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.

Mélange is a trio of kindred spirits that intends to create an intimate, wholesome, and relaxing listening environment with soulful 3-part harmonies and gently grooving guitar. They feature Maggie Sills (vocals), Valerie Evans (vocals), and Emily Watkins (vocals/guitar). Mélange performs your favorite easy-listening hits, primarily in the genres of indie pop, folk rock, and classic country.

Evan Walton, a singer-songwriter, originally hailing from Minneapolis, and a recent graduate of the illustrious Berklee College of Music, brings a rich blend of skills to the stage. With roots as a multi-instrumentalist and a performance history that spans the nation, Evan’s musical prowess finds himself as a notable figure in the Eau Claire based group Once More, Autumn, adding a layer of indie charm to his vibrant musical persona.

Join us at the Lakely on April 26th for a night of blues and swing featuring jazz standards and originals with Dawson Redenius, a nationally touring trumpeter based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.