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HCK serves up another slice of heaven to go with our fantastic food. Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B, Soul & Zydeco - We are a restaurant that features a wide range of talent. Live Music is a standard.

  • All Acoustic Open Mic w/ Michael Reitman

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:00pm

    Description:

    Come chill out with the soft sounds of acoustic guitar. This Acoustic Open Mic welcomes singers, songwriters, and musicians to serenade our welcoming audience with whatever originals or covers their hearts desire. Each week brings a different crowd, so the music is always fresh. This is a great way to relax in the middle of the week, and a great way to participate in the local music scene.

  • Open Jazz Jam w/ Mike Lee

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 8:00pm

    Description:

    You’re invited to a wonderful night of jazz music brought to you by the best in local talent. Hosted by Mike Lee, this open jazz jam welcomes all styles and levels of musicians to share the stage and create great music. Each week brings a new surprise so make sure to check it out. The show starts at 8:00PM, but get in early to grab a seat. Always a good time, this jam is not to be missed!

  • Project: GROOVE w/ The JT Project

    Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 9:00pm

    Description:

    Join The JT Project for a weekly open mic/jam that is sure to blow your mind! Featuring local and regional musicians who have worked with artists like Beyonce, Estelle, Chaka Khan, Lauryn Hill, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Garrett, Joe and many more, all are encouraged to take the stage and show their skills. Starting with a set by The JT Project and ending with a slamming open mic, this jam is a force to be reckoned with!

  • House of Essex

    Friday, May 24, 2013 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm

    Description:

    "House of Essex", a neo-soul/adult contemporary band with Caribbean overtones. The individual members of this group have performed on stages worldwide, and recorded with artists such as Ben E. King, Michael McDonald, Chico DeBarge, Marcus Miller, Will Downing, Carly Simon, Jon Lucien, and Astrud Gilberto. Their sound is called "smoother than twenty year old scotch, and smokier than a Robinson!"

  • Queen Ella

    Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:00pm

    Description:

    Singer, songwriter, and dancer Queen Ella (born Queenella Nicole Gibson) is a force to be reckoned with. Queen Ella has been performing for small crowds of all ages since the age of 4. The center of her mother’s living-room was her stage; friends, family, and stuffed animals were her audience. Queen Ella now performs for Festivals, Weddings, Corporate Events, Universities, and Night Clubs. She has performed for venues such as the Cecil’s Jazz Club (NJ) and The Apollo Theater (NY).

    As a testament to Queen Ella’s versatility she brings a professional, incomparable, and captivating performance. She can deliver anything from Beyonce to Chaka Khan to Hendrix and everything in between including original material! Queen Ella has won several awards in showcases and has performed all types of genres from R&B to Country music in acoustic and electric; she has the ability to do it all. In an industry that’s thirsty for true talent, Queen Ella is a nice tall glass of just that. Hope you’re thirsty!

  • The Dave Stryker Organ Trio

    Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 9:00pm

    Description:

    Dave Stryker's Trio returns playing music from Dave's new Cd "Blue to the Bone IV" . Dave has played with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff and many others and BTTB IV is his 24th CD as a leader. Dave Stryker-guitar, Jared Gold-organ, McClenty Hunter-drums.

  • All Style Open Mic w/ Jeff Guenther

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 8:00pm

    Description:

    Join Jeff Guenther for an All Style Open Mic starting at 8:00PM. Everyone is welcome to play their hearts out to our warm, supportive audience, and to enjoy the local music community on a personal level. You never know what will happen as each week brings a new variety of talent and tunes, but not matter what it’s a good time. See you there!

  • Open Jazz Jam w/ Mike Lee

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 8:00pm

    Description:

    You’re invited to a wonderful night of jazz music brought to you by the best in local talent. Hosted by Mike Lee, this open jazz jam welcomes all styles and levels of musicians to share the stage and create great music. Each week brings a new surprise so make sure to check it out. The show starts at 8:00PM, but get in early to grab a seat. Always a good time, this jam is not to be missed!

  • Project: GROOVE w/ The JT Project

    Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:00pm

    Description:

    Join The JT Project for a weekly open mic/jam that is sure to blow your mind! Featuring local and regional musicians who have worked with artists like Beyonce, Estelle, Chaka Khan, Lauryn Hill, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Garrett, Joe and many more, all are encouraged to take the stage and show their skills. Starting with a set by The JT Project and ending with a slamming open mic, this jam is a force to be reckoned with!

  • The Bobby Syvarth Band

    Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm

    Description:

    From Birdland in New York City to The Hotel Café in Hollywood, Bobby Syvarth straddles the musical worlds of Jazz and Pop effortlessly. Having shared the stage and opened concerts for such seminal artists as Jazz innovator Stanley Jordan and Woodstock Folk-Rock icon Richie Havens, Bobby has illustrated a tremendous breadth and versatility as a live performer.

    Bobby is an innovative acoustic guitarist, and has achieved a singular sound of his own. Bobby has worked as a sideman for many artists, most notably performing alongside multi-platinum, grammy winner Marc Anthony at a special unplugged performance at the United Nations in Manhattan. First and foremost, Bobby is a singer-songwriter. In 2007 Bobby signed a recording deal with the newly formed indie label Unison Music. The project prompted Bobby to relocate from New York to Los Angeles to live, breathe, eat and sleep music at the labels West Hollywood based studio. “Hellos and Goodbyes”, Bobby’s debut record on Unison Music is available on iTunes.