The Oxbow Hotel

OPEN MIC NIGHT
2024-10-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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: Hindsight
2024-10-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-31 19:00 - 22:00
Welcome into the mind of HINDSIGHT, the multi-faceted collective created by five individuals who aspire to add a new perspective to the name of modern jazz and live music. Based out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this unique 5-piece consists of university students and friends: Hannah Durham (Vocals), Jake Shockman (Winds), Zach Luginbill (Keys), Fletcher Myhre (Percussion), and Esme Olstadt (Bass). Combining their individuality with their shared love of jazz, improvisation, and creation, the quintet is bringing their skills and sounds to the downtown Eau Claire area this summer. Taking inspiration from multiple eras and styles, as well as from one another, the group has a little something for everyone to enjoy. And while they’ll be looking back to pay homage to the greats that laid the foundations for jazz music, HINDSIGHT is focused on the bright future ahead of them!

LIVE MUSIC: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:00
Renowned bassist Jeremy Boetcher swiftly rose to prominence, captivating audiences nationwide with his remarkable versatility and musical prowess. In recent years, he has graced the global stage, touring extensively with icons like Sean Carey and Richard Johnson. Notably, his exceptional talents have been showcased in prestigious venues such as Jazz At Lincoln Center Doha and Jazz At Lincoln Center Shanghai.

CANCELLED: TRIVIA NIGHT: Vampires!
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00
This event has been cancelled.
Sink your fangs into a night of spine-tingling fun with Vampire Trivia, starting at 7 PM Thursday, October 17th at The Lakely! From the dark legends of Dracula to the sparkly secrets of modern-day vampires, test your knowledge of the undead through the ages. Whether you’re a Twilight fanatic, a Blade buff, or just enjoy some spooky thrills, this trivia night promises to be a coffin-load of fun! Call (715) 839-0601 to sign up your team of 4 – but be warned – you’ll want to keep your wits as sharp as your wooden stake!

EMO Karaoke Night!
2024-10-15 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready to dress up, drink up, and stand up—it’s EMO Night Karaoke at The Lakely! We’re cranking up the volume on October 15th, from 7pm-10pm for a night of emo anthems—from the classics to the deep cuts—this is your night to throw it down and let loose. Whether you’re screaming along or taking the mic on our iconic stage, it’s gonna be a night to remember. You bring the eyeliner, and we’ll make the cocktails!

LIVE MUSIC: Josh Gallagher Group
2024-10-12 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 leading his group.

LIVE MUSIC: Natural Satellite
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:00
The WAMI-nominated duo layers finger-style cello with catchy melodies, harmonies, and improvised saxophone to create a sound comparable to groups such as Morphine and Portis Head. Jason’s saxophone weaves in and out of verses harmonizing beautifully with Karli’s angelic voice. Their lyrics focus on self-love, reflection, and growth, leaving listeners feeling uplifted. When watching Natural Satellite perform, you can feel the chemistry between the two and the unique musical bond they share.

DRAG BINGO Hosted by Khloe Wold
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Add some sparkle to your night at our fabulous Drag Bingo! Join us for an evening of glitter, glamour, and good times, complete with drink specials and delicious eats! We’ll provide two free bingo cards person, no reservations required. The fun starts at 7pm, all ages welcome!

FIRESIDE TUNES with Tim Case
2024-10-08 19:30 - 22:00
Tim Case is a folk-inspired, country-adjacent singer/songwriter from Wisconsin. Born and raised in Beloit to a public school teacher mother and factory foreman by day/Pentecostal minister by night father, his original songs – whether tender personal narrative, classic story-song, or good old fashioned barroom lament – are rooted in a perspective that is uniquely his own. As a songwriter he takes inspiration from the subtle complexities of everyday life, with artful lyrics that probe heavy topics – family, fatherhood, love, and loss – with a light, often humorous touch.
His musical development began with a move to Madison after college, where he was a co-founding guitarist of alt-country outfit Ghost Town Council, sharing stages with some of the region’s finest Americana acts during his time with the band. Love and graduate school eventually brought him to the Chippewa Valley, where after a decade away from music he released the “Great Big Moon” EP, a five-song collection praised by Aldora Britain Records as, “A prime example of colorful and extraordinary Americana music in the modern world.”
Since the release of the EP he has been honored to share the stage with Erik Koskinen, Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld, The Lone Canary, Michael Gay, Andie Wyne, and many other artists from around the upper Midwest and beyond. Featuring finger-picked acoustic guitar, heartfelt vocals, and a down-to-earth stage presence, he has earned a reputation as a charming and compelling live performer. He lives in Eau Claire with his wife and daughter.

LIVE MUSIC: Kat Sherman & Paul Hecht
2024-10-05 19:00 - 22:00
Vocalist Kat Sherman has been on the Eau Claire music scene for more than two decades, performing in a wide variety of styles and venues, and maintaining an active teaching studio in piano and voice. Having formed the successful jazz trio, Kat and the Hats, she continues her exploration of the jazz idiom in a duo with Paul Hecht.
Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions in the piano/keyboard trio format. Hecht trained with musicians from Detroit and Chicago and now divides his time between Chicago and Eau Claire.

LIVE MUSIC: Josh Gallagher
2024-09-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-07 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 live on The Lakely stage!

LIVE MUSIC: Evan Walton
2024-09-27 19:00 - 22:00
Evan Walton, a singer-songwriter, originally hailing from Minneapolis, and a recent graduate of the illustrious Berklee College of Music, brings a rich blend of skills to the stage. With roots as a multi-instrumentalist and a performance history that spans the nation, Evan’s musical prowess finds himself as a notable figure in the Eau Claire based group Once More, Autumn.

LAKELY CLOSED for a Private Event
2024-09-21 17:00 - 23:00, 2024-09-13 17:00 - 23:00
The Lakely is hosting a wedding today, and therefore will be closed. We thank you for your support and understanding, and look forward to seeing you in the near future!
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to us by phone or email:
(715) 839-0601 or hello@theoxbowhotel.com
If you are interested in hosting your own wedding or event at The Oxbow, please email events@theoxbowhotel.com

TRIVIA NIGHT: Friends!
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00
How YOU doin’?! The Lakely is hosting a Friends Sitcom Trivia Night on Thursday, September 19th from 7-9pm! Grab your three best buds and form a team of four, because it’s time to find out who knows the most about everyone’s favorite Central Perk gang! Think you’re the Ross of trivia? The Monica of memory? The Chandler of quick wit? RSVP at (715) 839-0601 to secure your spot and show everyone you’re the ultimate Friends fan! Could this BE any more fun?

LIVE MUSIC: Haunted Like Human
2024-09-14 19:00 - 22:00
Nashville duo Haunted Like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music. With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman’s granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark’s background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.

FIRESIDE TUNES: Amanda Grace
2024-09-10 19:30 - 22:00
Amanda is a Minnesota native singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, releasing music drifting between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front Of The Line Pass from The Voice and her seventh album, “Please Dear Sun,” was nominated for Blues & Roots Radio Album Of The Year. Amanda just released her eighth album called Give Me Away, and “As she hops from one genre to another, she doesn’t try to change, tweak, alter, or reinvent them. She simply owns them. And that is the secret of making yourself stand apart from the pack.” – Dave Franklin, Big Takeover

CANCELLED - TRIVIA NIGHT: Adam Sandler
2024-09-05 19:00 - 21:00
This event has been cancelled.
Hey there, all you Sandler fans! The Lakely is hosting an Adam Sandler Trivia Night on Thursday, September 5th from 7-9pm! Grab your buddies, form a team of four, and get ready to test your Sandler smarts! Think you know everything from Happy Gilmore to Billy Madison? Then show up and show off – call (715) 839-0601 to RSVP, secure your spot, and prove yourself!
