Monday Jazz Session Hosted by Aaron Hedenstrom
2019-04-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-04-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-04-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-04-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
St. Paul native, Aaron Hedenstrom has performed across the country as a jazz saxophonist, clinician, and composer. He holds a DMA in Performance in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and has collaborated with vibraphonist Stefan Harris, saxophonist Bob Reynolds, The University of North Texas One O’Clock lab Band, vocalist Marlene Verplanck, vocalist/actor Don Most and indie artist S. Carey. Aaron, a new member of the jazz faculty at UWEC leads the student jazz jam session every monday. All are welcome.

Vinyl Nights: Big Tall Jake
2019-04-11 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.

Late Night Jazz: Byerself
2019-04-12 20:30 - 2019-04-13 00:00
Despite its moniker, byerself is much more than your typical solo project. It is an active collaboration between Minneapolis’ finest musicians, artists, dancers, and videographers.
The project started in 2013, when Greg Byers started performing solo shows using only his voice, electric cello, and laptop. After the launch of a self-titled EP, byerself was put on hold when Greg started a new job as bassist with an internationally touring jazz/blues band. Greg used this opportunity to springboard his music career, resulting in many notable performances and recording sessions. Yet, he found himself pining for a meaningful outlet for his creativity; a way for his music to positively impact the community of musicians, artists, and patrons that had grown around him.
Emboldened, Greg repurposed byerself to best address these musical goals. In its current iteration, Greg teams up with jazz piano virtuoso Javier Santiago and percussion savant Arthur “LA” Buckner to defy the norms of your typical jazz trio. Untethered by tradition, byerself uses its platform to make bold artistic statements that capture and respond to the sociopolitical and environmental issues defining our era.

Weekend Brunch: Cory and Christine Hitt
2019-04-13 10:00 - 13:00
The daughter of two musicians, Christine Hitt started her recording career with the MAXJAZZ record label in 1999. During her time in St. Louis as a jazz vocalist and pianist, Christine recorded and performed with Ugonna Okegwo, Bruce Barth, Montez Coleman, Peter Mayer, and Tom Kennedy, among others. Her July 2018 release Magical Kite was recorded at Capitol studios and was produced by Geoffrey Keezer and features Jeff Hamilton, John Beasley, Bob Sheppard, and Gene Coye.
This weekend brunch, she will joined by her youngest son Cory.

Gallery Show: Jeffrey Foucault with Erik Koskinen
2019-04-13 20:00 - 22:00
JEFFREY FOUCAULT:

In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power, a decidedly Midwestern amalgam of blues, country, rock’n’roll, and folk. He’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career on multiple studio albums, countless miles, and general critical acclaim, being lauded for “Stark, literate songs that are as wide open as the landscape of his native Midwest” (The New Yorker), and described as “Quietly brilliant” (The Irish Times), while catching the ear of everyone from Van Dyke Parks to Greil Marcus, to Don Henley, who regularly covers Foucault in his live set.

ERIK KOSKINEN:

Musically sprouted from the blend of American folk, country, rock-n-roll, and blues, Erik Koskinen and his top-shelf band realize a sound that is distinctive and fresh while familiar and classic. Koskinen’s albums are a lyrical and musical metaphor of American’s theaters of war, of history, of relationships, and of the reflections in the mirror. Knowing but not didactic, Koskinen channels the ways of Whitman and reverently enters the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen “the real deal” and “the best country songwriter in Minnesota.” After releasing Cruising Paradise as an EP in November 2017, Koskinen added three new songs and pressed to vinyl in July 2018. Cruising Paradise follows Koskinen’s first three albums, America Theatre (2014), Live At the Real Phonic Radio Hour (2015), and Keep It to Yourself (2010).

Doors: 7:30 p.m. // Show: 8:00 p.m.
$18 ADVANCE TICKETS // $20 AT THE DOOR
The Lakely Restaurant and Bar is onsite for any dinner and drinks you might like to enjoy before the show.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Late Night Jazz: Bloomer Boy
2019-04-13 20:30 - 2019-04-14 00:00
Bloomer Boy was born back in 2010 when Jeremy Boettcher and Sean Carey discovered the insane guitar player, Dean Granros, tending his Icelandic horses on a farm outside of Bloomer, WI. The trio reunites for a youthful take on jazz standards and some of Dean’s original compositions.

Weekend Brunch: Josh Gallagher
2019-04-14 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with solo piano music from the one and only, Josh Gallagher 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.

LOCK INN 4.16.19: An Evening Justin Vernon + Sean Carey
2019-04-16 15:00 - 2019-04-17 12:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely are thrilled to announce two new dates in the on-going series of events dubbed “Lock Inns,” which are meant to bring fans closer to the music and give them a chance to experience a very exclusive, intimate performance by some of their favorite artists. For these two dates, Justin Vernon and Bon Iver bandmate Sean Carey will be coming to the stage!
So join us on a couple of seemingly typical weeknights – one March 19th, and one April 16th – for a unique and exclusive overnight experience of food, music, camaraderie, and more. These two events offer fans of Justin Vernon and Sean Carey a rare opportunity to enjoy an evening curated entirely by their musical, culinary, and cultural sensibilities from beginning to end. And did we mention the possibility of special guests?!
Upon check-in, throughout the property and bar you’ll hear a playlist filled with songs selected by Vernon and Carey. Then, during a relaxing and very special six-course dinner crafted in collaboration with Chef Nathan Berg, Vernon and Carey will perform live on the stage in The Lakely. Later, there’s a good chance that they’ll be joined throughout the night by other yet-to-be-named musical guests from their stable of friends and creative collaborators.
Only 30 packages will be sold for each date, making each Lock Inn available to only a select few. Other package highlights include a limited-edition event poster, morning yoga in The Gallery, brunch from a prix fixe menu, and the opportunity to be a part of an incredibly special experience. Read on for additional details.
INTERESTED? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Dates options are TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 or TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019.
Packages will go on-sale on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH at 10:00am CDT.

Online sales ONLY (sorry, no phone reservations are accepted for Lock Inn dates)
Sold on a first-come, first-served basis
Please read the fine print information below to prepare for ticket sales

Only 30 packages are available per date, and they will sell out rapidly.
Packages start at $300 per person (price is before Wisconsin state tax of 5.5% and room tax of 8% and applicable ticketing fees)
Packages include the following:

Overnight stay in our award-winning rooms
Six-course dinner crafted by Chef Nathan Berg
Exclusive access to live musical performances by Vernon, Carey, and friends throughout the evening (dinner music, featured music, late night music, and more)
Morning Yoga session
Brunch from a Prix Fixe menu
Limited-edition event poster
Complimentary late check-out at noon

Prices based on double-occupancy.
Two people per room ONLY. (not 1, not 3, not 7!)

Remember that BOTH DATES will go on sale at the same time. Bookmark the pages below so you’re ready to go when tickets go on-sale Friday, February 15th at 10am CDT!
CLICK HERE FOR 3.19.19 TICKETS (starting Friday, 2/15 at 10am CDT)
CLICK HERE FOR 4.16.19 TICKETS (starting Friday, 2/15 at 10am CDT)
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ
**When booking the Lock Inn Package, you must ONLY select ONE room type per transaction. If you try and purchase multiple room types at the same time, your order WILL NOT go through. Adding a ticket to your cart DOES NOT guarantee that the reservation is yours. Your order is not complete until you reach the confirmation screen after entering payment information.
**Please create a separate reservation via www.theoxbowhotel.com for any additional nights before or after the official Lock Inn date. All packages are non-refundable. This is a 21+ event. All drinks must be purchased separately. Gratuity is not included.**

Lakely Loves... Lazy Monk Brewing
2019-04-17 18:00 - 21:00
Come join the party as The Lakely welcomes one of our best neighbors here in downtown Eau Claire…Lazy Monk Brewing! Founded in 2010 by Leos and Theresa Frank, Lazy Monk set out to craft traditional Bohemian and German-style lagers and, nearly a decade later, they’re still hard at work putting out some of those same styles, although they’ve also added quite a few other brews into the mix over the years.
For this dinner, The Franks will be on hand to talk in detail about their brewing operation; touching on its history, its wonderful new(ish) bier hall on the Chippewa River and what’s in store for the future. They’ll also be guiding us on a tasting of a half-dozen of their brews, including everything from their tried-and-true standbys to some of their wonderful seasonal offerings. Meanwhile, Chef Nathan Berg and his talented staff will be presenting a six-course dinner, with each course specifically paired to one of Lazy Monk’s incredible brews. It’s an exciting collaboration between a locally-focused restaurant and its closest brewery!
Please call The Lakely for reservations. 715-839-0601. 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!
Dinner starts at 6:00pm. Bar will open at 5:00pm.
$65 PER PERSON (price includes 6 beers)
Sorry, but we cannot accommodate significant dietary restrictions for this event.

Vinyl Nights: Gabe Larson
2019-04-18 20:30 - 23:00

Late Night Jazz: Ted Olsen + Joe Strachan
2019-04-19 20:30 - 2019-04-20 00:00
Ted Olsen is a bassist and composer from Minneapolis, MN. In 2017 he released his début album, Joyfire, on Shifting Paradigm records. His groups have been featured at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, The Artists’ Quarter, the Black Dog Café and Icehouse. He won the 2012 Eric Stokes Song Contest held by the American Composers’ Forum and in 2015 was a finalist in the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers’ competition. Joe Strachan is an established pianist in the Twin Cities area. Joe performs with the Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra, Charanga Tropical, the Pete Whitman X-tet, the Jake Baldwin Quartet, and many other groups. Also a composer and arranger, his compositions has been featured with Big Cats!, Adam Meckler Orchestra, and outstanding jazz quartet Courageous Endeavors.

Weekend Brunch: Nick Seeger
2019-04-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-04-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-04-27 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.

Author Meet + Greet: Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook
2019-04-20 11:30 - 14:00
Say Cheese!
Join us in celebration of all that is Wisconsin cheese! Author Kristine Hansen of Milwaukee will be at The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely to introduce and share her new book, Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet, and Savory Recipes from the State’s Best Creameries! In addition to the Meet + Greet, we’ll have cheese samples! FREE to attend! Pick up your copy of this amazing cookbook at the event!
More info about the book:
Wisconsin’s artisan-cheese scene is steeped in tradition and bursting with innovations. Local cheesemakers attract visitors from all over the world. Cheese is a huge part of the state’s tourist draw and homegrown character. Everyone who calls Wisconsin home or visits for a day will love this book of the best recipes to cook with cheese. Stunning photos and 60 recipes from the 28 creameries featured will include comfort-food staples like pizza, mac ‘n cheese and grilled-cheese sandwiches, as well as wow-worthy dinner-party favorites such as mascarpone cheesecake, plus picnic-friendly salads and delicious breakfasts.
Noteworthy creameries covered include Carr Valley Cheese and Emmi Roth in Southwest Wisconsin, BelGioioso Cheese and Sartori in Northeast Wisconsin; Holland’s Family Cheese in Northwest Wisconsin; and Clock Shadow Creamery in Southeast Wisconsin.
Did you know…
1. 5,552 awards won by Wisconsin cheesemakers as of November 2018.
2. Wisconsin is the only state requiring cheesemakers to be licensed.
3. Wisconsin has the highest number of Master Cheesemakers in the U.S.
4. There are more artisan cheesemakers than in California (California is more commodity).
5. Most Wisconsin cheesemakers learned from their ancestors, which can be traced three or four generations back in Italy, France and Switzerland.
6. A modern-day solution to the dairy crisis in Wisconsin: turning milk (selling at unfortunate record-low prices) into artisan cheese, charging as much as $30/pound.
Based in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood, Kristine Hansen is a nationally recognized food, drinks and travel author with articles about Wisconsin’s cheese published on Travel + Leisure’s website as well as on Fodors.com. Her articles have appeared in TIME Magazine, Cooking Light Magazine, Vogue.com, Today.com, CNN.com, CNTraveler.com and ArchitecturalDigest.com. She contributes to Milwaukee Magazine, covering the state’s agriculture industry and its many personalities.

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield
2019-04-20 20:30 - 2019-04-21 00:00
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.

Eau Claire Jazz Fest: Vinyl Battle of Jazz Classics
2019-04-25 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. Witness a battle between two DJs as they fight to find the greatest jazz classic of all time.

Eau Claire Jazz Festival: 52nd Street
2019-04-26 18:00 - 2019-04-27 00:00
Eau Claire Jazz Festival turns an already incredible downtown street into historic 52nd Street, New York for one night each year. Join us for the dancing and drinking all night!
The Lakely
6-8 Equinox
8-10 Silverback Trio
10-12 EC Jazz Festival Guest Artists
Oxbow Gallery
6-8 PM Young Lions
8-10 PM UKE
10-12 Jazz Alley
52nd Street wristbands will be available to purchase at the Lakely for $15.

Weekend Brunch: Brady Didion
2019-04-28 10:00 - 13:00
A recent transplant to Eau Claire, Brady Didion is an instrumental guitarist with over 20 years of experience. Brady’s songwriting explores lively, evocative melodies married with percussive elements. Inspired by musicians such as Antoine Dufour and Andy McKee, Brady’s music is meditative and mellow, rhythmic and awakening.

Sunday Trivia at the Lakely
2019-04-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-05-05 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!

Vinyl Nights: Mariah Kewin
2019-05-02 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!

Weekend Brunch: Shane Leonard
2019-05-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-05-05 10:00 - 13:00
In addition to his evening jazz sets at The Lakely, check out Shane’s brunch sets featuring American folk music, sometimes alone, sometimes with friends. Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-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.

3rd Annual Derby Day Celebration
2019-05-04 15:00 - 20:00
Join us for our third installment of Derby Day on The Lakely Courtyard Patio! Attendees are encouraged to dress to the nines, with prizes for best hat, cutest couple, and more. Kentucky-inspired food will be served, and there will be mint juleps galore! Race coverage will be broadcast outside (weather pending), and we’ll have live music, of course. Don’t miss out on the most exciting two minutes in sports! Free to attend!

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2019-05-04 19:00 - 22:00
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.
