Monday, August 18, 2025

Monday Hammond Cruise Nights


This is such a wonderful event that takes place during the summer on Monday evenings. The rally point for me is at the Paradise Mototiki & Co. on 489 Fayette St. in Hammond, then walking down to the classic car, music, and art events taking place at the same time.

This is for the community to get together, and I do not mean just the local community. The classic car community, art community, music community, all have a place to circle around to start their week off, and to support small and local business. Families attend, couples on a date can be seen, just plain enjoyment all around. You can sit along side the road as I do, and just enjoy what is happening, and in my case take some photographs.

Here are some photographs from this weather threatening evening, though that sure did not put a damper on my fun.


















Though I like my first photograph from this angle (photo earlier in the blog), I was trying to get more of the exhaust pipes. I need to start bringing a remote flash to help highlight features.


You have to appreciate the wonderful staff working this event. This is what starts the enjoyment for the evening. The "Hello", smiles, welcomeness. So inviting.






Cruise Nights
at
Paradise
Mototiki & Co.
Classic Cars, Cool Vibes, Woodfired Pizza
489 Fayette Street
Hammond, Indiana





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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Flashpoint at The Track



Dave Dodge is a cool dude. Flashpoint, his band, is just as cool with the music they play. I also enjoy going to The Track Lounge in Crown Point to enjoy some live music, this night being Flashpoint.

There have been many ups and downs over the years. The Track Lounge is not one of them. It continues to be a place to meet friends and have some fun. Yes, the people going there over time have changed, but the vibe is always there. A bit more modern than when I started there photographing my first live band in 2012. It has been a journey, and a journey that I plan to keep on taking with The Track and the bands who play there.

Here are some photographs from the evening. I sported my new camera and lens, which the lens did not allow for as much light as my other. Part of being a photographer, constantly learning. Still, the memories are crisp even though the photos may not be.

Here ya go . . .











































Thank you Dave Dodge for your music, and thanks to The Track Lounge for providing the music venue and friendships to create those memories.





The Track Lounge
318 N. Jackson St.
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-9838
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