Intimate concerts with local and national talent. Classes to expand your mind and your heart.

These events are BYOB and all ages unless otherwise noted. We look forward to celebrating the arts with you!

Jack Buratczuk Quartet
May
23

Jack Buratczuk Quartet

Chicagoland guitarist Jack Buratczuk brings his quartet to the Hunt House for a special performance.

Joined by fellow local talents Chris Majure (drums), Ryan Reid (alto sax), and Jacob Nowakowski (bass), the group will present a diverse setlist that spans the jazz spectrum—from the classic works of Wayne Shorter to the modern sounds of Seamus Blake, along with original compositions by the band.

Come out for an evening of exciting live music and a celebration of young artists making their mark on the Chicago jazz scene.

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Matt Kavanaugh Trio
Jun
7

Matt Kavanaugh Trio

Matt Kavanaugh is a Chicagoland-based jazz guitarist and composer dedicated to original music and inventive improvisations. A student of Fareed Haque and Bobby Broom, he works to blend elements of the Great American Songbook, modern jazz, and rock into a sound that is distinctly his own. 

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Tom & Erin Hartnett/Aaron Kelly & Demi Clara
May
16

Tom & Erin Hartnett/Aaron Kelly & Demi Clara

Tom and Erin Hartnett are a new sibling duo from Oswego, IL. Erin sings and Tom plays the keys. They write original music that draws from pop, jazz, R&B, and folk. They are inspired by artists such as Fiona Apple, Norah Jones, and Billie Eilish. 

Aaron Kelly & Demi Clara are singer/songwriters inspired by Dylan, John Prine, Dolly Parton, and empathy. Their songs are carefully crafted and made to last.

Tickets HERE

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Adult Band Showcase
May
4

Adult Band Showcase

Join us at EvenFlow in Geneva for a night of adult bands who’ve put together some awesome music! Leslie and Mike will be closing off the show with some fun tunes. Sunday, May 4th 6-8pm. See you there.

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Rishi Maze
Apr
19

Rishi Maze

Rishi Maze is an experimental instrumental psychedelic jam rock music project with a fine blend of influences from both the Stoner Rock and Post Rock genres.

Tickets HERE!

*all shows at HH are BYOB and all-ages*

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Elite Four Jazz Band
Mar
29

Elite Four Jazz Band

The Elite Four Jazz Band is a Chicago-based quartet focused on creating jazz and synth covers of iconic video game music. The group creates music enjoyed by gamers, musicians, and everyone in between. The members of the Elite Four Jazz Band have been performing together in a variety of groups for over 5 years and look to bring their love of music and games to their local community.

Tickets HERE!

*all shows at HH are BYOB and all-ages

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Matthew Muneses & Arman Sangalang
Mar
28

Matthew Muneses & Arman Sangalang

Matthew Muñeses has garnered recognition as an up and coming talent by winning or being named as a finalist in multiple educational and open competitions, including the Jazz Society of the Philippines competition and the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship. In 2015, Matthew participated in an invitation-only workshop with Steve Coleman and the Five Elements at the University of Chicago. Through this workshop, he was afforded the opportunity to study with and perform alongside Steve Coleman and members of his band, including Jonathan Finlayson and Miles Okazaki.

Chicago/Monterey-based saxophonist and composer Arman Sangalang has been garnering attention as one of the up-and-coming jazz musicians on the scene. As a bandleader, he currently leads the Arman Sangalang Quartet which feature his compositions that are informed by jazz, folk, and improvised music. His debut record “Quartet” was released on August 4th, 2023 on Calligram Records and garnered acclaim for Best First Release as Leader by RadioRadioX.

Tickets HERE!

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Marques Morel
Mar
22

Marques Morel

Marques Morel is an American songwriter/story-teller, midwestern-twanger/folksinger, guitar-thumper/harmonica wailer, street-performer/wandering troubadour, steadfast woodcutter/migrant worker, a father, a son, and a friend to all.

“Taking his cue from the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and any number of other tattered troubadours, (Marques Morel) sounds like a cross between Johnny Cash, Bob Seger, and the late John Stewart (solo, The Kingston Trio) reciting ragged tales of the American West and its once-former glories,” writes Lee Zimmerman of The Alternate Root.

Originally from the Illinois corn country, he has performed just about anywhere that anybody would listen: big city street corners around the world, county fairs, folk festivals, hole in the wall taverns/divebars/honky tonks, cabin porches, backyard barbeques, listening rooms, theatres large and small, and beside many campfires and woodstoves amongst the ghosts of his songwriter heroes.

Marques has had the honor of sharing stages with some of the great songsters of our time- Charlie Parr, Arlo McKinley, Joe Pug, Willy Tea Taylor, Riley Downing, Billy Don Burns, Pokey LaFarge, and Chicago Farmer to name a few of his favorites.

Tickets Here!

*all shows at HH are BYOB and all-ages

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Joel Ream Trio
Feb
22

Joel Ream Trio

The Joel Ream Trio featuring a couple of our favorite musicians Jonny Gifford on Drums and Chano Cruz on Bass. Also, it’s Jonny’s actual birthday. Come celebrate and listen to some great music!

Doors open at 7:30pm!

Tickets HERE!

*all shows at HH are BYOB and all-ages*

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Open Mic
Feb
7

Open Mic

Bring your guitar and share your songs! Doors and sign-up open up at 6:30.

Donations are adored!

***all events at HH are BYOB and all-ages***

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HH Adult Bands Show
Jan
26

HH Adult Bands Show

Did you know that Hunt House also has 2 adult bands that consists of adult students and parents of our talented students. Come rock out with Gentlemen Kane and Sunset Frequency at Evenflow in downtown Geneva! Following them will be the Leslie Hunt band featuring our very own Leslie Hunt, Mike Ullegue and their friends Jonny Gifford on drums and Joel Masters on bass!! Enjoy some great food, drinks and a lot of great music!

Doors open at 5pm. This is an all-ages show and kids get in for FREE!

Tickets HERE!!

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Gifford, Kavanaugh, Smith & Hartnett
Jan
18

Gifford, Kavanaugh, Smith & Hartnett

Sprinkled throughout the western suburbs of Chicago, drummer Jonny Gifford, guitarist Matt Kavanaugh, bassist Eric Smith and pianist/keyboardist Tom Hartnett each bring something unique to the musical table. The result is an eclectic — yet satisfying — repertoire, ranging from The Great American Songbook to classic rock hits and including music from both video games and film scores. Such a selection of songs can only come together when musicians trust each other's judgement in a live music setting and have a willingness to explore and take chances. This, and more, is something all three of these artists possess. 

Tickets HERE!

Doors open at 7:30. All shows at Hunt House are BYOB and all-ages.

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Chano and friends
Dec
21

Chano and friends

Back from his European tour, we welcome our good friend Chano Cruz! His friends Jonny Gifford (drums) and Danny Bauer (key and vox) join him on stage for a fun night of funky jams!

Tickets HERE!

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Ryan Reid Quartet
Dec
20

Ryan Reid Quartet

Ryan Reid is an up and coming alto saxophonist based in Chicago. Starting at the age of ten, music has always been an important part of his life. Ryan has studied with many world-renowned musicians, including John Wojciechowski, Scott Burns, Dennis Carroll, Dana Hall, Adam Larson, Miguel Zenon, Dustin Laurenzi, and Jon Irabagon He has shared the stage with veteran Chicago jazz musicians John Wojciechowski and Dennis Carroll, toured across Wisconsin under the direction of bandleader Katie Ernst for several years, and performed at historical venues such as the Jazz Showcase. Ryan is an active musician in Chicago's improvised music scene, and he has led his group at many venues throughout the Chicagoland area.

Tickets HERE!

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Elite Four Jazz Band
Dec
14

Elite Four Jazz Band

The Elite Four Jazz Band is a high-energy jazz quartet blending modern jazz, funk, and improvised music with classic video game tunes. Based in Chicago, the band features Tommy Shermulis on woodwinds, Andy Maya on keys, Sam Frosch on bass, and Will Lawton on drums. As both music and video game nerds, the Elite Four Jazz Band seeks to reinvent songs from a wide variety of games, from Mario to Mortal Kombat, for audiences of both music and video game enthusiasts.

Tickets HERE!

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charlie otto + his gear
Nov
16

charlie otto + his gear

We are super excited have to the incredible charlie otto + his gear perform at Hunt House!

Charlie Otto has been a Chicago favorite for 15 years. The founder of the cult darlings This Must be the Band and DJ noDJ, he’s sold out venues around the United States, and has had the honor of playing alongside many amazingly talented people including some of his musical idols, like Umphrey’s McGee and members of King Crimson and Smashing Pumpkins.“charlie otto + his gear” is his first solo project, running on the cutting edge of both music and video performance, spontaneously letting the music he's playing generate what you see on the screen. The technology to connect the sound and visuals to this degree is only recently being developed, and with the help of video guru DRMBT, Charlie experiments and pushes this tech forward every show.

The songs are not experiments though, they’re fully developed SONGS. The lyrics and chords are gushing with feeling, the drums are throbbing, the synths are huge, it’s very electronic while still achieving rock and roll status –probably because most of it is controlled by Charlie’s multi-guitar. Although the entire show is danceable, don’t be surprised if there are times you’re glued to where you stand and your jaw stays open. Either way, it’s something that you’ll have to talk about later.Since 2020, Charlie and his gear have been playing shows big and tiny all over the country, from two consecutive years at Summer Camp Music Festival to a brewery tour of SW United States. He's always thrilled to do what he loves best, and thankful for the music fans that make that possible

Tickets HERE!

***all shows at Hunt House are all-ages and BYOB***

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Gifford, Kavanaugh and Smith
Nov
8

Gifford, Kavanaugh and Smith

Sprinkled throughout the western suburbs of Chicago, drummer Jonny Gifford, guitarist Matt Kavanaugh, and bassist Eric Smith each bring something unique to the musical table. The result is an eclectic — yet satisfying — repertoire, ranging from The Great American Songbook to classic rock hits and including music from both video games and film scores. Such a selection of songs can only come together when musicians trust each other's judgement in a live music setting and have a willingness to explore and take chances. This, and more, is something all three of these artists possess.

Tickets HERE!

***all shows at Hunt House are all-ages and BYOB***

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Andrew Lawrence Trio
Sep
15

Andrew Lawrence Trio

The incredible Andrew Lawrence finishes off the St. Charles Jazz Weekend with his dazzling jazz piano trio. Andrew is also the keyboardist for Leslie’s Prog Rock Band District 97!

Tickets HERE!

You can also purchase our $50 Jazz Weekend Pass that gets you into all four shows.

Thu 9/12 - Harry Tonchev Trio 8-10

Fri 9/13 - Extraordinary Popular Delusions 8-10

Sat 9/14 - Javier Red Trio 8-10

Sun 9/15 - Andrew Lawrence Trio 7-9

*all shows are Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB!

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Javier Red Trio
Sep
14

Javier Red Trio

Javier Red leads his jazz trio with his beautiful piano playing. Last time he was here he masterfully played the music of Thelonius Monk. Come see what he has in store for us.

Tickets HERE!

You can also purchase our $50 Jazz Weekend Pass that gets you into all four shows.

Thu 9/12 - Harry Tonchev Trio 8-10

Fri 9/13 - Extraordinary Popular Delusions 8-10

Sat 9/14 - Javier Red Trio 8-10

Sun 9/15 - Andrew Lawrence Trio 7-9

*all shows are Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB!

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Extraordinary Popular Delusions
Sep
13

Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Free jazz quartet Extraordinary Popular Delusions improvise their way through musical adventures. You won’t want to miss this exciting band featuring Leslie’s dad Steve Hunt on the drums!

Tickets HERE!

You can also purchase our $50 Jazz Weekend Pass that gets you into all four shows.

Thu 9/12 - Harry Tonchev Trio 8-10

Fri 9/13 - Extraordinary Popular Delusions 8-10

Sat 9/14 - Javier Red Trio 8-10

Sun 9/15 - Andrew Lawrence Trio 7-9

*all shows are Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB!

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Harry Tonchev Trio
Sep
12

Harry Tonchev Trio

Kick off St. Charles Jazz Weekend with the electric Harry Tonchev Trio.

Tickets HERE!

You can also purchase our $50 Jazz Weekend Pass that gets you into all four shows.

Thu 9/12 - Harry Tonchev Trio 8-10

Fri 9/13 - Extraordinary Popular Delusions 8-10

Sat 9/14 - Javier Red Trio 8-10

Sun 9/15 - Andrew Lawrence Trio 7-9

*all shows are Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB!

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Oswego Chamber Musicians
Sep
6

Oswego Chamber Musicians

The Oswego Chamber Musicians are a group of dedicated classically trained musicians who have formed with the goal of creating inspiring performances for audiences in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in chamber works and brief selections of larger works by the great masters of music, they strive to express the exquisite beauty and transcendent power of such masterpieces in their performances.

Tickets HERE!

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Ryan Reid Quartet
Aug
24

Ryan Reid Quartet

Ryan Reid is an up and coming alto saxophonist based in Chicago. Starting at the age of ten, music has always been an important part of his life. Ryan has studied with many world-renowned musicians, including John Wojciechowski, Scott Burns, Dennis Carroll, Dana Hall, Adam Larson, Miguel Zenon, Dustin Laurenzi, and Jon Irabagon He has shared the stage with veteran Chicago jazz musicians John Wojciechowski and Dennis Carroll, toured across Wisconsin under the direction of bandleader Katie Ernst for several years, and performed at historical venues such as the Jazz Showcase. Ryan is an active musician in Chicago's improvised music scene, and he has led his group at many venues throughout the Chicagoland area.

Tickets HERE!

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Thot Dawg
Aug
2

Thot Dawg

Our good friends Chano Cruz, Jonny Gifford and Matt Kavanaugh are back with their mix of jazz, funk and fusion originals and instrumentals.

Tickets HERE!!

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