The Oxbow Hotel

LIVE MUSIC: Tyler Lustek Jazz Trio
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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: Terr
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00
Terr is a musician driven by a lifelong passion for the power of music. After leaving his full-time job, he committed himself to learning what he calls “the language of emotion”, using both his voice and his instrument to express what words often can’t. Blending the music he grew up with and his own folk-blues songwriting, Terr performs a mix of heartfelt originals and reimagined favorites. His goal is simple: to create moments of connection through sound, giving listeners space to experience this “language of emotion”.

Open Mic Night
2026-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 22:00
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: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2026-01-30 18:00 - 21:00
Renowned bassist Jeremy Boettcher 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.

LIVE MUSIC: Sue Orfield Jazz Trio
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00
Sue Orfield has been playing the saxophone for close to 40 years, with the last 10 or so right here in the Chippewa Valley.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Wyatt Thomson
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-31 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
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: Between Howls
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00
Between Howls are dynamic vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper Howl & guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Muska Howl. The two perform a blend of folk, rock and blues featuring a distinctive take on the catalogs of artists past & present alongside their own original material.

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Emily V.
2026-02-10 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.

Drag Bingo with Khloe Wold
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30
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.

KILLER KISSES: A Noir Drag Brunch
2026-02-15 10:00 - 13:00
Valentine’s plans don’t have to be sweet… this year, we’re serving something darker.
On Sunday, February 15, The Lakely invites you to Killer Kisses: A Noir Drag Brunch—a sultry, high-drama drag show paired with a brunch menu that absolutely delivers. Think moody glamour, bold performances, and a brunch spread designed to keep your glass full and your jaw on the floor. Set in The Lakely’s intimate space, where every seat feels close to the action, guests will enjoy performances that flirt, tease, and command the room.
PERFORMERS
This show features a powerhouse lineup of drag performers known for serving looks, attitude, and unforgettable moments:
Khloe Wold
Amber Hudson
Felicia Ashton
Taylor Ashton
Zasha Catz
Krystal Gaga
GET TICKETS
Tickets are available now for $20 per person and are expected to sell fast. Brunch and drinks sold separately. This is an 18+ show. Doors open at 10am, and the show begins at 11am. GET TICKETS NOW
🖤 PRO TIP: make it a weekend! Turn Killer Kisses into a full Valentine’s getaway with a stay at The Oxbow Hotel, just steps from The Lakely. Sleep in, wake up hungry, and stroll into brunch! BOOK NOW

TUNE-IN TUESDAY: Jim Nelson
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00
Jim Nelson is a local singer songwriter who likes to think of himself as a “Country-Folk-Americana-Bluegrassy Guitar Picker.” Jim is a retired Elementary School teacher, and a long-time player in the Chippewa Valley music scene. He’s been making music in this area for over twenty-five years, and other parts of the state before that. He has several CDs full of original music, available on all of the usual streaming sites. Jim’s shows consist of singer/songwriter tunes in the spirit of such musical heroes as: John Prine, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and many more lesser-known folksingers. You’ll also hear a healthy smattering of original songs and stories that fit in well with the cover songs. Expect a relaxed evening of good times and good tunes!

LIVE MUSIC: Jack Norton
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00
Travel back in time with Emmy Award winning songwriter Jack Norton, for a concert of vaudeville blues, old-time country, and vintage Americana folk music.
Singer/songwriter Jack Norton says he was born somewhere in rural Georgia during the summer of 1879 to a family of itinerant workers. He spent his childhood in the Deep South, drifting from town to town, eventually learning how to play the guitar from legendary blues musician Blind Lemon Jefferson.
When he was 12, he ran away from home to join the circus and later worked as a banjo player, vocal contortionist, and comedian in a traveling medicine show.
He eventually resurfaced in New Orleans, playing acoustic guitar in Jelly Roll Morton’s band. It was here that Norton tried his hand at songwriting, crafting songs which were stolen by Buddy Bolden.
Never one to settle down, Norton moved to New York City and quickly found himself in the heart of Tin Pan Alley, penning hit songs for Al Jolson, Rudy Vallee, and a young Bing Crosby.
Norton recorded his first records for Okeh in Asheville, North Carolina, in the summer of 1925. It was here that he influenced Jimmie Rodgers and Emmett Miller. He has been recording and touring ever since. Throughout the 1930s, Norton drifted from town to town, riding the rails and singing for his supper. During the folk boom of the early 1960s, Norton would influence artists such as Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dylan.
Today, Jack Norton is celebrating over 100 years as a recording artist. He continues to perform live, touring the world, playing his unique blend of vintage blues, ragtime jazz, and hokum folk.
