The Oxbow Hotel

FUNDRAISER: L.E. Phillips Career Development Center
2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 28, from 5-7pm and invite your friends and family to come out for dinner and drinks in support of a local cause! 20% of sales from The Lakely will be donated directly to the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Cap'n Seabeard
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday nights at The Lakely we’re turning things up with Tune-In Tuesdays—a live music series featuring rising artists and fresh sounds. From indie and folk to soulful acoustic sets, each performance is a chance to discover new talent in a cozy, cocktail-forward setting. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, Tune-In Tuesday is your perfect midweek reset.
Come early for the craft cocktails, stay for dinner and the music.
Interested in performing? Send us a message at Events@TheOxbowHotel.com
Cap’n Seabeard is a band of varying lineup centered in the songwriting of Christopher Schumacher. With a range of influences from folk to alternative, the songwriting is a prominent element with a sound to convey the message of the lyrics.

Open Mic Night
2026-04-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 22:00
Join us each week on Wednesday for Open Mic Night hosted by Philville Records!
With a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from singer/songwriters and instrumentals to poetry 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 Valley are encouraged to perform!
🎙️ PERFORMING AT OPEN MIC?
All performers get BOGO beers (21+) and no-proof drinks!
🎙️ EVENT DETAILS:
Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Showtime is at 7:00 pm
Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)
🎙️ PERFORMER DETAILS:
Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm
(must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)
Sign-up is first come, first served
Each musician gets two songs
Each performer doing a spoken piece (visual arts, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: The Lakely reserves the right to stop someone’s performance if they make racist, sexist, transphobic, or homophobic comments. Profanity is not welcome. The Lakely is a venue based on inclusivity for all, and we expect all performers to respect that.
Showtime is at 7:00 pm
Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift!

LIVE MUSIC: Grant Schroeder
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
Grant is a local leathersmith who has been attending open mics in town offering both acoustic and electric sets, he’s even offered interactive sound baths, letting participants create walls of sound alongside him. He loves his effect pedals but always seeks to create the most beautiful sound he can with or without them.

Check out his socials on instagram:
@unmoor_
@gramps.creative

LIVE MUSIC: Between Howls
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Between Howls are dynamic vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl & guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Muska Howl. The two perform a blend of folk, rock and blues featuring a distinctive take on the catalogs of artists past & present alongside their own original material.

LAKELY LIMITED: Torbey & Davis
2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00
Torbey & Davis make music that feels both familiar and freshly lit, with a classic tone. Their sound slips easily from soft-touch jazz to spirited swing, turning a room into a place where conversation hums and glasses clink a little brighter. Based in Eau Claire, WI, vocalist and trombonist Mira Torbey, and guitarist and vocalist Tim Davis thrive on the charm of intimate performance.
PHOTO CREDIT: AARON SCHYE

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Carlton Fowler
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday nights at The Lakely we’re turning things up with Tune-In Tuesdays—a live music series featuring rising artists and fresh sounds. From indie and folk to soulful acoustic sets, each performance is a chance to discover new talent in a cozy, cocktail-forward setting. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, Tune-In Tuesday is your perfect midweek reset.
Come early for the craft cocktails, stay for dinner and the music.
Interested in performing? Send us a message at Events@TheOxbowHotel.com
Carlton Fowler is an eclectic musician, drawing from many influences spanning over a century. A musical omnivore, you never know exactly what he has in store, be it a traditional, hundred year-old song, a modern musical marvel, or a concoction of his own creation. He keeps things fresh, fun, and friendly.

PATIO SESSIONS: Todd Adams
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00
Todd Adams is a singer / songwriter from the Chippewa Valley who is currently finishing his second album. The show will focus on this album and his previous but, will be strewn with songs from folks throughout the years. Guitar and vocal of the acoustic vein. Music of sin and salvation, love and loss, reflection and revolution.

LIVE MUSIC: Jack Norton
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00
Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton, for a concert of vaudeville blues, old-time country, and vintage Americana folk music.
Singer/songwriter Jack Norton says he was born somewhere in rural Georgia during the summer of 1879 to a family of itinerant workers. He spent his childhood in the Deep South, drifting from town to town, eventually learning how to play the guitar from legendary blues musician Blind Lemon Jefferson.
When he was 12, he ran away from home to join the circus and later worked as a banjo player, vocal contortionist, and comedian in a traveling medicine show.
He eventually resurfaced in New Orleans, playing acoustic guitar in Jelly Roll Morton’s band. It was here that Norton tried his hand at songwriting, crafting songs which were stolen by Buddy Bolden.
Never one to settle down, Norton moved to New York City and quickly found himself in the heart of Tin Pan Alley, penning hit songs for Al Jolson, Rudy Vallee, and a young Bing Crosby.
Norton recorded his first records for Okeh in Asheville, North Carolina, in the summer of 1925. It was here that he influenced Jimmie Rodgers and Emmett Miller. He has been recording and touring ever since. Throughout the 1930s, Norton drifted from town to town, riding the rails and singing for his supper. During the folk boom of the early 1960s, Norton would influence artists such as Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dylan.
Today, Jack Norton is celebrating over 100 years as a recording artist. He continues to perform live, touring the world, playing his unique blend of vintage blues, ragtime jazz, and hokum folk.

LIVE MUSIC: Tim Rex Davis Quartet
2026-05-09 19:00 - 22:00
A fixture in the Chippewa Valley’s entertainment scene, and known for his inventive arrangements, collaborative spirit, and commitment to nurturing local talent, Davis blends traditional swing with modern harmonic language, drawing influence from artists like Bill Evans, Keith Jarret and Ryo Fukui. In 2022, Davis founded Artem Entertainment, an Eau Claire–based organization dedicated to supporting live performance, artistic collaboration, and community-based production. Under his direction, Artem has curated events ranging from intimate jazz nights to large-scale showcases, bringing together musicians across genres and generations. Davis continues to perform regularly while composing original work, directing ensembles, and mentoring young artists. His efforts reflect a deep belief in the transformative power of music and its role in building sustainable creative culture in smaller communities.

BRUNCH IN BLOOM: A Mother's Day Jazz Brunch Buffet
2026-05-10 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a brunch that feels as special as the occasion!
Join us at The Lakely for Brunch in Bloom, a buffet-style experience paired with the live music stylings of the Paul Hecht Jazz Quartet. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared spread featuring fresh fruit, pastries, and yogurt parfaits, alongside comforting favorites like Florentine strata, biscuits and gravy, blueberry pancakes, and more.
Build your perfect plate at our avocado toast station or indulge at the salted caramel French toast station.
It’s a relaxed, joy-filled way to gather, linger, and celebrate with the people you love.
PLUS! As a little extra thank-you, Mom enjoys a complimentary “Mommosa,” our treat.
Reservations are required: Call 715.839.0601 or stop in to reserve your table.
$39 Adults / $19 Ages 6–12 / 5 & under eat free

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: A.A.Ron
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday nights at The Lakely we’re turning things up with Tune-In Tuesdays—a live music series featuring rising artists and fresh sounds. From indie and folk to soulful acoustic sets, each performance is a chance to discover new talent in a cozy, cocktail-forward setting. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, Tune-In Tuesday is your perfect midweek reset.
Come early for the craft cocktails, stay for dinner and the music.
Interested in performing? Send us a message at Events@TheOxbowHotel.com
Aaron Schye (A.A.Ron) is a multi-instrumental, folk-rock musician from Eau Claire, WI known for his eclectic sets, high-energy performances, and charismatic stage presence. From soothing acoustic sweetness to screaming metal solos he is unafraid to challenge the status quo with his “be yourself” attitude towards musicianship. Aaron began his pursuit writing unique acoustic arrangements of classic songs from across the musical spectrum. In time he began composing his own music drawing inspiration from bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Tenacious D, and Iron Maiden. Strongly influenced by his time spent in the mountains of Montana, his music features elements of storytelling, adventure, comedy, tragedy, hope, and horror bridging the genres of folk, progressive rock, and symphonic metal.

DRAG BINGO with Khloe Wold
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30
Forget boring game night—Drag Bingo is the real deal. We’re talking free-to-play rounds, prizes that keep the energy high, and plenty of food and cocktails to fuel the fun. It all kicks off at 7 PM, so bring your appetite and your loudest “BINGO!” voice.

LAKELY LIMITED: Calianna Bauer
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00
Calianna is a 16-year-old vocalist from the Chippewa Valley whose voice carries a rare blend of sweetness and soul. Drawing inspiration from country classics, heartfelt ballads, and today’s contemporary hits, she delivers each song with authenticity beyond her years. Calianna’s warm tone and emotional delivery resonate with audiences of all ages, creating performances that feel both timeless and fresh.

LIVE MUSIC: AuroNova
2026-05-16 19:00 - 22:00
AuroNova is an High-Energy, 8-Piece Funk Band only playing the greatest hits from the 60’s to the 2020’s! Led by singer Naomi Tschernach, this local crew kicks these classics into the next gear with fresh, never-before-heard arrangements of the tunes you know and love.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Wyatt Thomson
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday nights at The Lakely we’re turning things up with Tune-In Tuesdays—a live music series featuring rising artists and fresh sounds. From indie and folk to soulful acoustic sets, each performance is a chance to discover new talent in a cozy, cocktail-forward setting. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, Tune-In Tuesday is your perfect midweek reset.
Come early for the craft cocktails, stay for dinner and the music.
Interested in performing? Send us a message at Events@TheOxbowHotel.com
Wyatt Thomson possesses a voice that echos the soundscapes of the dance halls, supper clubs, and road houses that still litter the landscape of his home in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin.
​Citing Tom Waits as his biggest influence, it’s safe to say that Thomson (Like Waits) seems to have skipped right over decades of music that might have otherwise changed his sound for the worst.
One of Thomson’s biggest appeals is that he sounds like an artist transported from the 1950’s honky tonks of the Midwest, and dropped off into the second decade of the 21st century unscathed by the worst aspects of pop country, pop music, and an industry forever changed by technology.
Not unlike a character from a Roger Miller song, Thomson has the bona fides of working pawn shops, odd jobs, and scraping by in the rust belt landscape of NW Wisconsin. As a result, he’s gained the street wise and cynical wisdom that is earned young from such a life.
The world may press onward with its insane pace, but Thomson ambles along with a casual confidence and story telling tales that feel like they’re ripped from old paperbacks in a truck stop, or found in some lost postwar beatnik manuscript.

PATIO SESSIONS: James Ignacio
2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00
Originally from Northern California, James has immersed himself in music since the age of 8, exploring a wide range of instruments including saxophone, piano, bass, drums, guitar, and more.
For the last 20+ years, James has been taking the stage as a solo singer-songwriter and also plays with the band Dames (formed in 2009).
Be prepared to want to tap your feet or hum along with James’ music which covers old country, rock, folk and more including a sprinkling of original music.

LIVE MUSIC: The Double Stops
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00
Based in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and vocal jazz. The duo consists of Emily Watkins (guitar/vocals) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar/vocals), both freelance musicians and educators in western WI. Individually, they frequently perform with various ensembles, exploring jazz, rock, country, funk, blues, and original music. Emily and Dustin both serve on the faculty at the Shell Lake Arts Center summer camps.

LIVE MUSIC: The Josh Gallagher Trio
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00
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.

FUNDRAISER: Mount Simon Park
2026-05-26 17:00 - 19:00
FUNDRAISER! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 26, from 5-7pm and invite your friends and family to come out for dinner and drinks in support of a local cause! 20% of sales from The Lakely will be donated to the Mount Simon Park!

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Jim Nelson
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00
Jim Nelson is a local singer songwriter who likes to think of himself as a “Country-Folk-Americana-Bluegrassy Guitar Picker.” Jim is a retired Elementary School teacher, and a long-time player in the Chippewa Valley music scene. He’s been making music in this area for over twenty-five years, and other parts of the state before that. He has several CDs full of original music, available on all of the usual streaming sites. Jim’s shows consist of singer/songwriter tunes in the spirit of such musical heroes as: John Prine, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and many more lesser-known folksingers. You’ll also hear a healthy smattering of original songs and stories that fit in well with the cover songs. Expect a relaxed evening of good times and good tunes!

LIVE MUSIC: The Sliced Bread Jug Band
2026-05-29 18:00 - 21:00
Sliced Bread Jug Band plays fun, funky 1920s & 30s vintage jug band music, old-time blues and country, and a bit of “jug-o-lated” rock-n-roll, as well as our own only slightly demented original material.
Jug band music can be cantankerous and sometimes hilarious, diversely armed with guitar, uke, the occasional banjo, and a seemingly improbable array of homemade instruments. Including, of course, jugs.
Sliced Bread is a loose musical collective of approximately five (but who’s counting?) jug band aficionados and/or free range geezers. Our homes, haunts, and hangouts are strewn across a wide swath of the Chippewa Valley and Lake Pepin region of Western Wisconsin (what we call the “Greater Rockanstock” area).
We’ve been playing together in one form or another for 20+ years now. We’re grizzled veterans of the legendary annual Minneapolis Battle of the Jug Bands, and we have graced (or bumbled about on) many area stages.
PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Schye

LIVE MUSIC: Fletcher Myhre Jazz Trio
2026-05-30 19:00 - 22:00
Fletcher Myhre is currently a third year Music Education major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he studies percussion under Dr. Jeffrey Crowell. Within the University, Fletcher performs as a part of the Grammy Nominated Jazz Ensemble I, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, and numerous jazz combos. While at UWEC he has also had the privilege to direct Jazz Ensemble IV. Along with his involvement within the University, Fletcher is an active gigging musician, playing around Eau Claire with groups like the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, and also plays in the Twin Cities. Additionally, he teaches drum lessons locally at Morgan Music. Outside of music, he enjoys spending time outside, visiting local thrift stores, bouldering, and reading.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Joe Thielen
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00
On Tuesday nights at The Lakely we’re turning things up with Tune-In Tuesdays—a live music series featuring rising artists and fresh sounds. From indie and folk to soulful acoustic sets, each performance is a chance to discover new talent in a cozy, cocktail-forward setting. Whether you’re winding down or gearing up, Tune-In Tuesday is your perfect midweek reset.
Come early for the craft cocktails, stay for dinner and the music.
Interested in performing? Send us a message at Events@TheOxbowHotel.com
Joe Thielen performs in a handful of bands in the Chippewa Valley, including Yam Cannon, Hey Joe, Grodge, and the Sliced Bread Jug Band. In addition to these efforts, He also recently completed an album of solo material at Philville Records, accompanied by members of the Driftless Revelers, and is plotting a release in 2026.
Thielen also enjoys writing and performing acoustic music on patios, porches, living rooms and dank basements. Joe’s original music is an odd combination of Woody Guthrie, The Kinks, The Grateful Dead, The Cure, Boston, and The Velvet Underground, with lyrics sprung from a mind that enjoys meandering through strange spaces. Many people have reported “having a nice time*” or “having fun*” when seeing Joe play music. You and your friends might have a nice time, too.
*may not be direct quotes, viewer discretion advised
