Lights in the Valley 2024
Friday - Wednesday, Nov 29, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025
Eau Claire Expo Center Grounds, Eau Claire, WI
THE CLEAR WATER COMEDY 2025 PASS!
ONLY $199!
The holiday season is upon us, and you can give the gift of comedy- your friends at Clear Water Comedy have you covered!
For one low price this holiday season, you can purchase a PASS FOR TWO to ANY CLEAR WATER COMEDY SHOW in 2025.
That's right. You or someone you love can bring themselves and a friend to any Clear Water Comedy produced show next year! (some restrictions may apply)*
Clear Water Comedy is committed to bringing you the best possible comedy we can to the Chippewa Valley. We've worked with Grammy Award winners, Emmy Award winners, Peabody Award winners, and folks who have had shows and specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Peacock, Hulu, NBC, etc.
This pass would be for all future shows, so yeah- we're not sure who you'll be able to see. But rest assured, we've produced shows with some of the best comics in the industry, including Kyle Kinane, Sean Patton, Mary Mack, Aparna Nancherla, Rory Scovel, Joe Mande, Josh Gondelman, Baron Vaughn, Sarah Sherman, Matt Braunger, Dina Hashem, Neil Hamburger, Nate Craig, Meg Stalter, Hari Kondabalu, Sam Tallent, and many, many more!
This is our 10th year producing comedy- and we're doing more shows now than ever before. We produced over 100 shows in the Chippewa Valley in 2024.
Imagine seeing the best comics in the world with a friend, for an entire year, for only $199!
Act now- Limited supplies!
Give or receive the gift of comedy!
Laughter is love, and love is the most powerful force in the Universe.
*OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-If you make this purchase, no physical item will be shipped to you. Your name will appear "on the list" at the front door of every Clear Water Comedy show. You plus one.
-Want to go in on this with a friend? That's totally fine! The Clear Water Comedy 2025 Pass is transferrable! You can buy it for someone else, yourself, or your business- doesn't matter to us one bit. And here's something extra cool- If you can't make a show, someone else can in your place! That is totally fine! All they have to do is say your name at the door. We will allow that. ...if both of you show up, you'll have to argue with yourselves about who gets in for free- sorry! We won't get involved! But if you can't make the show and someone you love can make it instead, that is totally totally fine!
-The Clear Water Comedy 2025 Pass will not include any other promotions. It is for ticket only. If a show comes with some seats that are special VIP assigned seating, a free drink, or any other qualifying item, it does not count. This is for general admission seating only.
-Clear Water Comedy 2025 Pass holders are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes after doors open. Some shows might sell out! We will hold your seats up to fifteen minutes after doors open. If you arrive after that, you may forfeit your seat if the show sells out.
*Clear Water Comedy sometimes partners with other entities and organizations, so this pass would not work for private shows, combined shows, or shows we are *hired* to perform on- this pass only applies to shows we actually produce.
Embark on a festive evening tour featuring seasonal custom cocktails and decadent chocolate covered toffees, exploring Downtown Eau Claire and River Prairie via a decorated trolley with stops at Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe, Just a Taste Toffee, and concluding at The Lakely.
$48 / Age 21+
3 hours
Tour Includes:
- Immerse yourself in holiday nostalgia with our festively decorated trolley
- Enjoy two expertly crafted holiday-style cocktails, included w/ ticket
- Savor decadent chocolates from Just a Taste Toffee, included w/ ticket
- Enjoy 10% off any item at The Local Store after your ride
Visit the tour page on ChippewaRiverTrolley.org for more info »
Tickets On Sale Now!
Eau Claire's Christmas Light Show - Brand New in 2024!
A new family tradition! Lights in the Valley brings together two of Eau Claire’s most beloved Christmas light shows, "EC Lights" and "Christmas in the Valley," for an unforgettable drive-through display at the Eau Claire County Expo grounds, right across from Action City. Experience the enchantment of the season as you drive through a world adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations.
From the seasonal warmth of The Local Store, we’ll depart on our festively decorated (and heated!) vintage trolley to explore the shimmering holiday lights of downtown Eau Claire and the dynamic new Lights in the Valley display, with tons of cheer in between.
$28 adults / $19 kids, 12 and under
75 minutes
Tour Includes:
- A brand new tour and experience for 2024!
- Immerse yourself in nostalgia with our festively decorated vintage trolley
- Enjoy holiday lights from downtown to our main destination: the amazing new Lights in the Valley immersive display
- Hear our holiday host tell historic seasonal stories, lead holiday trivia, carols and more
- Enjoy a crackling fire, hot chocolate, cookies, family trolley photos, and 10% off at the Local Store
Visit the tour page on ChippewaRiverTrolley.org for more info »
THE PLUS
December 31st - 8pm - 21+ - Free
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
Set Times:
8pm-10pm - Hip Hop Acts, featuring Miles Blvd, Charlie Vue, and special guests
10:15pm-11:15pm- Creechers
11:30-late night - Motherwind
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: MYQ KAPLAN LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Thursday, January 2nd
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINE
Myq “Mike” Kaplan has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a one-hour standup special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a new Dry Bar special called “Live From The Universe,” as well as two podcasts, “The Faucet” and “Broccoli and Ice Cream.” His debut album, “Vegan Mind Meld,” was one of iTunes’ top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his newest album, “A.K.A.,” debuted at #1 and was called “invigoratingly funny” by the NY Times!
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D. JANAKEY LIVE AT THE PLUS
Friday, January 3rd
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | All Ages | Free | 8pm
D. Janakey's folk songs ride the edge between autobiographical and transcendental story telling. Drawing comparisons to Prine & Paul Simon, these are songs that ring with life. They breath and sway, and then float away. Throughout his 9 years of playing live music Janakey has shared the stage with Dave Simmonette of Trampled by turtles, Mason Jennings, Ezra Bell, Haley Bonar, Boris Mccutchen, and Them Coulee Boys.
Clear Water Comedy Presents: Sean Patton Live at The Plus
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
Special Early Bird Tickets $15
All Other Tickets $20
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2011, 2018), The Glasgow Comedy fest (2016), the Dublin Comedy fest (2017), and The Edinburgh Fringe (2017, 2019). Other festivals appearances include SXSW (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022), The Moontower comedy festival (2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), Just for Laughs Chicago (2013), Just for Laughs Toronto (2013) and Just for Laughs Montreal (2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018). He's performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham (2009), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2010), Conan (2011, 2013), and Comedy Central’s The Half Hour (2013). More recently, He's been on @midnight (2014, 2015), The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail (2015), This Is Not Happening (2015, 2017, 2019), Showtime's Live from SXSW (2017), TruTv's Comedy Knockout (2016, 2017, 2018), and This week at the Comedy Cellar (2018, 2019, 2020).
In 2019 he released his second album Scuttlebutt on Helium Records. His next album King Scorpio was released on Christmas Eve 2021 and as a special on Youtube in August 2022. His special Number One is currently streaming on peacock.
As for acting, He's appeared on IFC'S Maron, Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV's Those who can't. As of September 2024 He stars alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, and Carmen Christopher in FX’s English Teacher
"I’ve seen him perform more than a dozen sets, and he’s killed every time. He’s dynamite, even with ordinary material, turning standard Brooklyn hipster jokes into a stomping, roaring, tour de force, and elevating a bit about sex-performance anxiety into high-stakes comedy. [...] He’s the rare comic who goes over as well in a comedy club as in a bar basement."
- New York Times
“ …a deceptively mesmeric talent, I found myself watching rapt between fits of eruptive laughter.”
- The Scotsman
“There’s a lot of talk in comedy circles about club acts as opposed to festival ones – reliable joke-machines who can tame the rowdiest rooms compared to the artier, slower-burn types with stories and ideas that demand and reward attention.
Well, in Sean Patton you get both… he’s the sort of comedian who puts the ‘art’ in ‘fart’.”
- Chortle
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10TH
9PM - $10
The Plus
downtown Eau Claire, WI
208 S Barstow Street
General Admission | All Ages
$10 cover
MUSIC.
The Roast of Lou Carver
Friday, January 10th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
9pm - free - general admission
Lou Carver - local miscreant, ne'er-do-well, rogue, and nuisance. He also is a local singer/songwriter who plays with The Wet Stetsons.
January 10th is this varmint's birthday. We're gonna yell mean things at him. Join us.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: TOBI SHAMU LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Tobi Shamu is an American born African made comic that was raised in Minnesota. Tobi wears many social hats and it shows in his honest, perspective based comedy. Covering many topics from being raised in the church to his struggles with working retail Tobi’s bright smile and sharp wit will keep you laughing. Tobi was a finalist in the 2020 funniest person in Minneapolis contest and 2021 Funniest person with a day job contest.
Clear Water Comedy Presents: Gena Gephart and Greg Kennedy Live at The Plus
Thursday, Janaury 16th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE COMEDY SHOW WITH TWO OF THE BEST EMERGING COMICS IN CHICAGO!
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
****limited advance tickets available. Buy in advance, and receive a free rail drink, soft drink, or select domestic tap for FREE! Save money and get a free drink at the show for ordering now!****
ABOUT OUR FEATURE PERFORMERS
Gena Gephart lives in Chicago, IL where she pursues writing, stand up, and sketch comedy. Gena’s sharp brand of comedy reflects her dry, feminist perspective and has been called “awkward in a good way” by several drunk bachelorettes. She has opened for comics like Michael Che, Pete Holmes, and Natasha Leggero, and has performed at the Limestone Comedy Festival. Gena produces a monthly all-lady storytelling show in Logan Square called Ladylike as well as hosting the weekly Ladylike Podcast. She contributes to Reductress and Thought Catalog and is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge. In her spare time, Gena enjoys sitting quietly in the dark and teaching her cat to be less fat.
Hailing from Cleveland Ohio, Greg Kennedy has made his way up the ranks in the Chicago comedy circuit in just a short time. Audiences are hooked by his explosive energy and devil may care attitude. Greg was the first winner of the competition show “Verified Laughs” at the Laugh Factory in Chicago in 2018 and was the runner up in the in the “World Series of Comedy” in 2017. He was the weekly host at the Comedy Bar in downtown Chicago for the Tomato Throw Showcase in 2018 and 2019. He’s performed in the 2019 Cream City Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival in 2018 and Indiana’s Let’s Fest comedy festival in 2017. Greg was nominated for “Best Host in Cleveland” for the Cleveland Comedy Awards located at Hilarities East 4th Theater in 2017. He can be seen at comedy clubs and shows all over the country.
You are invited to an evening inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision of the Beloved Community. Fine artist, Terry Meyer, will paint during music provided by Sue Orfield, Dave Power, and Josh Gallagher. Authors Ann and Lou Recine will read healing stories from their book, Home Again and Again.
Clear Water Comedy Presents: Nate Craig Live at The Plus!
Saturday, January 18th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in advance | $20 at the door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
An internationally touring headliner and paid regular at The Hollywood Comedy Store and The NY Comedy Cellar among others. Nate played "Phil" in the Netflix series "Maniac" and was a cast member on TruTV's "World's Dumbest". He was featured on Season two of Comedy Central's "Roast Battle" and AXS Gotham Comedy Live. He also has appearances on Comedy Central's Tosh.0 and "Mash-up", which he also wrote for. He's written for 3 seasons of "Ridiculousness" on MTV and his album Nate Craig "Eggshell" debuted in the Pandora "Comedy Spotlight" at Pandora.com.
Nate has been featured at the Just For Laughs Montreal and HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festivals. He's been on "You Made it Weird" with Pete Holmes, has written for "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor, and was featured on the "Best of the Bob & Tom Radio Show". He does theater tours with Bill Burr, headlines all over the country and has multiple full length comedy albums available on iTunes and everywhere else.
CALLBACK | LAKE DRIVE | PULLSTRING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2025
LIVE AT THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
General Admission | All Ages | 7pm
$10 cover
CALLBACK
Callback is a 5-piece pop rock outfit that brings both high energy and hard-hitting production. Drawing influence anywhere from UK garage to modern metalcore, the result is a unique brand of pop music that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
LAKE DRIVE
Lake Drive is a 4-piece American Pop-Rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin formed in 2023 by Rayven Burdette (vocals), Brandon Detaege (guitar), Trevor Gallagher (bass), and Adam Secord (drums). They've played venues all over the state including The Rave, X-Ray Arcade, and Cactus Club. An opening act for artists such as jxdn,Sueco, and LØLØ. Their debut EP 'Post-Internet Romance' features singles 'Plus One', 'ur so funny.' and 'Overrated'
PULLSTRING
Hailing from Minneapolis, Pullstring’s brand of nostalgic Alt Rock and Power Pop is reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s artists they grew up listening to, such as Green Day and their hometown favorites, The Replacements.
Though only a few years old, Pullstring is no stranger to life on the road with three Midwest tours under their belt playing at venues such as 7th Street Entry (Minneapolis, MN), the Maintenance Shop (Ames, IA), and Shank Hall (Milwaukee, WI).
Pullstring has also been on festival lineups such as Big Turn Music Fest, KURE Fest, and Northwoods Rock Rally. Notable touring acts Pullstring has opened for include ALEXSUCKS, George Clanton, The Melismatics, and We Are Scientists.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: JENNY ZIGRINO LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***first 40 tickets purchased in advance come with a free select domestic tap, rail mixed drink, or soft drink. Save money by buying in advance, and get a free drink!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage. She combines hilarious anecdotes and sharp, witty observations with a cheeky style that challenges social norms and what it means to be human. Her brutal honesty and undeniable charm create a compelling comedic experience you won’t forget.
She made her late night debut on Conan with Conan O’Brien and performed a total of three guest appearances. In 2023 she performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden and was met with rave reviews. She was a Just For Laugh’s New Faces in 2016 and since then has been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, and many others. She starred in films such as Bad Santa 2 along Billy Bob Thornton and in the horror comedy Too Late in 2021. She’s headlined festivals like Moon Tower, New York Comedy Festival, and High Plains Comedy Festival. She’s written and performed several comedy specials including Comedy Central Presents the Half Hours and her latest hour special Jen-Z came out on Comedy Central Youtube in 2023. Her latest appearance on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson has been hailed as one of the funniest episodes yet by fans.
Rucksack Revolution
featuring Sarah Vos of Dead Horses and Adam Gruel of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Live at The Plus
Friday, January 24th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | All Ages
All tickets $20
doors 7pm
Rucksack Revolution is the melding of two of Wisconsin’s most recognized modern singer-songwriters. Adam Greuel, of the high-energy string band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and Sarah Vos, of the folk-inspired Dead Horses, draw from broad musical influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Fleetwood Mac to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings to bring you a show that will be mostly focused on original material. The duo’s chemistry as musical partners and dear friends is apparent as their music features tight harmonies, introspective lyricism, and soaring melodies.
“Bio’s sure are a funny thing. Sometimes the band writes them for themselves, other times they pay a bunch of money to have a professional do it. Well, instead of that whole hoopla, I’m just going to explain why I think Sarah and I find serious amounts of joy in making music together. We met back in the early days of Dead Horses and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. Those are our two “main bands”, ya know, our day jobs. Anyhow, we immediately hit it off and became friends. I think there was a sense of musical and life curiosity, as well as mutual respect, that drew us together. That feeling led to us hanging out at my college rental house in Stevens Point. We started playing music together and there was this wonderful and immediate sense of chemistry. The floors were wooden, and I think that made the sound sparkle a little bit too. That really was the first night of “Rucksack Revolution”. Since then, our friendship and our music have grown and created some great nights of music and magic. Sometimes we play songs we’ve recently written, other times we play songs from Dead Horses or Horseshoes, and sometimes we even play songs we’ve never played for anyone before. Sometimes we feel real high, sometimes we feel real low. I think we take comfort and pride in the acceptance that we have for one another and I think that creates a relaxed feeling that can lead to some beautiful sounds. In the spring and summer of 2021, we decided to go to a recording studio and lay down some music that was uniquely us. It feels like that experience drew us musically closer yet and I feel great, and grateful, about what we created. People are always asking about the future and the past, but sometimes it’s best to just see what is, right now. When we get together, we try to embrace that moment and hope that the folks that come around can join us in that. I think Sarah’s a wonderful songwriter, a great human, and a dear friend. I really, really enjoy making music with her. How’s that for a damn bio?” – Adam Greuel
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS:
ABENEEZER MERDASSA LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
****first 40 ticket buyers get a free rail drink, select domestic tap, or soft drink with their ticket, so order now! You not only save money, you get a free drink!****
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Abenezer Merdassa is an Ethiopian American Comic based in the Twin Cities. He began his comedy journey in 2018. Since then, Abenezer has been a regular at Minneapolis Comedy Corner Underground, Sisyphus Brewing comedy room, House of Comedy and many more venues across the Midwest. He has won the Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest, helped run the Comedy Corner Underground and opened for big names such as Kyle Kinane and Akaash Singh.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: JONO ZALAY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***first 40 ticket buyers get a free rail drink, select tap beer, or soft drink at the show. Order now and not only do you save money, you get a free drink!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for The Late Late Show on CBS & the Netflix is a Joke festival, been named one of Comedy Central’s ‘Comics to Watch,’ guest-hosted on E!, and earned international press for his pranks on the DMV. Jono now lives in Los Angeles where he performs and writes for TV, with his work airing on ABC, Hulu, Peacock, CNN & Prime Video.
Come help Them Coulee Boys raise money for their next album! Enjoy a night of Leona’s pizza (included with ticket!) while mingling with the band, behind the scenes photos, a moderated Q&A led by NYT bestselling author Nickolas Butler, and an exclusive live show of the new record in its entirety a month before it comes out!
This special event (Leona's first ever!) is Saturday, February 1st.
The new album "No Fun in the Chrysalis" comes out Friday, February 28.
The Community Table & Cultivative Coalition will be hosting the 3rd Annual Black History Month Gala on February 1st, 2025. Proceeds from this event will be used to provide the Chippewa Valley Black Excellence Scholarship again next year and ensure the longevity of this celebration for years to come.
This event includes:
- cocktail hour/dinner
- speakers/performances
- a raffle/silent auction
- and a keynote drone Jason Sole!
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: MATT CAMPBELL LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Matt Campbell is one of the silliest joke writers in the Chippewa Valley. He's been performing comedy across the Midwest for the last 7 years, and is a regular at The Plus in Eau Claire. Matt was also a finalist in the Volume One reader poll for the funniest in the Chippewa Valley in 2024. You've seen him open for the likes of Shane Torres, Myq Kaplan, Ryan O'Flanagan and countless others. Come on into Matt's stupid little world for one magical night only!
IAN GEORGE LIVE AT THE PLUS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
Doors 7pm | General Admission | All Ages | $10 in advance | $15 at door
Indie-Folk muso joined by a subtly explosive and peculiarly adventurous band of beautiful, sensitive, and thrashing men.
Ian George delivers the sort of concert you’ll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. The performance teems with whimsicality, clever arrangements - interrupted by triumphant tangents - and outlandish solos grounded by George’s emotive and gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song. Expect an engaging and dynamic haul of gentle and not so gentle folk-rock adventures.
“Weirdly beautiful.” ~ The Current (MPR)
“Ian George is a fanciful folk troubadour with a rhythmic flow and spirited vision. He’s an American Matt Corby; a heartwarming blend of Iron & Wine’s folk and Vampire Weekend’s frisky energy. George’s music is the type to which one would ascribe words like frolic and wandering, but his songs are equally intimate and emotional... Worthy of everyone’s ears, songs we can teach our children, our parents, our grandparents, and ourselves.” ~ Atwood Magazine
“Effulgent eclecticism on display in the forthcoming album. George's forward-looking new offering is a subtle explosion of vibrant colors that delight.” ~PopMatters
“Poetic, lush, and cautious songs that will resonate with anyone in transition. Despite the eight tunes defying comparison, each song here is a treasure.” ~ New Noise Magazine
“There’s a gauzy float to George’s voice that calls up John Martyn.” ~ RnR Magazine
"Really engrossing, atmospheric music that feels a little different to anything else about." ~ FOLK ROOM RECORDS
“passionate, purposeful and relatable” ~ Concert Communicator
“Tolkien like ramblings and adventurous instrumentation; weirdly inviting.” ~ Maverick Magazine
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: ALEX AVERY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***Limited advance tickets available. Order now, and you'll receive a free select domestic tap, rail drink, or soft drink. When you buy in advance, you not only save money at the door, you also get a free drink!***
Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 20th at 10:00am
Celebrating the Best of the Chippewa Valley and the Chippewa Valley Vanguard Awards
This is not your typical awards show. In fact, it's not really an awards show at all. It's a creative, dynamic, and interactive cocktail party — a celebratory evening of food, drinks, music, technology, art, and camaraderie. A chance to celebrate the very best of the Chippewa Valley.
Samples of the Valley’s best food & drink offerings:
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres & tastings from a dozen local establishments
- Two wine, beer, and cocktail cash bars
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: AHMED KHALAF LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Ahmed Khalaf left community college with two credits to go and a dream, to be the best darn comic in the world, or to get paid more than minimum wage. Neither of those things happened but Ahmed Khalaf uses his dark sense of humor to justify his shortcomings. Is that healthy? Not even a little bit, but it is funny.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: MO ALEXANDER LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***LIMITED ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE. BUY IN ADVANCE, AND RECEIVE A FREE SELECT DOMESTIC TAP, RAIL DRINK, OR SOFT DRINK. NOT ONLY DO YOU SAVE MONEY IF YOU BUY A TICKET NOW, YOU'LL GET A FREE DRINK AT THE SHOW!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
In September of 2019, MO ALEXANDER MADE HISTORY by becoming the FIRST COMEDIAN EVER to RECORD AN ALBUM AT WORLD FAMOUS SUN STUDIO in Memphis, TN. MO’ POSSUM BLUES DEBUTED AT #1 on ITUNES and AMAZON and REMAINS ON THE CHARTS.
MO ALEXANDER has been featured on COMEDY CENTRAL’S “KEVIN HART’S HART OF THE CITY. Mo is excited to announce his signing with the RECORD LABEL STANDUP! RECORDS owned by GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER, DAN SCHLISSEL.
When MO ALEXANDER hits the stage, it’s clear that you’re in the hands of a DYNAMIC MASTER STORYTELLER. With comedy influences such as Bill Hicks, Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor, MO ALEXANDER combines INTELLIGENCE and DEBAUCHERY into a product that is as FUNNY as it is IMPORTANT. With AN ABILITY TO ACCESS BOTH the SMARTEST and the STUPIDEST parts of your brain, there’s a reason this COMEDY PHENOM is an IN DEMAND HEADLINER in comedy clubs NATIONWIDE for more than 20 years.
MO ALEXANDER began his professional full-time comedy career in July 1996 featuring in clubs throughout the United States and by 1999 he was headlining.Mo has also TOURED WITH KEENAN IVORY WAYANS as his opening act, made an appearance in Bret Michael’s film, A Letter from Death Row, as well as being given his own Las Vegas show, “THE MO FUNNY SHOW” at the Casino Royale.
In the past few years Mo has been on several syndicated radio shows in major markets, such as BOB & TOM (Indianapolis), and MANCOW (Chicago). He made his way through the ranks to become a semi-finalist in both the San Francisco Comedy Competition and the Seattle Comedy Competition. Mo has also headlined a number of major comedy festivals such as The Chicago Comedy Exposition, Asheville Comedy Fest, Altercation Comedy Festival, Hopkins Comedy Festival, Memphis Comedy Festival, North Carolina Comedy Festival, The Lookout Comedy Festival, and the Eastside Comedy Festival.
MO ALEXANDER has released FIVE CDs: EVOLUTION, NAPPY HEADED HOES AND OTHER FCC INFRACTIONS , JUST IN CASE THE MAYANS ARE RIGHT (FEATURED ON THE ITUNES NEW AND NOTABLE CHARTS FRONT PAGE FOR 5 MONTHS), GOT CLOTS, and his first album on Stand Up! Records, Mo’ POSSUM BLUES which WENT TO #1 ON BOTH iTUNES AND AMAZON.
GOT CLOTS is a HILARIOUS look at life, chronicling 77 DAYS OF HOSPITALIZATION, as can only be told from inside the COMEDIC MIND OF Mo ALEXANDER and was released exactly one year from the time of his first death and resurrection which occurred on April 5, 2015 (Easter Sunday).
Mo can be found headlining clubs like Comedy Works, Stand Up Live, and The Star Dome just to name a few.
A BBQ connoisseur, Mo is also currently working on a new web series he co-created called Mo Alexander’s BBQ Beatdown. He plans to determine once and for all just who has the best BBQ and episodes are coming soon.
To say that MO ALEXANDER is FUNNY is like saying that Michelangelo was a good painter. Taking all of life’s absurdities and creating a night of HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER is why Mo Alexander is one of the INDUSTRY GREATS. Mo takes a lifetime of experience and insight and transforms them into some of the most INGENIOUS LAUGH RIOTS you will ever experience in your life. Not for the faint of heart or mind, INTELLIGENT AND HARD HITTING are two terms that best describe what everyone that has ever been to a Mo Alexander Show will experience.
Nothing compares to the energy of a room when Mo is through with it. Watching Mo Alexander is a night of hilarity and mischief that you won’t soon forget. He always tries to leave you with the underlying message,” I’m trying to save the world, one comedy show at a time.”
After a night with Mo, you realize that not only were you entertained, you’re changed. You have a mission: “Slap the stupid!”
ValleyKil & Evernoir Live at The Plus on Valentine's Day!
Friday, February 14th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
8pm | All Ages | General Admission
ABOUT THE BANDS
ValleyKil is a high energy rock band fronted by Chippewa Valley native Emm K!
Evernoir is an original Alternative Metal band from Eau Claire, WI. Original members Venerate Miercy and Vic Wiley formed the group in 2016, later joined by Trevor Wendt, Paul Ormsby, and Tyler Jennerman. Music was a refuge for each member during their own struggles, and they want their listeners, dubbed “Noirbirds,” to know they are not alone and that there is hope.
Evernoir's newest album, Stages of Grief, is now live on streaming services.
BRING YOUR EX!
LIVE AT THE PLUS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
8pm | General Admission | All Ages
$10 in advance | $15 at door
Quietchild is an indie-pop band based in the Twin Cities, featuring lead singer Drew Dravis, drummer/producer Galen Austin, and singer/pianist Cuyler Monahan. With over four decades of combined musical experience, the band blends diverse influences from R&B to metal into their distinctive indie-pop sound.
Originating from Wisconsin, Dravis, Austin, and Monahan have crafted a unique style that earned them the Youth Album of the Year at the 2017 Madison Area Music Awards. Quietchild has since been refining their sound, handling everything from writing to mastering with a focus on blending genres to create a unique style.
Dravis, known for her powerful live performances and her leadership in collegiate-level music groups, drives the band’s artistic growth as they work toward their second album. Her exceptional talent has been recognized with state level music awards.
Quietchild’s members have performed at notable venues such as Amsterdam Bar & Hall and Summerfest, and the band has headlined at various local venues such as Midway Saloon, The Plus (to 200+ guests last year), and The White Squirrel. As they continue to grow within the Twin Cities music scene, Quietchild promises an exciting and evolving musical journey for their listeners.
PAT MCCURDY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | All Ages (some adult content- parental guidance suggested)
$15 in advance | $20 at the door
Doors open at 6pm
Showtime 7pm
ABOUT PAT
Milwaukee icon Pat McCurdy has been entertaining audiences in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the nation for decades. He brings his unique style of improvisational comedy, music and audience interaction to venues large and small. Pat consistently fills up venues and festivals with his fans, known as "Patheads. They are very enthusiastic, and many know every word of his songs. "Patheads" are fans that have seen him dozens of times, singing and dancing along to every song. It's a fun show for all.
Pat did not let the pandemic slow him down. In March 2020, Pat began his weekly virtual "Shelter in Place" shows from his living room and garage. Fans wrote in requests, birthday greetings, and anniversary acknowledgements to keep the shows interactive. Pat's Shelter in Place shows have been seen by nearly one million viewers from as far away as Paris, the UK and Australia. The pandemic inspired Pat to write a new song every week. He put these all together in his latest CD, Now is Not the Time for Sad Songs: A Pandemic 2020 Souvenir. The CD hit #1 on the Worldwide Radio Indie Alliance Album of the Year charts.
For fans far and wide, Pat will continue his virtual show once a month until the end of his career. Pat can be seen all over Wisconsin and the Midwest for live shows year around throughout 2025 and beyond. Grab your favorite beverage and have fun with Pat and Sex and Beer!
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PAT MCCURDY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | All Ages (some adult content- parental guidance suggested)
$15 in advance | $20 at the door
Doors open at 6pm
Showtime 7pm
ABOUT PAT
Milwaukee icon Pat McCurdy has been entertaining audiences in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and across the nation for decades. He brings his unique style of improvisational comedy, music and audience interaction to venues large and small. Pat consistently fills up venues and festivals with his fans, known as "Patheads. They are very enthusiastic, and many know every word of his songs. "Patheads" are fans that have seen him dozens of times, singing and dancing along to every song. It's a fun show for all.
Pat did not let the pandemic slow him down. In March 2020, Pat began his weekly virtual "Shelter in Place" shows from his living room and garage. Fans wrote in requests, birthday greetings, and anniversary acknowledgements to keep the shows interactive. Pat's Shelter in Place shows have been seen by nearly one million viewers from as far away as Paris, the UK and Australia. The pandemic inspired Pat to write a new song every week. He put these all together in his latest CD, Now is Not the Time for Sad Songs: A Pandemic 2020 Souvenir. The CD hit #1 on the Worldwide Radio Indie Alliance Album of the Year charts.
For fans far and wide, Pat will continue his virtual show once a month until the end of his career. Pat can be seen all over Wisconsin and the Midwest for live shows year around throughout 2025 and beyond. Grab your favorite beverage and have fun with Pat and Sex and Beer!
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4th Floor 20th Anniversary Show!
Kick off Spring by celebrating 20 years with 4th Floor at Loopy's Dome! You won't want to miss this epic event!
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: JON RUDNITSKY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Thursday, April 10th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***first 40 tickets buyers get a free rail drink, select domestic tap beer, or soft drink. Save money, and get a free drink at the show by ordering today!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Jon Rudnitsky is an actor, writer, and comedian who can be seen opposite George Clooney in the Hulu Series CATCH-22 and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIAM opposite Larry David. Rudnitsky also starred in Universal Pictures' ALL MY LIFE also performed in the Tyler Perry movie NOBODY’S FOOL, alongside Tiffany Haddish and Whoopi Goldberg.
In 2017, Rudnitsky starred in the Nancy Meyers produced feature HOME AGAIN, opposite Reese Witherspoon. He is also featured in a supporting role in Edward Burns’ SUMMERTIME, and Netflix’s comedy SET IT UP opposite Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch. Rudnitsky was added as the only new cast member of the 41st season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Other TV credits include NBC’s CHAMPIONS, Disney's BIG HERO 6 series, Amazon’s RED OAKS, and Comedy Central’s THE COMEDY JAM, where he performed “Footloose” alongside Kenny Loggins.
As a stand up comedian, Rudnitsky tours all over the country, was selected for the prestigious New Faces showcase at Montreal’s Just For Laughs in 2015, and made his late night debut on CONAN in 2019.
