Here are past dates of the places we've played...
| DATE | SHOW | WHERE | TOWN | MORE INFO |
| Saturday, June 2, 2007 | Over 21 | O'Malley's 701 Hill Ave. | Aurora, IL | Show starts at 10 PM. Come early and enjoy dinner and drinks! Make it a date night! |
| Sunday, June 10, 2007 | 4th Annual Biker Sunday All Ages - No Cover | First Church of the Nazarene | Lemont, IL | 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 |
| Friday, June 22, 2007 | Over 21 | City of Champions Sports Bar & Grill | Joliet, IL | A new venue for CruiseMachine! We're hoping for a great turn-out. Let's show Joliet how to jam! |
| Friday, July 27, 2007 | Over 21 | City of Champions Sports Bar & Grill | Joliet, IL | We had a fun time last time! Let's continue to rock Joliet at this spacious Sports Bar & Grill! Editors Note: The tern "Grill" does not do this place justice. The menu is huge and the food is really good! |
| Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 | City of Lights Workcamp Celebration | Bardwell Elementary School | 550 S. Lincoln Ave. Aurora, IL | We start sometime after 3 PM and end at 4:30 PM. |
| Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 | Heralds of the Cross Motorcycle Party | TBA | Mt. Prospect, IL | Details coming soon... |
| Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 | All Ages - No Cover | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 | Over 21 | City of Champions | 2727 West Jefferson St., Joliet, IL | Huge sports bar & grill - If you want to see CruiseMachine at our rowdiest, this is the place! |
| Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 | All Ages | The Warehouse | 308 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL | A concert with one of eastern Europe's hottest bands, Spasenie (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. |
| Friday, March 14, 2008 | All Ages - No Cover | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Friday, April 11, 2008 | Over 21 | City of Champions Sports Bar & Grill | Joliet, IL | We had a fun time last time! Let's continue to rock Joliet at this spacious Sports Bar & Grill! Editors Note: The tern "Grill" does not do this place justice. The menu is huge and the food is really good! |
| Sunday, April 27, 2008 | Motorcycle Sunday | Phillips Park | 1001 Hill Ave. Aurora, IL | 8th Annual Motorcycle Event! Bikes arrive 9:30 AM, 60 mile ride 1:00 PM, Call 630.859.0600 or visit motorcyclesundayaurora.com for more info |
| Sunday, June 22, 2008 | 5th Annual Biker Sunday All Ages - No Cover | First Church of the Nazarene | Lemont, IL | 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 |
| Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 | All Ages | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 | All Ages | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 | 21 and Over Show | J. Todd's Steakhouse | 13717 US Route 30 Plainfield, IL 60544 | 'Bout time we start hittin' the classier joints around here. 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. |
| Friday, March 27, 2009 | All Ages | Midwest Community Center | 1015 First Street LaSalle, IL 61301 | A restaurant and bowling alley at this new venue for CM! - Show starts at 7 PM and we play till 9. |
| Saturday, April 18, 2009 | ASHOKA Benefit | Aurora University | Bob, Dia & Thom will be performing at this benefit | 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?) |
| Sunday, April 26, 2009 | All Ages | Motorcycle Sunday at Philips Park | 900 Montgomery Rd. Aurora, IL 60505 | 9th Annual Motorcycle Sunday Outdoor Event with lots of attractions, food, fun, music, and motorcycles |
| Friday, May 1, 2009 | 21 and Over Show | Bar Blu (Union Station) | 50 East Jefferson St. Joliet, IL | A unique location in downtown Joliet and another first for CM! Don't miss this show! |
| Saturday, May 2, 2009 | All Ages | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Friday, May 29, 2009 | 21 and Over Show | Morris VFW | 309 McKinley St Morris, IL | 8 PM - 12 AM |
| Saturday, May 30, 2009 | 21 and Over Show | J. Todd's Steakhouse | 13717 US Route 30 Plainfield, IL 60544 | 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! |
| Friday, June 12, 2009 | 21 and Over Show | Bar Blu (Union Station) | 50 East Jefferson St. Joliet, IL | Another fine venue that booked us (between sets at our first visit) for a second night! A lot of fellow musicians in the crowd at Bar Blu. Fun venue. Great gyoza! |
| Sunday, June 14, 2009 | All Ages | Biker Sunday at the First Church of the Nazarene | 12725 Bell Road Lemont, IL | 12 PM - 3 PM Food, Motorcycles, and CruiseMachine. What could be better? |
Plainfield, IL 60544 | THIS SHOW CANCELLED. J. Todd's is reorganizing and shows are on hold until further notice. | |||
| Friday, July 24, 2009 | All Ages | River's Edge Cafe http://theriversedgecafe.com | Aurora, IL, 60506 | We will be performing outside (weather permitting) on a great wooden deck over the Fox River. 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, Aug 8, 2009 | All Ages | Evangelical Free Church of Des Plaines | 55 West Golf Road Des Plaines, IL | Our 3rd year at this "Annual Pig Roast Outreach Event"...great food, fun, and fellowship. Time we play TBA soon. An all day event! |
| Friday, August 21, 2009 | 21 and Over Show | Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill | 1200 W Hawthorne Ln West Chicago, IL (630) 293-6700 | 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! |
| Saturday, August 29, 2009 | All Ages $5 admission | Freedom Concert @ Hidden Treasures Flea Market | Exit 75 @ Rt. 251 on I-80, Peru, IL | The band (sans Scott) plays at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, followed by Rey Elvis (Impersonator). $5 admission at the door. |
| Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 | All Ages | Grundy County Corn Festival | www.cornfestival.org | We'll be playing in the Taste Tent (at the corner of Main St and Franklin in downtown Morris) from 7pm till around 10pm. |
| Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 | All Ages |
River's Edge Cafe http://theriversedgecafe.com | Aurora, IL 60506 | We will be performing outside (weather permitting) on a great wooden deck over the Fox River. 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 | All Ages | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Our home away from home...Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 | 21 and Over Show |
Two Fools 815-220-0962 |
516 1st Street LaSalle, Illinois | Another new venue for CM! Looks like a fun place to hear some great rockin' blues! 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Two Fools 815-220-0962 |
516 1st Street LaSalle, Illinois | As expected, this was a fun place to rock! Complete with band stage and lights. Great lounge area in the front with comfy seating. 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Kendall Pub 630-553-6910 |
209 South Bridge St Yorkville, Illinois | A new venue for CM. Details to come soon. |
| Friday, March 12, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Chord On Blues 630-513-0074 | 106 South 1st Avenue, St. Charles | We've been looking forward to playing here! Nice place with multiple levels for seating and a HUGE dance floor (so we need all you booty shakers to come on out and support us!). |
| Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Bobby McGee's 815-741-4318 |
1200 Cedarwood Drive Crest Hill, IL | Another new venue for CM! Details to come soon |
| Friday, April 9, 2010 | 21 and Over | Maple Avenue Pub |
1227 Maple Ave Lisle, IL | The new venues just keep comin'! |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 | All Ages |
Motorcycle Sunday Phillips Park |
1001 Hill Ave. Aurora, IL | 10th Annual Motorcycle Event! Bikes arrive 9:30 AM, 60 mile ride 1:00 PM, Call 630.859.0600 or visit motorcyclesundayaurora.com for more info |
| Saturday, May 1, 2010 | All Ages | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Saturday, May 15, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Two Fools 815-220-0962 |
516 1st Street LaSalle, Illinois | Back for more rockin' and rollin', bluesin' and jammin'! 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Friday, May 28, 2010 | Music Matters Student Appreciation Night |
222 East Wilson Street Batavia, IL | Details coming soon... | |
| Saturday, June 5, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Bobby McGee's 815-741-4318 |
1200 Cedarwood Drive Crest Hill, IL | Bikes, beer, blues, and pool tables...A fun place and great people. |
| Sunday, June 6, 2010 | All Ages | Celebrate LaSalle Fest | Downtown LaSalle | CM jams from 12 noon to 3 PM. Come on out for some outdoor family fun! |
| Sunday, June 13, 2010 | All Ages | Biker Sunday | 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, IL |
12 PM - 3 PM Pulled Pork, Motorcycles, and CruiseMachine. What could be better? |
| Friday, June 25, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Charleyhorse
Restaurant 815-463-1700 |
901 East Lincoln Hway New Lenox, IL |
New Venue for CM. Come
check it out with us. We start sometime after 9:00pm. The restaurant is open for dinner so come out early, have a great meal and stay for the band! |
| Saturday, June 26, 2010 | 21 and Over | Maple Avenue Pub |
1227 Maple Ave Lisle, IL | Everyone had so much fun the first time, we just have to do it again! |
| Saturday, July 10, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Limestone Brewery 815-577-1900 |
12337 South Route 59 Plainfield, IL | Another new venue...this place is really nice. The band met here for a group meeting, had some tasty goodies and tried a couple of the micro brews. Very nice. We start sometime after 9:00pm. The restaurant is open for dinner so come out early, have a great meal and stay for the band! |
| Sunday, July 11, 2010 | All Ages |
Community
Christian Church Picnic |
901 Shorewood Dr. Shorewood, IL 60404 |
The band plays from 1:00pm
to 3:00pm (this event is open to the public) |
| Saturday, July 17, 2010 | Private Party | Annual Summer Cookout | Kingston, IL | The band will be playing a private party from 7:00pm to 11:00pm |
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| Show Cancelled. We hope to reschedule for a weekend soon. Stay tuned. | |
| Saturday, July 31, 2010 | Members Only | Woodhaven Lakes Recreation Association | 509 LaMoille Rd, Sublette, IL 61367 |
7 PM - 10 PM CM is performing on an outdoor stage for Resort Members. |
| Friday, Aug 13, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Chord On Blues 630-513-0074 | 106 South 1st Avenue, St. Charles |
Yeah, that's right. We're playing on Friday the 13th. And
we're calling it "Double Trouble" 'cause you get two bands for the price
of one! CruiseMachine will be joined by the Blue Road Band! So come out and "Double your pleasure, double your fun!" Showtime: 8:30 PM |
| Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 | All Ages | Evangelical Free Church of Des Plaines |
55 West Golf Road Des Plaines, IL | Our 4th year at this "Annual Pig Roast Outreach Event"...great food, fun, and fellowship. We play in the afternoon (TBA). An all day family event! |
| Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Two Fools 815-220-0962 |
516 1st Street LaSalle, Illinois | Back for more rockin' and rollin', bluesin' and jammin'! Beware the Bucket. 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 | 21 and Over | Mike & Denise's |
1760 North Farnsworth Aurora, IL |
Right in our own backyard! Look out A-Town! 10 PM - 1:30 AM |
| Saturday, Sept 18, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Charley Horse
Restaurant 815-463-1700 |
901 East Lincoln Hwy New Lenox, IL | Good food, great people...and of course, the music! Due to the forecast of rain, we will be playing inside, start time 9:30 PM, going till 1:30. The restaurant is open for dinner so come out early, have a great meal and stay for the band! |
| Friday, Sept 24, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Adam's Roadhouse 847-279-1700 |
301 Milwaukee Ave. Buffalo Grove, IL |
A great new venue for CM.
Most of us got to jam with Blue Road here in Aug. An intimate room where every seat is a good one. Band plays from 8 PM till Midnight. |
| Friday, Oct 1, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Walnut
Speakeasy 847-695-2420 | 214 Walnut Avenue, Elgin, IL | Way cool new venue for CM. Sets will be heavy on Blues, R&B, & Funk genres. We're expecting a special guest to join us, too. |
| Saturday, Oct 2, 2010 | All Ages |
Silver Cross Field JackHammer Stadium | Joliet, IL | Family Fall Fest at JackHammer Stadium from noon till 6pm. Band starts at 3pm. Lots 'o fun stuff for the whole family! |
| Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 |
21 and Over No Cover |
Shakers 815-433-2110 |
121 W Stevenson Rd Ottawa, IL | The word is getting out that CM knows how to get feet movin' and bodies groovin'. Folks are calling from all over the area asking C-Machine to jam at their place. We're told Shaker's is THE place to be in the Ottawa area. Stop on by! |
| Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Bobby McGee's 815-741-4318 |
1200 Cedarwood Drive Crest Hill, IL | A friendly and fun little place to hang out with the band. Not a bad seat in the house! 9 PM start time. |
| Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Adam's Roadhouse 847-279-1700 |
301 Milwaukee Ave. Buffalo Grove, IL |
The people here love great music, great food, and great times! We had a blast the first time and we're looking forward to going back! |
| Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 | 21 and Over |
Penny Road
Pub 847-428-0562 |
545 Penny Rd. Barrington, IL |
Two stages, four or more bands! Come out to celebrate yet another new stop on the CM road! We'll be playing the main stage as 2nd band up (9:30) so get there early, and don't forget, VERY IMPORTANT - Be sure to tell the doorman you're there to see CRUISEMACHINE...otherwise, we don't get paid. See our fb page for more. |
| Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 |
21 and Over No Cover |
Charleyhorse
Restaurant 219-836-4040 |
8940 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN |
The Charley Horse in New Lenox likes us so much that the Munster location called and wanted us to play in their neck of the woods. Come on out and eat dinner then stay all night with the band....well, you will probably need to go home at some point. 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM |
| Friday, March 18, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Diamond Jim's 847-836-1394 |
325 Meier Ave. East Dundee, IL |
New Year, New Venue! Band from 9 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday, April 2, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Jimy Rogers Memorial Celebration Reggie's Rock Club |
2109 S. State, Chicago, IL |
Join us as we celebrate the life and music of Jimy Rogers
on the rock stage at Reggies, with tons of special guests and videos of
the soul man in action. Fund-raiser for the new Jimy Rogers memorial
fund to help cancer early detection research. Hosted by Gary and Joan
Gand and the band Blue Road, the lineup includes The New Colony Six, The
Cryan Shames, Jimy Sohns (Shadows of Knight) Cruise Machine, Ramblin
Rose, former members of The Mauds including Mike Flynn, The Mauds horn
section, August, The JR Project, special guests Steve Temkin, Mark
Tullos, Scott Van Wagner, and more. Starts @ 8 PM - TICKET INFO:
http://www.ticketfly.com/p |
| Saturday, April 9, 2011 | Fund Raiser |
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Ditka Sports Dome |
730 N. Bolingbrook Dr. Bolingbrook, IL |
7 PM - 2 AM, Ticket Prices $25 in advance, $30 at the door per person. Raffles, Beer, Food, a DJ and CruiseMachine |
| Saturday, April 16, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Bobby McGee's 815-741-4318 |
1200 Cedarwood Drive Crest Hill, IL | A friendly and fun little place to hang out with the band. Not a bad seat in the house! 9 PM start time. |
| Sunday, May 1, 2011 | All Ages | 11th Annual Motorcycle Sunday |
Phillips Park - 1001 Hill Ave. Aurora, IL |
11th Annual Motorcycle Event! Bikes arrive 9:30 am, 60 mile ride 1:00 pm, Multiple bands on main stage. Call 630.859.0600 or visit motorcyclesundayaurora.com for more info |
| Friday, May 13, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Diamond Jim's 847-836-1394 |
325 Meier Ave. East Dundee, IL |
Lots of dates for this new venue! Band from 9 PM to 1 AM |
| Friday, May 27, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Heroes West Sports
Grill 815-725-1234 |
1530 Commerce Lane Joliet, IL |
Fun new venue for CruiseMachine (located off Houbolt and I-80) - CM playing from 10 PM to 2 AM |
| Saturday, June 4, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Bottom's Up Bar
& Grill 708-418-3877 |
1696 Thorton-Lansing Rd Lansing, IL |
Does anyone know where Lansing, IL is? If you do, then come support us...cause I'll be lost. Band plays from 9 PM to 1 AM |
| Friday, June 10, 2011 | 21 and Over | Reggie's Music Joint |
2109 S. State, Chicago, IL |
Celebrating the memory of KoKo Taylor with 10 top women blues performers including HolleThee Maxwell, Peaches Staten, Liz Mandeville, Demetria Taylor, Vivian Vance Kelly, Ebonie Taylor, Dia Madden and CruiseMachine, Donna Herula, Ramblin Rose, hosted by Joan Gand and Blue Road. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door www.chicagoblueswomen.info |
| Sunday, June 12, 2011 | All Ages |
6th Annual Biker Sunday First Church of the Nazarene |
12725 Bell Road Lemont, IL |
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, band starts @ noon |
| Sunday, July 17, 2011 | All Ages |
Community
Christian Church Picnic |
901 Shorewood Dr. Shorewood, IL 60404 |
The band plays from 12:00pm
to 2:00pm (this event is open to the public) |
| Saturday, July 23, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Diamond Jim's 847-836-1394 |
325 Meier Ave. East Dundee, IL |
Lots of dates for this new venue! Band from 9 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 | All Ages |
Annual Pig Roast E.F.C. of Des Plaines |
55 West Golf Road Des Plaines, IL |
Our 5th year at this "Annual Pig Roast Outreach Event"...great food, fun, and fellowship. We play in the afternoon. An all day family event! |
| Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 | Members Only | Woodhaven Lakes Recreation Association |
509 LaMoille Rd, Sublette, IL 61367 |
7 PM - 10 PM CM is performing on an outdoor stage for Resort Members. Our second year at this great resort! |
| Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Diamond Jim's 847-836-1394 |
325 Meier Ave. East Dundee, IL |
Lots of dates for this new venue! Band from 9 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday, Sept 10, 2011 | Private Party | Plano, IL | Would you like CruiseMachine to play for your private party? Contact Thom Dixon for more information. | |
| Saturday, Sept 24, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Heroes West Sports
Grill 815-725-1234 |
1530 Commerce Lane Joliet, IL |
Fun venue for CruiseMachine (located off Houbolt and I-80) - CM playing from 10 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Saturday, Oct 8, 2011 | 21 and Over |
O'Malley's Bar & Grill 630-898-8700 |
701 Hill Ave. Aurora, IL |
Our local fans have asked us to play a little closer to
home, so here you go! This is where Scott now hosts karaoke on Friday
nights. O'Malley's is near the Phillips Park Golf Course entrance. Great food, great people! Normally bands start at 9:30 but since our fans like the early nights, we'll be starting at 8 PM. Come out for some tasty treats and cool drinks...and for CM of course! |
| Saturday, Nov 5, 2011 | All Ages | Daniel's Den | Plano, IL | Behind "A Wing and a Prayer" Bookstore on Route 34 in Plano - Show starts at 7 PM |
| Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 | 21 and Over |
Diamond Jim's 847-836-1394 |
325 Meier Ave. East Dundee, IL |
At this point, the last CM gig for 2011! I'm thinking you shouldn't miss it! |
| Saturday, Nov 26, 2011 | 21 and Over |
JJ Kelley's (708) 474-9977 |
2455 Bernice Road Lansing, IL | Yet another new venue that can't wait to have a CruiseMachine party! Newly remodeled. Band playing from 9:30 to 1:30. |
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