The Clearwater Jazz & Art Festival is a collaborative expression of music and art!
It brings together many of the area's finest jazz musicians and visual artists to create a day that celebrates the arts within our community.
Join us as we present this 3rd annual EPIC event at the
Brewing Projekt on August 26th Noon-10pm!
VENUE
The Brewing Projekt — Since opening its
taproom in April 2015, their official motto has
been “Stubbornly Crafted Beer from Eau Claire,
Wisconsin.” It’s a gathering place for friends,
families, and strangers who are on the hunt for
fresh, interesting, and innovative beers. The
taproom is family friendly. We appreciate
and thank them for hosting this event.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 7pm-9pm DLC
SATURDAY
Noon-1:00 ............. Memorial HS Jazz Combo
2:00–3:00..............The Tyler Lustek Confluence
4:00–5:00....The Weapons of Brass Destruction
6:00–7:00........................Cathy Reitz & 7Swing
7:00–8:00.............................................. FLOWt
8:00-10:00............................Open Jam Session
Upstairs Patio Music Schedule
1:00-2:00...................................Bartlett & Way
3:00-4:00.................................Sweater People
5:00-6:00..................................Paul Hecht Trio
Art Gallery Music Schedule
Noon-1:00..................................Josh Gallagher
1:00-2:00....................Val Evans & Will DeBlaey
2:00-3:00...........................................Tim Davis
3:00-4:00.......................................... Sarah Ohr
4:00-5:00.............................................Mélange
5:00-6:00...................................Cathy Herndon
Art Gallery Artists
Noon-7:00..........................Artists listed below
Food Vendors
Noon-7:00.......... In parking lot and back patio
Artists
Alexandria Moony — fireworks painting and glass
Andrew Johnson— paintings and prints
Barbara Koppang — figurative 3D sculpture
Schaefer/Miles Fine Art — live painting
Beth Creekmore — paintings, jewelry, and
fiber wall hangings
Bruce Warren — fine art photography
Christy Ann Skuban — jewelry
Cindy King — jewelry
Dathan Boardman — multi media art and
paintings
Deb Zanoni — fiber art
Don Gaber — sculpture from found metal
objects
Jackie Sanchez — colorful, bold paintings
Jennifer Hazen — painted 3D items
Karen Clark — glass
Kyle Lane — 3D art and paintings
Nikki Bestul — paintings and prints
Rene Ewer — mixed media
Susan Koehler — pottery
Tammy Ford — paintings and jewelry
Timothy Kleinschmidt — sculptures from recycled material
Musicians
Bartlett & Way — Jazz trumpeter Todd Bartlett
and vocalist/classic guitarist Jerry Way improvise
American jazz classics in this local duo.
Cathy Herndon — Prolific singer/songwriter and a
former member of the acclaimed youth group Kids
from Wisconsin, Cathy has a crystal-clear voice
and a refined touch at the piano.
Cathy Reitz & 7Swing — Features vocals with a
brassy 7-piece jazz band that performs music from
the Swing Era and the Great American Songbook,
bringing the “Roaring 20s” to the 2020s.
FLOWt — Established in 2019 when musician
Sue Orfield and painter Terry Meyer combined
their energy, flow, and dynamic skills in a live
collaboration of music and visual art.
Josh Gallagher — Piano prodigy Josh Gallagher is
a mainstay in the Chippewa Valley and Twin Cities
music scene.
Jeremy Boettcher — an award-winning
bassist, frequently performs with top artists
around the globe.
Memorial High School Jazz Combo — Directed
by Dominic Domeyer, this outstanding, local jazz
program forges talented students every year.
Sweater People — A contemporary, experimental, and improvisatory musical quartet, comprised of Hans Fuerst (keys), Will DeBlaey (bass), and North Skager (drums).
Sarah Ohr — Eau Claire based harpist. Ohr enjoys playing popular music and also enjoys exploring the unique sounds of the harp by pairing it with effects pedals.
Mélange — Featuring Maggie Sills (vocals), Valerie
Evans (vocals), and Emily Watkins (guitar & vocals).
Tyler Lustek Confluence — Led by pianist,
composer & educator Tyler Lustek, the Tyler
Lustek Confluence reimagines the progressive
possibilities of music while always keeping one
foot firmly planted in the jazz tradition.
Val Evans & Will DeBlaey — Jazz vocalist &
guitarist Valerie Evans performs with bassist Will
DeBlaey in this engaging and unique duet.
Weapons of Brass Destruction — Back in 2014,
trombonist Tom Carlson started WBD with funky
R&B, afro, and mambo grooves. Permanent
members include Phil Huebner (tuba), Jay Collins
(bari sax), Levi Felling & John LeBrun (skins), Stuart
Wallace & Pat Hull (high end), Jeff Reitz (tenor/
clarinet/flute), and Jennifer Hazen (lead vocals).
Paul Hecht — Pianist, composer, and writer based
in Eau Claire and Chicago, IL. His second book
was published in 2022. A recording featuring his
compositions is due out later this year.
Tim Davis — An up and coming Pianist born and raised in Eau Claire.
