I love music.
Let’s be honest – who doesn’t enjoy some good tunes. I’m fortunate to be living in a city with a vibrant and eclectic music scene. With summer months ahead, I have my calendar constantly filling up with upcoming tours & music festival I can’t wait to attend. That said, here’ my Boise Bucket List of the 6 Must-See BOI Summer Concerts!
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Dirty Heads & SOJA (Friday, July 7th, 2017)
Where: Ford Idaho Center Arena, Nampa
Ticket Prices: $25-$125
I’ve been a personal fan of the Dirty Heads since about 2011. In 2012, their summer tour brought them to Portland, ME State Theater. You’d think I’d go and see the Dirty Heads with them being in my ‘hood. Nope. Didn’t happen.
Life got busy after, and I wasn’t too concerned with going to any local concerts.
2017 – I have another chance to see the Dirty Heads. And this time, it’ll be VIP!
Dirty Heads have those reggae vibes infused with hip-hop beats. These Huntingon Beach, CA natives make me feel like I’m at the beach, vibing with a tropical drink in my hands. All my worries go away when I jam out to “Spread Too Thin.”
Where: Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood, Garden City
Tickets: $25-$125
In the past 7 years, Boise Music Fest has grown to a become a huge family event, attracting attendees from all over, especially in the Mountain and Pacific Northwest. This year should be no different. From carnivals to food vendors to multiple stages – it’s the summer music fest you can’t miss.
This year’s lineup includes:
- Flo-RIDA (of course a Floridian is heading to Boise while I’m here)
- The Band Perry (If I Die Young – my jam!)
- Sean Kingston (Durty Rock with Nicki Minaj was my dancing anthem when in law school)
Where: Ford Idaho Center Arena, Nampa
Tickets: $58-$85
Whenever a Train song comes on, I inevitably sing along. And Natasha Bedingfield? I was one of those that used to watch ‘The Hills” and jam to ‘Unwritten” like my life depended on it.
No. Seriously.
I’m looking forward to taking it back to some good hits which bring me back great memories. I can say my life right not is definitely unwritten.
Where: Idaho Botanical Gardens
Tickets: prices vary
Imagine watching your favorite artists perform with the foothills surrounding you, and a late-night summer Idaho sunset. Yes, that’s what you get with the Idaho Botanical Gardens Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series. This summer’s lineup includes:
- John Mellencamp
- Santana
- Dashboard Confessionals
- Diana Krall
- Michael Franti & Spearhead
Make sure you grab your tickets quickly! These tickets sell out, like Santana’s.
Where: Revolution Concert House
Tickets: $40
311 has been a favorite of mine since I was in high school. Who doesn’t remember “Down”? I think that’s when I really got into the reggae-fused alternative sounds. Like the Dirty Heads, I had a chance to see them back in Maine, but nope. Miss that opportunity too! My personal favorite songs are “Amber” and “Love Song” from one of my favorite movies 50 First Dates.
Where: The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise
Tickets: FREE
For over 30 years, Downtown Boise Association put on weekly concerts at the Grove for the public to attend. This year, summer concerts will run from June 7th – August 30th. The concerts start at 5pm and end around 8pm. Make sure to visit the website to see the complete list of artists scheduled to perform
Honorable Mentions:
Here are some concerts and festivals I think you should cross off your #BOImusicbucketlist
What are some of the concerts you plan to attend this summer?! Don’t forget to share on this post on my page at @boise_bucketlist. Use #BOIsummermusic2017 to be featured on my page!
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