmers bring a variety of fresh, locally grown produce to the market each week. From juicy tomatoes to crisp lettuce, you’ll find everything you need to make a delicious, healthy meal.
Artisanal Products
In addition to fresh produce, our market also features a variety of artisanal products made by local artisans. From handmade soaps to small-batch jams, you’re sure to find something unique and special.
Live Music
Every Saturday, we have live music at the market. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while you shop for fresh produce and artisanal products.
Food Trucks
Our food trucks offer a variety of delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. From tacos to pizza, you’ll find something to satisfy your cravings.
Support Local Farmers
By shopping at our farmers market, you’re supporting local farmers and helping to strengthen the local economy. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy fresh, healthy produce and artisanal products.

Boise Farmers Market
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Boise Farmers Market, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83712
THE BOISE FARMERS MARKET SUPPORTS A REGENERATIVE, HEALTHY FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM BY OPERATING A VIBRANT MARKETPLACE FEATURING LOCALLY GROWN AND CRAFTED PRODUCTS.
At the Boise Farmers Market you will find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee, and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods. We always have the best of what is local and in season!
Please join us at the Boise Farmers Market, where you’ll find farmers you can trust and food you can trace.

Wicked Wine Run Boise
2024-08-10 09:00 | Ste. Chapelle, 19348 Lowell Rd., Caldwell, ID, 83607
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and sip some wine at the unforgettable Wicked Wine Run! This unique event blends the beauty of a scenic vineyard run with the joy of wine tasting. Whether you fancy a leisurely stroll with a glass in hand or a challenging sprint to the finish line, we’ve got a 1K tasting walk and a 5K race just for you. Revel in the post-race celebration with live music, food trucks, more wine, and games that will turn strangers into friends. It’s not just about the run or the wine; it’s about making memories, supporting our charity partners, and experiencing the vineyard like never before. Go ahead, gather your gang or come solo – either way, you’re in for an epic adventure! Don’t wait, experiences like these sell out fast. You deserve a day that’s as fantastic as you are – join us!

2024 No Greater Love Aviation Foundation Memorial Run
2024-08-10 07:30 | Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.nogreaterloveaviation.org.

Place
Julia Davis Drive
Boise, ID US 83706

Description

Join us for the 3rd annual 2024 No Greater Love Aviation Foundation Memorial Run! The run will start and stop at the Celebration Pavilion at Julia Davis Park.

Rock N Brew 50K, 28K, 10M
2024-08-10 05:00 | Avimor, 5963 W Avimor Dr, Boise, Idaho
The Event
Saturday, August 10, 2024
50K – 5 am start
28K – 8 am start
10M – 8:30 am start
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We’re excited to bring you the 2nd annual Rock N Brew!

Welcome to the 2024 Rock N Brew! Join us for a 50K, 28K or a 10Mile. All three races start at the park in Avimor and finish at the Spring Creek Brewery for food, music, fun and a cold beer! The cutoff for all races is 4PM.50KThe 50K starts at the park and runs to Sheep Rock and back at the Brewery. The first ‘Ram’ and ‘Ewe’ to the Rock gets $100!! **You must finish the race to be eligible. The course has approx 5500ft elevation gain. There are 4 aid stations at 3.8M, 12.3M (water only), 20.5M and 26.7M. Click here for GPX file of 50K. Click here for 50K written directions. Click here for a google map of the 50K.28KThe 28K course is a looped course that takes you through the trails in the Avimor foothills and brings you back to the Spring Creek Brewing Company where the party is! The elevation gain is approx 2600ft. There are three aid stations at 3.8M, 7.1M (water only), and 12.8M. Click here for GPX file of 28K. Click here for 28K written directions. Click here for a google map of the 28K.10MileThe 10 Mile course is a smaller loop that winds you through the trails in the Avimor foothills and brings you back to the Spring Creek Brewing Company for the party! The elevation gain is approx 1430ft. There is one aid station at 3.8M. Click here for GPX file of 10Mile. Click here for 10 Mile written directions. Click here for a google map of the 10Mile.This is a green race so you will need to bring a collapsible cup for the aid stations.Be sure to get signed up by August 1st to be guaranteed race schwag. No refunds will be provided.Packet Pickup will be Thursday and Friday August 9th and 10th from 11-6 (location TBD). Race registration and packet pickup will also be available race day 1 hour prior to your start.
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Aid Stations
All aid stations will be stocked with water, Tailwind, and typical ultra food. In an effort to reduce waste and help keep Avimor a litter free area this is a cupless race so please bring a collapsible cup or something similar to use at the aid stations.

Runner Participation
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the 50K unless approved by race director. Race director approval is also required before anyone under the age of 15 signs up for the 28K or 10M.

Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
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Entry Fees
50K: $95 thru Jun 15; $105 thru Aug 10; $115 on Race Day
28K: $60 thru Jun 15; $80 thru Aug 10; $90 on Race Day
10M: $55 thru Jun 15; $70 thru Aug 10; $80 on Race Day
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Registration
Registration fee includes great schwag and a special finisher item. Online registration will remain open until Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024 (midnight). There will be race day registration. No refunds will be provided, including in the event of a cancellation outside of the organizers control.
SPECIAL NOTE: Be sure to sign up by Aug 1st to guarantee your post-race schwag.

Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be Thursday and Friday August 9th and 10th from 11-6 (location TBD). You will pick up your packet only – Bibs will be picked up on race day along with your chip starting one hour prior to your race. Race registration and packet pickup will also be available race day 1 hour prior to your start.
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The Pulse Running Events operates under a Special Use Permit on the Boise National Forest under the USDA

Nampa Festival of the Arts
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11 | Lakeview Park, 1304 7th St N, Nampa, ID, 83687
Nampa Festival of the Arts
***Important Informantion*** 2024 Nampa Festival fo the Arts
Event ID:426246144
The Nampa Festival of the Arts is a celebration of the creative spirit of our diverse community, expressing unique life and cultural heritage through art. The Nampa Festival of the Arts began in 1986 at Lakeview Park in Nampa. This longstanding event was started by the Nampa Parks and Recreation Department and the Nampa Art Guild to provide an opportunity for local artists to show and sell their art.
Registration Deadline: Early Deadline: ***Friday, March 29th, 2024***
Priority Deadline: ***Tuesday, April 30th, 2024***
Confirmation Letters: will be sent by May 31st.
Today the Parks and Recreation Department offers this event for approximately 200 artisans that draw in more than 18,000 community members to enjoy this weekend event. With the great variety of art, you are sure to find a treasure, whether it is jewelry, painting, sculpture, whimsical yard art, or something else. Live entertainment, food concessions, and free activities for children, including a kid’s art booth, will keep the whole family entertained.
Event Details
Admission and parking are free, so join us in Lakeview Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. For the safety and consideration of all visitors, please leave your dogs at home. Assistive animals only.
Apply
Interested in sharing your work with a large local audience? Looking to elevate your art from pastime to a profession? Whether art is your hobby or your job, we invite all artisans to apply. Download an application (PDF) or call 208-468-5858 to request a hardcopy. Space is awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
Guidelines
All items presented for sale at the Nampa Festival of the Arts must be originally created items, handmade from raw and original materials by the artisan. No resale items allowed. Items must also fit into one of the following categories:

Books
Country Crafts
Entertainment
Fine Arts
Jewelry
Old World Art

Juried Fine Art Show
Fine artists can enter two or three dimensional pieces to be judged. Pieces will be displayed in each artisan’s booth. Cash awards will be given for:

Champion
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Honorable Mention
People’s Choice

Support the Festival
The Nampa Festival of the Arts attracts over 18,000 visitors from across the Treasure Valley. We invite the business community to partner with Nampa Parks and Recreation by sponsoring this event. Learn more about sponsorship and vendor opportunities.
For Confirmed Artisans
Sales Tax: Event ID:426246144
The Idaho legislature passed House Bill No. 124, requiring sponsoring agents (City of Nampa) to obtain evidence of compliance with the Idaho Sales Tax Act. All vendors will need to complete paperwork with the Tax Commission. Please make sure this is done before attending the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Idaho Sales Tax Commission at (208) 334-7660. or at https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/sales-use/guides-for-certain-groups/promoter-sponsored-events/

Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
2024-08-09 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
ARTISTS

HOBO JOHNSON & THE LOVEMAKERS

SOCIAL LINKS

REMO DRIVE

REMO DRIVE have had a lot of time to think.
Since releasing their debut album, GREATEST HITS, in 2017 (later re-released in 2018 by Epitaph Records), brothers Erik and Stephen Paulson have been pegged as one of the most captivating acts in the new-era indie rock scene, mixing the musicality of bands like Weezer, Title Fight, and The Police with the idiosyncratic lyrical tendencies of the genre’s more modern movement.
Greatest Hits, along with 2018’s POP MUSIC EP, took the band around the world with the likes of Saves The Day and Hippo Campus. All that time spent on toll roads and tarmacs left the brothers endless opportunities to think about how far their band had come in a short time – as well as plan for the future.
“I spent a lot of time asking questions and looking inward,” Erik says. “It taught me a lot about who I was and who we wanted to be as a band.”
Perhaps most importantly, this time to reflect showed Remo Drive what they didn’t want to do on their follow-up. While Greatest Hits overflowed with wide-eyed nativity and whole-hearted enthusiasm, NATURAL, EVERYDAY DEGRADATION (due out XX on Epitaph) finds the Paulson brothers crafting a sturdier brand of indie-rock.
Produced by Joe Reinhart (Modern Baseball, Hop Along) and mixed by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), Natural, Everyday Degradation doesn’t burn the Remo Drive playbook – it calibrates it to highlight the band’s true strengths. So Erik’s lyrics are still just as emotionally resonant and universally relatable as they were on Greatest Hits; here, though, they’re far more intentional and precise. Instead of letting off-kilter turns of phrase and nervous energy capture listeners’ ears, Remo Drive allow their confidence to take center stage.
“Our first record was so much fun because it felt like we were breaking out of a box, mostly our local music scene,” Erik says. “But almost as soon as we did that, we started feeling constrained by where we found ourselves. We wanted to keep thinking outside the box and finding our own unique voice.”
Instead of digging back into their more obvious influences for LP2, the band (solely the Paulsons for the first time ever) spent time exploring albums from the likes of The Killers, Arcade Fire, and Bruce Springsteen – timeless artists who do more than just write songs: They tell stories, and this new way of approaching Remo Drive immediately made a mark on the songs the duo wrote.
“If Brandon Flowers actually did the things he wrote about on the first Killers album, he’d be in prison,” Erik laughs. “You don’t have to always write about yourself. You can tap into your emotions and use them to tell stories instead.”
So while the first-person pronouns can’t always be traced back to the band directly this time, Natural, Everyday Degradation still deftly encapsulates the growing pains unrelegated to a specific generation, musing on topics like self-identify, mental health, and a burning desire to prove doubters wrong.
“None of the songs are that wild,” Erik demures, noting the album’s title was in part inspired by Salvador Dalí’s iconic painting “The Persistence of Memory.” Perhaps that’s true, but while Remo Drive circa Greatest Hits found the band looking longingly beyond their suburban Minnesota hometown, Natural, Everyday Degradation is them on the other side, soundtracking the long drives and relentless touring with life’s bigger questions.
“There’s sadness in routine,” Erik says, referencing the song “Around The Sun,” an ode to touring. “Even in the happiest of situations, we’re losing valuable moments or time. All these songs are about some sort of warped existence, but through that, I think we ultimately find we can be whatever we want to be.” XX

SOCIAL LINKS

SO MUCH LIGHT

So Much Light is the alt-pop project of Sacramento native Damien Verrett. It’s pop music with eyes on magic; a mixture of contemporary dance & pop production, with one foot firmly rooted in the fantastical. His latest album, ”What Happens Now?”, is set to release Summer 2024
