CANCELLED: Tim Sullivan's Holiday Special
2021-12-23 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Vinyl Nights: "Radiant Waves" with DJ Eric Olson
2022-02-24 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for Vinyl Nights: “Radiant Waves!” A spectrum of bright pop, rock and jazz surprises from the deep seas of 1970 and beyond.
DJ Bio: Eric Olson has been telling the stories of people for 40 years as a professional writer and producer through the medium of television. He learned the craft as an undergraduate at UWEC. Eric also holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication from UW-Superior. Beginning with “Update News” at UWEC in 1980 Eric has written and produced award-winning video content for: WQOW-TV, Eau Claire; KDLH-TV, Duluth; Pioneer PBS, Appleton; and KARE-TV, Minneapolis. Since 2011 Eric has directed Emmy-award winning productions while serving as President/CEO of KSMQ PBS, a television station serving 700,000 viewers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.

Late Night Jazz: Hunter Delikowski Trio
2022-02-25 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.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: The Animistic Quartet
2022-02-26 20:00 - 23:30
The Animistic Trio is comprised of Janny Trumpet, William DeBlaey, Nick Zuck, and Hans Fuerst. Their sound is rooted from the traditions of jazz, funk, and soul. Join them in connecting the sounds of music to all things human!
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Hannah Harder Quartet
2022-03-04 20:30 - 23:30
Up and coming saxophonist Hannah Harder brings her quartet to The Lakely for soulful renditions of jazz classics. Harder is a current music student at UW-Eau Claire.

Late Night Jazz: Janny Trumpet: A Lo-Fi Experience
2022-03-05 20:30 - 23:30
Janny Trumpet is an emerging Lo-Fi Jazz artist.
The concept started in 2020, when he released his first EP Sketches of Corona Pain. With the help of his colleague/producer in LA, he is bringing in all new and original music. The music will be mixed together for 90 minutes straight, so sit back and relax while enjoying the chill vibes of Janny Trumpet.
Later in the night he’ll bring out guest instrumentalists Jeremy Boettcher and Hans Fuerst to enhance the late night show experience!

Vinyl Nights: "Goldies Night" with Mabis
2022-03-10 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready for a marathon of Golden Oldies. A blend of iconic classics and forgotten favorites will take you right back to the sock hops and record shops of the 50s and 60s.
DJ Bio: Mabis spins to please, so expect to hear a tune or two that you adore. His vinyl obsession and wide-ranging collection wouldn’t be possible without Revival Records. Cheers, Billy!

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-03-11 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. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-03-12 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 boasts a locally-sourced, seasonal menu. We serve casual Midwest modern comfort foods, including our famous Koldtbord, from open until bar close. Behind the bar we feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

St. Patrick's Day at the She-Leighleigh with Tim Sullivan
2022-03-17 19:00 - 22:00
Join Tim Sullivan and a host of some of EC’s favorite musicians as they fuse traditional Irish music with contemporary Jazz and Rock sensibilities. Slainte!
The Lakely boasts a locally-sourced, seasonal menu. We serve casual Midwest modern comfort foods, including our famous Koldtbord, from open until bar close. Behind the bar we feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles. The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Tim Sullivan Trio
2022-03-18 20:30 - 23:30
Eau Claire native Tim Sullivan (Saxophone, Flute, Vocals) reunites with old friends Jeremy Boettcher (Bass) and Sean Carey (Drums) for an evening of original music and reimagined material from the past century of Jazz, Rock, Soul, and more.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, with music beginning at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.
