The courthouse in downtown Holbrook, Ariz., will undergo a historical assessment so it can receive proper cosmetic and structural repairs, according to a story in the Tribune-News. Navajo County is partnering with the city and the National Scenic Byways program to spend a total of $10,000 for the assessment. Navajo County’s historic courthouse qualifies for … Continue reading Holbrook courthouse will receive historical assessment
“The Glory Road” trailer
The Lost Dogs country-rock group posted this today ... a trailer for their upcoming "The Glory Road" documentary about their tour of Route 66. No release date has been set for the film. In the meantime, you can peruse the band's new "Old Angel" album, which contains 15 songs inspired by the Mother Road.
New developments in Round Barn billboard case
A couple of intriguing facts came out today in the Edmond Sun about an unpopular decision to erect a billboard just 25 yards east of the Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla. In short, the billboard company says it informed the city about its intention to erect a billboard, and that the city has no ordinances … Continue reading New developments in Round Barn billboard case
Scenes from the Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, one of the annual biggest festivals along Route 66, just finished a few days ago. This is one of the best videos I've seen from the event.
Don’t block the view of the barn
A company on Monday apparently tried to sneak in the installation of a billboard east of the Round Barn in Arcadia, Okla., reported the Edmond Sun, and that made residents none too happy. But after protests by residents and a visit by a police officer, work on the billboard was halted. And the town's council … Continue reading Don’t block the view of the barn
Book review: “Greetings from Route 66”
The new book "Greetings from Route 66" (Voyageur Press, hardcover, 240 pages, $30) at first glance looks as though it might be a terrific addition to a roadie's library. It was written by several authors who are Route 66 enthusiasts, and it's packed with eye-pleasing pages. However, I give it only a mixed review, at … Continue reading Book review: “Greetings from Route 66”
Rocking and roading
Here's a spirited version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by the Lamont Cranston Band, along with plenty of images from the road itself. The blues-based band has been a mainstay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area since 1969. It's hard to find that sort of longevity in rock 'n' roll. (Hat tip: Westley Dornseif)
A capella kicks
Keith Beasley of London gave this solo performance the other day at Historic Seligman Sundries in Seligman, Ariz.
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While we're on the subject of weird television commercials, I'd be negligent if I didn't mention the Dirt Cheap ads that run in the St. Louis area. The ads for this regional liquor-beer-wine-cigarettes chain have always been quirky and irreverent, but this one goes into the redline of the weirdness meter even by Dirt Cheap standards: … Continue reading And now another message from our sponsor …
That jumped to my attention
Check out the bizarre mascot in a television ad for the Route 66 Flea Market in Granite City, Ill.