A trek in tribute to her father

The News & Observer in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., has an interesting story about Diana Garside, who's in a 1935 Austin Seven touring Route 66 with five other antique Sevens. She's doing the Mother Road in tribute to her dad, who died before he was able to do the same thing himself. A regularly updated blog wrriten … Continue reading A trek in tribute to her father

Chucky getting his kicks?

My search engine caught something I didn't expect. Chucky, the doll who's caused murder and mayhem in a bunch of horror movies, apparently has some sort of Route 66 connection in one of his films. In this news release touting the release of "Chucky: The Killer DVD Collection," it provides this summary to one of … Continue reading Chucky getting his kicks?

Wayne the Train

The Phoenix New Times has an interview with Wayne "The Train" Hancock, who's bringing his brand of honky-tonk and swing to southern Arizona. The article has these nuggets: "I did this interview the other day, and the guy asks me if I hate the road. Hell, about every other song on my new CD [Tulsa, … Continue reading Wayne the Train

A closer look at “Ultragate”

The Riverfront Times in St. Louis has a more in-depth look at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which once carried Route 66, and artist James Woodfill's sprucing-up of the bridge, which he has called "Ultragate."