The Hardest Working Band in Harbor Country!
No matter whether PT & the Cruisers is hosting or simply involved in an event, we are confident that our Band Fan Site community will have a great and memorable time. Check out our schedule to find out what’s coming up next, and let us know if there are any events that you’d like to see us at in the future.
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January
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January 2nd
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St.
Michigan City
8:00pm
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CANCELLED January 8th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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CANCELLED January 10th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
January 29th
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St.
Michigan City
8:00pm
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CANCELLED January 31st
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
February
CANCELLED February 5th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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February 13th
American Legion
New Carlisle IN
8:00pm EST
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CANCELLED February 14th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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February ____
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February 27th
Z Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St
Michigan City
8:00pm CST
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February 28th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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MARCH
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March 13th
American Legion
New Carlisle IN
7:00pm EST
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March 14th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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March 20th
La Porte Falcons Club
216 E. Lincolnway
8:00pm CST
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March 27th
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St
Michigan City
8:00pm CST
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March 28th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm
Cancellations are due to the
Coronavirus Mandates.
APRIL
April 5th
La Porte PRCU Club
Dyngus Day Celebration
620 Bach St.
La Porte IN
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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April 10th
Ghost Isle Brewery
17684 HWY 12
New Buffalo MI.
7:00 - 10:00pm EDT
April 11th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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April 23rd
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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April 24th
Kingsford Heights
American Legion
500 Grayton Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
April 25th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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MAY
May 1st
La Porte Falcons Club
216 E. Lincolnway
8:00 - 11:00pm CST
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May 9th
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May 15th
La Porte VFW Armed Forces Day Dance
181 McClung Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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May 16th
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
4:00- 6:30pm EDT
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May 21st
Ghost Isle Brewery
17684 HYW 12
New Buffalo MI
7:00 - 10:00pm EDT
May 22nd
Kingsford Heights
American Legion
500 Grayton Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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May 23rd
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick 4:00pm EDT
May 29th
Camelot Campground
14630 M-60
Jones MI
7:00 - 11:00pm EDT
May 30th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
Opening Day Beach Party
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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May 31st
South Bend Army Navy Union Club
Memorial Day Celebration
1121 Western Av.
Noon-4:00pm EDT
JUNE
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June 5th
Ghost Isle Brewery
17684 HYW 12
New Buffalo MI
7:00 - 10:00pm EDT
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June 12th
Private Party
1:00 - 4:00pm CST
June 13th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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June 18th
South Bend American Legion 284
25571 Grant Rd.
8:30pm - 12:30am EDT
June 19th
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June 25th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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June 26th
Kingsford Heights
American Legion
500 Grayton Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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June 27th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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June 30th
Red Table Lunch Time Concert Series
201 N. Michigan Av.
South Bend IN
11:45am - 1:15pm ED
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JULY
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July 2nd
Camelot Campground
14630 M-60
Jones MI
7:00 - 11:00pm EDT
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July 3rd
Ghost Isle Brewery
17684 HYW 12
New Buffalo MI
7:00 - 10:00pm EDT
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July 9th
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 6:30pm EDT
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July 10th
La Porte Falcons Club
216 E. Lincoln Way
8:00pm CST
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July 11th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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July 15th
Arts In The Park
Dennis F. Smith Bandshell
Fox Park Truesdell Ave.
La Porte IN
7:00 - 8:30pm CST
July 16th
Bristol American Legion
905 Maple St. Bristol IN
7:00 - 11:00pm EDT
July 17th
Private Party
Elkhart
12:30 - 4:30pm EDT
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July 24th
American Legion
New Carlisle
2:30 - 5:30 EST
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July 24th
Kingsford Heights
American Legion
500 Grayton Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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July 25th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
July 26th
Battell Park Bandshell
301 W. Mishawaka Ave
Mishawaka IN
7:00 - 8:00pm EDT
July 31st
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St.
Michigan City
8:00pm
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AUGUST
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August 6th
Friday’s By The Fountain
Morris Civic Auditorium
211 N. Michigan St
South Bend IN
11:45am - 1:15pm EDT
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August 7th
Private Party
1:00 - 4:00pm CST
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August 7th
Ghost Isle Brewery
17684 HYW 12
New Buffalo MI
7:00 - 10:00pm EDT
August 8th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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August 13th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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August 14th
Private Party
5:00-9:00pm CST
August 15th
Potawatomi Park Bandshell
2105 E. Mishawaka Av.
South Bend IN
6:30 - 8:00pm EDT
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August 21st
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 6:30pm EDT
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August 22nd
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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August
23rd - 31st
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SEPTEMBER
September ____
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September 4th
Camelot Campground
14630 M-60
Jones MI
7:00 - 11:00pm EDT
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September 11th
Fish Lake American Legion
Patriots Day Celebration
302 Lakeside Dr. Fish Lake IN.
8:00 - 11:00pm CST
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September 12th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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September 17th
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St.
Michigan City
8:00pm
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September 18th
Private Party
South Bend
5:00 - 8:00pm EDT
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September ____
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September 25th
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September 26th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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OCTOBER
October 1st
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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October 2nd
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 6:30pm EDT
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October ____
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October 10th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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October ____
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October 16th
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St.
Michigan City
8:00pm
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October 23rd
Kingsford Heights
American Legion
500 Grayton Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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October 24th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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October 31st
Koontz Lake Clubhouse
Halloween Costume Party
10870 Cherokee Rd.
7:00-10:00pm CST
NOVEMBER
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November 6th
Private Party
4:00pm EDT
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November ___
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November ____
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November 14th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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November 27th
Kingsford Heights
American Legion
500 Grayton Rd.
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
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November 28th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
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DECEMBER
December 3rd
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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December 12th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr. Lydick IN.
4:00pm EDT
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December 24th & 25th
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December 26th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr. Lydick IN.
4:00pm EDT
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December 31st
Here's your opportunity to;
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CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE
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with
PT & the Cruisers.
Available for booking.
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Book Now!
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PT Paul thode
PT & the Cruisers Welcomes You
Band Fan Site
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The Band's History
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PT & the Cruisers have been around since 2007 tho previously originating from the gospel group, Born Again Blues Band, (which stills performs in the area with these same members). Paul Thode and David Lee spent decades with the Elwood Splinters Blues Band. Rexy Boy is known around town as "Pinetop Perkins local Harp Player". Jeff Gust has been the drummer for the legendary Bare Facts Band for the last four years.
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PT & the Cruisers play a variety of music consisting of Blues, Oldies, Classic Rock, Country and Gospel. The band is popular with mature audiences, and is a favorite at American Legions, Elks Lodges, PRCU Clubs, Falcons and restaurants that have entertainment. The band also performs at festivals and private parties.
The band member are; Paul Thode on bass and lead vocals, Rexy Boy on acoustic, electric and slide guitar, (He also plays harmonica and sings lead vocals), Jeff Gust on Percussion, and harmony vocals. David Lee on saxophones, flute, and harmony vocals.
If you want to book
PT & the Cruisers,
contact Paul Thode at;
219-326-8294
or email
We’d love to hear from you! Contact us with your questions, comments and suggestions.
Northern Indiana, USA
"Buddy Weederman"
*** Most Loyal Fan Award ***
"Step on it Pops!"
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