Hunt House Band Showcase featuring Fallen Fliers, Zen Lilly, Tuesdays Child, On the Hunt and HH Vocal Groups

Tickets HERE!

Hunt House Band Showcase featuring Fallen Fliers, Zen Lilly, Tuesdays Child, On the Hunt and HH Vocal Groups

Tickets HERE!

Aaron Krings is an upright and electric bassist living and performing in the Chicagoland area. Since moving to Chicago in 2020, Aaron has been actively involved in the local music scene, drawing inspiration from the city's rich musical heritage. His performances have covered a wide range of styles including small group jazz, big band, progressive rock-fusion, roots rock, bluegrass, R&B, and theatre productions. You can find Aaron around the Chicago area leading his own band as well as frequently collaborating with artists such as Sam Robinson, O.P.E, Christian Sanchez, Blueshift Big Band, River Valley Rangers, and more.

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Louise Kelly and Martin Stonikas began playing music together 10 years ago. Shortly after their musical partnership developed, they had a weekly residency at Parker's Steakhouse in Downers Grove. Playing to a packed piano bar on Wednesday nights, they became known for their deep grooves and clever recreations of pop tunes in a lounge/piano style. In addition to popular jazz standards, the duo brings an acoustic charm and warmth to the music of artists ranging from Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift.

Tickets HERE!

$10 - doors/sign-up at 6:30!

Bring your instruments, play your songs or just hang and listen to local artists. We have a nicely baby grand piano, bass amp and drum kit.

We are also incorporate a visual art aspect! Bring your sketchbooks and art supplies and use our space to let out your inner artist. Let the grooves inspire you, discover new local musicians, and enjoy a night of creativity!

Tickets HERE!

***All events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB and all ages***

Matthew Muñeses is a saxophonist and educator residing in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Although his introduction to music came through violin lessons at the age of six, music would not take a serious role in his life until he began playing the saxophone four years later.

He has led bands at a number of historic venues across the country, including the Green Mill and Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago, Catalina Bar & Grill in Los Angeles, and the Kranzberg Arts Center in St. Louis. In addition to his work as a performer, Matthew is passionate about educating future generations of musicians, and his private students have received awards from the prestigious Young Arts Organization, and have successfully auditioned at colleges including the Manhattan School of Music and New England Conservatory.

In November 2015, Matthew released his debut album, Threshold. The record features trumpeter Zubin Edalji, pianist Steven Feifke, bassist Raviv Markovitz, drummer Jay Sawyer, and was produced by friend and fellow saxophonist, Adam Larson. His most recent release, Noli Me Tángere, is a tribute to the life, legacy, and compositions of José Rizal, the first national hero of the Philippines, and was released in June 2022, featuring a world-class band including Clark Sommers, Dana Hall, Stu Mindeman, Zubin Edalji, and Miguel Zenón. 

Tickets HERE!

***all events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB and ALL-AGES***

Chano & friends is a musical experience full of surprises. You never know who's gonna jam with Chano and what they're gonna play! The only thing we are certain of is this will be top-notch musicianship.

Tickets HERE!

***all events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB and ALL-AGES***

$10 - doors/sign-up at 6:30!

Bring your instruments, play your songs or just hang and listen to local artists. We have a nicely baby grand piano, bass amp and drum kit.

We are also incorporate a visual art aspect! Bring your sketchbooks and art supplies and use our space to let out your inner artist. Let the grooves inspire you, discover new local musicians, and enjoy a night of creativity!

***All events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB***

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the Andrew Lawrence Trio show on Sunday 2.18 will be postponed to a later date.

We appreciate your understanding and the support you give Hunt House. Please stay tuned and check out any other events on our calendar!

Chano & friends is a musical experience full of surprises. You never know who's gonna jam with Chano and what they're gonna play! The only thing we are certain of is this will be top-notch musicianship.

Tickets HERE!

Since 2003, Sam Robinson has played played all over the Chicago and Midwest area, including clubs like the Jazz Showcase, the Promontory, Fitzgerald’s,  Constellation, the Hungry brain , café coda in Madison Wisconsin and Merriman's Playhouse in South Bend, Indiana. We have also played at certain festivals in the area, such as the live on Logan summer festival and the Saint Charles jazz festival. The Sam Robinson Quintet plays straight-ahead jazz, mainly from the hard-bop / post-bop era.

The band also performs original compositions in a similar style. In 2019, he released his debut album, “Sweet Love of Mine,” and in 2022 his second album, “Be With Me: Live at the Eastgate Café,” also became available for purchase.

We are excited for the Sam Robinsons Quintet new album! Check out the single Rashaan's Run from their new album which you can purchase at the show!

Tickets HERE!

Chano and friends is always an exciting and entertaining musical experience. This time he’s jamming tunes with Greg Essig on Drums and Vinny Kabat on bass…yes, dueling basses this Friday!!!

$10 tickets HERE

Comprising Javier Red on piano, Dan Thatcher on bass, and Tim Davis on drums, the trio presents a performance centered around Thelonious Monk's compositions. They skillfully meld Monk's distinct rhythmic nuances with their own improvisational styles, creating a captivating musical experience.

Tickets HERE

Bring your instruments, play your songs or just hang and listen to local artists. We have a nicely tuned piano, bass amp and drum kit on stage.

We are also incorporating a visual art aspect this time around! Bring your sketchbooks and art supplies and use our space to let out your inner artist. Let the grooves inspire you, discover new local musicians, and enjoy a night of creativity!

All events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB. We do not charge cover to get in and/or perform at our Open Mic, but we do ask for donations to help keep it running.

Our beloved bass teacher Chano Cruz is back with a new group of friends to play soulful versions of your favorite holiday songs. You never know which friends Chano is gonna bring, but you know this will be an exciting and entertaining musical experience.

$10 tickets HERE

Hunt House hosts group yoga classes for parent and 11+ taught by Kim Cuenca. This is a 5-week session on Sundays 12-1pm or 1:30-2:30 (no class on 11.26)

$25/class

Hunt House hosts group yoga classes for parent and 11+ taught by Kim Cuenca. This is a 5-week session on Sundays 12-1pm or 1:30-2:30 (no class on 11.26)

$25/class

The Electric Christmas Parade through downtown St. Charles run directly by our front door. We will keep the fun going with sets from our student bands followed by a performance by the Leslie Hunt Band. This FREE event is open to the public and begins when the parade is over.

All events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB.

Hunt House hosts group yoga classes for parent and 11+ taught by Kim Cuenca. This is a 5-week session on Sundays 12-1pm or 1:30-2:30 (no class on 11.26)

$25/class

Our very own Chano Cruz is bringing a new band to HH playing a variety of their originals and some covers. This will feature Danny Bauer on keys and Matt Smalligan on drums! Plus more surprise guests you don’t want to miss.

Tickets HERE!

Hunt House hosts group yoga classes for parent and 11+ taught by Kim Cuenca. This is a 5-week session on Sundays 12-1pm or 1:30-2:30 (no class on 11.26)

$25/class

We are excited to add creative writing to the Hunt House list of arts with local author/poet Lisa Macaione. Bring your unfinished works and share them with other aspiring writers who are also looking to further develop their writing skills, get feedback and connect with people who express their inner world with words. Second Friday of the month $20, 18+

Ages 18+

$20

Hunt House hosts group yoga classes for parent and 11+ taught by Kimberly Gadrinab. This is a 5-week session on Sundays 12-1pm. (no class on 11.26)

$125 per parent/tween pair (all 5 sessions)

Bring your instruments, play your songs or just hang and listen to local artists. We have a nicely tuned piano, bass amp and drum kit on stage.

We are also incorporating a visual art aspect this time around! Bring your sketchbooks and art supplies and use our space to let out your inner artist. Let the grooves inspire you, discover new local musicians, and enjoy a night of creativity!

All events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB. We do not charge cover to get in and/or perform at our Open Mic, but we do ask for donations to help keep it running.

Get ready for a night of spooktacular fun! Hunt House Creative Arts Center is inviting all you ghouls and ghosts to our Halloween party. Come join us for a night of creative expression, connection and all things spooky. Let's make some unforgettable memories together!

“Arman Sangalang spearheads the next generation of Filipino-Americans making headway for equal representation on the stage and airwaves.  His knowledge of the history of the music informs his atmospheric originals and use of modern textures and soundscapes, creating mindful and inviting interaction with his listeners.” 

-Jon Irabagon 

“With the release of Quartet, Arman makes his case for the attention of the international audience. This is undoubtedly the start of a very promising career”

-Walter Smith III 

Chicago tenor saxophonist and composer Arman Sangalang makes an auspicious debut as a bandleader with Quartet on the newly-minted Calligram Records. Backed by the simpatico rhythm section of bassist Matt Ulery, guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Devin Drobka, Sangalang presents a program of sophisticated original compositions and a soulful rendition of “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” all delivered with maturity and depth that belie his 25 years. 

The music on Quartet stems in part from a highly competitive Jazz Links fellowship from the Jazz Institute of Chicago. The award allowed Sangalang to dive deep into composition studies with Ulery, a renowned composer and bandleader in his own right, and offered opportunities to refine the quartet’s collective voice through performances at Make Music Chicago, Epiphany and other Chicago venues. Sangalang further honed his writing and bandleading chops as a participant in the prestigious Jazz Aspen Summer Academy. Ultimately, this all culminated in an inspired set by the quartet on the Von Freeman stage of the 2022 Chicago Jazz Festival, a moment that definitively announced Sangalang’s arrival on the scene to everyone in the packed festival tent. His bandmates, all of whom are influential mentors and experienced veterans of the creative music scene, made it clear that now was time to hit the studio. Recorded in Dave Miller’s intimate Whiskey Point Studio, the result is an album of diverse colors, subtle structures and tightrope interaction.

Join us for a fun 6 week class to learn the frame drum! We all have rhythm in us and we are all creators so :

We will learn:

-  how to play this instrument in 3 different styles, 

-  traditional rhythms from around the world

- how to vocalize and note them

- how to work with a metronome

- move/play/sing all at once (you can do it!)

- create your own rhythmic songs/ accompany someone singing or playing another instrument

At the end of the 6 week class, we will present a show of all your creative adventures!!

Bring your instruments, play your songs or just hang and listen to local artists. We have a nicely tuned piano, bass amp and drum kit on stage.

We are also incorporating a visual art aspect this time around! Bring your sketchbooks and art supplies and use our space to let out your inner artist. Let the grooves inspire you, discover new local musicians, and enjoy a night of creativity!

All events at Hunt House Creative Arts Center are BYOB. We do not charge cover to get in and/or perform at our Open Mic, but we do ask for donations to help keep it running.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions (EPD) is a group of musicians playing music in a genre that mostly eludes the attention of large audiences:  so, perhaps the most puzzling thing about this group, might be how and why they have managed to have a regular weekly performance at a well-known Chicago rock venue, for almost fifteen (15) years.  Notwithstanding conjectures that the purpose of the group’s performances actually involves generating audio datasets for use as training materials for Artificial Intelligence systems, there is, nonetheless, a small, arguably growing, human audience for EPD’s music; and the group also does seem to act as though they are playing music for humans; some of whom have attended multiple EPD performances.  How to explain?

Sadly—or comically—there may be no explanation.  Many aspects of life are sometimes absurd.

Howard Mandel, writing in the Chicago Reader, said  "the members of Extraordinary Popular Delusions bring vast and varied experience to this underappreciated ensemble's regular weekly shows which follow no rules but their own."   The group has, to date, two commercially-released recordings (and, additionally, two affiliated groups, “Madness of Crowds”, and “WiHuBa”, also have recordings); but on the even chance that you, dear reader, might not have heard any of these, but might nonetheless have some curiosity about the nature of whatever would likely be performed at Hunt House on Saturday evening, here is some information about the expected participants.

Jim Baker has been playing piano and synthesizer in and around Chicago and the world for a few decades, mostly in improvisational contexts. He has previously played in groups with Ken Vandermark, Fred Anderson, Michael Zerang, Dave Rempis, Keefe Jackson, Charles Rumback, Rob Mazurek, David Boykin, and many others.  His work has been documented on more than eighty commercially released recordings, including recent and/or forthcoming work with Extraordinary Popular Delusions; Rempis/Abrams/Ra+Baker; Charles Rumback; Brandon Lopez and Bill Harris; WiHuBa (Wilkerson, Hunt, Baker); Luke Stewart’s Exposure Quintet (with Wilkerson, Vandermark, and Ra); Junius Paul; Jackson/Baker/Kirshner; Madness of Crowds (with Brian Sandstrom, Matt Lux, Nate Lepine, and Joe Adamik), and many others. For a number of years in the 90s, Baker was the house pianist for the weekly Sunday evening jam sessions at Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge. For most of the last fifteen years, he has been playing most Mondays at Beat Kitchen with free-improvisation group Extraordinary Popular Delusions.

Edward L. Wilkerson Jr. (born July 27, 1953 in Terre Haute, Indiana) is an internationally recognized American jazz composer, arranger, musician, and educator based in Chicago. As founder and director of the cutting-edge octet 8 Bold Souls, and the 25-member performance ensemble Shadow Vignettes, Wilkerson has toured festivals and concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East. "Defender", a large-scale piece for Shadow Vignettes, was commissioned by the Lila Wallace/Reader's Digest Fund and featured in the 10th Anniversary of New Music America, a presentation of BAM's Next Wave Festival. His music can be heard on 14 recordings, including two film soundtracks and the critically acclaimed albums Birth of a Notion, and 8 Bold Souls, both on his own Sessoms Records label. 

Bassist/Guitarist Brian Sandstrom was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He learned jazz and blues roots there before embarking on studies in contemporary classical and jazz bass at SIU (BFA, 1978). He subsequently made Chicago his home from 1979 through 2019. He began embarking on musical tours to Canada and Europe starting in 1988. He has recorded with numerous contemporary performers and educators (John Roothaan, Ed Petersen, Frank Portolese) and jazz legends (Von Freeman, Hal Russell, Frank Catalano). He is a regular member of the NRG Ensemble, Extraordinary Popular Delusions, Witches and Devils and the Green Mill all-stars. He is continually looking for the "new thing".

Drummer Steve Hunt has been active in the Chicago music scene since 1980 when he became a member of the Hal Russell NRG Ensemble. They toured nationally and internationally beginning in 1988 and released six recordings (on Nessa, Abduction, Principally Jazz, and ECM) before Hal's passing in 1992. With the addition of Ken Vandermark, the NRG Ensemble continued touring internationally and released three recordings (on Quinnah, Atavistic and Delmark), with a forthcoming release expected later this year featuring a live performance from 1997 in Utrecht. Among other groups, he has played on a mostly weekly basis with Extraordinary Popular Delusions since 2005, releasing two recordings (Harmonic Convergence and Okkadisk) which include Mars Williams on saxophones. He is also the drummer for Witches and Devils, led by Mars Williams, who have released five recordings (Knitting Factory, Soul What Records, Astral Spirits) four of which are An Ayler Christmas which feature arrangements by Mars Williams of the music of Albert Ayler and Christmas music. Additionally, he is a member of WiHuBa which includeds Edward Wilkerson, Jr. and Jim Baker. The trio is featured on one self-released recording "Live at the Owl", recorded in 2018.