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Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
May 23, 2023
Contact: Jennifer Hensley,
Executive Director, Downtown Boise Association
 Executive Director and President, Downtown Boise Foundation
208-385-7300
Downtown Boise’s 36th Annual Alive After 5 Full Music Lineup Announced!
Alive After 5, presented by Your Health Idaho, returns June 21st to the beautiful Grove Plaza in the heart of Downtown Boise. 2023 marks the 36th anniversary of Downtown Boise producing the free summer concert series, a celebration of summer and great music that brings a lineup of fun and fresh talent select Wednesday’s during June, July, and August.

“Last year’s triumphant return of the community’s favorite free concert series, Alive After 5, brought vibrant crowds, a wide array of music, and JOY into the heart of our city. We invite everyone down for another summer of fun for all ages with a musical lineup sure to get you grooving and the inclusion of DT Plays – our pop up games – adding to the fun that the splash pad already brings in The Grove Plaza.” – Jenn Hensley, Executive Director, Downtown Boise

From the widely successful group that brings you Treefort, Downtown Boise Foundation is thrilled to continue a partnership with local music booking agency Duck Club to bring new and exciting bands to perform at Alive After 5. A diverse, exciting lineup of musicians – both local openers and national and international headlining touring bands – are coming to the downtown stage this summer. 
 
"Growing up in Boise, Alive After 5 was one of my first introductions to live music and downtown culture. Duck Club is excited to continue the partnership with the DBA to present a rejuvenated Alive After 5 for a whole new generation of music lovers of all ages and the Downtown Boise community. This year's lineup is an exciting one with each week offering a unique glimpse of both the national music scene and local emerging talent as Boise's reputation as a music city continues to grow." – Eric Gilbert, Co-founder & CEO, Duck Club & Treefort

 
2023 Schedule
  • Wednesday, June 21 • The Black Tones with MÔS
  • Wednesday, June 28 • Devon Gilfillian with Bittermint
  • Wednesday, July 12 • Vincent Neil Emerson with Ryan Curtis
  • Wednesday, July 19 • Jackie Venson with Ashley Rose
  • Wednesday, August 2 • Imarhan with Moon Owl’s Mages
  • Wednesday, August 9 • Kaleta & Super Yamba Band with Lobo Lara
  • Wednesday, August 16 • Bully with Bev Rage & The Drinks and Plum Vision
 
 
"Your Health Idaho is looking forward to being part of this summer’s Alive After 5 Concert Series. What’s better than spending summer nights with family and friends, listening to live music in downtown Boise? Health insurance for as low as $0 per month. Make sure to stop by and see us for some summer fun and details on health coverage for all your summer adventures," said Pat Kelly, Your Health Idaho, Executive Director


THANK YOU to the following supporters and partners who help make the Downtown Boise’s Alive After 5 concert series possible: Your Health Idaho, Visit Boise, Hayden Beverage Company, Idaho Central Credit Union, Humpin’ Hannah’s, City of Boise, Bittercreek Alehouse, Idaho Steelheads, 116 & West, KTVB, Springhill Suites, Downtown Boise Foundation, Duck Club, 94.9FM The River, The Record Exchange, United Sites Services, and MAV Event Services.


DT Plays
Downtown Boise Association introduces Downtown Plays (DT Plays), a new program that’s friendly to people of all ages. An electric cargo-bike travels throughout downtown – to parks and open spaces – filled with yard games and activities such as cornhole, hula-hoops, giant Jenga, and more! DT Plays will pop up at each Alive After 5 concert this summer.


Tips for Charity
The Tips for Charity Program is a much-loved tradition that goes hand-in-hand with Alive After 5. Catch Idaho and Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, two local nonprofit organizations, are this year’s beneficiaries of all tips collected at the bar during Alive After 5 concerts. Tips can be donated at the point of sale on The Grove Plaza when purchasing merchandise or beverages.
 

For more information, visit downtownboise.org/AA5
Photo: Musicians on stage perform outdoors in front of very large crowd on The Grove Plaza at Downtown Boise Foundation’s 2022 Alive After 5 Free Summer Concert Series. Photo credit: Downtown Boise Foundation



Downtown Boise Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the vision of building community and celebrating culture in Downtown Boise. The organization facilitates multiple free programs and events annually that benefit the Treasure Valley community. For more information, visit downtownboisefoundation.org.
 
Downtown Boise Association is a nonprofit 501(c)6 Corporation authorized by the City of Boise to manage the downtown Boise Business Improvement District. The downtown Boise Business Improvement District exists to keep the regional economy healthy by ensuring that the area remains a driver of the economy and a successful place to do business. For more information, visit downtownboise.org. For timely updates about community run programs and event, follow Downtown Boise on Facebook and Instagram.