If you've never seen the 1971 film "Two Lane Blacktop," now's your chance. Someone has posted the entire movie on YouTube. https://youtu.be/INDEPvrKIv0 According to a Wikipedia article about the film: Two-Lane Blacktop is notable as a time capsule film of U.S. Route 66 during the pre-Interstate Highway era, and for its stark footage and minimal … Continue reading The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
Category: Road trips
Cow Bop leading another music tour of Route 66
The California western-swing and jazz band Cow Bop is leading its fourth musical tour of Route 66 in July, and other music acts are invited to participate in the fun. The "Licks on Route 66 2013" tour starts July 19 in Chicago and will continue until it reaches the Pacific Ocean around July 30. Cow … Continue reading Cow Bop leading another music tour of Route 66
Road-trip video
Here's an enjoyable road-trip clip of a young couple traveling across the USA, mostly on Route 66: I GO: Route 66 from Estherina on Vimeo. Etherina also wrote about her journey on her blog.
Jay Leno interviews Route 66 authors
I bet this was quite a thrill. Buddies Sal Santoro and Bob Walton were recently interviewed on "Jay Leno's Garage" by the host about their Route 66 book. "Route 66 -- The People, The Places, The Dream" can be ordered here. You can read my review of the book here.
Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival
Longtime readers may remember Amber McKenzie, who was producing a documentary about a Route 66 journey that she and her father took together in June 2011. The film was titled "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." On Wednesday evening, McKenzie delivered some fresh news about the film via email: It has been selected by the Honolulu Film … Continue reading Father-daughter Route 66 documentary to be honored at film festival
Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
A couple that will honeymoon along Route 66 for three weeks in June will send unique Polaroid photographs to contributors of their Kickstarter campaign. The campaign already is a success, with more than $1,200 raised. The fundraising goal was $1,000, and 29 days still remain in the campaign. However, those wishing to receive the photos … Continue reading Photographer sending Route 66 Polaroids to contributors
Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
The Joplin Globe yesterday published a touching story about sixth-grader Andy Shepherd getting a big dose of Mother Road hospitality as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Andy has suffered from cerebral palsy since infancy. Despite a grim prognosis and numerous surgeries, he's continued to develop cognitively more than anticipated. Andy wanted to meet the real-life inspiration … Continue reading Disabled boy’s wishes are granted on Route 66
Kansas may include Route 66 in bicycle plan
Thanks to lobbying by area cyclists, Kansas Department of Transportation is eyeing the state's historic stretch of Route 66 as part of a Scenic Byways Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan, reported the Joplin (Mo.) Globe. The newspaper reported: After cycling the 13-mile stretch between Galena and Baxter Springs on Friday, officials with two Kansas-based cycling advocacy organizations said they … Continue reading Kansas may include Route 66 in bicycle plan
Mother Road Revisited exhibition opens Friday
Natalie Slater's "The Mother Road Revisited" photography project, where she melds old images of Route 66 with modern-day ones, opens Friday at Living Arts of Tulsa. Living Arts is at 307 E. Brady St. (map) in Tulsa's Brady District. The opening reception that day runs from 6 to 9 p.m. The Dilly Deli restaurant a … Continue reading Mother Road Revisited exhibition opens Friday
Memories from a road trip
Kelly Robertson of Springfield, Mo., uploaded this video about a Route 66 trip. Route 66 Video from kelly robertson on Vimeo. Music is "Before I Am Gone," by the Brian Jonestown Massacre.