Al Scorch's Big Fantastical Residency returns to the Hideout after a well loved 2025 run! The Return of the Big Fantastical Residency brings a wide array of musical guests from across Chicago and the country-at-large to join the show every month. Along with a set from Al Scorch and his rotating line-up of musical-wizard-friends, this run of shows features surprise guests, holiday specials, and an overall community-building musical hang. And as always, Chicago's own DJ Scrabblor spins House, R & B, Juke, Footwork, and more before and after the show.

with Joseph Huber

Joseph Huber hails from the state of Wisconsin, and seems to bring forth the varied voices of whatever it may be that lies dormant within either the fertile soil or the callous concrete of that world. It has been said, "You don’t just like Joseph Huber’s music. You feel it’s something that the rest of the world needs to hear, and how criminal it is that it isn’t spreading far and wide." That sentiment could be related to the fact that the voices which Huber unearths are subtle and take more than a hurried listen to truly absorb. A person who appears reserved and matter-of-fact in everyday speech brings forth songs that are anything but that.

As the singer, songwriter, performer, recorder and producer of all of his own material, Huber has his hands full, but never seems to miss a beat. And his own 'solo' material has now certainly surpassed the output of his past efforts, both in volume and substance. As one of the founding member of the .357 String Band--a group that would probably fit better in today's 'Americana-saturated' environment than in the early to middle aughts--he's gradually honed a sound that seems to fill a very real gap within the still-emerging genre. Having progressed, Huber continues moving onward and upward captivating folks with his sincere and well-crafted songs under his own name along with the impeccable musicianship of his fellow touring partners. Whether it's irresistible, fiddle-driven, dancing tunes or honest, heart-wrenching "songwriter" songs, Huber's songs and shows spans the spectrum of 'Roots' music while preferring not to stay within the boundaries of any strict genre classification.

& Felipe Tobar

Felipe Tobar is a Chilean, classically trained violinist and composer. His solo set combines violin and looping, drawing inspiration from the landscapes of Chile, from the vast silence of the Atacama Desert to the ice and wildness of Patagonia. A longtime collaborator and friend of Al Scorch, Felipe is excited to join the Big Fantastic Residency for the first time with a special solo violin set.