The Orange Hunters are a Chicago based band originally incepted in 1989 and playing their last show in 1997. The OH put out several releases of original material and performed all over the midwest playing clubs, concert halls, theaters, and festivals.
They were regular guests on the Kevin Matthews show on WLUP radio Chicago, and shared the stage with the BoDeans, the Freddy Jones Band, Poi Dog Pondering, Camper Van Beethoven, the Elvis Brothers, Donnie Van Zandt, and more. The group went through several incarnations over the years with the last lineup (pictured right to left): Ray O’Hara (vocals, guitar), Pat Cordell (guitar, vocals), Kit Bergman (Drums),and Steve Beals (bass).
Live at the Riverside Theater, Milwaukee WI 1996. Ray O'Hara (Vocals, Guitar), Pat Cordell (Guitar, Vocals), Steve Beals (Bass), Kit Bergman (Drums).
Recorded at Dr Caw Studio, Northbrook, IL 1996. Ray O'Hara (Vocals, Guitar), Pat Cordell (Guitar, Vocals), Steve Beals (Bass), Kit Bergman (Drums), Pat Brennan (Organ).
Recorded at Dr Caw Studio, Northbrook, IL 1995. Ray O'Hara (Vocals, Guitar), Pat Cordell (Guitar, Vocals), Dan Laczynski (Bass), Jim Figiel (Drums), Greg Marsh (Percussion).
Recorded at the Noise Chamber, Rockford, IL 1993. Ray O'Hara (Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica), Arik Jenkins (Bass), Jim Figiel (Drums, Percussion, Vocals).
Recorded at The Noise Chamber, Rockford, IL 1989. Ray O'Hara (Vocals, Guitar), Joel Rostamo (Bass), Jim Figiel (Drums, Percussion, Vocals).
“Opening for the BoDeans was local band the Orange Hunters. Supersonic had been announced but this change of plans turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The Hunters have their own rootsy appeal, though its far more Macon, GA than north woods.”
-Dave Tianen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
“…..a cool sound with a great pop feel.”
Todd Casten, Metro / Chicago
“…..dual lead vocal pumping out catchy, meaty tunes.”
Marie Lammel, Illinois Entertainer
Riverside Theater
Riverside Theater
Riverside Theater
Riverside Theater
Promo Photo
Private Party
Studio Pre Production
Cassete Insert
Pat - Dr Caw Studio
Ray - Dr Caw Studio
Kit - Dr Caw Studio
Ray with Pat B and Dr Caw
UW Green Bay Theater
Pat - Dr Caw Studio
UW Green Bay Theater
Christmas Party
Chuck's Lake Geneva
Chuck's Lake Geneva
Artwork by Kit Bergman