For more than two decades, Brenn Hill has stood under a cowboy hat and behind a microphone on countless stages entertaining audiences, blending his voice with bending guitar strings in a performance style all his own. The songs he sings are also mostly his own, earning Brenn recognition as one of the premier musical chroniclers of cowboy life.

The Sweet Lillies' music is first and foremost heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the quartet of musicians who make up the Lillies. Together they have combined their individual strengths to deliver powerful narratives of life in song. With their lineup of electric guitar, viola, upright bass, drums and ethereal vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies' music has a hard hitting original flavor with a forward looking eye. They have incorporated all of their cumulative life experiences into their music, songwriting and artistry, crafting an uncommonly beautiful style which is a nod to the band’s all encompassing musical tastes and willingness to experiment with genres ranging from folk and rock all the way to hip-hop.

A tribute show celebrating the music of guitar greats such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and more. Internationally acclaimed virtuoso Rod DeGeorge brings his Guitar Gods Revue to the Sapphire Room for a high-octane celebration of electric guitar. Every one of Rod’s past Sapphire Room shows has SOLD OUT — don’t miss this night of unforgettable rock! This isn’t just a concert; it’s arena-level musicianship in an intimate setting.

Local group CHAZ is welcomed back to The Sapphire Room playing the '60s, '70s and more!

"CHAZ! has been there through all that music. They were playing and singing during the years that made that era what it is to so many. Drummer Frank Beale saw the Beatles perform live after he started playing drums at age 8; while Doug Davis started his organ playing at 6 years old, playing in bands from 1966 onward and adding various keyboards to his collection. The rest of the band has been playing and singing for a long time also. They all know the music—because they’ve lived it." Ed Simon, The Boise Beat

David Cook, the American Idol Season Seven winner, brings a career built on powerful vocals, memorable songwriting and a talent for reinvention. With more than 2 million albums and 5 million tracks sold worldwide, Cook has continued to evolve through new music, Broadway, songwriting and international touring. His latest single, “Dead Weight,” was released in 2024, adding to a catalog that spans rock, pop and his more experimental work.

View new artwork by local artists, meet some of the featured artists, and enjoy complimentary desserts in the hotel lobby. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Bar365. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

We want you to experience the legendary music of Alabama live! Roll On loves sharing their timeless music with old and new fans. Roll On recreates Alabama's tight harmonies,  infectious energy, and excellent musicianship. Dance to songs like Dixieland Delight, I’m in a Hurry (and Don’t Know Why), Song of the South, Mountain Music, and more!

This outstanding Vocal Jazz group is BACK, performing great standard jazz charts, with a few original twists and turns! Essential Jazz is made up of 14 singers and 4 combo members. The group consists of many local music educators and other stand-out performers.

Crosby will be touring hard behind his new releases, but with more focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, and the "Red Dirt" circuit down into Texas – landscapes in which his music has both been created and seems to resonate most profoundly with listeners. With such an extensive discography to draw upon, he seldom plays the same set twice, making his shows all the more attractive even when he swings back through the same town. For all of his fresh approaches and inspirations, Jeff Crosby remains happily anchored in timeless songcraft, organic imagery, and a lived-in voice that oozes authenticity.

Presented by Scorpion Entertainment featuring the Rocking Horse Medicine Show Band. This tour-de-force, rock & roll retrospective is loaded with the hits that shaped the sound of the sixties. The unmistakable harmonies of the Everly brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Lennon & McCartney, and others are flawlessly performed by the Chicago-based duo Zachary Stevenson and Kieran McCabe. Dress up for a '60s cocktail party if you'd like, grab a specialty libation for you and your sweetheart, and enjoy a fun night of great music and vintage style.

Presented by Scorpion Entertainment featuring the Rocking Horse Medicine Show Band. This tour-de-force, rock & roll retrospective is loaded with the hits that shaped the sound of the sixties. The unmistakable harmonies of the Everly brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Lennon & McCartney, and others are flawlessly performed by the Chicago-based duo Zachary Stevenson and Kieran McCabe. Dress up for a '60s cocktail party if you'd like, grab a specialty libation for you and your sweetheart, and enjoy a fun night of great music and vintage style.

EpicUnion is going to launch the DANCE PARTY in full gear just in time to kick off the holidays! If you love an event that keeps you dancing and moving all night long, this is it! Fronted by the extraordinary vocalist Lori Power, EpicUnion only plays the most danceable HITS! You know the songs, you know the moves, and the energy builds and builds all night -- with EpicUnion dancing and grooving right along with you! You've got to experience it to believe it!

Zito is a powerhouse in modern blues rock. He’s an artist whose gritty guitar work, deeply human songwriting, and magnetic stage presence have made him a defining force in the genre. From smoke-filled bars in St. Louis to major festival stages around the world, he has built a career on emotional honesty, fearless playing, and an unshakable commitment to the song.

With a performance history spanning more than 30 years, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups today. Presented by the Idaho Jazz Education Endowment.

With a performance history spanning more than 30 years, Pearl Django endures as one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups today. Presented by the Idaho Jazz Education Endowment.

Ned Evett returns to Boise for one night only! Following his 2025 international tour with guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, Ned has recorded a brand-new single, “Champagne,” celebrating the people we love. Raise a glass and celebrate with world-renowned musician—and Boise native—Ned Evett for an unforgettable night of music, connection, and, of course, Champagne.

Tommy Castro is one of the most decorated artists in contemporary blues, winning 10 Blues Music Awards, including four B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors — the genre’s highest accolade. His no-frills, 150-shows-a-year approach has earned him a fiercely loyal fanbase and praise from legends like Joe Bonamassa, who says, “Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.”

Tommy Castro is one of the most decorated artists in contemporary blues, winning 10 Blues Music Awards, including four B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors — the genre’s highest accolade. His no-frills, 150-shows-a-year approach has earned him a fiercely loyal fanbase and praise from legends like Joe Bonamassa, who says, “Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.”

Singer-songwriter Steve Eaton is an Idaho gem: a Governor’s Award recipient for his contributions to the arts, a favorite among music fans statewide, and quite possibly the coolest guy in the room. Backed by The Grateful Dudes, Eaton leads what is often described as an Idaho supergroup—five of the state’s top musicians, four of whom are lead vocalists. Together they deliver a personal, genre-spanning mix of blues, jazz, Americana, funk, classic rock, country, and soul, shaped by decades of experience performing across the U.S. and overseas.

Have family coming to town for Thanksgiving? Get everyone out of the house the night before, and let us do the cooking!High Street Band, featuring the fantastic vocals of Emily Stanton, will play all the hits you love and keep you dancing through the decades. Grab dinner and drinks, and kick off Thanksgiving weekend with a fun night of live music.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Riverside with a locally inspired holiday buffet featuring traditional favorites and the flavors of Idaho. From Idaho potatoes and locally produced sausage to seasonal vegetables, artisan products and regional ingredients, our culinary team is proud to bring a taste of our community to your Thanksgiving celebration. Our Thanksgiving buffet proudly highlights locally sourced and regional ingredients whenever available..

The Money Makers deliver a raw, soulful tribute to rock-n-roll. Grounded in the fire and swagger of the Black Crowes and expanded across the music that shaped American rock culture.

Mom Jokes is locally crafted with love by Boise's own Moore Productions and features the best mom comics in town! So whether you are a mom, have a mom, or need a mom, this show has the motherly love & laughs we all need... Mom Hugs included. Mom Jeans not required. Workin' Mom - Krystal Moore | Empty Nest Mom - Sherry Japhet | Single Mom - Tanya Cope | Church Mom - Andrea Wilson | Mr. Mom - Eric Cole | Andi Trammell - Your Mom

Make a night of it with wine tasting, permanent jewelry, special room rates, and more fun surprises to come.

Single/Double –$249+ tax includes: Standard room • Two (2) preferred-seating tickets to Mom Jokes • Two (2) $25 food & beverage gift cards to use toward dinner in the Sapphire Room • Breakfast buffet in The Riverside Grill. Call 208-343-1871 and ask for the Girls’ Night Out rate to book.

Experience the powerful synergy of country-rock as independent artists Dave Nudo and Andrew Chappell join forces, delivering an unforgettable blend of raw, heartfelt music. Combining the best of classic country and rock, this dynamic duo brings a unique energy to the stage that captures the spirit of American music at its finest.

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! 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.

Rock Dee House Dueling Pianos is back for another exciting show. Two talented pianists will take your song requests, crack jokes, and play the tunes you love to sing along to on their baby grand pianos. It's a fun and interactive experience with lots of laughter and great music!

Have Your Merry Christmas with Me by Kat Edmonson plays like the soundtrack to a classic romantic comedy—lush, witty, soulful, and filled with longing, flirtation, and holiday warmth. Romantic bossa novas mingle with a tropical, 1960s-cocktail-party take on “Jingle Bells,” the swinging jazz-gospel exuberance of “Hark! The Herald Angels Swing,” and an achingly soulful transformation of Allen Toussaint’s “It’s Raining” into “It’s Snowing.” Two beautifully crafted originals, “Have Your Merry Christmas with Me” and “Hush! There’s a Falling Snow,” feel instantly at home among the standards, with the timelessness of future holiday classics. 

Hailed as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices” by American Songwriter, Jewell built her career the old fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes. Over the course of nearly two decades on the road, the Idaho native has crisscrossed the US, Europe, and Australia countless times, playing an endless series of headline and festival dates in addition to sharing bills with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Rolling Stone lauded Jewell’s “clever writing,” while NPR declared that she has a “sweet and clear voice with a killer instinct lurking beneath the shiny surface,” and The Washington Post mused that “if Neko Case, Madeleine Peyroux and Billie Holiday had a baby girl who grew up to front a rockabilly band, she’d probably sound a lot like Eilen Jewell.”

Hailed as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices” by American Songwriter, Jewell built her career the old fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes. Over the course of nearly two decades on the road, the Idaho native has crisscrossed the US, Europe, and Australia countless times, playing an endless series of headline and festival dates in addition to sharing bills with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Rolling Stone lauded Jewell’s “clever writing,” while NPR declared that she has a “sweet and clear voice with a killer instinct lurking beneath the shiny surface,” and The Washington Post mused that “if Neko Case, Madeleine Peyroux and Billie Holiday had a baby girl who grew up to front a rockabilly band, she’d probably sound a lot like Eilen Jewell.”

Ring in the holidays with a fun local take on the Beatles, complete with some holiday flair! This lighthearted show brings the Beatles’ Ed Sullivan-era style to life with Beatle suits, wigs, Beatle shoes, rotten English accents, plenty of laughs, and a fun attention to detail in the music they cover. It’s all about the costumes, the characters, the songs, and having a good time.

View new artwork by local artists, meet some of the featured artists, and enjoy complimentary desserts in the hotel lobby. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Bar365. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Join us for an evening of Celtic music that brings warmth to the winter season, celebrating Christmas as one might in a small Irish village: gathered in a warm room with the sounds of joyful jigs and reels dancing like a yuletide bonfire and soulful voices carrying to every corner.

The Moody Jews of Boise are proud to present the 9th Annual Chanukah Party in the Sapphire Room. The show will feature a set of Chanukah inspired music from around the world.

The Moody Jews play a variety of upbeat Yiddish music from the Eastern Europe (Ashkenazi klezmer) as well as Latin (Sephardic) and Middle Eastern styles, representing the various traditions and cultures related to Judaism. There will be an extra helping of Chanukah songs and some Chanukah surprises to bring this festival of light to life.

The Traveling Wilburys Revue is an amazing tribute to the music of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne – when they played together as the 1988 supergroup, Traveling Wilburys.

The original Traveling Wilburys never got to perform live the music created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to ‘get together and write some songs’, but The Traveling Wilburys Revue’s live concerts have thrilled a multitude of audiences.

The Traveling Wilburys Revue is an amazing tribute to the music of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne – when they played together as the 1988 supergroup, Traveling Wilburys.

The original Traveling Wilburys never got to perform live the music created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to ‘get together and write some songs’, but The Traveling Wilburys Revue’s live concerts have thrilled a multitude of audiences.

With his rich baritone, warm stage presence, and signature swing, Elijah brings classic holiday favorites The Great American Songbook to life in an intimate celebration of the season. Gather your friends and family for a night filled with beautiful music, laughter, and the warmth of Christmas!

Emily Braden is the winner of New York City's 'Best of the Best' Jazzmobile Vocal Competition and two-time cultural ambassador with the US Embassy’s Arts Envoy Program. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Braden is a Harlem-based powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and lyricist who effortlessly blends jazz and soul to win the hearts of audiences around the world. She is a respected name on the NYC scene and has performed at premiere clubs and festivals and around the world. Her sophomore album Cannon & Sparrow was released in spring 2023 and is a celebration of resilience.

This event is always a fun, family-friendly time and it will be such a help to the U.S. Marines as they try to put smiles on kids' faces this coming Christmas morning. Brooke Nicole and the Jake Leg plays danceable blues selected from over 100 years of the best of this roots music.

Admission is $5 to reserve your seat. All proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots. We also ask each guest to bring a new, unopened toy or a monetary donation of any amount for Toys for Tots.

Boise Straight Ahead, formed in 1997, has been bringing big band jazz to Idaho audiences for nearly three decades. Dedicated to keeping this uniquely American music alive, they honor the great performers and composers who shaped the genre. Presented by the Idaho Jazz Education Endowment.

Too Slim and The Blues Saviors: featuring award-winning blues rocker Tim “Too Slim” Langford. This show is presented by The Idaho Blues Society.

Stef & Koki's Christmas with a Groove, an unforgettable evening packed with great music, festive tunes, and holiday spirit! Two of the most dynamic singers in the Treasure Valley join together with an all-star band; it promises to be an incredible show you won't want to miss.

Stef & Koki's Christmas with a Groove, an unforgettable evening packed with great music, festive tunes, and holiday spirit! Two of the most dynamic singers in the Treasure Valley join together with an all-star band; it promises to be an incredible show you won't want to miss.

As the shortest and darkest day of the year arrives at Winter Solstice, Flamenco Idaho and poet Rebecca Evans are back to bring in the light in the coming year. In addition to Flamenco music and dance and original poetry, audience members will be led through a participatory exploration of ways to "Bring in the Light" in the next year. Be ready to listen, watch and be part of the fun!

Get ready for an eclectic mix of crowd-pleasing country and rock favorites, delivered with the signature SoulPatch sound. Featuring amazing vocals, tight harmonies, and a powerhouse seven-piece band, SoulPatch brings the energy, musicianship, and fun that make every show unforgettable.

The Blues Addicts are one of Boise's most popular live show acts based on their dedication to playing the deeper cuts by popular artists like Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, JJ Cale and the Chicago Blues Kings. They are proud to bring back special guests, The Brass Tacks Horns, reuniting for this special show.

Keep it a secret, don't tell a soul, one last holiday party is our festive goal…

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! 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.

Muzzie Braun's writing, recording, and performing of his special brand of music have taken him from the Grand Ole Opry and the Johnny Carson Show to Michael Martin Murphey's West Fest, the Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and many other venues across the country-while also producing dozens of recordings and being recognized with a Wrangler Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame for Best Western Music. With special guest, Willy Braun: Idaho native Willy Braun is the frontman, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of Grammy Award-winning Americana and outlaw country band Reckless Kelly

Muzzie Braun's writing, recording, and performing of his special brand of music have taken him from the Grand Ole Opry and the Johnny Carson Show to Michael Martin Murphey's West Fest, the Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and many other venues across the country-while also producing dozens of recordings and being recognized with a Wrangler Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame for Best Western Music. With special guest, Willy Braun: Idaho native Willy Braun is the frontman, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of Grammy Award-winning Americana and outlaw country band Reckless Kelly

A group of musicians from Meridian, Idaho, covering multiple rock, country, and classic hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000's

Afrosonics creates music featuring a collective of musicians from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South America and the United States. At the heart of the group’s progression, the band has conscientiously integrated new American musicians (former refugees from war torn areas of the world) into the collective that is Afrosonics. The genre twist deepens with the infusion of Idaho musicians into the collective with roots in country, rock, jazz and opera.

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! 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.

Nathan Williams plays zydeco, the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana, a relatively modern style that emerged after the Second World War. With its trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars and R&B influences, zydeco is distinct from the fiddle-driven music of neighboring Cajuns.

Nashville-based progressive bluegrass band merges pop-punk melodies, psychedelic instrumental breaks, and existential songwriting.