Sax Cigar and Sip

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Black Diamond Smoke Shop and Lounge 5135 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410
February 13, 2026
7:00 pm
$ 25
Melvina Cox
Type Event: Jazz

Sax Cigar and Sip with saxophonist Milt360 at Black Diamond Smoke Shop and Lounge is one of those evenings built to slow the clock down: warm lights, comfortable leather seats, a humidor within arm’s reach and the low, honeyed wail of a tenor sax threading through the air. It’s not a concert so much as a living soundtrack — an intimate set where the music moves around conversation, raises it, then gently pulls it back so you can listen. The vibe is relaxed but deliberate, made for people who want an exceptional smoke, a thoughtful drink, and music that feels like company.

 

Onstage, Milt360 brings a blend of soulful phrasing and improvisational freshness. Think warm, breathy tones that flirt with neo-soul and classic jazz — a player who knows when to hold a note and when to let the melody bloom into something unexpected. His set is built for atmosphere: slow-burning ballads, a few brisk funk-leaning numbers to lift the room, and improvised moments that make each night one-of-a-kind. Whether you come to unwind or to be inspired, the sax functions like a conversation partner, attentive and expressive.

 

Black Diamond Smoke Shop and Lounge wraps the performance in hospitality: knowledgeable staff who can recommend a cigar to match the mood, a compact but curated drink list designed for sipping, and corners that feel private even in a crowd. The room favors tactile comforts — wooden accents, plush seating, the quiet clink of glass — so the pairing of smoke and sound feels intentional. For cigar lovers the event is an education as much as an indulgence, and for music lovers it’s the kind of raw, in-person moment streaming services can’t replicate.

 

This is the kind of night that attracts a mixed crowd: longtime regulars who know the humidor's best secrets, couples looking for a memorable date night, and friends who want a sophisticated escape from the usual bar noise. It’s low-pressure and high-style — arrive ready to savor, to chat in low voices between songs, or simply to sit back and let Milt360’s sax carry the evening.

 

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Milton was a saxophonist and musical director for The Emotions singing group 1977 - 1980. In 1978 he received the silver award for directing... Read Bio

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Black Diamond Smoke Shop and Lounge
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Black Diamond Smoke Shop and Lounge
5135 E Lincoln Hwy
5135 E Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville,
IN
Zip: 46410
| United States
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