A couple that proclaim themselves as experts about paranormal activity recently traveled Route 66 to film a documentary about haunted locations along or near the Mother Road. Patrick Burns and fiancee Marley Gibson began in November their journey in a recreational vehicle for a film titled "Spirits of 66." The couple maintains a website at … Continue reading Documentary being filmed about haunted Route 66 sites
Everybody sing!
If Paul started crooning "Feelings" next, I'd demand to be left by the side of the road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMXzL2SXR1Q This is the latest edition of "Route 66: A Road Trip through the Bible."
So what happens to Carthage’s Whee Bridge?
The Carthage Press in Carthage, Mo., posted a transcript of a question-and-answer session at a Carthage Emerging Leaders meeting with City Administrator Tom Short. Most of the questions dealt with an upcoming Carthage Capital Improvements Tax initiative that will be voted on Tuesday. A few questions dealt with the eventual fate of Carthage's Oak Street Bridge, … Continue reading So what happens to Carthage’s Whee Bridge?
A valentine from Valentine
A video about the upcoming holiday and the Route 66 hamlet of Valentine, Ariz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyCC_lUjeb8 The clip comes courtesy of Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz. The song is by British resident Aaron Phillips, an Elvis impersonator who provided the music for the video.
Shelvis is in the building
I heard a rumor that Elvis Presley actually faked his death and resurfaced in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48G2KwqxNH0 Seriously, though, it's a good imitation of The King.
One of the characters of the Mother Road
The fellows at Third Story Films pay a visit to Frank Kohlrus at The Old Station on old Route 66 in Williamsville, Ill. https://vimeo.com/19449706 More about the Game On road trips can be found here.
Family feud
This is "Route 66," a Spain short-form television series that was shot during a trip along Route 66. It received praise at several film festivals. Instead of strictly a travelogue, this also is about a brother and sister that quarrel a lot, but eventually find reconciliation. Total running time is about 1 hour, 25 minutes. … Continue reading Family feud
“Road Trip 66” iPhone app released
New programs for mobile devices keep coming for Route 66 travelers. Now we have a "Road Trip 66" app that was made available for iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads about a week ago. It arrives about the same time as the RoadsideAmerica.com app for Garmin global-positioning units. And, in December, the Route 66 Attractions app … Continue reading “Road Trip 66” iPhone app released
Trailer for ‘Tucumcari’
A few days ago, we reported on a new stage play called "Tucumcari" at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Here's the trailer for Riley Steiner's play: https://vimeo.com/19284119 The play's website is here. The play starts its run tonight, through Feb. 27.
An Aussie on the road
TVS-TV in Australia says it soon will air some episodes of "Classic Restos," including ones that were shot on Route 66 a couple of years ago. Here's an excerpt of the "Restos" program on the Mother Road. This one spends a lot of time at Country Classic Cars near Staunton, Ill.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeagegGYqo