It’s gotten me through the years and I love the guys I work with. We’ve been really lucky through the years to play as much as we want to play. We’re all trying to find different things to do,” said Vanschoyck, who began playing bass 55 years ago after seeing the Shondells in concert. The rest of Spike and the Spitwads now consists of lead vocalist and guitarist David Deneau aka Spike of Michigan City, lead vocalist and drummer Grant Darby aka Shecky of LaPorte and lead vocalist and keyboardist Bruce Swanson aka Spud of Portage. “We try to dress ’50s style when we do the Blue Chip. When the ’60s were over we still heard a couple of bands doing ’50s music and early ’60s music and they were getting a great response so we started doing it and we’ve been doing it since around 1975,” said Vanschoyck, who began singing in first grade. Nelson's Deli offers guests a quick bite in a friendly atmosphere.“We all grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. Enjoy fine dining at William B's Steakhouse or casual dining at It's Vegas Baby!, The Game or Options Buffet. Blue Chip also features an indoor pool, in-room dining and the 10,000-square-foot spa blu, complete with a lavish spa, full-service salon and fitness center.ĭining options abound at Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa. Guests can enjoy luxurious lodging at the Blue Chip Tower and Spa Blu Tower, both only steps away from the casino. Stardust Event Center hosts the biggest names in music and comedy, while It's Vegas Baby! and Rocks Lounge offer live entertainment. The casino offers guests more than 1,800 slots, eight poker room tables and 42 table games, including blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold'Em, Caribbean Stud and more. Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa in Michigan City offers guests a multitude of exciting entertainment options and beautiful accommodations.

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