(La Porte, IN) - About 600 people turned out for the '80s and '90s type rock concert in La Porte. Floor seating at the Civic Auditorium was nearly sold out.

Playing Saturday night were John Cougar Mellencamp and Tom Petty tribute bands. 

Brett Binversie, Director of the Civic Auditorium, said he was delighted with the turnout for the first in a series of upcoming tribute band concerts.

“We were able to put on a great show. Bring some new entertainment to the community and, most importantly, I think everybody had a great time and was safe.  On all accounts, it was a win,” he said.

The next concert is on December 30th by a Beatles tribute band.

Binversie said other bands paying tribute to rock groups such as Pink Floyd are scheduled already for the spring.  

Proceeds from the Saturday night concerned are going for maintenance and upkeep of the near-century old Civic Auditorium.