Treefort Music Fest 2025 lit up Boise once again this spring, and among the performance series still echoing through the alleyways of downtown, is the genre-blurring, dance-floor-burning set delivered by Irvin Brown, Lobo Lara, and Perreo Boys. These three powerhouse acts didn’t just show up to play; they came to transform the Treefort stage into a celebration of rhythm, heritage, and pure, unfiltered energy.
Irvin Brown: Caribbean Heat Meets West Coast Swagger
Irvin Brown, hailing from Freeport, Grand Bahama, took to the stage with the confidence of an artist who knows exactly where he comes from and precisely where he’s headed. From the moment he stepped on stage, Brown’s presence was undeniable; radiating charisma with every step, every grin, every groove. His performance wasn’t just about delivering music. It was a storytelling journey, built on a foundation of island roots and layered with contemporary global flavors.
His commitment to the craft shines through in his live sound: rich, immersive, and impossible to stand still to. Brown danced, swayed, and worked the crowd like a seasoned maestro. His ability to blend genres and connect with the audience turned his set into a communal experience, rather than a one-way performance.
Treefort 2025 welcomed a true cross-cultural performer who not only brought the Caribbean to Idaho, but managed to make it feel like home. Brown’s authenticity hit hard; his art isn’t just music, it’s his essence.
Lobo Lara: The High Priest of Cumbia Pesada Returns
Returning to the Boise Treefort Music Fest stage after shaking up the scene in 2024, Lobo Lara once again proved why he’s the undisputed ambassador of Cumbia Pesada. Decked out in a street aesthetic that matched his cosmic sound, Lara brought the crowd on a journey through time, space, and tradition.
The slowed-down rebajada vocal textures and futuristic electro overlays created a hypnotic experience; like dancing in a dream you didn’t want to wake up from. Lara’s sound is pulsating, heavy, and undeniably grounded in Latin roots, but his innovation pushes the genre forward in a way that feels revolutionary.
At Treefort Fest 2025, Lara wasn’t just playing music; he was transporting listeners to another galaxy. Each beat hit like a heartbeat synced with the audience’s own. This wasn’t Cumbia as you know it; it was something deeper, palpable, and deliciously danceable. Boise’s festival scene should count itself lucky to have Lobo Lara as a hometown hero.
Perreo Boys: Turning Up the Boise Heat with Bilingual Bangers
If Treefort 2025 had a “can’t-stop-won’t-stop” moment, it came the minute the Perreo Boys hit the stage. These Boise-based Puerto Rican trailblazers brought a high-octane fusion of reggaeton, Latin trap, and hip hop that lit up the festival grounds like a warehouse party in Old San Juan.
Their chemistry? Unmatched. With one half anchoring the flow-heavy hip hop bars and the other lacing tracks with reggaeton’s signature bounce, the Perreo Boys delivered a back-to-back bilingual bomb of a performance that had the crowd sweating, shouting, and whining into the night.
But it wasn’t just the energy; it was the artistry. Their ability to bend genres and tempos mid-set while keeping the audience locked in showcased true musical precision. At a festival known for its eclectic taste, Perreo Boys proved that Latin trap has officially arrived in Boise, and it’s not going anywhere.
A Cultural Collision Worth Celebrating
What made these three sets especially powerful wasn’t just the talent—it was the collision of cultures and genres that felt perfectly at home at Treefort Music Fest. From Irvin Brown’s Caribbean storytelling to Lobo Lara’s cosmic cumbia and the Perreo Boys’ reggaeton swagger, each act brought a unique identity that expanded what Treefort has always stood for: artistic freedom, community, and genre-defying creativity.
If this year’s Boise Treefort Music Fest is any indication of where the music scene is headed, it’s toward more fusion, more fire, and more fearless representation.
Boise better get ready—because this wave of artists is setting the tone for the future of live music in the West.
| Artist | Origin | Primary Genre Fusion | Vibe on Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvin Brown | Freeport, Bahamas | Caribbean + Hip-Hop + R&B | Silky, soulful, dance-driven charisma |
| Lobo Lara | Boise, Idaho (Mex-Am) | Cumbia Pesada + Electro-Cumbia | Trippy, spiritual, bass-heavy journey |
| Perreo Boys | Puerto Rico / Boise | Reggaeton + Latin Trap + Hip-Hop | Explosive, rhythmic, high-energy party |
We agree, it was amazing!! The collaborations of this performance were incredible. With a truly star-studded band from around the world, including Brazilian artist Pompeo on keyboards/synth, who was up from Rio de Janeiro playing his own set! Thanks for the love!
Absolutely!