Alive After Five Concert Series

The 2012 Alive After Five Boise Summer Concert Series in Downtown Boise is a summer tradition you don't want to miss. Bring the family or meet up with co-workers from the office for the summer concert events held each Wednesday from 5pm till 8pm at the Grove Plaza. All concerts are free to the public.

Alive After Five Concert Series

720 West Idaho Street Boise, Idaho 83702

Downtown Boise Concerts

Summer Concerts Vendor Booths Food and Drinks Free to the Public

Boise Summer Concert Series 2012 2012 Alive After Five
Summer Concert Series

Alive After Five in Downtown Boise Summer Concert Series
Kicks off in June and continues through September.
The summer concerts are held in the Grove Plaza so come down and listen to some live music, and have a cool drink with the delicious food that will be served at the vendor booths.
Bring the family or meet up with co-workers from the office for the concert events held each Wednesday at 5pm till 8pm.

Last Years 2011 Concert Series Line Up

Fitz and the Tantrums June 1st
Kicking off this year's Alive After Five line-up is Fitz and the Tantrums. With infectious songs they'll easily get you up on your feet and dancing the night away. So bring a good pair of shoes and tons of energy. You'll need it.

David Lindley June 8th
David Lindley, leader of his band El Rayo-X, is known for his sesssion recordings with artists like Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne and Rod Steward and his extensive collection of rare and exotic instruments. Who knows what instruments he will be performing with? The only way to find out is to head to the Grove!

Grupo Fantasma June 15th
Grammy Award winning 11 piece Latin Funk orchestra Grup Fantasma is known for their high energy live performances. They have received rave reviews from all over the country and fellow musician Prince.

Brothers Comatose June 22nd
The Brothers Comatose began their career in street stoops and dive bars. As their popularity grew, they began to perform in large venues such as San Franciso's Fillmore Poster room. With each show they remind their fans that music isn't just for listening, it's a collective experience you share with your friends and family.

Girls Guns & Glory June 29th
Girls Guns & Glory is a little bit country, lil' bit rock and roll and a splash of country. Formed 2005, Girls Guns & Glory has earned a reputation in the Boston area, winning the Boston Music Awards "Act of the Year" title and being the only Americana/Country to win the WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble.

Honey Island Swamp Band July 6th
Even though they got their start in California, Honey Island Swamp Band's roots are from New Orleans. Their musical sound can best be described as "Americana on the Bayou."

John Nemeth July 13th
Boise-born John Nemeth, a blues performer of critical acclaim, has performed in major music festivals around the world. His style is steeped in the traditions of blues legends like B.B. King and Ray Charles and his harmonica skills are top notch. Don't miss your chance to see this rising blues star.

Anders Osborne July 20th
Anders Osborne is a Swedish singer and songwriter who started his career hitchhiking around Europe and the U.S, finally settling down in Louisiana. "Watch the Wind Blow By", written by Osborne, was recorded by Tim McGraw. The song was number 1 on the country music charts for two weeks and sold over 3 million albums.

Hey Marseilles July 27th
Hey Marseilles has earned a reputation in the Seattle area for crafting well orchestrated compositions with passion and sincerity.

Tony Furtado August 3rd
A banjo virtuoso, Tony Furtado combines the styles of Americana, jazz, blues and rock into rapid-fire, envelop-pushing music.

Jim Lauderdale August 10th
Singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale is one of country music's A-list of writers. He has written songs for Patty Loveless, George Jones, Mark Chesnutt and many others. In 2002, he won "Artist of the Year" and "Song of the Year" at the Honors and Awards Show.

Whitey Morgan and the 78's August 17th
A country band with a honky tonk sound, Whitey Morgan and the 78's is reminiscent of 80's country outlaw, with lyrics relating to real world woes and heart break.

Duke Robillard Band August 24th
Duke Robillard is a blues musician who has performed in various bands, one of which was the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He has received four Blues Music Awards and three Canadian Maple Blues Awards.

Swagger August 31st
Swagger is a high energy fusion of Scottish and Irish music with rock, ska, funk and reggae. Their high energy doesn't stop at the music, it comes with them on stage garnering them many fans.

Hoots & Hellmouth September 7th
Hoots and Hellmouth combine gospel, rock and folk into foot stomping good time, all without a drummer.

Johnny A September 14th
Johnny A can channel emotions with just a simple stroke of his guitar, being able to capture the feeling of living in sound. Gibson Guitars made a custom guitar named after him, released in 2003. It is one of Gibson's most popular and successful guitars.

Bill Kirchen September 21st
Bill Kirchen is a rockabilly artists known for his own unique style, "Dieselbilly". Guitar Player Magazine nicknamed Bill Kirchen, "A Titan of the Telecaster" for his ability to diverse musical styles and twangy guitar licks.