Grooving. Raucous. Genre-bending. And always a ton of fun.

Built on more than 15 years of tradition, today’s Hillfolk takes their acoustic guitar, double bass, and “anything you can find at a hardware store” sound and integrates driving drums and an electrified sound, kicking down limitations to create a vibe that goes beyond their Americana “junkerdash” roots. Want to call it bluegrass’s trouble-making cousin? Fine by us. A bit of string-band blues? Sure ‘nuff. A concoction of electrified rockin’ soulful folksy witchcraft mayhem? Now you’re talking, mama. 

Shaun Brazell (SHAUNB) returns to The Sapphire Room, bringing with him all of those Motown hits you know and love! You’ll hear songs by artists like The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Sir Duke, to name a few.

With opening act Soul Tree Lounge

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!

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.

The east coast meets west with the jazz trio of Miami-based vocalist Kate Reid and Mountain West instrumentalists Alex Sjobeck (piano) and Braun Khan (bass). Come join us for an evening of favorite jazz standards from the Great American Songbooks of Gershwin, Porter and Kern, gems from the jazz masters including Ellington and Mingus and the Brazilian classics of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Sérgio Mendes. Come join us for some fun musical conversation over your favorite jazz tunes!

Kate has worked with many great jazz musicians across the country including pianists Fred Hersch, Taylor Eigsti, Otmaro Ruiz, guitarists Romero Lubambo, Paul Meyers, Gene Bertoncini, Ron Eschete, Larry Koonse, Bruce Forman, John Hart and drummers Roy McCurdy and Jamey Tate. She has also appeared with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Jon Hendricks, John Clayton, John Daversa.

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!

Taking center stage, Joshua and his band will skillfully render the timeless classics of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. From the foot-tapping rhythms of "La Bamba" to the infectious energy of "That’ll be The Day" and the soulful ballad, "Donna," Joshua's performance promises to be a captivating journey through the golden era of rock and roll.

One night. Three historic Idaho folk songwriters. Gary Eller (Idaho Songs Project), Tracy Morrison (Historical Idaho Women Stories & Folksongs), and Connor Jay Liess (Trapper's Attic Record Co.) are partnering on February 6 for an evening featuring original and traditional early Idaho historical folk songs and stories from the Western frontier. 

Broadway stars and real-life couple Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar each bring an impressive background in Broadway and theater, including roles in Wicked, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, and West Side Story. This dynamic duo invites you to an intimate evening showcasing their talents, love, and stories. Featuring exceptional vocals and delightful choreography, their performance blends the golden age of Broadway and vintage Hollywood with a modern twist. This award-winning pair promises a night that will warm your heart and leave you cheering for more.

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 hard work, commitment to craft, and consummate professionalism, he's earned his place on stages alongside names such as Lee Brice, Whitey Morgan, Randy Houser, Casey Donahew, and Jerrod Nieman.

Join the Billy Blues Band for a dance party with Becky Borczon and their newest vocalist, Dawn Juker.

Becky and Dawn will take the stage performing along with favorites Joe Ryan, Mike Eachus, Jeremy Olson, Paul Foti, Jake Wilson and Billy Arnold.  Plan on an evening of contemporary blues, blues rock, with a few classics to get your crazy legs movin’ and groovin’.  High energy music with character from a group of fine musicians enjoying what they do.  Covers are included by Janiva Magness, Etta James, Samantha Fish, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Shemekia Copeland, Led Zeppelin, Tommy Castro and many others.

Let’s have some fun! And, why not surprise your partner with an early Valentine’s Day treat: a Sapphire Room date with the Billy Blues Band!

Elise Kristine catapulted into the public eye when her huge social media following caught the eye of American Idol. Breaking into the Top 24 on Season 21, Elise’s “vocal acrobatics” earned her the title of “Mighty Mouse” from Katy Perry, who declared the 19-year-old “The next big thing.”

Her “Love is in the Air” program honors past and present love songs, with timeless classics like “At Last,” “You Light up My Life,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Plan a girls’ night out, grab your sweetheart, or treat yourself to a night of songs full of heart.

Start off your Valentine’s weekend with the music and antics of West Abbey Road-- a Boise-based Beatles Tribute Band. The blokes from the band will have a special gift for all of the ladies present along with music every Beatles fan loves. It will be a night of great music and fun with their Ed Sullivan Show Beatle suits, Beatle wigs, Beatle shoes, rotten English accents, topped with laughs and great attention to detail in the music they cover. Braun Lemon - (Darin Gere) on vocals & lead guitar, Paul McCartwright - (Brad Carroll) on bass & vocals, Harrison Gorge - (Doug Davis) on keyboards & vocals, and Little Ringo Starzz - (Frank Beale) on drums & vocals.

Halie Loren is an international, award-winning jazz singer/songwriter. Raised in Alaska, this Oregon-based artist brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling her innate understanding of connectedness across musical boundaries to forge bonds with diverse audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe. A lover of global cultures and music, her repertoire is a multi-lingual one, including songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese and Korean as well as her native English. She’s released ten albums to-date, garnering several national and international awards as well as significant critical and chart success along the way, with her albums consistently charting at #1 in Billboard/Japan Jazz Charts, iTunes (Canada and Japan) and Amazon Music.

Valentine's Day in the Sapphire Room will feature a special menu. The regular Sapphire Room dinner menu will not be available for this event.

This event will take place in The Riverside Hotel's Ballroom. There will be plenty of seating for everyone, but seating is NOT assigned. Choosing seats will be on a first come, first served basis.

Celebrate love, music, and elegance at "One of These Nights: A Valentine's Masquerade Ball" in The Riverside Hotel's Grand Ballroom. Masks will be provided, or you're welcome to bring your own. Dark Desert Highway brings the music of the Eagles to life in this romantic, Southwestern-inspired ball. Enjoy a spacious dance floor, perfect for swaying to iconic hits like "Hotel California," "Take It Easy," and "Desperado."

Asphalt Buffet is a Boise based band specializing in classic rock and blues. From AC/DC to ZZ Top the Buffet is sure to cure your appetite.

"HOT. HOT. HOT..."​"Kris Lager Band... induced the most intense dance party... "​-HearNebraska.org

Kris Lager has become an underground cult hero of sorts. An uncompromising musician and charismatic performer who has cultivated a grassroots following and a career spanning over two decades. He has fused together his passion for blues, soul, funk, zydeco, country, and almost every other ‘American Roots Music’ into a contemporary and refreshing musical gumbo full of soul and spiritually uplifting rhythms and melodies.

Dan Costello hosts his annual All-Star Birthday Show at the Sapphire Room Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This year let’s celebrate his half-century mark — 50 years!

Dan is a full-time Boise-based musician with a seemingly limitless range of genres and styles, and an easygoing engaging stage presence.

Along with the night’s always-astounding eclectic mix of music, this year’s show will feature two distinct sets highlighting some of Dan’s recent and ongoing musical projects.

Get your tickets early, as this event sells out nearly every year

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.

Award-winning and International Blues Challenge finalist Rae Gordon and band serve up a delicious stew of grit with a side of soul and gospel.

Petty Fever is a Multi-Award Winning full production tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating Guitarist/Vocalist and 2016 Hollywood FAME Award Winner, Frank Murray.

Petty Fever is a Multi-Award Winning full production tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating Guitarist/Vocalist and 2016 Hollywood FAME Award Winner, Frank Murray.

Michael McMillan is a Glasgow (Scotland) born Singer Songwriter with over 30 years experience playing his music all over the world. He has been compared to a “Scottish Neil Young or Bob Dylan”, Michael McMillan writes “real” stories about “real” people and “real” life, all beautifully related in the songs from his albums.

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.

Beginning in 1959, The Fabulous Chancellors have enjoyed 65 years of recognition as a classic rock 'n' roll show and dance band. With nearly thirty original recorded songs on six completed album collections, The Fabulous Chancellors have also distinguished themselves on record, two of which, "Diamond in the Sky" and "Hey Girl," achieved substantial national airplay and popularity in the early 60's. Two 1990 recordings, "(Me and My Baby Like) Old Songs" and tongue-in-cheek "I'm Cool" subsequently achieved widespread airplay across the nation on select radio stations.

Dave Fenley was born and raised in the small town of Lufkin, TX. His influences range from classic country to soul music, all of which can be heard in his distinct voice and songwriting. Dave currently lives in Nashville, TN where he is writing songs and spreading love like peanut butter. #sllpb

You might know Dave Fenley from his 2013 stint on America’s Got Talent Season 8 or as part of Team Blake in The Voice Season 15.

Casio Dreams brings the nostalgia of the 80s back to life with every performance. Get ready to dance the night away as they play all your favorite hits from the greatest synth-pop and dance bands of all time. From Duran Duran to Tears For Fears, they've got it all.

Possibly Irish is a west coast Irish band known for high energy, entertaining shows with our own touch of humor and rich vocal harmonies. Expect to hear traditional foot stomping Irish/Celtic pub songs, modern Irish songs, and originals. They play Irish traditional instruments in a contemporary style.

Presented by The Idaho Blues Society.

Poverty Flats is a blues/rock group out of Boise. With a passion for the blues and rock, their mission is to bring the two styles together in a unique style of music.

The Sawtooth Blues Band is a Boise-based group that performs many of your favorite blues tunes.

Jimmy River & The Groovers is a Boise based classic rock band, combining hard driving guitars, punchy rhythm, and fat harmonies. Take a deep dive into the golden age of Classic Rock with JRG and groove to the tracks you forgot you loved!

Boise based band Tylor & the Train Robbers, comprised of Tylor Ketchum, his brothers Jason and Tommy Bushman, and Rider Soran deliver a perfect, lyric-driven blend of Roots Country and modern Americana music. Paired with their unrelenting dedication to the road, they have earned the reputation of hardworking professionals whose live shows highlight the connectedness that they’ve acquired not only from years of playing together, but also from the family bond that they all share.

Boise based band Tylor & the Train Robbers, comprised of Tylor Ketchum, his brothers Jason and Tommy Bushman, and Rider Soran deliver a perfect, lyric-driven blend of Roots Country and modern Americana music. Paired with their unrelenting dedication to the road, they have earned the reputation of hardworking professionals whose live shows highlight the connectedness that they’ve acquired not only from years of playing together, but also from the family bond that they all share.

The Jeff Engelbert Band celebrates Jeff’s 10th Anniversary in the Treasure Valley with an incredible night at The Sapphire Room. Jeff’s band—Michael Eachus, Joe Ryan, Paul Foti, and Barry Carlman—will be joined by an all-star cast of some of the best musicians in the Treasure Valley: Sam Rothwell on steel guitar, Eric Nelson on drums, Greg DeAnda on percussion, Rick DeAguiar on keys, Jennifer Kelso on vocals, Michele Eastland on vocals, and Dave Westmoreland on saxophone.

Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages! Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, Quarteto’s master musicians create emotionally-charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures.

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.

Presented by the Idaho Jazz Education Endowment

Boise Straight Ahead was formed in 1997 and has been providing big band jazz to Idaho audiences ever since. They love this uniquely American sound and wish to keep this vibrant music alive by honoring the many great performers and composers that gave us these great songs. The band focuses on playing community events in the Treasure Valley and has donated all their performance fees to local non-profits like United Way, Meals on Wheels, Boys & Girls Clubs and Idaho Botanical Gardens. To date, the band has generated more than $100,000 in donations to these organizations. This all-volunteer ensemble seeks to bring their audiences an enjoyable time of listening to this terrific musical genre. They look forward to entertaining the guests at the Sapphire Room in 2025.

Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys perform Western Honky Tonk music, classic country music, and Buddy's own original music.

Will Baxter is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, whose influences are described as soul, folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm and blues.

Best known for fronting the Will Baxter Band, Will has an unforgettable voice, and sizzling electric guitar.

Throughout his career, Baxter has been a prolific live performer, playing a wide range of music, and sharing the stage with Z.Z. Top, Twiddle, The Wailers, and many more.

The band has released their latest albums, ‘Last Goodbye,’ and ‘Country Funk,’available now on all platforms.

They’ll be bringing their Will Baxter Band plays Clapton show to the Sapphire Room on March 23rd

Tree City Soul is a pop cover band based in Boise, ID, known for their eclectic blend of funk, soul, pop, R&B, and dance music. Comprised of veteran musicians, each member brings a wealth of touring experience from across the country, having mastered a variety of genres including rock, jazz, and blues.

Stef & The Groove returns to the Sapphire Room bringing their trademark mix of Rock, R&B, Funk, Contemporary Blues and more!  Featuring the soaring vocals and charisma of Stephanie Rendon backed by a roster of exceptional musicians, Stef & The Groove's electrifying performances create an unforgettable experience.

“The most exciting vocal group in a generation,” Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.

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.