WIN TWO 2‑DAY Eaux Claires TICKETS!
We’re giving away the ultimate festival prize, and every original or no‑proof cocktail purchase at The Lakely gets you an entry to win!

Who: You! And your buds, tag ’em in the comments!
What: PRE EXC VINYL NIGHT PATIO PARTY
When: Thursday, July 23, 6–9 PM
Where: The Oxbow Hotel + The Lakely

We’re turning the patio into a full‑blast summer groove session with Matt Sayles of Philville Records spinning an all‑vinyl set packed with festival‑season energy. And that’s just the start, there’s even more giveaways:

Grateful Dead Crosley record player and other swag, and a Sun Cruiser beach chair and beach gear! Huge shoutout to our prize sponsors at Sun Cruiser, Dogfish Head, and Boston Beer Company!

Must be present to win!

Cocktails + vinyl + sunshine + prizes… this is the patio party you don’t want to miss!

*No purchase necessary, please inquire with our team at the event how to enter.

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.

A fixture in the Chippewa Valley’s entertainment scene, and known for his inventive arrangements, collaborative spirit, and commitment to nurturing local talent, Davis blends traditional swing with modern harmonic language, drawing influence from artists like Bill Evans, Keith Jarret and Ryo Fukui. In 2022, Davis founded Artem Entertainment, an Eau Claire–based organization dedicated to supporting live performance, artistic collaboration, and community-based production. Under his direction, Artem has curated events ranging from intimate jazz nights to large-scale showcases, bringing together musicians across genres and generations. Davis continues to perform regularly while composing original work, directing ensembles, and mentoring young artists. His efforts reflect a deep belief in the transformative power of music and its role in building sustainable creative culture in smaller communities.