Monthly Archives: August 2012

Wood Dale Cruise Night 8-30-2012 post

Posted on 08/31/2012 by gsghert01

I had to post my ‘Moon over Miami Wood Dale’ gallery. One hundred thirty cars participated. I won’t get to posting the music section of songs played by Flashback’50s DJ Tony for a day or so but  Flashback’50s DJ Tony … Continue reading →

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Bensenville Cruise Night 8-29-2012 post

Posted on 08/31/2012 by gsghert01

This was my first visit to the Bensenville Cruise night and it was a fine event. There was a band, In Session, and many, many people. Scroll down or click here for my music section of some of their covers. … Continue reading →

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Forest Park Cruise Night 8-28-2012 post

Posted on 08/29/2012 by gsghert01

What a hot Cruise Night for the Forest Park 2012 season finale event. Cars were packed in everywhere and some even double parked! The ‘regulars’ for this event include many domestic makes and three Lotus Esprit’s but there were three … Continue reading →

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Westchester Cruise Night 8-27-2012 post

Posted on 08/29/2012 by gsghert01

I had a great time in Westchester and met up with lots of friends (three of whose cars are shown below) and Rich, dark blue ’58 Plymouth Savoy , and Joe, alpine turquoise ’65 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. I got … Continue reading →

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Lombard Cruise Night 8-25-2012 post – the season finale

Posted on 08/27/2012 by gsghert01

Saturday was the last Cruise Night for the 2012 season and it was a grand one. Show cars were packed in everywhere. Continue reading and scroll down or click here to see some Cruisn’ images. Local Favorite band provided the … Continue reading →

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Downers Grove Cruise Night 8-24-2012 post

Posted on 08/25/2012 by gsghert01

What a great night in Downers for another packed Cruise Night event. The band Meritage from Lockport performed at the train station (scroll down to listen to some covers or click here). Russ drove his ’60 Impala with a 348 … Continue reading →

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Westchester Concert 8-23-2012

Posted on 08/24/2012 by gsghert01

This blog is about car shows and there were a few cars but I went with my camera and and wasn’t returning without ‘a few photos’ (say, 721 images). The music was definitely in the spirit of Cruise Nights and … Continue reading →

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Berwyn Cruise Night 8-21-2012

Posted on 08/23/2012 by gsghert01

This was the last Cruise Night in Berwyn for the 2012 season although there will be a Car Show on September 30th. It was pretty much packed with cars and lookers. Showcase Classics emceed the event and provided the music … Continue reading →

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Westchester Cruise Night 8-20-2012 post

Posted on 08/21/2012 by gsghert01

Weather negatively affected the turnout and the impending storm sent everyone, including the DJ stand scurrying. I’d hoped to get more pictures and info about Tom’s coronado red Bonneville convertible but I guess rain and ragtops are not compatible. This … Continue reading →

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Lombard Cruise Night 8-18-2012 post

Posted on 08/21/2012 by gsghert01

Another great time and an incredible turnout in Lombard Saturday night; cars were everywhere and some were unable to park. One that I missed was Bill’s rare 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, which I saw only Cruisin’. Flashback 50s DJ Tony … Continue reading →

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