How to Find the Best Live Music in the Treasure Valley

Music has come a long way since the days of vinyl records, tapes, CDs, MP3s, and then vinyl records again, but the one medium that will never die out is live music. Listening to a band through your headphones or in your car is fine for everyday listening enjoyment, but once the weekend rolls around, it’s high time to get out and watch these bands perform live. The Treasure Valley boasts an impressive live music scene with venues and artist performances spread throughout Meridian, Eagle, and Boise. If you’re new to the area or are visiting, it can feel overwhelming, but with the following tips, you shouldn’t have any problem finding a great place to spend the evening where the good tunes are flowing. 

What Are Your Tastes?

The Treasure Valley is comprised of a blend of different cultures, and the music scene here reflects it. From country and bluegrass to rock, hip-hop, heavy metal, smooth jazz, and anything and everything in-between, whatever your taste is, you can find it in the Treasure Valley. Consider the type of music that you’re in the mood for as you begin your search and you can start narrowing down your venue choices. Alternatively, if you are a person who enjoys discovering new music and experiencing all types of music, the task of finding the best live music is even more simple.

Head Downtown

While you might head to this part of town to visit the downtown Boise restaurants, downtown Boise is also where some of the best music venues in the Treasure Valley live. From the Knitting Factory to Pengilly’s Saloon, Neurolux, and more, on a weekend night, you can practically hear the music pouring out into the street. Every venue will have its specialty and genre preferences when it comes to the artists that it books, so if you have a preference, doing your research ahead of time should prove helpful.

Look at Community Calendars

Aside from following the sound of music as you stroll through downtown Boise, search online to find venue and community calendars for more information about upcoming shows and performances. While you’re likely well aware of the headlining touring acts rolling through the Taco Bell Arena, some of the smaller yet equally as talented artists can fly under the radar. Search for music in the area and mark your calendar for any upcoming show that looks even mildly interesting.

Make It a Date

Seeing live music on its own is a memorable experience, but why not make a date out of it? Chances are that you’ll be hungry afterward anyways, so consider finding a place where you can sit and enjoy a nice meal while listening to live music. In the downtown area you can enjoy some of the best fine dining Boise has to offer, with many restaurants including Chandlers Steakhouse featuring live music on a nightly basis. Look for different restaurants downtown and visit their websites to see who is playing tonight and book your reservation.

About Chandlers

If you’re craving top-rated steaks and the freshest, best seafood Boise has to offer, Chandlers is the place to go. Consistently voted among the best restaurants in Boise, Chandlers offers a fine dining experience unmatched by any other restaurant in the area with live music on a nightly basis. They fly in their seafood daily for a freshly caught taste you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere in the Treasure Valley. With world-class service and menu items prepared with specially sourced local ingredients, enjoy a dining experience like no other at Chandlers.

Explore their offerings and make your reservation at Chandlersboise.com