Here's an impromptu performance of "Route 66" by Jason Ringenberg in someone's kitchen. He mangles some of Bobby Troup's lyrics, but it's OK. Ringenberg, in case you didn't know, was the lead singer for Jason and The Scorchers, a great cowpunk band.
Month: October 2007
Dedication ceremony for McKinley Bridge is Nov. 17
An dedication ceremony for the rehabilitated McKinley Bridge is set for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 on the Illinois side of the bridge, announced Kyle Anderson, assistant to the chief of operations of the Illinois Department of Transportation, on Tuesday. After that, the bridge will be open to vehicular traffic for about four hours. The bridge … Continue reading Dedication ceremony for McKinley Bridge is Nov. 17
Picking up the pieces
Reader Dan Imming sent a few photos after the Green Parrot tavern on Route 66 in Galena, Kan., was demolished. The century-old building was structurally compromised when a sinkhole, caused by collapsing underground mine, opened behind the property. Imming says the demolition contractor is carefully salvaging the bricks, stone and wood, which will be used … Continue reading Picking up the pieces
McKinley Bridge reopening delayed
Route 66 News recently received a quick note from Kyle Anderson of the Illinois Department of Transportation, informing us that the scheduled Nov. 10 reopening of the McKinley Bridge that connects Venice, Ill., to St. Louis has been delayed. Anderson said an official reopening hasn't been set, but it will be a week or two … Continue reading McKinley Bridge reopening delayed
Update those phone lists
On Sunday, the state of New Mexico added a new telephone area code of 575. Until recently, New Mexico was one of the few states left to have one area code -- 505. This change will affect a number of businesses on Route 66, including the towns of Tucumcari and Santa Rosa. Albuquerque, Grants, Las … Continue reading Update those phone lists
Route 66 Caravan returning in 2008
Jim Conkle of the California Route 66 Preservation Foundation announced Monday that he will be embarking on a Route 66 Caravan to mark attractions on the road in summer 2008, similar to the one he led in 2003. Hampton Inn was the sponsor nearly five years ago. It will participate, but won't be a major … Continue reading Route 66 Caravan returning in 2008
A tribute to Route 66
This is a video made by students at St. Martin of Tours Parish Catholic School in St. Louis. A few of the images, coupled with the music, hit me hard. You might find it affecting, also. The music is "Our Town," the Oscar-nominated song written by Randy Newman and sung by James Taylor for the … Continue reading A tribute to Route 66
A tour of the Victorville Route 66 Museum
If you've never been to the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville, this three-part video by Best Syndication provides a good overview of what it's like. Museum volunteer Bruce Davis does a yeoman's job in explaining the background of many displays.
Shave, but no haircut
Robby Love, aka The Roller Rapper, stopped in Seligman, Ariz., during his Route 66 tour in 2006 to get a shave from the Guardian Angel of Route 66, Angel Delgadillo.
The Country Dove’s signature dish
Actually, the signature dish at the Country Dove in Elk City, Okla., isn't an entree, but dessert. It's the French silk pie that's the tea room and gift shop's claim to fame, and it is dee-lish. It's light -- in both texture and taste. The richness doesn't overwhelm you. The crust also contains nuts -- … Continue reading The Country Dove’s signature dish