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.



January
January 2nd
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St.
Michigan City
8:00pm
CANCELLED January 8th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
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
January 31st
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
February
February 5th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
February 13th
American Legion
New Carlisle IN
8:00pm EST
February 14th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
February ____
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February 27th
Z Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St
Michigan City
8:00pm CST
February 28th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
MARCH
March ____
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March 14th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
March ____
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March 27th
Zorn Brewery
605 E. 9th St
Michigan City
8:00pm CST
March 28th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
Cancelations are due to the
Coronavirus Mandates.
APRIL
April 2nd - 4th
OFF
April 5th
La Porte PRCU Club
Dyngus Day Celebration
620 Bach St.
La Porte IN
7:00 - 10:00pm CST
April ____
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April 11th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
April 23rd
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
April ____
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April 25th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
April ____
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MAY
May ___
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May ___
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May 9th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick 4:00pm EDT
May 16th
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 5:30pm EDT
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May ____
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May 23rd
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick 4:00pm EDT
May ____
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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
JUNE
June ___
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June ____
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June ____
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June ____
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June 13th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
June ____
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June ____
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June 25th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
June ____
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June 27th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT




JULY
July 2nd
Camelot Campground
14630 M-60
Jones MI
7:00 - 11:00pm EDT
July 9th
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 6:30pm EDT
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July 11th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
July 15th
Arts In The Park
Dennis F. Smith Bandshell
Fox Park Truesdell Ave.
La Porte IN
7:00 - 8:30pm CST
July ____
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July 17th
Private Party
Elkhart
12:30 - 4:30pm EDT
July ____
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July _____
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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 ____
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AUGUST
August 6th
Friday’s By The Fountain
Morris Civic Auditorium
211 N. Michigan St
South Bend IN
11:45am - 1:15pm EDT
August ___
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August 8th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
August 13th
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
August ___
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August 15th
Potawatomi Park Bandshell
2105 E. Mishawaka Av.
South Bend IN
6:30 - 8:00pm EDT
August 21st
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 6:30pm EDT
August 22nd
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
August _____
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August _____
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August
23rd - 31st
OFF
SEPTEMBER
September ___
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September 4th
Camelot Campground
14630 M-60
Jones MI
7:00 - 11:00pm EDT
September ____
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September ____
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September 12th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
September ____
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September ____
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September ____
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September ____
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September 26th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT



OCTOBER
October 1st
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
October 2nd
Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Rd.
Baroda MI
3:30 - 6:30pm EDT
October ____
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October ____
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October 10th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
October ____
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October ____
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October ____
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October ____
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October 24th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
October ____
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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 ___
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November ____
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November 14th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
November ____
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November ____
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November ____
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November ____
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November 28th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr.
Lydick
4:00pm EDT
DECEMBER
December 3rd
Elkhart VFW
1519 W. Bristol St.
8:00pm EDT
December ____
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December ____
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December ____
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December 12th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr. Lydick IN.
4:00pm EDT
December ____
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December 24th & 25th
OFF
December 26th
Chain O Lakes Conservation Club
26230 Southport Dr. Lydick IN.
4:00pm EDT
December 31st
Here's your opportunity to;
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE
with
PT & the Cruisers.
Available for booking.
Book Now!

PT Paul thode

PT & the Cruisers Welcomes You
Band Fan Site


The Band's History
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.
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