Venue will drop shows within days of the event because they just "forget" about booking them. Touring bands beware!! Insanely unprofessional!
Jeremy (KnyfFite)
They host some awesome punk and ska concerts here. Tiny little place, but the shows here are so much fun I love when one of the bands I like is playing here.
Atmosphere: 5
Elias Willerup
The Shredder puts killer shows for touring acts and local artists alike. Hardcore acts frequent here. The atmosphere has personality, lots of arcade games, hardcore posters, props and weird decorations to look at. They provide free water to guests.Having performed here myself I can say the crew is respectful and great. They treat the artists well.The live sound quality is good but usually mixed loud, so bring earplugs.
Atmosphere: 5
Chianne Joy
they have the best shows
Lancealot
Not bad when you're from out of town and walk around and hear some Metal playing lol heck ya here are some pics I took for ya. Fun night in Boise.
K P
Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general admission, opt for the general admission.I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event.When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket.So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Kent Pankratz
Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general admission, opt for the general admission.
I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event.
When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket.
So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.
Kent P.
Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general admission, opt for the general admission. I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event. When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket. So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.
Jeffrey Cates
Going to the Shredder has been some of the best experiences I've had with my teenage kids. They have been able to experience their first metal and punk concerts while also being able to skateboard and play video games between sets. Of course, I nostalgically enjoy the old 80s video games too, especially the pinball machines upstairs. The staff are super cool and have become friends of mine over the years. At this point, I can't imagine my life without the Shredder.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Drew Christensen
One of my favorite venues in Boise, stage area is awesome, love the skate spot out back too.
Great venue it’s like Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 level irl I love it great vibes great atmosphere great
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
erin swenson
Shredder gets the best bands.
Tanya Bako
This is a good venue to go see a show, Justin always has a show for the metal heads he also is easy to work with, the shredder is also a good place to see my metal
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hailey Miller
I photograph the bands here frequently and I love this venue more than any other local venue because the staff here really rocks! Super great people.
Gary Emery
Im honesty surprised this place has an average of 4.4 stars. I dont know if the sound guy just doesnt know what theyre doing, or if they just dont care but every single show ive ever been to here, the sound guy makes them sound horrible. Im friends with people in several local bands and none of them ever want to say anything about the quality of the audio. Its sad i wont go see any of my friends play nor will i check out traveling bands if they are playing here because my ears get blown out. Please please please for the sake of the scene, make some changes guys. I came to the show on monday after not coming for well over a year to see if it changed and it hasnt even during the show several people were complaining about the sound quality.The people who run the bar are always cool as hell though.
Venue will drop shows within days of the event because they just "forget" about booking them. Touring bands beware!! Insanely unprofessional!
They host some awesome punk and ska concerts here. Tiny little place, but the shows here are so much fun I love when one of the bands I like is playing here.
Atmosphere: 5
The Shredder puts killer shows for touring acts and local artists alike. Hardcore acts frequent here. The atmosphere has personality, lots of arcade games, hardcore posters, props and weird decorations to look at. They provide free water to guests.Having performed here myself I can say the crew is respectful and great. They treat the artists well.The live sound quality is good but usually mixed loud, so bring earplugs.
Atmosphere: 5
they have the best shows
Not bad when you're from out of town and walk around and hear some Metal playing lol heck ya here are some pics I took for ya. Fun night in Boise.
Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general admission, opt for the general admission.I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event.When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket.So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general admission, opt for the general admission. I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event. When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket. So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.
Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general admission, opt for the general admission. I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event. When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket. So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.
Going to the Shredder has been some of the best experiences I've had with my teenage kids. They have been able to experience their first metal and punk concerts while also being able to skateboard and play video games between sets. Of course, I nostalgically enjoy the old 80s video games too, especially the pinball machines upstairs. The staff are super cool and have become friends of mine over the years. At this point, I can't imagine my life without the Shredder.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite venues in Boise, stage area is awesome, love the skate spot out back too.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Great venue it’s like Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 level irl I love it great vibes great atmosphere great
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shredder gets the best bands.
This is a good venue to go see a show, Justin always has a show for the metal heads he also is easy to work with, the shredder is also a good place to see my metal
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I photograph the bands here frequently and I love this venue more than any other local venue because the staff here really rocks! Super great people.
Im honesty surprised this place has an average of 4.4 stars. I dont know if the sound guy just doesnt know what theyre doing, or if they just dont care but every single show ive ever been to here, the sound guy makes them sound horrible. Im friends with people in several local bands and none of them ever want to say anything about the quality of the audio. Its sad i wont go see any of my friends play nor will i check out traveling bands if they are playing here because my ears get blown out. Please please please for the sake of the scene, make some changes guys. I came to the show on monday after not coming for well over a year to see if it changed and it hasnt even during the show several people were complaining about the sound quality.The people who run the bar are always cool as hell though.