The Swongos are a three piece instrumental Surf Band from the St. Croix River Valley on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. In addition to Surf Music, they have many styles of music such as Spy, Exotica, and Indie Rock sprinkled in their songs and sound. The Swongos are influenced by traditional surf music like Dick Dale and […]
Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship and played in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet. After living in New York City, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianist in action leading his group.
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa […]
Local favorite Sue Orfield will be joined by North Skager on drums, Dustin DeGolier on guitar, and Will DeBlaey on bass for a dynamic quartet.
Eau Claire-based musicians Paul Hecht (keyboards) and Jeremy Boettcher (bass) are joined by one of Chicago’s most in-demand young drummers, Neil Hemphill, for an evening of genre-stretching, risk-taking improvised music. Paul and Jeremy have both played separately with Neil, but this evening will be the first time the three have played together. So: expect the […]
This February, you’re invited to spend and art-filled evening with The Oxbow Hotel’s featured Gallery artist, Holli Jacobson, as she teaches you how to replicate the beauty of the natural world through art! Holli is a visual artist living in Eau Claire, WI. Her abstract paintings, drawings, and installation art reference the beauty of the […]
Cupid traded in his arrows for a shaker and a strainer! On Thursday, February 9th from 7pm-9pm, spend the evening with your sweetie at The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely learning about the romance of a proper craft cocktail. You'll have the opportunity to create two special love potions (cocktails!) with all supplies and instructions […]
Emily Watkins has been an active member of the Chippewa Valley music scene for over ten years. During her time with Grammy-nominated UW-Eau Claire’s Jazz Ensemble I, the group was awarded the Downbeat Award for Best Undergraduate College Big Band. She currently plays in several jazz groups, including Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing and the […]
Bassist Jeremy Boettcher has toured the world playing various styles of music. He has performed at the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center-Doha and Jazz at Lincoln Center-Shanghai. Jeremy has also toured extensively in the band S. Carey. Catch his trio for a night of dynamic and swinging jazz standards.
You're invited to DRAG Me To Brunch At The Lakely, held at The Oxbow Hotel and Lakely, and hosted by local drag legend, Khloe Wold, with special guest performances by Devine Intervention, Amber Hudson, Taylor Ashton, and Felicia Ashton! You won't want to miss this Valentine's spectacular and interactive show, live on The Lakely stage! […]
