TAPROOM EVENTS
Live Music. Weekly Events. Themed Parties. Tastings.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for our award winning trivia experience every Wednesday at 6:30pm!
Dave BeBeau | Winter Music Sessions
Dave BeBeau is an Ashland, Wisconsin native who taught himself how to play guitar back in 1987, but has been on stage since he was just a kid. His love of music started early but his rock and roll journey really got going in 2003, when he and a group of friends formed the band Contradiction. Today they perform at venues across the Midwest including appearances at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Rock Fest, and North Woods Rock Rally. Dave takes his love of music seriously and on occasion unplugs from the band, performing as an acoustic solo. You can expect to hear songs by James Taylor, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Charlie Daniels, America, John Cougar, Bon Jovi, to name just a few. The list of artists is constantly growing, so you might just hear something that really surprises you!
PLANT BINGO
Our first ever Plant Bingo was such a crazy success that we've decided to do it again!
On March 10th we will be hosting another Plant Bingo at 7pm here at TPTK - there will be food specials, drink specials, and plants from Down to Earth Garden Center!
...and yes, we ordered more bingo cards, and we will be staffed to ensure you all get the best service and experience possible.
Thank you all so much for coming out!
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for our award winning trivia experience every Wednesday at 6:30pm!
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for our award winning trivia experience every Wednesday at 6:30pm!
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for our award winning trivia experience every Wednesday at 6:30pm!
Dan Ferstenou | Winter Music Sessions
Dan Ferstenou
https://www.danferstenou.com/
Dan Ferstenou is a singer and guitarist living in Saint Paul. As a solo artist, Dan performs a variety of memorable acoustic songs spanning from the 1960’s up to today. From the great singer songwriter era of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young, and John Prine to diverse artists such as Jason Isbell, Tom Petty, Prince, and Tyler Childers, fans of all ages will be entertained.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for our award winning trivia experience every Wednesday at 6:30pm!
Six Figure Sunrise | Music on the Patio
Straight outta Wisconsin, SFS tears through country, classic rock, and ’90s bangers with raw energy and killer female & male vocals. We bring the vibe, the volume, and the songs you didn’t know you missed.
Crimson Theory | Music on the Patio
Crimson Theory delivers a dynamic mix of country and rock, blending old-school favorites with fresh hits. With six talented members, including three vocalists, the band brings a versatile and high-energy performance to every stage!
Uncommon Denominator | Music on the patio
Proudly hailing from the vibrant music scene of Eau Claire Wisconsin, Uncommon Denominator is an 8-piece high-energy professional party band. Named "#1 Best Cover Band" in the Chippewa Valley by Volume One's reader's poll for seven years running, they cater to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, keeping a high level of musicianship (and fun!) at their forefront. Their repertoire is extensive, spanning over six decades and presenting chart-topping hits from legends like Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Prince, and Beyoncé.
The Woodland Spring | Music on the Patio
This 3 piece Eau Claire, WI based alt-bluegrass band has been around since 2018, although the band members have been making music together for over 20 years. The Woodland Spring features 3 part vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, mandolin and electric bass guitar. Expect a mix of of original music along with covers done with a bluegrass twist!
Emm K | Music on the Patio
The singer/songwriter Emm K captures audiences with her genre watercolor voice and energetic stage presence. Based in Eau Claire WI, she is also the front singer of ValleyKil, a grunge rock band. Molding grunge punk and folk together, her metaphorical and blunt lyrics peel back what's left unsaid. She performs songs from Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, Nickelback, and more hits that you almost forgot about.
Public Meltdown | Music on the Patio
Public Meltdown is an all original rock band for Eau Claire, WI.
Emm K | Music on the Patio
The singer/songwriter Emm K captures audiences with her genre watercolor voice and energetic stage presence. Based in Eau Claire WI, she is also the front singer of ValleyKil, a grunge rock band. Molding grunge punk and folk together, her metaphorical and blunt lyrics peel back what's left unsaid. She performs songs from Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, Nickelback, and more hits that you almost forgot about.
Crimson Theory | Music on the Patio
Crimson Theory delivers a dynamic mix of country and rock, blending old-school favorites with fresh hits. With six talented members, including three vocalists, the band brings a versatile and high-energy performance to every stage!
Roger Lee | Music on the Patio
Musician who plays a variety of music with a strong foundation in 70s and 80s country and originals too!
Emm K | Music on the Patio
The singer/songwriter Emm K captures audiences with her genre watercolor voice and energetic stage presence. Based in Eau Claire WI, she is also the front singer of ValleyKil, a grunge rock band. Molding grunge punk and folk together, her metaphorical and blunt lyrics peel back what's left unsaid. She performs songs from Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, Nickelback, and more hits that you almost forgot about.
Luke Heidorn | Winter Music Sessions
Everyone’s favorite musician is back in the Eau Claire area for one day only! He’s a crowd favorite, so be sure to get here early, grab a brew and seat and prepare for 3 hours of great music.
Plant Bingo
Yes, you read that right! TPTK is hosting its first ever Plant Bingo night where you get to come play FREE bingo and win REAL plants. Traditional style bingo starts at 7pm and prizes will all be plants from Raintree Garden Center. Specials on gardening beverages that go all day and discounted snacks! So grab your friends and come down to TPTK and have some fun every other Tuesday night!
SIX FIGURE SUNRISE AT tHE pHOENIX tAPROOM
Six Figure Sunrise
https://sixfiguresunrise.wixsite.com/sixfiguresunrise
Straight outta Wisconsin, SFS tears through country, classic rock, and ’90s bangers with raw energy and killer female & male vocals. We bring the vibe, the volume, and the songs you didn’t know you missed.
Little Way | Live on the Patio
Little Way
Little Way is a duo composed of husband and wife Braedon and Kayla Hoecherl. We play country music and believe good words and truth matter more than pristine production. We play a mix of well-known songs, new and classics. From artists like Willie Nelson, Alabama, and Garth Brooks to Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Riley Green, and Chris Stapleton. We throw in some of our unique preferences as well, including Flatland Cavalry, Muscadine Bloodline, and Charles Wesley Godwin. Music has been a part of our lives for quite a long time. We met at a summer camp where we have played in the band for years. We record music in our small home studio tucked away in the northwoods of Wisconsin, and we released our first album, titled “Simple is the Hardest Thing to Be” in May 2024.
Denny Menter | Live on the Patio
Denny Menter
Denny is a passionate guitarist with a deep love for the songs that shaped his childhood. Whether strumming classic rock anthems, timeless pop hits, or nostalgic tunes from the ‘70s and ‘80s, he brings a personal touch to every note played.
A self-taught musician with an ear for melody, Denny finds joy in rediscovering the music that once filled his youth, translating those familiar sounds into fresh, vibrant performances.
From intimate jam sessions to full-on concert performances, Denny’s guitar playing is a reflection of a lifelong connection to music. Every chord resonates with memories, and every song tells a story.
A veteran of many musical groups and projects over the last 30 years, Denny still enjoys opportunities to perform with groups on bass, electric or acoustic guitars. Recently his most passionate projects are individual performances in which he can get up close with an audience and play some familiar music, along with throwing in a few surprises.
The Part Time Duo | Live on the Patio
The Part Time Duo
This husband and wife duo have been performing together since 2011, however, they aren't your run of the mill acoustic act. Covers, Comedy & Cuss words is the bands mantra. Songs you know and love, just with an adult twist.
WEAPONS OF BRASS DESTRUCTION | Live on the Patio
WEAPONS OF BRASS DESTRUCTION
Street Band for the Chippewa Valley and beyond.
Nur-D | Live on the Patio
Nur-D
Nur-D isn’t your typical hip-hop artist. Hailing from Minnesota, he’s bringing something fresh to the scene. Hip-hop packed with personality, high-energy performances, and a kaleidoscopic mix of influences. Think contemporary rap infused with the pageantry of ‘80s glam rock, with a sprinkle of pop and funk. It’s music made for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t quite fit in. Performing alongside national acts like MisterWives, Ludacris, Tyler The Creator, and the Grammy Award winning Minnesota Orchestra, Nur-D is well on his way to becoming a house hold name!
Mars Galactic jazz | Live on the Patio
MArs Galactic Jazz
Mars Galactic Jazz is a group that plays jazz standards with a contemporary edge. Along with songs like "World on a String" and "Cute”, we enjoy incorporating blues and rock songs intermixed in the set—songs from artists like Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse. We look forward to exploring the jazz world with you at our next performance.
BRETT NEWSKI & the Bad Inventions | Live on the Patio
BRETT NEWSKI & the Bad Inventions
Wisconsin’s indie rock mainstay BRETT NEWSKI has been described as a blend of “Tom Petty meets 90’s Alternative”. Performing alongside bands like Pixies, Violent Femmes, Courtney Barnett, Gin Blossoms, Manchester Orchestra, Better than Ezra, Barenaked Ladies, Guster, Toad the Wet Sprocket & Nada Surf, Newski heads back on the road with Steve “Mr Bicep” Vorass on drums & Sean “Bad Man” Anderson on bass.
The Woodland Spring | Live on the Patio
The woodland Spring
Hard driving alt-bluegrass from Eau Claire.
Songa Duo Acoustic | Live on the Patio
Songa Duo Acoustic
Songa is a roots folk/country band led by Mario and Sherry Friedel based in the Chippewa Valley, an acoustic duo weaving a rich sonic tapestry rooted in the heart of Nashville's songwriting tradition. Their live performances showcase a soulful blend of folk, blues, country, and jazz, delivered with raw authenticity. Multi-instrumentalists playing guitar, banjo, ukulele, harmonica and melodica, they cover popular songs from the last 5 decades with a mosaic of sound. Tasteful originals are sprinkled into the set with heartfelt lyrics and impeccable harmonies.
Mario, originally from Fond du Lac, was produced and published by Buzz Cason, Creative Workshop Studio, Nashville, TN and signed to Universal Records in 1971 as a member of White Duck, Jimmy Buffet’s first Coral Reefer Band, alongside legendary Americana artist John Hiatt.
Sherry is a lifelong music educator and church music director. “Sherry Lynn” also performs a solo act with folk, pop and country covers of artists that have inspired her over a lifetime. Piano, guitar and ukulele accompany a sweet and expressive voice in a variety of styles. Covers include Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Alison Krauss and the Chicks.
A . A . Ron | Live on the Patio
A . A . Ron
Aaron Schye, aka A.A.Ron, is a folk-rock musician from Eau Claire, WI known for his eclectic sets, high-energy performances, and charismatic stage presence. From soothing acoustic sweetness to screaming metal solos he is unafraid to challenge the status quo. Drawing inspiration from his time wandering the mountains of Montana and bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Tenacious D, and Iron Maiden his music features elements of adventure, comedy, tragedy, hope, and horror. You never really know what’s going to happen when A.A.Ron hits the stage-stop by to find out!
Emm K | Live on the Patio
Emm K
Featuring sing alongs and dance hits such as tunes from The Cranberries, Linda Rondstadt, Billie Eilish, and more.
The singer/songwriter Emm K captures audiences with her genre watercolor voice and energetic stage presence. She is based in Wisconsin where “Midwest nice” is the default. But her metaphorical and blunt lyrics peel back what's left unsaid. To best describe Emm K on stage is if Stevie Nicks and Kurt Cobain joined forces.
Bryce Hedtke | Live on the Patio
Bryce Hedtke
Bryce Hedtke is an Eau Claire, WI native. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Bryce is graduate of Memorial High School, class of 2025 and will be attending UW-Madison in the fall. Bryce's first single Rainy Weather dropped on April 5th with his first album, Sing It Anyway, releasing on May 3rd, 2025. Bryce is a self-taught pianist, guitar player as well as a singer songwriter. Bryce is influenced by both folk and country and really enjoy writing his own music as well as playing some of the well-known cover hits that the crowds love.
Milana Shira | Live on the Patio
Milana Shira
Singer songwriter Milana Shira from Winona, Minnesota, strumming and singing since the age of 9, projects a love of music resonating in her folk/country/pop eclectic style. She jams on her guitar to her own original pieces while mixing in some inspired covers that the crowd is sure to love. She has played at the Midwest Music Festival, the Big Turn Music Fest, monthly at coffee houses, breweries, restaurants, and has soothed crowds at area nursing homes through music.
The Blakely Brothers & Company | Live on the Patio
The Blakely Brothers & Company
The Blakeley Bros. & Company are a rock and blues band from Eau Claire, WI. A group of best friends who love to combine their unique influences to create a fun atmosphere with hits spanning from the 70's up to current hits, often combining elements of jazz and funk to create their own renditions of well known hits.
Alex Creamer & Frank Fruehan | Live on the Patio
Alex Creamer & Frank Fruehan
Alex Creamer and Frank Fruehan are artists and songwriters based out of Nashville, TN. Their songs draw from the spirit of American rock and roots music, leaving hints of Tom Petty, The Eagles, or Bonnie Raitt throughout their sound. They are hitting the road this summer on an acoustic tour, bringing their songs, along with some of their favorite covers, to bars across the Western US.
Battle of the Breweries
Four breweries go head-to-head to win your vote:
3 Sheeps
Third Space
Founders
Surly
You’ll get to taste and rate their best pours. We’ll have live music from Alex Creamer & Frank Fruehan from 5 to 8 PM, giveaways, and plenty of friendly competition.
Dan Ferstenou | Live on the Patio
Dan Ferstenou
Dan Ferstenou is a singer and guitarist living in Saint Paul. As a solo artist, Dan performs a variety of memorable acoustic songs spanning from the 1960’s up to today. From the great singer songwriter era of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young, and John Prine to diverse artists such as Jason Isbell, Tom Petty, Prince, and Zach Bryan, fans of all ages will be entertained.
Emm K | Live on the Patio
Emm K
Featuring sing alongs and dance hits such as tunes from The Cranberries, Linda Rondstadt, Billie Eilish, and more.
The singer/songwriter Emm K captures audiences with her genre watercolor voice and energetic stage presence. She is based in Wisconsin where “Midwest nice” is the default. But her metaphorical and blunt lyrics peel back what's left unsaid. To best describe Emm K on stage is if Stevie Nicks and Kurt Cobain joined forces.
Roger Lee | Live on the Patio
Roger Lee
I play a variety of music with a strong foundation in 70s and 80s country as well as well as my own originals.
Uncommon Denominator | Live on the Patio
Uncommon Denominator
Proudly hailing from the vibrant music scene of Eau Claire Wisconsin, Uncommon Denominator is an 8-piece high-energy professional party band. Named "#1 Best Cover Band" in the Chippewa Valley by Volume One's reader's poll for six years running, they cater to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, keeping a high level of musicianship (and fun!) at their forefront. Their repertoire is extensive, spanning over six decades and presenting chart-topping hits from legends like Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, ABBA, Prince, and Beyoncé.
First Birthday Bash
Saturday, June 21 | All Day Celebration | Downtown Eau Claire
You’re invited to celebrate with us — it’s because of you we’ve made it this far!
We’re turning one, and we’re throwing a party to remember. Join us on the riverside patio for a full day of food, drinks, music, and fun:
Doors open at 11AM
Brunch + Bottomless Mimosas until 2PM
Free Face Painting by Paint Me First | 2–5PM
Live Music with Uncommon Denominator | 6–9PM
Free TPTK Sunglasses to the First 500 Guests
Whether you're here for brunch, stopping in with the family, or dancing the night away — this celebration is for you. Come raise a glass, kick back on the patio, and help us toast to one unforgettable year.
Gaff Mountain | Live on the Patio
Gaff Mountain
A unique take on a 4-piece cover band, Gaff Mountain, is here to make you dance! With a combination of guitars and piano, as well as synthesizers and electronic drums, Gaff Mountain will perform the music you love in ways no other band could. Starting as an act in a talent show, the group's passion for music caused them to grow into the versatile band they are today. Playing songs from the 1950's to today, Gaff Mountain has created a set of music ranging from chill, relaxed jams, to funky, danceable hits!
Luke Heidorn | Live on the Patio
Luke Heidorn
Luke Heidorn is an ambitious 23-year-old Luke Heidorn is a young, musician from Colfax, Wisconsin, who describes himself as an "improbable, problematic future rockstar." Enjoy his covers of Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, and more!
Mars Galactic jazz | Live on the Patio
MArs Galactic Jazz
Mars Galactic Jazz is a group that plays jazz standards with a contemporary edge. Along with songs like "World on a String" and "Cute”, we enjoy incorporating blues and rock songs intermixed in the set—songs from artists like Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse. We look forward to exploring the jazz world with you at our next performance.
Denny Menter | Live on the Patio
Denny Menter
Denny is a passionate guitarist with a deep love for the songs that shaped his childhood. Whether strumming classic rock anthems, timeless pop hits, or nostalgic tunes from the ‘70s and ‘80s, he brings a personal touch to every note played.
A self-taught musician with an ear for melody, Denny finds joy in rediscovering the music that once filled his youth, translating those familiar sounds into fresh, vibrant performances.
From intimate jam sessions to full-on concert performances, Denny’s guitar playing is a reflection of a lifelong connection to music. Every chord resonates with memories, and every song tells a story.
A veteran of many musical groups and projects over the last 30 years, Denny still enjoys opportunities to perform with groups on bass, electric or acoustic guitars. Recently his most passionate projects are individual performances in which he can get up close with an audience and play some familiar music, along with throwing in a few surprises.
Castle Danger Brewery Sampling Event
Join us for a laid-back night of samples and sips with the crew from Castle Danger Brewery! This is your chance to try a fresh lineup of seasonal favorites and limited pours straight from one of Minnesota’s most beloved breweries.
The Castle Danger team will be on-site pouring beers, handing out swag, and hanging with fans—whether you're a Cream Ale loyalist or ready to explore something new, there’s a pint for you.
Draft Lineup:
– Castle Cream Ale
– Sea Salt & Lime Lager
– Hibiskissed Blonde Ale
– Lakeside Lemon
– Just Beachy Kölsch-Style Ale
– Summer Slice IPA