It appears a wee bit of controversy has hit the Mother Road in the form of a billboard in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. From the Los Angeles Times: A group that promotes separation of church and state filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Rancho Cucamonga after a billboard on Route 66 that read "Imagine … Continue reading Imagine an ill-advised lawsuit
Category: Music
“Rhythms of the Road” trailer
Greene HD Productions has just completed a 12-minute trailer of the "Rhythms of the Road" television music series that's set to air this spring. Go here to watch it. You'll see a lot of Route 66 landmarks, including the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas; the Big Texan Steak Ranch of Amarillo; the Munger Moss Motel … Continue reading “Rhythms of the Road” trailer
Art in an unexpected place
What's great about Route 66 is you sometimes find the unexpected. On Monday, I found it in downtown Commerce, Okla. (population 2,500), talking to a man who creates portraits of rock 'n' roll stars and other artwork. He exhibits and sells these pieces all over the United States. Bill Foss' studio is right on Route … Continue reading Art in an unexpected place
“Take the Blue Highway”
Dean Milano, with the help of a few friends, performs his song "Take the Blue Highway." The tune not only mentions Route 66, but the Lincoln Highway and Dixie Highway as well. If you like it (and any self-respecting roadie should), you can buy his album here.
A fresh twist to an old favorite
This is pianist Michael Hall, with an interesting arrangement of Bobby Troup's "Route 66."
Rhythms of the Road update
Remember "Rhythms of the Road," the musical TV show that shot episodes at a number of Route 66 sites a few weeks ago? Brian Greene of Greene HD Productions, which is producing the show, e-mailed to say the tour was a "BIG success" and the company is in the midst of editing footage to get … Continue reading Rhythms of the Road update
“Living at the Aztec Hotel”
This song by Gentlemen's Blues Club and its video footage take place at the historic Aztec Hotel on Route 66 in Monrovia, Calif. (Hat tip: Denny Gibson.)
Sneak peek of Follies’ “Get Your Kicks!” show
Here's a YouTube video that was posted just a few hours ago from the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies in Palm Springs, Calif. This season, its "Get Your Kicks!" show is inspired by Route 66. Tickets can be bought here. UPDATE: Video was updated by the Follies.
Overnight
This song has been going through my head all day Tuesday. Music is by the great Solomon Burke.
Palm Springs Follies opens Route 66-themed season
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies opened its "Get Your Kicks!" season on Tuesday. The entire season (through mid-May) uses the music and history of Route 66 as its inspiration. The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, Calif., interviewed Route 66 advocate and Follies technical adviser Jim Conkle about the production and the Mother Road. Some excerpts: … Continue reading Palm Springs Follies opens Route 66-themed season