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 Dance the night away |
416 South Ninth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 367 1212 http://www.bigeasyconcerts.com |
Adding a touch of New Orleans to the Eighth Street Marketplace, this concert venue offers national and local acts. Boasting well-known performers like James Brown, the club brings a Mardi Gras-style dance party to Boise. Offering beads, Cajun cuisine, New Orleans beverages and Disco dancing. It also features a New York-themed dance club with techno lights and sounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance to blues and rock |
1010 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 6605 |
This downtown nightspot offers you no choice but to get your groove on. The charming long, narrow bar has a New Orleans feel to it. The stage, near the back of the bar, draws various local blues, rock and reggae bands. On occasion, the venue features more prominent acts. Open since 1993, this club provides ample seating and two pool tables close to the Main Street entrance. Formerly called the "Bouqet," the bar has been at its original site since 1902. The clientele, although diverse, is generally aged 28-45. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mainstay offers live rock |
621 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 7557 |
This popular bar is one of the veterans of Boise's downtown nightlife. Live blues and rock acts pound out cover tunes at this centrally located watering hole. The Rocci Johnson Band, an old mainstay, plays its own original tunes here. A balcony overlooks the stage and dance floor. Darts, pool and video games also are located downstairs. Despite a smattering of college students, the clientèle is generally 30 and older. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cut loose or lounge around |
107 South Sixth Street (corner of Sixth and Main streets) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 2505 |
This rockin' place is located directly underneath Tom Grainey's Sporting Pub bar and provides an excellent outlet for Boise's rock and funk music scene. Boogie the night away to local disco band "$oul Purpo$e" or hear contemporary classics from "Eazy Loader". The club underwent a facelift in 1998 and created a more lounge like atmosphere. So, if you don't want to get down, lie around. Some advice: Be wary of low ceilings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Healthy food and soulful tunes |
409 South Eighth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 0452 |
Boise's oldest coffee house is located in the even older Eighth Street Marketplace. Opening in 1979, this vegetarian-friendly coffee shop also hosts folk musicians on Friday and Saturday nights, and occasionally during weekdays. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant specializes in organic food. Hearty sandwiches and wraps burst with vegetables, and spicy curry dishes satisfy those seeking a "hot" meal. Appetizers include homemade soups and a selection of salads. Dessert-lovers also find plenty to satisfy their desire for sugar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Eclectic music mecca |
111 North 11th Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 343 0886 http://www.neurolux.com |
Live music, a full bar...and an enormous blinking and flashing Best Western hotel sign behind the stage welcome visitors to perhaps the city's most hip club. In addition to often-peculiar patrons, pinball, pool and Ms. Pac-Man fill the space of the dim, smoke-filled narrow building on the periphery of downtown's nightlife. Bands, ranging from the obscure local to the borderline mainstream variety; Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Built to Spill; usually play Thursday through Saturday. Other nights, DJs spin music and wannabe models strut their stuff at fashion shows. Cover varies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swing your pardner |
5467 Glenwood Street (corner of Glenwood and State streets) Boise, ID 83714 United States |
Hee haw! Jump into those Wrangler's, slap on the Stetson and test your swing-dancin' skills at one of Boise's rowdy country-western clubs. Located across the street from Hawks Memorial Stadium, the tavern features a spacious dance floor along with two bars. From Wednesday through Saturday, check out house band "Redstone". If you don't know how to country-swing, the venue offers dance lessons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music hotspot |
109 South Sixth Street (corner of Sixth and Main streets) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 2505 |
A hotspot for live music, this tavern also is one of Boise's most intimate bars. The immaculate and charming interior makes up for the downtown club's lack of space. Local rock-'n'-roll favorites "The Rebecca Scott Decision" and "Fat John & The Three Slims" jam regularly. There is limited seating, and the dance floor might fit 20 (thin) people. Downstairs is J.T. Toad's, another live music venue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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