The Oxbow Hotel

Annual Friendsgiving Celebration at The Lakely with Uncommon Denominator
2021-11-24 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago)
On Thanksgiving Eve, we’re celebrating good food, good drinks, and good friends for our Annual Friendsgiving Celebration!
Bring all of your besties down and enjoy SPECIALS ALL NIGHT!
Pair that with some awesome GIVEAWAYS for a stay at The Oxbow Hotel and dinner for two at The Lakely, and live music from local funk band, Uncommon Denominator, and you’ve got yourself a sure-fire night to remember.
Receive one entry for the giveaways with EVERY DRINK PURCHASE! Drawing will take place at 10pm. Must be present to win.
Bar opens at 5pm, dinner service begins at 5pm and music kicks off at 8pm! Wear those dancin’ shoes! NO COVER!
Cheers!
UNCOMMON DENOMINATOR BIO:
Uncommon Denominator is an Eau-Claire based cover band that plays nothing but the classics. From today’s hits to funky tunes of the past, they bring together an entertaining musical experience. Our foundation is simple: we are a group of friends that united over a passion for playing music that is fun. And we love sharing that with our audiences. We originated as a “bar band,” but we have branched out to all types of venues, including weddings, private events, and many more.
We are a professional party band, made up of a full rhythm section (keyboards, guitar, bass, drums), a 3-piece horn section (saxophone, trumpet, trombone), and two vocalists. Our song book is comprehensive, with hits spanning five decades, featuring music by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, The Blues Brothers, Beyonce, Adele, Chicago, Santana, Steely Dan, Tower of Power, Carole King, The B-52s, David Bowie, Ke$ha, Bill Withers, KC & The Sunshine Band, and many, many more.
Our band members have performed across the country, and they are incredibly experienced and well-versed in many styles of music, such as jazz, classical, rock, pop, funk, and country. Many of our members have toured with the esteemed and storied organization Kids from Wisconsin. Our members have also played with the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, as well as the eight-time Downbeat Award-winning UWEC Jazz Ensemble I. In these groups, our members have played alongside world famous musicians such as Doc Severinsen, Wayne Bergeron (Maynard Ferguson band; studio trumpet player for the soundtrack for Incredibles), Michael Davis (trombonist for James Taylor, Michael Jackson, Jay Z, etc.), and Sylvia McNair (Grammy Award winning opera singer).

Late Night Jazz: The Hunter Delikowski Trio
2021-11-26 20:30 - 23:30
The Hunter Delikowski Trio provides a tasteful and refreshing energy to the music scene. Their work is historically informed, yet strives to push new boundaries through arrangements and originals alike. The group has years of experience together, which is expressed through intricate communication between members through their collective sound. They look forward to entertaining a busy Lakely crowd for Late Night Jazz.
Photo by @beccalynnartist

Late Night Jazz: Hannah Harder and Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2021-11-27 20:30 - 23:30
Up and coming saxophonist Hannah Harder and bassist Jeremy Boettcher bring their trio to The Lakely for soulful renditions of jazz classics.
At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Our farmers and producers take the highest pride in the quality of their products, and our Chef brings out the best in every ingredient.

Vinyl Nights: “Double Dare 80s” at The Lakely with DJ Cooper
2021-12-02 19:00 - 22:00
Vinyl Nights: “Double Dare 80s” at The Lakely with DJ Cooper! DJ Cooper will play an 80s hit from an album and then play a B-side from the same album.
FREE to attend!
DJ BIO:
DJ Cooper started buying records based on limited knowledge of a bands whole catalog. He has listened and learned so much in the last 9 years and has so many new favorites he wants to share with others: That’s why he DJs.
The Lakely opens for drinks and dinner at 5pm, so come early for farm-to-fork fare and craft cocktails before the event kicks off! Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sarah Ohr Trio
2021-12-04 20:30 - 23:30
The Sarah Ohr Trio is a newly formed ensemble which features Sarah Ohr on harp, Dawson Redenius on trumpet, and North Skager on percussion. This blend of unconventional timbres perform live-looping with improvised melodies and portray ethereal landscapes.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations are recommended for dinner, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sweater People
2021-12-10 20:30 - 23:30
Sweater People is a contemporary, experimental, improvisatory musical quartet based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and comprised of members Dawson Redenius (trumpet), Hans Fuerst (keys), Will DeBlaey (bass), and North Skager (drums).
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Dean Granros and Pat Kuehn
2021-12-11 20:30 - 23:30
Join us at The Lakely to catch this masterful duo comprised of Dean Granros on guitar and Pat Kuehn on bass.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks and music begins at 8:30pm.

Holiday Songs and Stories at The Lakely
2021-12-15 20:00 - 21:30
Join us for Holiday Songs and Stories, where we’ll have local storytellers and singers share tales and songs of the holidays to get you into the spirit of the season! Indulge in a craft cocktail or two, or even better, come early and enjoy dinner with the show!
Have your own humorous or heart-warming holiday story to share? We’ll open up the mic to the audience, too!
Stories begin at 8pm on The Lakely Stage!

Vinyl Nights: "Winter Night" with DJ Ashley Wiswell
2021-12-16 19:00 - 22:00
Join us on Thursday, December 16th from 7pm-10pm for a special evening of Vinyl Nights: “Winter Night!”
DJ Ashley Wiswell will spin winter classics with a few holiday favorites.
DJ Bio: Ashley graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2019 with a degree in Organizational Communication and German. She now is a barista at ECDC and behind the bar at The Lakely. When she’s not working, she enjoys live music, traveling, discovering new record stores, or hanging with her kitten, Vinny!
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Cathy Reitz Trio
2021-12-18 20:30 - 23:30
The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals and melodica and two of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Hans Fuerst on piano.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm. Reservations are recommended for dinner, but not required.

CANCELLED: Tim Sullivan's Holiday Special
2021-12-23 19:00 - 22:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Twas’ the night before the night before Christmas, when out of thin air, Tim Sullivan returns to The Lakely and Eau Claire! Join Tim with old friends Jeremy Boettcher on bass and Sean Carey on drums for an evening of intimate jazz and holiday classics.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm and music begins at 7pm.

CANCELLED: Holiday Jazz with Tim Sullivan
2021-12-30 19:00 - 22:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Join Tim Sullivan and Jeremy Boettcher for an intimate evening of jazz and popular music. Covering songs by Prince, Sam Cooke, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, and more, the night is sure to be filled with feel good music that gets you grooving into the new year.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm and music begins at 7pm.

N.Y.E. 2022 at The Lakely with The Bookhouse Boys!
2021-12-31 17:00 - 2022-01-01 01:00
Get ready for an epic New Year’s Eve at The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely!
We’ll be serving up a very special signature dinner menu curated by Chef Luke Bilda and his team of culinary pros in The Lakely from 5pm-10pm, with live entertainment on The Lakely Stage throughout the night! Early evening dinner guests will enjoy live jazz, followed by the Bookhouse Boys from 8:30pm – 12:30am! No cover, but tables are reserved for dining guests only during dinner hours.
Reservations are required for dinner, and can be made by calling (715) 839-0601 — but don’t wait, tables fill quickly! Reservations are booked for a maximum of two hours.
The Bookhouse Boys present “John Hughes Theme Night” (2021 Edition)
Don’t miss the return of the Bookhouse Boys and their epic John Hughes Theme Night (2021 Edition). Featuring a powerhouse lineup of performers including Sean Carey, Jeremy Boettcher, Ben Lester, Liz Eldridge, plus special guests, The Bookhouse Boys will run the gauntlet of iconic John Hughes movies including Home Alone, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, National Lampoon’s Vacation and European Vacation, The Breakfast Club, and more.
Come dressed as your favorite character from any John Hughes movie, enter the costume contest, and you’ll be eligible to win a FREE NIGHT STAY at The Oxbow Hotel!

Late Night Jazz: WED Trio
2022-01-07 20:30 - 23:30
The WED Trio features Will DeBlaey on bass, Emily Watkins on guitar and vocals, and Dawson Redenius on trumpet. They perform jazz standards, 60s and 70s tunes, and even some contemporary pop songs.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks and the WED Trio will begin playing at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek Quartet
2022-01-08 20:30 - 23:30
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, teacher, and composer from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler is currently a graduate student studying jazz piano at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL and has a degree in music education from UW-Madison. Catch his swinging quartet in action on The Lakely Stage!

Vinyl Nights: "Will and Em's Excellent Adventure" with Will DeBlaey and Emily Watkins
2022-01-13 19:00 - 22:00
Will and Em will guide you through the soul, funk, and R&B idiom (with a few surprises). Be prepared for a sonic adventure through an eclectic mix of tunes from the depths of two friends’ record collections.
Will DeBlaey and Emily Watkins are besties and musicians from Eau Claire who play together in several groups, including Uncommon Denominator.

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-01-14 20:30 - 23:30, 2022-01-21 20:30 - 23:30
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.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm, and music begins at 8:30pm.

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-01-15 20:30 - 23:30
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.

CANCELLED: Late Night Jazz: Sarah Ohr Trio
2022-01-22 20:30 - 23:30
The Sarah Ohr Trio is a newly formed ensemble which features Dawson Redenius on trumpet and North Skager on percussion. This blend of unconventional timbres perform live-looping with improvised melodies and portray ethereal landscapes.
The Lakely opens at 5pm and music begins at 8:30pm.

Late Night Jazz: Cathy Reitz Trio
2022-01-28 20:30 - 23:30
The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals and melodica and two of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Emily Watkins on guitar.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sweater People
2022-01-29 20:30 - 23:30
Sweater People is a contemporary, experimental, improvisatory musical quartet based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and comprised of members Dawson Redenius (trumpet), Hans Fuerst (keys), Will DeBlaey (bass), and North Skager (drums).
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.
Photo by Becca Lynn Johnson @beccalynnartist

Late Night Jazz: Cathy Reitz Trio
2022-02-04 20:30 - 23:30
The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals and melodica and two of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Emily Watkins on guitar.

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-02-05 20:30 - 23:30
The Paul Hecht Trio will feature special guest, Emma Dayhuff on bass. Dayhuff is a graduate of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and is a doctoral candidate at UW-Madison. Local favorite Hunter Delikowski will round out the trio on drums.
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.

Vinyl Nights: The Lakely's Own Chef Luke Bilda and Chef Brady
2022-02-10 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a special edition of Vinyl Nights featuring “kitchen jams” brought to you by The Lakely’s Executive Chef Luke Bilda and Chef Brady!
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield, Dustin DeGolier, Jeremy Boettcher
2022-02-11 20:30 - 23:30
Local favorite Sue Orfield will be featured in a trio with Dustin DeGolier on guitar and vocals and Jeremy Boettcher on bass. Enjoy a cocktail and relax during this dynamic night of jazz and Sue’s originals.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

MY FUNKY VALENTINE: A Night with Uncommon Denominator
2022-02-12 20:30 - 23:30
Imagine listening to the world’s greatest love songs, written by the greatest artists of all time, all in one night…
Uncommon Denominator presents the ultimate love songs collection this Valentine’s season for their live show “MY FUNKY VALENTINE: A Night with Uncommon Denominator” on the Lakely stage!
You’ll hear classics like “Just the Two of Us” by Bill Withers, “Let’s Get it On” by Marvin Gaye, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Prestley, “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys and many many more! Uncommon Demoninator’s song book is comprehensive, with hits spanning five decades and over six genres, including rock, pop, soul, funk, country, R&B, Latin, and blues. You and your love are sure to be entertained throughout the entire night!
Make it a dinner and show night! Executive Chef Luke Bilda and his culinary team will be featuring a special, limited-time Valentine’s Day menu for the evening. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available.
Reservations are required for this special event, with a maximum time of two hours per reservation. Tables are reserved for dinner guests.
To save your table, please call us at (715) 839-0601.
BAND BIO
Uncommon Denominator is a professional party band, made up of a full rhythm section (keyboards, guitar, bass, drums), a 3-piece horn section (saxophone, trumpet, trombone), and two vocalists. Voted #1 Best Cover Band in the Chippewa Valley Volume One Reader Poll “Best Of” Awards (2019, 2020) and #1 Best New Band (2020).
“We are a band who likes to play fun music and have fun doing it too!”

LOVE AT THE LAKELY: Valentine's Day Dinner and Love Songs with Harpist Sarah Ohr
2022-02-14 17:00 - 22:00
Join us for a romantic evening of dinner and drinks at The Lakely, where Executive Chef Luke Bilda and his culinary team will be featuring a special, limited time Valentine’s Day menu, all to be enjoyed whilst listening to professional harpist, Sarah Ohr, from the stage. Ohr will showcase both her rainbow electric acoustic harp, and her mahogany acoustic harp, playing classic and contemporary love songs from 5:30-8:30pm.
Reservations are required for this special event, with a maximum time of two hours per reservation. Tables are reserved for dinner guests. Vegan and gluten free options will be available.
To save your table, please call us at (715) 839-0601.
We invite you to come celebrate and embrace your love at The Lakely!

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield, Jeremy Boettcher, and Nick Poss Trio
2022-02-18 20:30 - 23:30
Join local favorites Sue Orfield (saxophone), Jeremy Boettcher (bass), and Nick Poss (piano) for a dynamic night of jazz.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-02-19 20:30 - 23:30
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.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks with music beginning at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.
