Emily Watkins

Guitarist • Vocalist • Educator • Arranger • Songwriter

Sue Orfield + Emily Watkins @ The Lakely
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00

Sue Orfield + Emily Watkins @ The Lakely

Local saxophonist, composer, and all-around legend Sue Orfield is joining me for a duo show!

The Lakely is a Cocktail Lounge and Midwestern hub for live music and entertainment. A place to gather, hang, and absorb the culture. A place to feel at home whether you’re a local, a traveler, or something in between. They boasts a locally-sourced, chef-driven menu. Behind the bar they feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

https://www.theoxbowhotel.com/lakely/

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Duo with Teke Heinschel @ 2 Roots Art & Wine
Nov
14
7:00 PM19:00

Duo with Teke Heinschel @ 2 Roots Art & Wine

Come hang with us for a night of chill tunes, featuring originals and a tasteful, soulful selection of covers. Enjoy a wide selection of drinks and delicious charcuterie!

My college friend Teke Heinschel is coming up from the bayou for this one - he will be joining me on the clarinet and saxophones! We will play a mix of trad jazz standards and easy listening tunes - and I may bring out the banjo for this one also :)

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Mélange Trio @ The Lakely
Nov
27
6:00 PM18:00

Mélange Trio @ The Lakely

Mélange Trio is Chase Bucheger (vocals), Maggie Sills (vocals), & Emily Watkins (vocals/guitars). They perform a variety of easy-listening covers and originals.

The Lakely is a Cocktail Lounge and Midwestern hub for live music and entertainment. A place to gather, hang, and absorb the culture. A place to feel at home whether you’re a local, a traveler, or something in between. They boasts a locally-sourced, chef-driven menu. Behind the bar they feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

https://www.theoxbowhotel.com/lakely/

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Albatross: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ 2 Roots Art & Wine
Nov
28
7:00 PM19:00

Albatross: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ 2 Roots Art & Wine

Albatross is a three-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute featuring Maggie Sills, Emily Watkins, and Dustin DeGolier. Delight in three-part harmonies and dueling guitars as Albatross performs Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac favorites as well as choice selections spanning the legendary group’s entire catalog. Based in the Chippewa Valley, Maggie and Emily are two-thirds of the Mélange Trio, while Emily and Dustin perform together as The Double Stops.

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The Double Stops @ Infinity Beverages Holiday Open House
Dec
5
3:00 PM15:00

The Double Stops @ Infinity Beverages Holiday Open House

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Founded in 2010, Infinity Beverages is a locally-owned and operated craft winery & distillery. Their Tasting Lounge is home to a variety of innovative wines, spirits, and craft cocktails.

https://infinitybeverages.com/

Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo performs a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, vocal jazz, and originals. The Double Stops is Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox).

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The Double Stops @ Danzinger Vineyards
Dec
6
12:00 PM12:00

The Double Stops @ Danzinger Vineyards

Perched atop the Alma Bluffs, Danzinger Vineyards overlooks the mighty Mississippi River. Danzinger Vineyards is one of the few Estate Wineries in Wisconsin. The vineyard boasts 18 acres of 12 different varietals. Everything is grown and produced on site! Come take in the stunning views while enjoying a glass of one of their finest wines.

https://www.danzingervineyard.com/

Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo performs a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, vocal jazz, and originals. The Double Stops is Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox).

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Albatross: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ The Lakely
Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

Albatross: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ The Lakely

Albatross is a three-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute featuring Maggie Sills, Emily Watkins, and Dustin DeGolier. Delight in three-part harmonies and dueling guitars as Albatross performs Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac favorites as well as choice selections spanning the legendary group’s entire catalog. Based in the Chippewa Valley, Maggie and Emily are two-thirds of the Mélange Trio, while Emily and Dustin perform together as The Double Stops.

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Mélange @ 2 Roots Art & Wine
Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00

Mélange @ 2 Roots Art & Wine

2 Roots Art & Wine Gallery is an up-and-coming live music venue in Eau Claire, featuring over 100 wines by the glass from all around the world. This gallery is full of original one-of-a-kind works of art by local & regional artists. Stop by, sip wine, pair it with charcuterie, pizza, enjoy artwork, listen to music, and support local!

Mélange is a trio featuring Maggie Sills (vocals), Chase Bucheger (vocals), and Emily Watkins (guitar/vocals). They perform soft and easy-listening covers of your favorite pop & folk songs, as well as original music.

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The Double Stops @ StageNorth Washburn
Sep
24
7:00 PM19:00

The Double Stops @ StageNorth Washburn

Come loiter where groove meets grit! Please join The Double Stops for our StageNorth debut on Thursday, September 24. StageNorth is a world-class proscenium theater located on the stunning South Shore of Lake Superior’s Chequamegan Bay in Washburn, WI.

StageNorth Theater, founded by John and Ana Weinel and artist Jan Lee, has been a beloved community venue since its opening in 2001. Inspired by John Weinel’s experience with the 1978 Wayzata Wind Symphony, StageNorth found its home in a renovated church in Washburn, WI, and later moved to a new, world-class facility on 123 Omaha Street in 2007. The theater, with stunning views of Lake Superior, features 150 seats, state-of-the-art technical facilities, and beautiful handcrafted details by local artists.​ Now operated by Big Top Chautauqua, they’re excited to expand their reach by offering a variety of performances—comedy, theatre, music, and more—at StageNorth. This partnership brings fresh acts to the region while continuing the legacy of this beloved local venue. Come connect and share the arts in new and exciting ways!

Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo performs a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, vocal jazz, and originals. The Double Stops is Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox).

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Mélange Trio @ The Lakely
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

Mélange Trio @ The Lakely

Mélange Trio is Chase Bucheger (vocals), Maggie Sills (vocals), & Emily Watkins (vocals/guitars). They perform a variety of easy-listening covers and originals.

The Lakely is a Cocktail Lounge and Midwestern hub for live music and entertainment. A place to gather, hang, and absorb the culture. A place to feel at home whether you’re a local, a traveler, or something in between. They boasts a locally-sourced, chef-driven menu. Behind the bar they feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

https://www.theoxbowhotel.com/lakely/

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Aly Dyg Band @ Garage Bikes & Brews
Aug
22
4:00 PM16:00

Aly Dyg Band @ Garage Bikes & Brews

Hailing from the borderlands of Wisconsin/ Minnesota and shaped by humble beginnings, Allison Dyg is an artist who refuses to follow the beaten path. Forged by the pressures of life and driven by an unrelenting hunger to create, she channels raw emotion into music that defies convention. Her sound is unapologetically gritty, unfiltered, and deeply authentic.

https://allisondyg.com/

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The Double Stops @ 2 Roots Art & Wine
Aug
21
7:00 PM19:00

The Double Stops @ 2 Roots Art & Wine

Come hang with us for a night of chill tunes, featuring originals and a tasteful, soulful selection of covers. Enjoy a wide selection of drinks and delicious charcuterie!

Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo performs a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, vocal jazz, and originals. The Double Stops is Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox).

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Cathy Reitz & 7Swing @ Sounds Like Summer
Aug
13
7:30 PM19:30

Cathy Reitz & 7Swing @ Sounds Like Summer

Join us for Volume One’s Sounds Like Summer concert series by the confluence in beautiful downtown Eau Claire! Show begins at 6pm, we play at 7:30pm! Free to attend and all ages!

https://volumeone.org/sites/concerts/events/2026/08/13/612914-slscs

Led by local legend Cathy Reitz, 7Swing is a little big band that features vocal jazz hits from the Great American Songbook!

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The Double Stops @ Danzinger Vineyards
Aug
9
2:00 PM14:00

The Double Stops @ Danzinger Vineyards

Perched atop the Alma Bluffs, Danzinger Vineyards overlooks the mighty Mississippi River. Danzinger Vineyards is one of the few Estate Wineries in Wisconsin. The vineyard boasts 18 acres of 12 different varietals. Everything is grown and produced on site! Come take in the stunning views while enjoying a glass of one of their finest wines.

https://www.danzingervineyard.com/

Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo performs a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, 90s alternative, vocal jazz, and originals. The Double Stops is Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox).

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