Rock Creek Bridge closed to traffic

The historic Rock Creek Bridge on the old Ozark Trail alignment of Route 66 in Sapulpa, Okla., was closed to traffic Thursday after a state inspection deemed it unsafe, reported the Sapulpa Daily Herald. A visit to the 1921 bridge Friday revealed that in addition to "Bridge Out" signs, large chunks of concrete laid onto … Continue reading Rock Creek Bridge closed to traffic

“Route 66,” from an Albuquerque garage

Well, I'm not positive this version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" was recorded in a Duke City garage. But this cover by The Monkeymen was indeed captured in low-fidelity in Albuquerque and released by a local label, QQ Records, in 1965. https://youtu.be/1LI_yh4RFdE The history of the band is obscure, but bits and pieces can be … Continue reading “Route 66,” from an Albuquerque garage