Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

The Last Call is Boise’s premiere classic rock band playing the songs you hold dear to your heart. From Journey to AC/DC, Bob Seger to Tom Petty, John Cougar to Billy Idol. They play them the way you remember them.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

The Money Makers will fill your evening with a tribute to one of America's best rock and roll bands, The Black Crowes. The Money Makers, a seven member band, is set to deliver the tone, vibe, and raw vocal power synonymous with The Black Crowes. It will be a night packed with classic hits like “She Talks to Angels,” “Hard to Handle,” “Remedy,” and “Jealous Again.”

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

If you long for the era of Garth Brooks and Brooks and Dunn's cowboy-rock-star style performances, feel nostalgic for the pure female vocals and songwriting sass of artists like Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, or catch yourself belting out tunes by George Strait and Dwight Yoakam on the radio, then you're in for a treat. Neon Moon is set to deliver all these classic hits and more in a night of hard-hitting country and western music.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

Cliff Miller has emerged as a unique and prolific voice in the Northwest music scene with a quickly-expanding collection of work defined by catchy melodies and poignant lyrics. Through sheer tenacity and a love for making and performing music, he's earned his place on stages alongside names such as Lee Brice, Whitey Morgan, Randy Houser, Casey Donahew, and Jerrod Nieman.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

The Órale Band is an electrifying 7-piece dance ensemble renowned for infusing every venue with pulsating energy and sheer musical delight. Seamlessly blending Motown, funk, soul, and Latin rhythms, they craft a vibrant sonic tapestry that irresistibly beckons audiences to hit the dance floor.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

Kill-A-Brew is one of the Treasure Valley’s favorite cover bands, bringing the good vibes and tunes you know and love. From Bob Seger and CCR to Bill Withers and beyond, their setlist is packed with songs that’ll have you singing along and dancing all night. It's feel-good music, played by folks who clearly love what they do.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

J.R. & the Stingrays are a Boise-based oldies rock and roll band established in 1985. They perform a Sha-Na-Na style oldies show with a vintage flair reminiscent of the American Graffiti era. The Stingrays cover tunes from Bill Haley & the Comets, The Drifters, Beatles, Elvis and many other great rock and roll artists of the past.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

A mix of country, rock, and blues—Soul Patch delivers great music with standout harmonies! Covering classics from The Eagles and The Doobie Brothers to modern hits by Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert, their setlist spans the ‘60s through today’s country favorites. With an eclectic selection that offers something for everyone, it’s no wonder Soul Patch is a local favorite!

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. Lawn chairs are encouraged—get cozy and enjoy the show.

Featuring the powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence of Stephanie Rendon, Stef & The Groove is one of the Treasure Valley’s most loved bands, known for getting crowds on their feet. With a high-energy mix of rock, R&B, funk, contemporary blues, and more, their ever-evolving setlist brings the dance party to every show. Perfect for a summer night by the river!

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. While some seating is provided, guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair and get comfy.

Get ready to rock as Redstone takes you on an electrifying journey through the greatest hits of classic rock! Formed in 1984, Redstone is Boise’s six-time “Best of Boise” award-winning band—a powerhouse of soaring vocals, soulful blues grooves, and harmonies that strike to the core. Known for their unforgettable live performances, Redstone has shared the stage with legends like Foreigner, Honeymoon Suite, the Doobie Brothers, Steven Adler, and Head East, to name a few. Their rare 1988 self-titled album is a gem on the AOR Records rare bird list, making them a must-see for rock fans everywhere. Brace yourselves for a night of pure, unfiltered rock ’n’ roll that only Redstone can deliver!

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. While some seating is provided, guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair and get comfy.

Brett Reid’s music spans many genres: Folk, Folk Rock, Classic Country, Classic Rock. He also specializes in the easy listening hits of the 70’s and 80’s including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, the Eagles, and the band America. Brett’s music guarantees a musical experience not soon forgotten.

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Rock the River is a summer concert series held on select evenings from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the River’s Edge Terrace, nestled along the Boise Greenbelt between The Sandbar and Telaya. These free, all-ages shows feature live music in a laid-back, scenic setting with a bar available on the terrace. While some seating is provided, guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair and get comfy.

Get ready to let loose and dance the night away with Guilty Pleasure , Boise’s ultimate party band! This dynamic seven-piece group has been lighting up stages since 2017 with high-energy performances of the greatest dance hits from the ’60s to today. Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Mary Houston, Guilty Pleasure delivers a crowd-pleasing mix of soul, funk, rock, and disco—guaranteed to get everyone moving!

Staying the night? Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Rock the River Rate—special lodging offers available on concert nights, based on availability.

Enjoy a peaceful spring afternoon with thoughtfully brewed tea from Crone’s Cupboard, a spread of elegant bites and sweets, and live harp music by Kimberly Dunford. Nestled in the Riverside Hotel’s cozy Fireplace Foyer, this intimate gathering is the perfect way to slow down and savor the season.

Tea Selections

Afternoon High White Tea
Peach pieces • Apricot pieces • Orange peel • Marigold petals • Pear essence

Blackberry Mojito
Black tea • Spearmint • Blackberries • Hazelnut pieces • Blackberry leaves
Lime essence • Maple extract

Caramel Snickerdoodle
Green rooibos • Rooibos • Cinnamon pieces • Blackberry leaf
Safflower • Orange blossom • Vanilla essence

Magical Butterfly
Apple pieces • Rose hips • Hibiscus • Butterfly pea flowers • Blackberry leaves
Strawberries • Raspberries • Blueberries • Orange peel
Melissa leaves • Lemongrass • Lemon peel

Get ready to dance the night away at the Sunset Latin Party, part of the Rock the River Series at The Riverside Hotel! Enjoy an evening of salsa, bachata, and zouk, starting with beginner dance lessons and leading into a vibrant Latin party with top DJs from Salt Lake City.

Date: Sunday, May 4th
Location: The Riverside Hotel's River's Edge Terrace

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Beginner Dance Lessons Zouk with Zouk Boise or Salsa & Bachata with Byron Fenn

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Latin Party featuring SLC DJs, DJ Gatinho & DJ Cesar

✨ Free Entrance!

Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His debut record “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1, Bill Flanagan, who named House one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time.

After forging a loyal fan base through years of grassroots touring as an opener for acts such as John Mellencamp and the Cranberries, House broke through as a national headliner in 2009 with an appearance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson and the release of his underground hit “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind.”

The music documentary “Rising Star,” released on Amazon Prime in 2019, chronicles House’s journey through the music business, as he attempts to balance the challenges of life as a traveling modern-day troubadour with marriage, fatherhood and sobriety.

Sit back and enjoy the show while you listen to local songwriters perform one original song, or step into the spotlight and share a song of your own! This monthly event celebrating 100% original music by local performers takes place on the last Tuesday of every month. (Changed to the 17th for December due to NYE) The Sapphire Room features a full food and bar menu with table-side service during this event. FREE and open to the public. Seating is first come first served.

Presented by The Idaho Blues Society. This IBS show was supported in part by a Touring Artist grant from CREATIVE WEST and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Nominated for ROAD WARRIOR in 2022 & winners of FIVE Independent Blues Awards in 2021 (including “Artist of the Year” - Cathy Lemons, “Song of the Year” Godless Land“), The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s finest male/female duet fronted 5-piece band — a throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in the late 1960’s with impassioned vocal performances, electrifying musical interplay, and powerful harmonica.

Flamenco Idaho is a performing group who draws inspiration from classical guitar, contemporary dance/art performance, cultural music and Flamenco. They are focused on performing new and traditional works that represent the artists that comprise the group. Flamenco Idaho members come from a varying background including classical, cultural and experimental music, numerous dance forms, visual art and poetry.

Brett Reid and Rob Harding return to the beautiful Sapphire Room to perform the timeless hits of the Highwaymen.

Don't miss this popular duo as they pay tribute to the greatest hits of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. Audiences are in for a special treat with a rich setlist featuring classics like Folsom Prison Blues, Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain, Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys, Luckenbach, Texas, and many more iconic country standards from these legendary artists.

If you long for the era of Garth Brooks and Brooks and Dunn's cowboy-rock-star style performances, feel nostalgic for the pure female vocals and songwriting sass of artists like Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, or catch yourself belting out tunes by George Strait and Dwight Yoakam on the radio, then you're in for a treat. Neon Moon is set to deliver all these classic hits and more in a night of hard-hitting country and western music.

Fronted by male and female sibling vocalists, Darrel Bigelow and Brook Faulk, this band also includes the powerhouse talents of local legends Mike Trail and Rob Matson on dueling guitars, Lyle “Pops” Evans on bass, and Flip Perkins on drums.

An Evening of Yacht Rock! Let the classics like "Just The Two of Us" by Grover Washington Jr., "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and "More Than A Woman" by Bee Gees transport you to the sun-kissed shores of nostalgia. You’ll groove to timeless hits from artists like Eagles, Hall & Oates, and Steely Dan while you sip on your favorite Sapphire Room cocktail.

Dancehall Days has been performing their "Evening of Fleetwood Mac" regularly since its debut in 2017 at Fleetwood's on Front Street, Maui. You'll be singing along to Rhiannon, Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Everywhere, and many more!

Dave Stamey has been a cowboy, a mule packer, a dude wrangler, and is now one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. He has been voted seven times Entertainer of the Year, seven times Male Performer of the Year and Five times Songwriter of the Year by the Western Music Association, and received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists. He’s delighted audiences in twenty three states, and finds that he prefers this to being stomped by angry horses.

Featuring The Rocking Horse Medicine Show. Presented by Scorpion Entertainment.

Jimmy Buffett tribute artist Barrie Cunningham has been performing Buffett’s music for almost as long as Buffett himself. He has traveled many of the same roads and played some of the same venues Jimmy did on his journey to fame and fortune. Barrie takes audiences on a nautical musical tour—like an “All You Can Eat Buffett.” He performs all the “Songs You Know by Heart,” including Come Monday, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, and Margaritaville.

Featuring The Rocking Horse Medicine Show. Presented by Scorpion Entertainment.

Jimmy Buffett tribute artist Barrie Cunningham has been performing Buffett’s music for almost as long as Buffett himself. He has traveled many of the same roads and played some of the same venues Jimmy did on his journey to fame and fortune. Barrie takes audiences on a nautical musical tour—like an “All You Can Eat Buffett.” He performs all the “Songs You Know by Heart,” including Come Monday, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, and Margaritaville.

Presented by The Idaho Blues Society. This IBS show was supported in part by a Touring Artist grant from CREATIVE WEST and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Young Salt Lake City-based musician J-Rad Cooley is a singer/songwriter, piano player and harmonica player, a unique storyteller with a distinct sense of blues, melody and groove. His soulful songs show his diverse influences from Lightnin’ Hopkins to Ray Charles to The Band, some with a New Orleans twist or a distinct ragtime flavor.

Smooth Avenue Band is a musical ensemble featuring JT and fan favorite Beverly Carothers on vocals. They are backed by an assortment of horns, guitars, and keys.

While some bands sprinkle in Motown tunes alongside R&B songs from other labels, for this show, Smooth Avenue will be performing ONLY songs produced and performed by artists on the Motown labels—including Tamla, Gordy, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Spinners, Michael Jackson/The Jackson 5, The Supremes, and others.

The Alex Sjobeck Quintet will be featuring award-winning Seattle-based saxophonist and composer Steve Treseler. Filling out the band, is notable Mountain West musicians:

Derek Ganong - Trumpet, Alex Sjobeck - Piano, Braun Khan - Bass, Brian Claxton - Drums

The show will be opened by Boise State University's Gene Harris All Stars trio and combo. These combos are audition-only ensembles of talented high school jazz students from around the valley.

Bon Débarras unites the worlds of music, dance and poetry through a collaboration between Montreal artists Dominic Desrochers, Jean-François Dumas and Veronique Plasse. The group brings together a fusion of Quebecois folk music, traditional step-dancing and global influences, for a show that is full of fun and inventive energy. On guitar, banjo, violin and harmonica, the trio opens a door to their recollections of America and their music is at the intersection of various traditions. Bon Débarras’ energy taps into the rhythms of today and ventures boldly on the multi-faceted road to tomorrow’s dreams, in an atmosphere that transcends boundaries and ages.

Get ready for a night of great music and giving back at The Riverside Hotel's annual JOYFUL fundraising event! Asphalt Buffet will bring classic rock, blues, and more to the stage, covering favorites from AC/DC to ZZ Top. Opening the night, Blaze & Kelly bring their powerful harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and folk-rock charm to entertain audiences of all ages. Blaze & Kelly's light-hearted energy and beautifully crafted songs create a unique connection with every show.

This special evening benefits the WCA and Nampa Family Justice Center, organizations dedicated to providing safety, self-sufficiency, hope, and healing to those affected by abuse. Through safe shelter, court advocacy, therapy, essential supplies, and more, they make a difference right here in our community.

Enjoy live music, a live auction, and the chance to support a vital cause—100% of ticket sales and auction proceeds will directly benefit those in need right here in the Treasure Valley.