This brand new event, dubbed Fireside Tunes, is meant to capture the essence of some of our most-loved experiences – spending the evening outside on The Patio with folks we care about, listening to live music in a down-to-earth, low-key (but high-vibe) atmosphere, sipping craft drinks, and sharing a love of music – all around our stone-cut fire pits.

Wyblue is an Indie-Folk band from Eau Claire, WI who have set out to celebrate the beauty all around us while commemorating life’s heavy moments. Too often, the weight of the world forces these memories so deep in the ground their echoes are no longer able to reverberate through your veins. So deep that one might feel insignificant. Wyblue rejects that mentality. No matter how blue you feel you are remarkable. You are valid. Conversations are hard. Music can help. This last winter, Wyblue released their first EP, Hometown which will be followed by another release later this spring. Wyblue writes and performs original music that tends to lean towards the indie-folk genre. Strong vocals, tied to soaring violin solos, beautiful harmonies, and tight musicianship are some of the highlights one can expect from Wyblue.

At Fireside Tunes, you can expect an emotive musical experience of local, regional, and occasionally touring artists with a strong lean towards acoustic, folk, and Americana styles. Fireside Tunes offers listeners a well-rounded sound, with occasional notes of indie, rock, and other musical genres.

Fireside Tunes is held on select Wednesdays throughout the summer and autumn on The Lakely Patio from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Fireside Tunes will move inside to The Lakely Stage. This event is free to attend, but please come thirsty!

Are you a musician interested in gigging at Fireside Tunes? Send a note to stage@theoxbowhotel.com for more info!

This brand new event, dubbed Fireside Tunes, is meant to capture the essence of some of our most-loved experiences – spending the evening outside on The Patio with folks we care about, listening to live music in a down-to-earth, low-key (but high-vibe) atmosphere, sipping craft drinks, and sharing a love of music – all around our stone-cut fire pits. Emily Watkins will perform at 8:30pm and Cait McGarvey will perform at 7:30pm.

Cait McGarvey is an Eau Claire singer-songwriter with folk-pop roots who has been playing around the Chippewa valley since 2014. You can follow them on Instagram @caitlinmcmusic and find their music on all streaming platforms.

Emily Watkins is well-versed in a variety of styles of guitar playing, including funk, country/folk, classical, blues, jazz, and many varieties of rock music. She plays guitar and sings in Uncommon Denominator, which has been voted Best Cover Band in the Chippewa Valley in the Volume One Reader’s Poll for three consecutive years. Emily also performs in several jazz groups, including Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. You can find Emily on Instagram @emilywatkins1337 and on Facebook @emilywatkinsmusic  

At Fireside Tunes, you can expect an emotive musical experience of local, regional, and occasionally touring artists with a strong lean towards acoustic, folk, and Americana styles. Fireside Tunes offers listeners a well-rounded sound, with occasional notes of indie, rock, and other musical genres.

Fireside Tunes is held on select Wednesdays throughout the summer and autumn on The Lakely Patio from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Fireside Tunes will move inside to The Lakely Stage. This event is free to attend, but please come thirsty!

Are you a musician interested in gigging at Fireside Tunes? Send a note to stage@theoxbowhotel.com for more info!

This brand new event, dubbed Fireside Tunes, is meant to capture the essence of some of our most-loved experiences – spending the evening outside on The Patio with folks we care about, listening to live music in a down-to-earth, low-key (but high-vibe) atmosphere, sipping craft drinks, and sharing a love of music – all around our stone-cut fire pits. 

At Fireside Tunes, you can expect an emotive musical experience of local, regional, and occasionally touring artists with a strong lean towards acoustic, folk, and Americana styles. Fireside Tunes offers listeners a well-rounded sound, with occasional notes of indie, rock, and other musical genres.

Fireside Tunes is held every other Wednesday throughout the summer and autumn on The Lakely Patio from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Fireside Tunes will move inside to The Lakely Stage. This event is free to attend, but please come thirsty!

Brian Bethke is an American singer-songwriter known for his silky-smooth voice and lasting impact on the hearts and fans of listeners. Bethke has seven self-released albums and is currently set to release his new album, “Baby I’m Tired,” in 2022. Bethke’s music has been featured on radio stations around the world. He’s apperared on WPR’s “Spectrum West,” “Big River Radio Waves,” and scores the quirky music for PBS’s wildly popular television show, “Around The Farm Table.” He’s also been a regular on Eau Claire’s WAXX 104.5’s morning show. Annually, Bethke is voted into the top three in the “Best Folk Singer” category of “The Best of the Chippewa Valley,” organized by Volume One in Eau Claire, and he has one numerous times over the past 10 years.

Find Brian Bethke on Facebook and Instagram @brianbethkemusic

Are you a musician interested in gigging at Fireside Tunes? Send a note to stage@theoxbowhotel.com for more info!