Friday, Jan 16

It’s a double-header! Winter Blues Weekend will showcase the popular Deb Michels Gang playing your favorite blues classics and Deb’s very own catchy originals gleaned from her life experiences. Also up are the seasoned Hoochie Coochie Men, a five-piece ensemble formed in 1993 as the house band at the former Blues Bouquet in downtown Boise.

Touring artist performances funded in part

by support from Creative West and

the National Endowment for the Arts

Saturday, Jan 17

SOLD OUT!

International touring artist and blues music award-winner Too Slim & the Taildraggers will bring their rock-infused blues to the stage on the second night of Winter Blues Weekend. Tim “Too Slim” Langford is a monster guitarist, unabashed blues-rocker, and a prolific singer/songwriter whose songs have now yielded more than 20 albums. 

2026 Sapphire Room

Blues Shows

Announced

Got your calendar handy? You'll have lots of opportunities to enjoy live blues music at the Riverside Hotel's Sapphire Room in coming months. Subscribe to our Email List for details and ticket links for each show.

Blues in the Schools

Off to a Great Start

this School Year

The BITS program is one of the key ways we carry out our mission to spread knowledge and appreciation of blues music in Idaho. We now have two teams of musicians who visit schools to teach about the history and culture of the blues. Learn more.

New IBS Knit Hats:

Keep Your Head Warm

this Winter

Just in time for the cold winter weather, check out our snazzy new knit IBS hats. They're available in a wide variety of colors and look great on both men and women. Get yours at our merch table at IBS-hosted events. Coming soon: Buy online.