Mantis is an instrumental trio combining written and improvised music and featuring Scott Burton on guitar, Jeremy Boettcher on bass and Sean Carey on drums. With original music penned by Burton, each performance is unique, blurring the lines between notes written or felt in the moment.

Eau Claire pianist Tyler Lustek will be joined by Twin Cities guitar legend Dean Granros for a night of their favorite jazz standards. Catch them at the Lakely on Friday, November 8th at 7-10pm!

Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship and played in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet. After living in New York City, he returned to Eau Claire.

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.

Based in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, and vocal jazz. The duo consists of Emily Watkins (guitar/vocals) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar/vocals), both freelance musicians and educators in western WI. Individually, they frequently perform with various ensembles, exploring jazz, rock, country, funk, blues, and original music. Emily and Dustin both serve on the faculty at the Shell Lake Arts Center summer camps.