A final meeting for public comment will be Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Clinton Middle School in west Tulsa about the Route 66 Master Plan: Red Fork Streetscape Improvements, according to Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers. The project area includes Southwest Boulevard between 25th West Avenue and 27th West Avenue. [...] Citizens are welcome to comment … Continue reading Notes from the road
Category: Music
Bones of the road
Glassonion Productions posted photos from a graveyard off Route 66 in western Arizona, including one where someone had a sense of humor ... I think. Music is by Johnny Cash, from his latest posthumous album that was released a few weeks ago.
“Route 66” on stage
Hey, look what's happening behind the Cheddar Curtain. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has included the Roger Bean musical "Route 66" as part of its 2010-2011 season. Here's a taste of what it's like: The production runs until April 25. You can buy tickets here.
A new song about an old road
Here's a new song, "Route 66," by the Davis Wasser Band. You'll notice a lot of Route 66 landmarks in the green-screen effects.
Quite a milestone
According a Reuters article, Ray Benson's Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel is making its 40th year this month. During a four-decade career, the band has earned nine Grammy Awards, launched a critically acclaimed theatrical production, performed with everyone from Willie Nelson to President Obama to the Fort Worth Symphony, released more than 25 … Continue reading Quite a milestone
A night at the opera
"Route 66," sung by Brian De Lorenzo. "Route 66" lends itself to a lot of styles, but I don't think opera is one of them.
Images from the road
The photography of Route 66 in this video is exceptional. Ditto for the music, which is by Buddy and Julie Miller.
CD review: “Songs of Tucumcari”
While looking over the track listing of the "Songs of Tucumcari" complication compilation CD, a thought struck me: When has such a small town as Tucumcari, N.M. (population 5,900) inspired so many songs? Maybe it's because the city's association with Route 66. Maybe it's from being the first significant town that westbound travelers encounter when … Continue reading CD review: “Songs of Tucumcari”
“Low Rider”
Take a little trip with me.
“Mustang Sally”
One of the greatest cruising songs ever, courtesy of Wilson Pickett.