The Oxbow Hotel

Weekend Brunch: Shane Leonard
2019-08-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Leonard 10am-1pm. From the kitchen we offer an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and others, as well as non-alcoholic concoctions and fantastic Kickapoo coffee. From the stage, Shane Leonard will play acoustic instrumentals starting at 10am.

Late Night Jazz: Jake Victor 5tet
2019-08-17 20:30 - 23:30
Chicago-based pianist, percussionist and composer Jake Victor has been forming a unique musical voice since the age of 4, when he started playing a Yamaha PSR-6 by ear. Victor has studied a wide variety of musical styles: jazz, contemporary chamber music, hip-hop, orchestral, Brazilian samba, Afro-cuban song and dance, Ghanian drumming and dance, South Indian Carnatic music, rock/pop, and soul/gospel. He stays busy connecting the dots between genres, finding common ground, and through those commonalities exploring what makes music tick at its core.

Monthly Yoga
2019-08-17 09:00 - 10:00
Join us for an exciting *NEW* offering at The Oxbow Hotel in 2019! On the first Saturday of every month (dates subject to change) we will be hosting a yoga class that is free and open to the public. The class will be taught and led by local yogi Jelina Howard, who has led a number of both public and private classes in our Gallery space since we’ve opened. Pre-registration is not required, but space is limited, so show up a few minutes early to ensure a spot. Mats will be provided for all participants, and all skill levels are welcome!
Stick around after the class and enjoy some food from our farm-fresh brunch offerings, or maybe even a mimosa or Bloody Mary!

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2019-08-16 20:30 - 23:30
Jeremy Boettcher has performed music throughout the world. He has toured extensively in S. Carey, traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Recently, Jeremy finished a residency for Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar. He will be joined by good friend and incredible talent, Josh Gallagher, on the piano.

Weekend Brunch: Nick Seeger
2019-08-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-08-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-14 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Seeger 10am-1pm. From the kitchen we offer an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and others, as well as non-alcoholic concoctions and fantastic Kickapoo coffee. From the stage, Nick Seeger will play acoustic instrumentals starting at 10am.

OXBEAUX III
2019-08-09 18:00 - 2019-08-10 23:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
The Oxbow Hotel is thrilled to host OXBEAUX III, a unique outdoor music experience in the heart of the city. There will be beer, cocktails, soda and food-a-plenty! A limited number of hotel rooms are available for those looking for a full experience.
The event is sponsored by The Brewing Projekt, Shelter Architecture, 89.3 The Current and Volume One.
***FEATURING***
FRIDAY NIGHT (courtyard): Drunk Drivers + Arms Aloft + Pit Wagon + North of Dixie Bluegrass Band
SATURDAY NIGHT (street): Jenny Lewis + Shouting Matches (Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Phil Cook & Brian Moen, Jill Moen) + Sanborn/Roseneau (featuring Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso and Chris Rosenau of Volcano Choir) + Flock of Dimes (featuring Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak) + Alpha Consumer + Sniffle Party
TICKETS will go on sale on Friday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m. CT — GET THEM HERE

Get Hotel + Ticket Packages HERE

DETAILS:

Friday, August 9: Gates open at 5pm, event kicks off at 6pm and concludes at 11pm
Saturday, August 10: Gates open at 3pm, event kicks off at 4pm and concludes at 11pm
Tickets are $10 for Friday, $25 for Saturday, or $30 for a pass to both days
Event is held in The Oxbow Hotel’s courtyard and on the street outside of the hotel
Food and drinks will be available outside and in The Lakely
All ages event with ID wristbands
Rain or shine event
Parking available in nearby ramps
Saturday tickets will go up to $30 at the gate (if they’re even available) so don’t delay! Get ’em NOW!

***THE LINE-UP***
JENNY LEWIS:
Jenny Lewis is a singer-songwriter from Las Vegas, Nevada, US. She was the primary vocalist of now defunct indie rock band Rilo Kiley before embarking on a successful solo career.
Born on January 8th 1976, Lewis started her professional career as an actress – her first role was in a Jell-O commercial! She went on to act in small roles on TV shows including Baywatch and The Golden Girls, and starred in many made-for-TV teen movies. Deciding that music was her true passion, Lewis formed indie band Rilo Kiley in 1998 with her friends Pierre De Reeder, Dave Rock and Blake Sennett. The band gained the attention of Warner Bros records who signed them for the release of their debut album “More Adventurous”, which was released in 2004. In July 2011, the band announced their split.
Lewis had been working on solo material whilst she was in Rilo Kiley and in 2004 she was invited by Conor Oberst (of the band Bright Eyes) to record a solo album on his record label Team Love. Her debut solo album “Rabbit Fur Coat” was released in January 2006 and showcased a different kind of sound for Lewis – she described the album herself as “a kind of soul record”. The album featured many guest appearances and contributions from other musicians, including Oberst, M Ward, James Valentine (guitarist of Maroon 5) and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie.
Lewis’ third album “The Voyager” was released in 2014. The album took five years to complete and is a personal reflection on the break up Rilo Kiley and her father’s death. The lead single from the album “Just One of the Guys” was accompanied by a star-studded video, with appearances from Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart, Brie Larson and Tennessee Thomas.
As well as performing in Rilo Kiley and as a solo artist, Lewis performs as part of a duo with her boyfriend Johnathan Rice, under the apt name of Jenny and Johnny. The pair released their first single together in 2010 entitled “Scissor Runner”, followed by their album “I’m Having Fun Now”.
Jenny’s fourth solo album, ‘On The Line,’ is out now! Recorded at Capitol Records’ Studio B, On The Line boasts a backing band of incredible talent featuring Beck, Benmont Tench, Don Was, Jim Keltner, Ringo Starr and Ryan Adams.

SHOUTING MATCHES:
Formed in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 2006 by Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon, Phil Cook of Megafaun, and Brian Moen of Peter Wolf Crier, the Shouting Matches specialize in a sort of low-key, roots-fueled blues-rock that owes more to Tom Petty than it does the lonesome, lovelorn indie folk of Vernon’s meal-ticket band. The trio released its debut album, Grownass Man, in April 2013. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

NICK SANBORN + CHRIS ROSENAU:
Collaborative set from Chris Rosenau (Volcano Choir, Collections of Colonies of Bees) and Nick Sanborn (Sylvan Esso, Made of Oak)

FLOCK OF DIMES:
Jenn Wasner launched Flock of Dimes, a solo project formed in 2011 to explore the more atmospheric side of pop. Flock of Dimes allows Wasner to experience more experimental recording techniques and songwriting outside of the burgeoning success of her main musical outlet Wye Oak.

ALPHA CONSUMER:
The members of Alpha Consumer have worked with Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Chuck Statler, Brother Ali, Anais Mitchell, Pieta Brown, A Prairie Home Companion, and more. MOJO said, “(Alpha Consumer) reminded us of just how great American oddball rock used to be. The Modern Lovers meets Talking Heads but heavier is how we describe Alpha Consumer. In truth, they’re more entertaining than that.”

SNIFFLE PARTY:
Sniffle Party’s one-of-a-kind witchy pop music is a dream within a dream. The duo’s sleek and poignant songs were made in a bedroom in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, but contain multitudes. Serena Wagner’s distinctive songwriting and soul-stirring vocals paired with Eric Christenson’s dreamy, minimalist electronic production combine for a rich sound that’s fresh and invigorating. Where modern pop music generates a hollow kind of flawlessness, Sniffle Party thrives in the rough at the edges. Their lo-fi sincerity and heart-driven lyrics twist together into songs that pack an emotional punch that resonates.

DRUNK DRIVERS:
Drunk Drivers are an absolute Eau Claire treasure. This band has been blasting their catchy, heavy rock tunes all over the Valley and beyond for over 20 years, and you can’t slow ’em down. The Drivers can out-rock almost anyone, and that’s why Chippewa Valley music lovers perennially rank them as one of the best rock bands around.

ARMS ALOFT:
To better understand Arms Aloft you need to get to know their homeland, The Great Lakes. No no, not Chicago or Cleveland or Detroit, these punk weirdos are from THE NORTH. Half the band hails from Minneapolis and the other two lumberjacks are from Eau Claire, WI. Up in that neck of the woods the people wear large bricks of cheese upon their heads in a display of provincial unity. Ya sure, ya betcha. Well, these kids were destined for more than a life of ice-fishing and drinking Rhinelanders at the sawmill, so they started a band and caught people’s attention with their leftist message and raspy melodies.

PIT WAGON:
Pit Wagon plays music for porch-sitters and sippers. With strings and voices, they share true stories that everybody knows—tough luck, rough nights, and rougher neighbors. Just like Wisconsin’s beer and cheese, their dirty country sound and lyrical folk wisdom leave a lasting and authentic aftertaste.
The beer-soaked songs of Eau Claire band Pit Wagon exist in the space where country, folk, and the blues all intersect. “It’s music made for porches,” said Matthew Vold, the primary songwriter for the band. The trio, made up of Vold (vocals and guitar), Matthew Mabis (a lot of banjo, some vocals, and a little bit of guitar), and Emily Jensen (vocals and the occasional kazoo solo), make music that puts their own youthful spin on traditions rooted in the tried-and-true, tale-spinning songs of old country, folk, and blues greats — the kind of songs that can make listeners laugh and cry in the same three minutes.

NORTH OF DIXIE BLUEGRASS BAND
Not your daddy’s bluegrass! North of Dixie is electrified foot stompin’ music with a mix of old time, new grass and originals. So sit back, hold on to something and enjoy the ride!

Vinyl Nights: Big Tall Jake
2019-08-08 20:30 - 23:00
In addition to enjoying craft cocktails and regional beers/wines, order from our popular late-night menu featuring the Scandinavian Koldtbord, where you create your own sharable feast of premium meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, proteins, sauces, crackers and more. Enjoy a selection of vinyls that will be spun throughout the night.

Weekend Brunch: Josh Gallagher
2019-08-04 10:00 - 13:00
Josh Gallagher is a native of Eau Claire, WI. In 2002, he went to Berklee College of music in Boston, MA on full scholarship. After two years, he was selected as the pianist in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet during the 2004-2005 school year, where he performed with guest clinicians Bobby Watson, Rufus Reid, Jimmy Heath, Artistic Director Christian McBride, and Institute founder Dave Brubeck, among others. He has studied with Geoffrey Keezer, Joanne Brackeen, Hal Crook, Greg Hopkins, Phil Wilson, and Laura Caviani. He is music director and organist at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altoona, WI, and continues to work as a jazz pianist wherever possible.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher Trio
2019-08-03 20:30 - 23:30, 2019-08-02 20:30 - 23:30

Vinyl Nights: Mariah Kewin
2019-08-01 20:30 - 23:00
Mariah Kewin is an Eau Claire native and currently studying at UWEC. She’s passionate about the arts and plans on working it into her career. She’s worked at Revival Records for the last three and a half years, causing for a massive overload of records in her collection. Come join her for an exciting evening – she’s thrilled to spin some of her favorites for you!

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction, & Fire
2019-07-30 20:00 - 21:30
Join us for “a night of fact, fiction, and fire” where we bring in local writers, storytellers, and songwriters for an intimate taste of our local literary community.
FREE to attend. Get a craft drink and join us around the campfire, stories begin at 8pm! Rain or shine! (But we’ll move inside to The Gallery if it rains)
If you would like to be a storyteller at an upcoming Campfire Stories, please email Cassandra@theoxbowhotel.com

Sunday Trivia at the Lakely
2019-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-14 14:00 - 16:00
The Lakely is hosting trivia! Join us each week on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at The Lakely, located inside The Oxbow Hotel in downtown Eau Claire! AMP Quiz will MC the fun right from our stage. We’ll have craft beer, cocktails and wine available at the bar and a special pitcher of beer for the trivia team with the best team name! Oh, and did we mention the prizes? Winning teams will go home with a Lakely gift card! Free to attend – come solo, or bring your crew! Make it a date and get farm-to-fork brunch with us before games begin!

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield trio
2019-07-27 20:30 - 23:30, 2019-07-20 20:30 - 23:30
Sue Orfield has been playing the saxophone for close to 40 years, with the last 10 or so right here in the Chippewa Valley. Her playing is informed by blues, joy, bluegrass, sadness, jazz, crazy, rock, and everything else she’s ever heard.

Weekend Brunch: Dean Granros
2019-07-27 10:00 - 13:00
Dean Granros is a jazz and new music composer and improviser who has been blending influences from multiple genres since the late 1960’s to develop a unique and multidirectional body of work within the contexts of jazz and new music composition.”Artbunker Recordings” is a label created by Dean Granros that serves to document current and archival work spanning the artist’s career.

Late Night Jazz: Hunter Delikowski Trio
2019-07-26 20:30 - 23:30
The Hunter Delikowski Trio provides a tasteful, refreshing, and yet experimental blend of historical jazz genres with contemporary influences. What started as a collective to study, perform, and enjoy personal favorite jazz influences quickly evolved into a diverse group of talented musicians, and they look forward to performing in front of a busy Lakely crowd for Late Night Jazz!

Vinyl Nights: JTron
2019-07-25 20:30 - 23:00, 2019-07-18 20:30 - 23:00
In addition to enjoying craft cocktails and regional beers/wines, order from our popular late-night menu featuring the Scandinavian Koldtbord, where you create your own sharable feast of premium meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, proteins, sauces, crackers and more. Enjoy a selection of vinyls that will be spun throughout the night by JTron (Jeff Reuter) !

Wandering Spirits: The World of Rum
2019-07-24 18:00 - 19:30
Rum may be one of the most misunderstood and mysterious spirits. Join us for our next edition of Wandering Spirits with an exploration of The World of Rum. While rum, for many, may be most associated with a rough night in college, a closer look will prove that rum is equally as diverse and refined as any scotch or bourbon.
This will be the first Wandering Spirits led by our new bar manager, Miles Davenport. With his vast knowledge of rum and Tiki culture, come set sail, sit back, and enjoy a wonderful evening of exotic flavors from around the world! The adventure will take us on a deep dive of the history, cultural impact, classifications, and the unique tastes that rum offers. We will be sampling over 10 different styles of rum as well as learning the proper way to make the most iconic Tiki drink: The Mai Tai.
It’s the perfect time of year to get your rum on so get your tickets fast as there is very limited availability!
Class begins at 6:00 p.m.
$20 / person advanced online // $25 / person at the door, if seats are available
GET TICKETS: https://volumeonetickets.org/events/Wandering-Spirits-The-World-of-Rum-7-24-2019

Weekend Brunch: Brady Didion
2019-07-20 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Didion 10am-1pm. From the kitchen we offer an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and others, as well as non-alcoholic concoctions and fantastic Kickapoo coffee. From the stage, Brady Didion will play acoustic instrumentals starting at 10am.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher
2019-07-19 20:30 - 23:30

Lakely Loves... Foraged Foods!
2019-07-17 18:00 - 21:00
Join us in July for a dinner that celebrates and showcases some of the best ingredients indigenous to the Midwest, gathered by local foragers and farmers. Chef Eric Mendoza and his team will curate a special six-course dinner highlighting these ingredients, taking you, taste by taste, through an experience that is inherently, here.
Reservations for this dinner can be made by calling 715.839.0601. Dinner begins at 6pm, bar opens at 5pm.
Seating for these dinners IS limited, so be sure to call soon if you don’t want to miss out. And trust us, you DON’T want to miss out! See you here!
$65 PER PERSON
Sorry, but we cannot accommodate significant dietary restrictions for this event.
