The Oxbow Hotel

Open Mic Night
2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-12 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!

Drag Bingo with Khloe Wold
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00
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.

WPR Pint-Sized Concert with Two High Strung at The Lakely
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00
Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music, local radio and local beer with a Pint-Sized Concert at The Lakely!
Free to attend, RSVPs are appreciated!
RSVP HERE >>>

LIVE MUSIC: Tim Case & JT Spartz
2025-10-11 18:00 - 21:00
Tim Case is a folk-inspired, country-adjacent singer/songwriter from Wisconsin. His latest album is 2025’s “Hall of Mirrors,” recorded at Pine Hollow in Eau Claire with producer Evan Middlesworth. Kinda folk, sorta rock, almost country, the album was praised by the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram as, “A modern, uniquely-Wisconsin take on classic folk and Americana music.” Primarily relying on finger-picked acoustic guitar and raw, heartfelt vocals, on stage he has earned a reputation as a charming storyteller and compelling live performer.

JT Spartz is the driving force behind Madison-based Roots Rock / Americana band Dogtown Hollow. With a warm voice and grounded approach to song craft, Spartz draws on equal measures of rootedness, connection, movement, and isolation. Dogtown Hollow was a 2024 Americana Artist of the Year nominee by the Midwest Country Music Organization based largely on the songwriting and musicianship of its 2024 EP “Rivers, Roads & Bridges.” A follow-up EP, “Watch Your Step!” was released in July 2025.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Single Stem
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
Single Stem is the solo singer/songwriter act of Marjorie Craemer and her guitar. Single Stem sings songs from the heart; Americana, folk, a little bit of country, as well as original songs.

BOARD & BITE: An Educational Grazing Experience
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30
Join Chef Jeremy for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to build boards that wow—from flavor pairing and seasonal selections to pro tips on slicing, styling, and presentation. You’ll discover a variety of meats and cheeses, explore creative combinations, and leave with the skills (and confidence) to impress at your next gathering.
Your ticket includes:
🔸 Guided instruction + tastings
🔸 A complimentary recipe book to recreate boards at home
🔸 A Lakely coupon to drink + dine after class
🔸 Option to add an acacia wood board to take home
Tickets are $35 per person, or $65 if you add-on a charcuterie board to take home.
It all happens Thursday evening, October 16th at 6pm. Don’t miss it—seating is limited!
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LIVE MUSIC: Wyatt Thomson & Friends
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00
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.

LIVE MUSIC: Eggplant Heroes
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00
Eggplant Heroes is an Americana collaboration among Duffy Duyfhuizen, Max Garland, Joel Pace, Olaf Lind, Dan Zerr, and Lucas Fischer, blending four-part harmonies with guitars, fiddle , and trumpet, Eggplant Heroes tries to bring a rich and eclectic musical experience.

LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Lustek Trio
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00
Tyler Lustek is a pianist, composer, arranger and educator from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler is involved with a variety of musical projects around the Chippewa Valley including his own quintet the Tyler Lustek Confluence, avant-garde jazz duet Lustek / Granros, piano/cello duet Duo Vivace, and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. Tyler is also co-director of the jazz combo program at UW-Eau Claire.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Anicat
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00
Anicat is the duo of Annie Jackson and Keith Wojciechowski, blending soulful vocals with masterful guitar. Together, they create a musical experience that is both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition. Their seamless blend of vocals and guitar showcases their individual talents while highlighting their remarkable collaboration.

LIVE MUSIC: Paul Hecht & Friends
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00
Paul Hecht is a keyboardist who melds musical influences from straight ahead and free jazz, classical, pop, minimalism, and electronic avant-garde. Hecht’s first album with his Chicago quartet, Pyrography, was released in 2025 by ears & eyes records.

LIVE MUSIC: Josh Gallagher & Aaron Hedenstrom Duo
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy an evening of exceptional live jazz with two of the region’s top talents. Pianist Josh Gallagher attended the renowned Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship and studied at the prestigious Brubeck Institute, bringing a rich and expressive sound to every performance. He’s joined by saxophonist Aaron Hedenstrom, a gifted performer and composer who holds a doctorate from the University of North Texas and teaches jazz saxophone at UW–Eau Claire.
Together, they’ll explore a wide range of jazz tunes—from timeless standards to modern interpretations—perfect for a relaxed and memorable night out.

Scream Queens: A BOOlesque Drag Brunch
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00
Something wicked this way comes…
Scream Queens: A BOOlesque Drag Brunch!
Join us on Sunday, October 26th for a frightfully fabulous affair where glamour meets ghouls! The queens are serving up sultry scares and dazzling drama in a brunch experience like no other—it’s spooky, it’s sparkly, and it’s the only Halloween brunch where sequins meet screams. These queens know how to work a room (and a broomstick)!
THE LINE-UP:
Khloe Wold
Taylor Ashton
Felicia Ashton
Diablo
Amber Hudson
Devine
Enjoy delicious brunch from our scratch kitchen, sip on hauntingly good cocktails, and prepare to howl with delight. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or distress)!
Tickets are only $20, with food and drinks sold separately. Don’t miss the tease of the season—tickets are limited, and this brunch sells out faster than candy on Halloween night.
Parental advisory—show may contain explicit content!
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FUNDRAISER: Owen Park Playground Project
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a spooktacular night of family fun — all to help raise funds for a brand-new playground at Owen Park! We are hosting a fundraising event on Tuesday evening, October 28th, to gather as community and support the Owen Park Playground Project. 20% of sales at The Lakely between 5-7pm will be donated! Families and kiddos are welcome, and can enjoy music, games, prizes, and a costume contest! A special “Dinner for the Family” will be available for only $35 and includes pasta and tomato sauce with house salad, breadsticks, and four sodas! Add meatballs for only $5 more. Support a great cause, enjoy delicious food, and have fun—we’ll see you Tuesday evening!

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Davey J & Friends
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
Davey J has shared his soulful sound throughout the Chippewa Valley for 25 years and takes the listeners through time with his set list of rock, blues, and folk music.

FRIGHT NIGHT at The Lakely!
2025-10-31 17:00 - 23:59
Get ready for a frightfully good time this Halloween—it’s Fright Night at The Lakely!
We’re talking costumes, cocktails, and a devilishly good time, all under one roof!
Start the night with our Fright Night Fish Fry (walleye + Cajun tartar, 5PM–sold out), then stick around for live tunes from The Jonah Walt Trio from 6–9PM, followed by a devilish dance party with DJ Jeremy Roberts of Unforgettable Entertainment from 9:30PM–12AM.
Costume Contest at 11PM — winner takes home a $50 bar tab!
“Fangtastic” spiked punch, spooky cocktails, and late-night snacks all night long.
Admission is FREE! Come for the fish fry, stay for the fright!

LIVE MUSIC: Kat Sherman & Paul Hecht
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00
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.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Irie
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00
Lifetime musician and writer, Irie, brings her passionate vocals and her lyrical style together to forage a blend of indie pop/rock ballads. Born as Irelyn Ulrich in Madison, Wisconsin, she was thrown into a life of creative thinking from a young age. The daughter of a Creative Writer and English Professor, Irie was raised reading 10 books a night before bed, and her exposure to outside the box thinking from a young age set the stage for her future career as a musician. Inspired by the likes of music icons like Sinead O’Connor and Alanis Morissette as well as more recent stars such as Renee Rapp and Maggie Rogers, Irie never stops writing music. When she isn’t playing music with her friends or waiting tables at The Lakely, she is hunkered down in her living room spinning words and melodies into the perfect arrangement. Studying at UWEC to earn her degree in recording arts and songwriting, she is excited to see where this long and winding road of expression takes her.

VINYL NIGHT: DJ Matt Sayles + Vinyl Swap!
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00
Matt will be spinning some rarities and oddities spanning early jazz, hillbilly, country, blues, and roots rock & roll.
Matthew R. Sayles is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Philville Records, an independent label he formed in 2000 in Marquette, Michigan.

LIVE MUSIC: Simon Cropp
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00
Simon Cropp is a flatpick guitarist and country and bluegrass songwriter. His performance style is equal parts dive bar bravado and fireside introspection. Simon’s songwriting style is plainspoken storytelling, channeling classic country themes of love, heartbreak, and the landscapes he travels through. Both as a solo act and with his band Slapdash Bluegrass, Simon has had the chance to share the stage with songwriting inspirations in The Last Revel, Possessed by Paul James, Margo Cilker, Clay Street Unit, and Joseph Huber. With a dreadnought guitar in hand, Simon’s flatpicking style blends country-inspired crosspicking with melodic sensibility to produce a sound that is as comfortable on a front porch as it is on a festival stage.

LIVE MUSIC: The Gilmore Family Band
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00
A romance depicted through the Art of Music
In 2000, Shannon and Jason Gilmore embarked on their musical journey, sharing the stage with The Old Dog Band in Colorado Springs. Their friendship was forged through Shannon’s vocals and Jason’s mastery of the guitar and mandolin. Despite Shannon relocating to California in 2005, their connection endured, while Jason continued to explore his musical path, contributing to various bands in the Colorado Springs area. By 2016, Shannon returned, engaging in the local music scene and taking ownership of a significant music venue. More than a decade later, Shannon and Jason rekindled their musical partnership, spanning multiple genres and evolving their friendship into something deeper. This evolution led to the birth of The Gilmore Family Band in 2019. After a brief stint in Boulder, CO, the Gilmore’s ventured north to Wisconsin’s driftless plains in October of 2023, embracing a new musical chapter and unveiling their debut album, MESS THAT WE MADE. Marking another exciting turn in their ongoing adventures.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Emily V.
2025-11-11 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
Emily V is a hospice music therapist by day and open mic attendee by night. She is passionate about fostering expression, connection, and community through music making. She plays acoustic versions of a wide variety of music spanning from classic country, rock, and modern pop to provide an experience that can resonate with anyone.

LIVE MUSIC: Songa with Sue Orfield
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00
Songa is a roots folk band led by Mario and Sherry Friedel based in the Chippewa Valley. An acoustic duo weaving a rich sonic tapestry rooted in the heart of Nashville’s songwriting tradition, their music is a soulful blend of folk, blues, country, and jazz, delivered with raw authenticity. With heartfelt lyrics and the harmonies that come from a lifetime of making music together, this will be an intimate night of music to remember. Songa is excited to announce that Sue Orfield will be joining the duo for this special evening.
