CruiseMachine - Chicago's Funky Blues and Classic Rock Jam Band

<body> <h1>CruiseMachine</h1> <p>This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Please allow frames or use a browser that supports them.</p> <p>CruiseMachine is a funky blues rock band from Aurora, IL. Formed in 2003, this group of seasoned musicians has played various outdoor festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, and private parties. Their first CD, "V8" was released in April, 2005. It features seven original compositions plus their very own blues arrangement of the classic "Amazing Grace". Styles include rock, funk, pop, and swing. Cover songs include hits by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Los Lonely Boys, Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, Collective Soul and others. CruiseMachine is: Bob Madden - guitar, background vocals Dia Madden - guitar, lead and background vocals Scott Groleske - harmonica, lead and background vocals Ron Regnas - bass, background vocals Thom Dixon - drums Booking info: Call 630.222.5821 Email: jammin@cruisemachine.net</p> <p>Many great musicians have joined us on-stage and in the studio. We are thankful for the contributions each have made. Shout outs to: Bill Glissen Dylan Higgins Randy Schoof Jim Groleske Jeremiah Higgins Paul Slater Scott Harrison Jeff Matter Kevin Tripplet Ron Hicks Rick Pittman Take Me Home</p> <p>Ron Regnas - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, and Grins This is one happy bass playin' dude. I don't know of another person that is happier to be alive than Ron. He's a natural anti-depressant! Ya just gotta meet him as soon as you get the chance. </p> <p> Mom bought my 1st guitar with 9-1/2 books of S&H Green Stamps. I played guitar for 3 years. However, there were so many of my friends that also played guitar (soooo much better than me) that I switched to bass. There I’ve been for the past 40 years. During that time I played in several bands in the Chicago area. Some of which were quite well received (KGB, 80 go 90, Roscoe)...mostly blues rock. In 1980 I hooked up with Studebaker John & The Hawks and stayed ‘til 1996. We had the pleasure of opening for: John Lee Hooker Buddy Guy Otis Rush Jr. Wells James Cotton Rod Piazza Luther Allison and so many more We played at The Chicago Blues Fest, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Pier Festival in Holland…you know, across the street and around the world. After Studebaker, I jumped around a bit until 2000. The Lord Jesus Christ came into my life and blessed me soon there after with CruiseMachine where I am to this day. </p> <p>Ron currently uses the following equipment: Amp: Ampeg SVT Pro 4 – 1600 Watt Power Head Speakers: (2) Ported Ampeg 4x10 (2) Traynor 18” Folded Horn Bass Bins Guitars: 1963 Fender Jazz Bass 1973 Fender P-Bass (Fretless) 1996 G&L 5-string Bass 1997 Alembil – Elan (4-string) Bass 1998 JB Player 6-string Bass Upright (acoustic) Bass Effects: Line-6 Bass Pod</p> <p>Scott Groleske - Lead & Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Percussion, and General Jokester Also known as DJ Poppa G, he's a deejay and MC who owns and operates CarTunes Mobile DJ Service. Another of his side projects and hobbies is creating websites (like this one for instance).</p> <p>Dia Madden - Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion, Guitar, and Various Other Sundries I had a lot of classical training growing up. I played piano, cello and had some operatic vocal training as well. But I always loved rock, blues, jazz and Motown…good old soul and R&B (old school). I’ve played guitar on and off since 8th grade…I’m still only a rhythm player. The guys keep trying to get me to play a lead here and there, but I think Bob handles leads just fine. I play congas and some small percussion too, but not as often any more. I have been singing for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a Lutheran family, it’s totally true, you do sing together in four part harmony in the car on vacations…long, long rides in the car! I sang in choirs and small groups and with any bar band that would let me get up and sing. My husband played in one of them. We have been in many duos and bands since then. We have played with many musicians in the Chicago area, and have recorded with some of them. We’ve done shows from the Roxy and Orpahans in Chicago, to biker events, and coffeehouses. I sang with Grace & Glory, (a kickn’ gospel choir out of JPUSA) for a while too. I love being part of a band though, more than a large choir. It’s the rock and soul in me. CruiseMachine is the latest band. We’re like family, it’s awesome! I never had brothers growing up, but God has given me many now. </p> <p>Bob Madden - Lead Guitar, Vocals and Moral Support Bob is a seasoned (read 'exceptionally diverse') guitar player. He not only enjoys playing but also teaching guitar. Bob and his wife Dia are the music directors at The Warehouse Church in Aurora. Inspired by the Beatles, in the middle of 8th grade, I bought my first guitar….a Silvertone with the amp built into the case. Remember those? It was in high school that I started my long association with Gibson guitars, a mid sixties SG Junior. During those years, I performed in talent shows at school, the first Catholic guitar Mass in Aurora, IL, and various college coffeehouses in the Chicago area. The next several years included stints in Colorado and California playing as a solo act or in a duo. I played whenever and wherever I could...in ski resorts, colleges, and clubs such as the Troubadour in L.A. and the Ice House in Pasadena...trying to get my foot in the door as a songwriter. Almost had one song recorded by Canned Heat! Returning to Illinois brought with it a more serious approach to guitar playing. I earned an Associates Degree in Music, studied Jazz and Classical guitar and began a teaching career that has spanned 3 decades. It was in the late seventies that I met and married my beautiful and very talented wife, Dia. Together we have written, performed and recorded music for nearly 30 years, and in various ways have served our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the gifts He has given us. Since 1991 we have been the Worship Music leaders at Warehouse Church in Aurora. All this training, experience, and God’s grace has brought me to where I am today, playing in a band with a great group of talented musicians and very, very good friends. Many people have said, after seeing a CruiseMachine show, we really look like we’re having a lot of fun on stage, that we have a good time playing together. They’re right, we do! Equipment: 1971 Martin D-28 with a Fishman pickup 1971 Gibson Les Paul (originally a DeLuxe, but heavily modified) A Strat made up of Fender, ESP & Chandler parts A late 30’s National double neck lap steel Marshall JCM 800 100 watt tube combo w/2 Celestion 12” speakers Effects include: Digitech RP1, Boss Distortion, Cry Baby Wah, Morley Volume, Line-6 POD.</p> <p>Thom Dixon - Drums and Thomfoolery We are extremely delighted to have Thom "Sappy Flakes" Dixon back jammin' with us! He really adds a lot of excitement and fun to the group...and he's got this really cool drum riser! </p> <p> I started playing drums professionally in 1982, playing every possible club throughout the Chicagoland area with two bands, "Freeflite" and "D'Rangers". In an effort to further my career I moved to Southern California in 1986 searching for fame and fortune. I found neither. Thankfully though, Jesus found me and I have been serving him ever since. I joined various bands along the way including "The Cry" and "Love Life" (the lead singer of which has since become Senior V.P. of A&R for Provident Label Group & Executive Producer for Jars of Clay). Taking a hiatus from playing drums, I took a job with a small, independent record label in Seattle, WA called Aslan Entertainment Group, promoting the following artists: African Children's Choir, Brenda White, and Guardian. I moved back to the Chicago area in 1991 and started playing again in 1996. I was sucked in at a open mike night by listening to a drummer absolutely butcher a "Bo Diddley" beat. Figuring I could certainly do better than that I sat in and ended up playing 4 or 5 tunes. Next thing I knew I was circling used drum kits in the Tradin' Times. I was shanghai'd into playing at church by a very persuasive creative arts director. I was a member of the following bands prior to my current run with CruiseMachine: Pariah and Pendulum 2:27. I can't imagine having a better bunch of folks to be playing with than the current line-up I have with CruiseMachine. Thom enjoys: Mountain Dew, Grande 3-pump/3-shot mocha from Starbucks, pulled pork "sammich" from Fat Terry's Rib Crib in Shorewood, IL, and skirt steak and eggs over medium from Granny's in Plano, IL. Thom's Equipment list: 1989 TAMA Superstar Drum Kit: 9x13 tom, 16x16 floor tom, 16x22 bass drum, 6.5x14 chrome snare. Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals, Pacific Drums drum rack, Vic Firth American Classic 5A sticks Drum Riser: Lumber from Home Depot and Curtain fabric from Wal-Mart.</p> <p>What We Do... Well, in general terms... We're a jam band that grooves on funky, classic rock & blues music. Or is that bluesy, classic funk rock music? Let me put it this way...the music we play will move your feet and touch your soul. Why not find out for yourself!?! Click the album cover to hear the first 2 minutes of each track from the CruiseMachine CD, "V8" streaming from our circa 1970's 'super-tuner' right to your computer, wherever you are! Note: The link will take you to CDBaby.com where you can hear samples, order CDs, and leave feedback (reviews). Some live video was taken of us at a Daniel's Den show. It was matched up with the song, "Rescue Me" from the CD. See it here. A special thanks to our friends Chuck Kelly and Steve Cradduck for putting the video together! This CD will also be available at all of our shows. But why wait...order yours today!</p> <p align="center"><font color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana">Here are some of the cover tunes you're likely to hear at our shows (in no particular order):</font></p> <div align="center"> <table id="table1" style="border-width: 0px;" width="750" border="1"> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Lazy - Deep Purple</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Barefootin' - Johnny Winter</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Shot of Love - Bob Dylan</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><span class="epktxt"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> Funk 49 - James Gang (Joe Walsh)</font></span></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><span class="epktxt"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> Dancin' In the Street - Martha & The Vandellas</font></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">House Is Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan</span></font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Tightrope - Stevie Ray Vaughan</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Love Sneakin' Up On You - Bonnie Raitt</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Shine - Collective Soul</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Blues is Alright - Little Milton</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Crossroads - Cream</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Route 66 - John Mayer</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><span class="epktxt"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> The Core - Eric Clapton</font></span></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> U-U-U-U - Seventy Sevens</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Stormy Monday - Allman Bros.</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana">I Can't Dance - Sparks</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Little By Little - Susan Tedeschi</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Peace to the Neighborhood - Pop Staples</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Wait For Me - Susan Tedeschi</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Mustang Sally - The Commitments</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">On My Feet Again - Johnny Lang</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Can't No Grave - Holmes Bros.</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Let's Work Together - Canned Heat</font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Get Up, Get Ready - Maria Muldaur</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Gimme Some Lovin' - Blues Bros.</span></font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"><font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="Verdana"> Caffeine (A parody of "Cocaine" - Eric Clapton)</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> <font size="2" color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <span class="epktxt">Gravity - John Mayer</span></font></td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="50"> <p align="left"> </td> <td style="border-style: none; border-width: medium;" width="350"> <p align="left"> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p>Why we do what we do... Simply put, we love music and we love to entertain! Once you see us live, you'll understand what we're talking about. Here's what others have said about our music and our shows EVERY PARKING SPACE FILLED!! Dunn Bros. Coffee House "We recently featured the funky classic rock and blues band CruiseMachine as a part of our Saturday evening concert series at Dunn Bros Coffee in North Aurora, IL. Before we ever heard them we were very impressed with their professionalism. They provided us with posters and fliers a month in advance, and confirmed the date the day before the concert. CruiseMachine brought in the largest crowd we have ever seen for our Saturday evening concert series! Every space in the parking lot was filled, and the evening was a huge success for our business. Their music was highly energetic and fun-filled to the point people got up and began dancing! CruiseMachine even made up lyrics to one song with our Dunn Bros name in them. We highly recommend this group, and we can't wait to have them join us again in the future." Heidi and Armando Olivares Dunn Bros Coffee A BAND THAT PACKS THE HOUSE! David Eversole, Owner, Daniel's Den Christian Coffeehouse adn Event Centre "CruiseMachine is a band that packs the house and packs a punch! CruiseMachine has never failed to rock Daniel's Den. They always get the crowd fired up and on thier feet. I book a lot of bands, but my favorite is CruiseMachine." Rock and roll you can sink your teeth into! Weez Stockton - 95.9 FM "Cruise Machine. Rock and roll you can sink your teeth into! Blues infused rock with a retro vibe to it. You will be listening to this at high volume. Dia has vocals that are very powerful with a blues edge to them. I found myself "cruisin along" to Cruise Machine. If you like blues and you like some good clean rock and roll, Cruise Machine is for you!" Weez Stockton Community Affairs Coordinator/On Air Host 95.9 FM The River Rock & Blues Road Trip Chuck Kelly - West Bridge Entertainment "When it comes to Rock and Blues, CruiseMachine's CD, "V8" is all you need. From the poppy, groovin' "Rescue Me", to the rockin' "Can't Take It With You", a drive-by packed with blues tunes, "V8" is ready for a rock and blues road trip! The lyrics and vocals are emotionally charged with honesty and feelings. The music has a bare blues, stripped down quality - an excellent kick of electric guitar riffs mixed in with emotional harmonica sounds. Get it. Put it on. Enjoy the ride!</p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gotlife.org/launchpres.html"> <img src="http://cruisemachine.net/gotlife_logo.jpg" width="245" border="0" height="93"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica">click the 'got life' link</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#c0c0c0" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> Here's the latest on upcoming shows...</font></p> <div align="center"> <font face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <table id="table2" width="933" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4"> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Sunday, April 26, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="http://www.motorcyclesundayaurora.com/"> Motorcycle Sunday</a> at Philips Park</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2">900 Montgomery Rd.<br> Aurora, IL 60505</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">9th Annual Motorcycle Sunday<br> Outdoor Event with lots of attractions, food, fun, music, and motorcycles</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Friday, May 1, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">21 and Over Show</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://www.southtownstar.com/entertainment/52weekends/1401251,012909DiningBarBlu.article"> Bar Blu (Union Station)</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=50+East+Jefferson+St.+Joliet,+IL&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=izqYSc6FM8am-gb837jzCA&ll=41.525704,-88.080075&spn=0.007856,0.014827&z=16&iwloc=addr"> 50 East Jefferson St. Joliet, IL</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">A unique location in downtown Joliet and another first for CM! Don't miss this show!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Saturday, </font><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> May 2, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana"> <a href="http://www.daniels-den.org/">Daniel's Den</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">Plano, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Friday, May 29, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">21 and Over Show</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://www.yellowbook.com/profile/vfw-john-martin-steele-post-no-6049_1537579001.html?addressId=0&printMode=yes"> Morris VFW</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&cid=0,0,856600447211574897&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&dq=309+McKinley+St,+Morris,+IL&daddr=309+Mckinley+St,+Morris,+IL+60450&geocode=16039615135246337109,41.369623,-88.421499&ei=NZPRSdbXN9zvnQfwu4XSBQ&z=16"> 309 McKinley St</a><br> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&cid=0,0,856600447211574897&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&dq=309+McKinley+St,+Morris,+IL&daddr=309+Mckinley+St,+Morris,+IL+60450&geocode=16039615135246337109,41.369623,-88.421499&ei=NZPRSdbXN9zvnQfwu4XSBQ&z=16"> Morris, IL</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">8 PM - 12 AM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Saturday, May 30, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">21 and Over Show</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana"><a href="http://www.jtodds.com/"> J. Todd's Steakhouse</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana"><a href="http://www.jtodds.com/"> 13717 US Route 30<br> Plainfield, IL 60544</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">We really enjoyed this fine establishment! And they liked us, too. Close to home and easy to get to. Looks like we'll have to make this a regular stop!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Friday, June 12, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">21 and Over Show</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://www.southtownstar.com/entertainment/52weekends/1401251,012909DiningBarBlu.article"> Bar Blu (Union Station)</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=50+East+Jefferson+St.+Joliet,+IL&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=izqYSc6FM8am-gb837jzCA&ll=41.525704,-88.080075&spn=0.007856,0.014827&z=16&iwloc=addr"> 50 East Jefferson St. Joliet, IL</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">Another fine venue that booked us </font> <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">(between sets at our first visit) </font><font size="2">for a second night! A lot of fellow musicians in the crowd at Bar Blu. Fun venue. Great gyoza!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Sunday, June 14, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://www.chicagofirstnaz.org/Content/313.htm?interestid=27#Biker"> Biker Sunday</a> at the<br> </font><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">First Church of the Nazarene</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">12725 Bell Road</font><font size="2"><br> Lemont, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">12 PM - 3 PM<br> Food, Motorcycles, and CruiseMachine. What could be better? </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Friday, July 10, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">21 and Over Show<br> $5 Cover</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="http://www.twofoolslasalle.com">Two Fools</a><br> 815-220-0962</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2">516 1st Street<br> LaSalle Illinois</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">Another new venue for CM! Looks like a fun place to hear some great rockin' blues! 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><strike> <font size="2">Saturday, July 11, 2009</font></strike></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><strike> <font size="2">21 and Over Show</font></strike></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <strike><font size="2" face="Verdana">J. Todd's Steakhouse</font></strike></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <strike><font size="2" face="Verdana">13717 US Route 30<br> Plainfield, IL 60544</font></strike></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">THIS SHOW CANCELLED. J. Todd's is reorganizing and shows are on hold until further notice.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Friday, July 24, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"> <a href="http://www.02.01.snc1.facebook.com/pages/Aurora-IL/Rivers-Edge-Cafe/70325928208#/pages/Aurora-IL/Rivers-Edge-Cafe/70325928208?v=wall&viewas=1301606335"> River's Edge Cafe</a></font><br> <br> <a onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "62e1e1c1740d829b8b4ccf3f006d0837", event)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://theriversedgecafe.com/"> <font size="1">http://theriversedgecafe.com</font></a></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <div> <font size="2" face="Verdana"> <a target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=18+W+Downer+Place%2C+Aurora%2C+IL+60506"> 18 W Downer Place</a></font></div> <font size="2" face="Verdana">Aurora, IL, 60506</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">We will be performing outside (weather permitting) on a great wooden deck over the Fox River. 7:30 to 9:30 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <font face="verdana,arial,helvetica"><font size="2">Saturday, </font><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Aug 8, 2009</font></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2"><a href="http://www.efcdp.org/">Evangelical Free Church of Des Plaines</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">55 West Golf Road<br> Des Plaines, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2">Our 3rd year at this "Annual Pig Roast Outreach Event"...great food, fun, and fellowship. Time we play TBA soon. An all day event!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">Friday, August 21, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">21 and Over Show</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana"> <a target="_blank" href="http://hawthornesbackyard.com/"> Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana"> <a target="_blank" href="http://hawthornesbackyard.com/directions.html"> 1200 W Hawthorne Ln<br> West Chicago, IL<br> (630) 293-6700</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">A great, fun, out of the way place with a rustic lodge type atmosphere! 3 Acre " Backyard" Features Sand Volleyball Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Bags, Bocce Ball Court, St Pete Florida Ring Game (Bimini Ring Game), Gazebo and a Relaxing Outdoor Fire Pit. Inside is a Newly Remodeled Bar. Come out early for some mouth watering BBQ and stick around for the show!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="2"> Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana"> <a href="http://www.daniels-den.org/">Daniel's Den</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">Plano, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> <font size="2" face="Verdana">Our home away from home...Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="163" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="152" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" width="327" align="left"> </td> </tr> </table> </font></div> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> <font face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> </font></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> <span style="z-index: 1;"> <font size="4" color="#c0c0c0" face="Britannic Bold">Stay tuned for more dates as they become available...</font></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> <span style="z-index: 1;"><font size="2" face="Verdana">For booking inquiries, contact Thom at </font></span><font size="2"> <a id="spamspoiler_ph1" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);" href="mailto:thom@cruisemachine.net"> thom@cruisemachine.net</a></font></p> <p></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt;" align="center"> <font size="5" color="#c0c0c0" face="Britannic Bold"> <span style="z-index: 1;">Here are past dates of the places we've played...</span></font></p> <h3 align="center"><font color="#8b8b8b" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Can you say "Road Trip"?!?</font></h3> <div align="center"> <font face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> <table id="table3" width="976" border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4"> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" valign="top" align="center"><b> <font color="#800000" face="Verdana">DATE</font></b></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" valign="top" align="center"><b> <font color="#800000" face="Verdana">SHOW</font></b></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" valign="top" align="center"><b> <font color="#800000" face="Verdana">WHERE</font></b></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" valign="top" align="center"><b> <font color="#800000" face="Verdana">TOWN</font></b></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" valign="top" align="center"><b> <font color="#800000" face="Verdana">MORE INFO</font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday,<br> June 2, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Over 21</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> O'Malley's<br> 701 Hill Ave.</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Aurora, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">Show starts at 10 PM. Come early and enjoy dinner and drinks! Make it a date night!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Sunday,<br> June 10, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://www.chicagofirstnaz.org/Content/313.htm?interestid=27#Biker"> 4th Annual Biker Sunday</a><br> All Ages - No Cover</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> First Church of the Nazarene</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Lemont, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Located at 12725 Bell Road in Lemont, Free Barbecue Lunch, All Day Motorcycle Show (Top 5 Bike Trophies), Escorted Ride at 2:00 p.m., Registration 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Service</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday,<br> June 22, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Over 21</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> City of Champions Sports Bar & Grill</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Joliet, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">A new venue for CruiseMachine! We're hoping for a great turn-out. Let's show Joliet how to jam!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday, <br> July 27, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Over 21</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> City of Champions Sports Bar & Grill</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Joliet, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">We had a fun time last time! Let's continue to rock Joliet at this spacious Sports Bar & Grill!<br> </font><i><font size="1">Editors Note: The tern "Grill" does not do this place justice. The menu is huge and the food is really good!</font></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday,<br> Aug. 4, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> City of Lights Workcamp Celebration</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Bardwell Elementary School</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">550 S. Lincoln Ave.<br> Aurora, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">We start sometime after 3 PM and end at 4:30 PM.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday,<br> Aug. 18, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Heralds of the Cross Motorcycle Party</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">TBA</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">Mt. Prospect, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Details coming soon...</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday,<br> Oct. 19, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">All Ages - No Cover</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Daniel's Den</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Plano, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday,<br> Nov. 2, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Over 21</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> City of Champions</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> <span class="lurl"><font size="1">2727 West Jefferson St., </font></span><font size="1">Joliet, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">Huge sports bar & grill - If you want to see CruiseMachine at our rowdiest, this is the place!</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday,<br> Nov. 16, 2007</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://warehousechurch.org/">The Warehouse</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">308 E. Galena Blvd.<br> Aurora, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">A concert with one of eastern Europe's hottest bands, <a href="http://www.spasenie.com/">Spasenie</a> (pronounced 'spa SEN ya'), a Russian band from Belarus and special guests "Broken Volume" (feat. Bruce Swift & Tony Velasquez of Sacred Warrior), $10 - Adults, 12 and under - FREE, The concert starts at 7 PM.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday,<br> March 14, 2008</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">All Ages - No Cover</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Daniel's Den</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Plano, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday, <br> April 11, 2008</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Over 21</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> City of Champions Sports Bar & Grill</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Joliet, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">We had a fun time last time! Let's continue to rock Joliet at this spacious Sports Bar & Grill!   </font><i><font size="1">Editors Note: The tern "Grill" does not do this place justice. The menu is huge and the food is really good!</font></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Sunday,<br> April 27, 2008</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Motorcycle Sunday</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Phillips Park</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> 1001 Hill Ave.<br> Aurora, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">8th Annual Motorcycle Event! Bikes arrive 9:30 AM, 60 mile ride 1:00 PM, Call 630.859.0600 or visit <a href="http://www.motorcyclesundayaurora.com"> motorcyclesundayaurora.com</a> for more info</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Sunday,<br> June 22, 2008</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://www.chicagofirstnaz.org/Content/313.htm?interestid=27#Biker"> 5th Annual Biker Sunday</a><br> All Ages - No Cover</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> First Church of the Nazarene</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Lemont, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Located at 12725 Bell Road in Lemont, Free Barbecue Lunch, All Day Motorcycle Show (Top 5 Bike Trophies), Escorted Ride at 2:00 p.m., Registration 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Service</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Daniel's Den</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Plano, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Daniel's Den</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Plano, IL</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1"> Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday,<br> March 14, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">21 and Over Show</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://www.jtodds.com/">J. Todd's Steakhouse</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://www.jtodds.com/">13717 US Route 30<br> Plainfield, IL 60544</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">'Bout time we start hittin' the classier joints around here.<br> But seriously...one fine restaurant with a great menu and great entertainment! A new venue for CM! C'mon out and show 'em how we get our groove on. - Show starts at 8 PM and we play till midnight.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Friday,<br> March 27, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1">All Ages</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=94830#about"> Midwest Community Center</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> <a href="http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/MidWest.Community.Center.815-223-7333"> 1015 First Street<br> LaSalle, IL 61301</a></font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">A restaurant and bowling alley at this new venue for CM! - Show starts at 7 PM and we play till 9.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Saturday, April 18, 2009</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> ASHOKA Benefit</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Aurora University</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"><font size="1"> Bob, Dia & Thom will be performing at this benefit</font></td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"><font size="1">3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (details are a bit sketchy for this event...nothing listed on the Universities calendar and nothing comes up in Google regarding ASHOKA...hmmm, who booked this show?)</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="center"> </td> <td bordercolorlight="#800000" align="left"> </td> </tr> </table> </font></div> <p align="center"><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Click on the links below for some great pics from our adventures around the globe!</font></p> <div 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We certainly appreciate hearing from you!</font></p> </center></div> <p></p> <div id="header"> <h1 id="blog-title">CruiseNews </h1> <p id="description">Band News, Updates, and Random Thoughts... Stories, pictures, interesting links, and sometimes just the mindless ramblings of a band on the narrow road.</div>  <div id="content">  <div id="main"> <div id="main2"> <h2 class="date-header">Saturday, July 25, 2009</h2>  <div class="post"> <h3 class="post-title">CM @ River's Edge Cafe 7-24-09 </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="clear: both;">  </div> <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3810-779507.jpg"> <img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; float: left; height: 240px;" alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3810-779097.jpg" border="0"></a><br>  <div> <div> <div> WOW! What a fun night. And we almost made it through the show before the rain came. </div> <div> Friday night Cruisemachine played on the deck behind the River's Edge Cafe in Aurora </div> <div> (<a href="http://www.theriversedgecafe.com/">http://www.theriversedgecafe.com/</a>). Great turnout with lots of friends who have faithfully supported the band along with several 'new' fans experiencing their first CM show.</div> <br> <br> <br>  <div> As I said earlier, we almost made it through the entire set.....but it started to rain...just a little....then a little more. And then there was the lightning! So we finished the song we were playing, 'Let's Work Together', and that's exactly what happened. Several of the folks that had come out to see us all came up and started moving all the gear inside. It was GREAT! What a blessing to have all that help. Everything was moved inside in a matter of only a few minutes. Thanks to everyone for your help!</div> <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3814-772291.jpg"> <img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px; float: right; height: 240px;" alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3814-771891.jpg" border="0"></a><br> <br> <br>  <div> Some of the friends that were there. A special thanks to Lucie, Kim, Mary, Dennis, Kim and Randy......you guys ROCK!!!!</div> <div> Also, a big thanks to Jeff & Cathy for having us. The River's Edge Cafe has great sandwiches along with lots of other yummy stuff. Check out their menu at theriversedgecafe.com.</div> </div> </div> <div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">  </div> </div> </div> <p class="post-footer"><em>posted by Bob at <a title="permanent link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/07/cm-rivers-edge-cafe-7-24-09.html"> 3:49 PM</a></em> <a class="comment-link" location.href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/07/cm-rivers-edge-cafe-7-24-09.html#comment-form;" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/07/cm-rivers-edge-cafe-7-24-09.html#comments"> 1 comments</a> <a class="comment-link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/07/cm-rivers-edge-cafe-7-24-09.html#links"> links to this post</a> <span class="item-action"> <a title="Email Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/email-post.g?blogID=19439580&postID=8543514682963392054"> <img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_email.gif" width="18" height="13"></a></span><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1364695255"><a style="border: medium none ;" title="Edit Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=19439580&postID=8543514682963392054"><img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif" width="18" height="18"></a></span> </div>    <h2 class="date-header">Wednesday, May 13, 2009</h2>  <div class="post"> <h3 class="post-title">CM @ DD May 2 </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="clear: both;">  </div> <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3539-734569.jpg"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3539-734257.jpg" border="0"></a><br>  <div> <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3530-779649.jpg"> <img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3530-779297.jpg" border="0"></a><br> <br>  <div> <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3520-789159.jpg"> <img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 320px; height: 240px;" alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/100_3520-788810.jpg" border="0"></a><br> <br> <br>  <div> Another great night at the Den! Thanks again to Matt for having us out and also to our friends, By His Blood, for opening the show. Check them out at <a href="http://byhisblood7.com/index.html"> http://byhisblood7.com/index.html</a>. Great job guys! </div> <br> <br>  <br> <br> <br>  </div> </div> <div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">  </div> </div> </div> <p class="post-footer"><em>posted by Bob at <a title="permanent link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/cm-dd-may-2.html"> 11:48 AM</a></em> <a class="comment-link" location.href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/cm-dd-may-2.html#comment-form;" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/cm-dd-may-2.html#comments"> 0 comments</a> <a class="comment-link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/cm-dd-may-2.html#links"> links to this post</a> <span class="item-action"> <a title="Email Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/email-post.g?blogID=19439580&postID=3017026617775528184"> <img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_email.gif" width="18" height="13"></a></span><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1364695255"><a style="border: medium none ;" title="Edit Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=19439580&postID=3017026617775528184"><img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif" width="18" height="18"></a></span> </div>    <h2 class="date-header">Tuesday, May 12, 2009</h2>  <div class="post"> <h3 class="post-title">Practice </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="clear: both;">  </div> <span style="font-size: 85%;">Scott here, checking in and dropping' a note to let everyone know we're practicing some brand new stuff (as well as working on some cover tunes we've been wanting to add).<br>  <p align="right"><a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/IMG00064-796206-796220.jpg"> <img alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/IMG00064-796206-796218.jpg" border="0"></a></p> <p align="left"><br> We'll be posting some reviews and pictures from the last few gigs...so stay tuned.</p> <p align="left">Good stuff coming' your way!</p> <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/IMG00063-726761.jpg"> <img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 150px;" alt="" src="http://cruisemachine.net/uploaded_images/IMG00063-726758.jpg" border="0"></a><br>  <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><br>  </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">Sent from my Blackberry</p> </span> <div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">  </div> </div> </div> <p class="post-footer"><em>posted by Scott at <a title="permanent link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/practice.html"> 9:56 PM</a></em> <a class="comment-link" location.href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/practice.html#comment-form;" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/practice.html#comments"> 0 comments</a> <a class="comment-link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/05/practice.html#links"> links to this post</a> <span class="item-action"> <a title="Email Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/email-post.g?blogID=19439580&postID=643455196617494730"> <img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_email.gif" width="18" height="13"></a></span><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1144028056"><a style="border: medium none ;" title="Edit Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=19439580&postID=643455196617494730"><img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif" width="18" height="18"></a></span> </div>    <h2 class="date-header">Monday, March 30, 2009</h2>  <div class="post"> <h3 class="post-title">Midwest Community Center - LaSalle, IL </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="clear: both;">  </div> Hey! Look who's back....it's the CruiseMachine CruiseNews blog!<br> <br> Yeah, we've been pretty quiet for a long time...but we're about to kick into high gear!<br> <br> Have you seen the CruiseMachine calendar lately?!?<br> <br> Well, since we're playing all these new venues, I figured this would be a mighty fine place to let you all know how the shows went, the kind of crowd that was there, and all the other details you might want to know about these places and events.<br> <br> The last show we did was way, way out in LaSalle, IL. Right close to Starved Rock actually.<br> <br> Quite the road trip this was...and on a Friday night no less.<br> <br> I gotta tell ya, the Midwest Community Center is one of the coolest little hide-away places! The dining room is way cool with groovy antique furniture and nick-knacks, a zebra hide on one wall, a very cool wood engraved ceiling, and a very nice 'bar' where you could get all kinds of non-alcoholic beverages.<br> <br> They were serving up bar-b-que ribs the night we were there (a different entree is featured each Friday evening).<br> <br> Right next door is a ten lane bowling alley. What a hoot! I wanted to get setup in time to bowl a game...oh well. Maybe next time. My son David (who also ran lights for us that night) was sure to get in more than his share of bowling! It's something us 'guys' do every so often on Sunday nights, you know, to bond.<br> <br> Anyway, there was a birthday party in the bowling alley so the youngsters hung out over there. The crowd we played to was a bit older...well, I guess not so much compared to us...it was a good crowd. :-)<br> <br> And we were very well received! They had an offering can up on the bar for anyone that wanted to give a little something to the band...and they were quite generous.<br> <br> They also bought up the V8 CD's like I've never seen before!<br> <br> Yep, it was a real blessing playing for the fine folks at the Midwest Community Center.<br> <br> Stay tuned for more reviews coming soon.<br> <br> Keep Smilin'<br> <br> SG<div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">  </div> </div> </div> <p class="post-footer"><em>posted by Scott at <a title="permanent link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/03/midwest-community-center-lasalle-il.html"> 11:34 PM</a></em> <a class="comment-link" location.href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/03/midwest-community-center-lasalle-il.html#comment-form;" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/03/midwest-community-center-lasalle-il.html#comments"> 0 comments</a> <a class="comment-link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2009/03/midwest-community-center-lasalle-il.html#links"> links to this post</a> <span class="item-action"> <a title="Email Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/email-post.g?blogID=19439580&postID=2384106778827196010"> <img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_email.gif" width="18" height="13"></a></span><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1144028056"><a style="border: medium none ;" title="Edit Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=19439580&postID=2384106778827196010"><img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif" width="18" height="18"></a></span> </div>    <h2 class="date-header">Monday, November 20, 2006</h2>  <div class="post"> <h3 class="post-title">New Video! </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="clear: both;">  </div> Hey Y'all, <p align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Some live video was taken of us at a recent Daniel's Den show. It was matched up with the song, "Rescue Me" from the CD, "V8". <a href="http://cruisemachine.net/media/CruiseMachine%20-%20Rescue%20Me.WMV"> See it here.</a></span></p> <p align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> Let us know what you think of it.</span></p> <p align="left">Speaking of Daniel's Den...come on out this Saturday night for a special Thanksgiving Show!</p> <p align="left">And speaking of specials...All CruiseMachine merchandise is on sale from now till Christmas!</p> <p align="left">Just 5 bucks will get you your choice of T-shirt, CD, framed pictures, or anything else we've got that you might like to make your very own. See us at the show for more...<br>  </p> <p align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> A very special thanks to our friends Chuck and Steve for their talents and time putting the video together for us! You guys ROCK!<br>  </span></p> <p align="left"><br>  </p> <div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">  </div> </div> </div> <p class="post-footer"><em>posted by Scott at <a title="permanent link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2006/11/new-video.html"> 8:52 PM</a></em> <a class="comment-link" location.href="http://cruisemachine.net/2006/11/new-video.html#comment-form;" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2006/11/new-video.html#comments"> 0 comments</a> <a class="comment-link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2006/11/new-video.html#links"> links to this post</a> <span class="item-action"> <a title="Email Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/email-post.g?blogID=19439580&postID=116407785319160007"> <img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_email.gif" width="18" height="13"></a></span><span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1144028056"><a style="border: medium none ;" title="Edit Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=19439580&postID=116407785319160007"><img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif" width="18" height="18"></a></span> </div>    <h2 class="date-header">Tuesday, November 29, 2005</h2>  <div class="post"> <h3 class="post-title">Band News, Updates, and Random Thoughts </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="clear: both;">  </div> This is the place! The all new CruiseMachine weblog.<br> Also known as a 'blog'.<br> <br> Whenever you visit the site, be sure to check here for new entries.<br> <br> While you're at it...let us know what's on your mind by leaving us a comment below!<br> <br> We look forward to 'hearing' from you.<br> <br> Sincerely,<br> <br> Da Band<div style="clear: both; padding-bottom: 0.25em;">  </div> </div> </div> <p class="post-footer"><em>posted by Scott at <a title="permanent link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2005/11/band-news-updates-and-random-thoughts.html"> 9:14 PM</a></em> <a class="comment-link" location.href="http://cruisemachine.net/2005/11/band-news-updates-and-random-thoughts.html#comment-form;" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2005/11/band-news-updates-and-random-thoughts.html#comments"> 3 comments</a> <a class="comment-link" href="http://cruisemachine.net/2005/11/band-news-updates-and-random-thoughts.html#links"> links to this post</a> <span class="item-action"> <a title="Email Post" href="http://www.blogger.com/email-post.g?blogID=19439580&postID=113332077301495533"> <img class="icon-action" alt="" src="http://www.blogger.com:80/img/icon18_email.gif" width="18" height="13"></a></span></div> </div> </div> </div> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> </body>