The Nob Hill area of Albuquerque is going to hold a street-fair event on the first Thursday of every month, called "Nob Hill Nights," according to a news release. The first event will be held Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will feature turning Central Avenue -- Historic Route 66 … Continue reading Just another Nob Hill Night
Scenes from the Berwyn car show
Here is a slide show from this weekend's Berwyn Route 66 Car Show in Berwyn, Ill.
“Life is a Highway” voted top road song
The Econo Lodge motel chain held a contest for the top-road song this summer, with 20,000 people casting their votes. This was No. 1. Yep. Tom Cochrane's 1991 hit beat 'em all. The fact Rascal Flatts had a big hit with its version as well -- and it was attached to a certain hit movie … Continue reading “Life is a Highway” voted top road song
Road Bug
Check out what this fellow in Italy did with a classic Volkwagen Beetle: In an e-mail, he said that he wasn't quite finished with the Beetle, and his dream is to drive that car on the real Route 66 one day.
Rendezvous Report
Here is some coverage from the Route 66 Rendezvous this weekend in San Bernardino, Calif. --- A lucky reporter at the Redlands Daily Facts tried the fare at the barbecue booths at the festival. --- The Contra Costa Times takes a closer look at the alternative-fuel vehicles and other "green" practices at the event. --- … Continue reading Rendezvous Report
More Rhythms of the Road
Brian Greene of Greene HD Productions has posted the seventh episode of "Rhythms of the Road," a musical revue that was filmed along Route 66. Stops in this episode included the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas, and the Mediocre Music Makers of Erick, Okla. Greene says he's posting this episode to get more feedback. He … Continue reading More Rhythms of the Road
Rock ‘n’ roll film takes place on Route 66
There's a film being screened at the upcoming Woodstock Film Festival titled "The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll" that features a significant part of its plot on Route 66. Here's the film's Web site, and here's the synopsis: A pair of longtime friends channel their talent and passion for music into a cross-country road … Continue reading Rock ‘n’ roll film takes place on Route 66
“The Mother Road”
Here's Chicago-area musician Chet Nichols, a longtime Route 66 fan and traveler, performing his song, "The Mother Road."
New sign will greet visitors to Holbrook
AzJournal.com reports that new sign marquee will be placed at Gillespie Park at the corner of Navajo Boulevard and Hopi Drive (Route 66) in Holbrook, Ariz. And that may not be all ... The actual total cost for the marquee is $28,135, but $7,000 will be provided by the Holbrook School District, which will be … Continue reading New sign will greet visitors to Holbrook
Revving up for Route 66 Rendezvous
The Route 66 Rendezvous returns to San Bernardino, Calif., this weekend, and this is the 20th edition of the humongous classic-car event. A few stories relating to the event: --- The Press-Enterprise reports that 10 percent of the cars registered are from out of state -- an all-time high. --- The San Bernardino County Sun … Continue reading Revving up for Route 66 Rendezvous