Every so often, it startles me to see how far and wide that Route 66 is known throughout the planet. Here's more proof: A jazz combo from Thailand performs Bobby Troup's most famous song. Note: There's about a minute of chit-chat before the music starts.
Another Harley and Annabelle moment
Here's another new video of Harley and Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers, doing their thing at their Sandhills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Okla.
Restoration of Macoupin County Courthouse sought
Sheriff Don Albrecht has a two-pronged plan for the the Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville, Ill. First, place it on the National Register of Historic Places. Second, use that designation to help get federal grants to restore the historic building, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. The sandstone exterior of the landmark, Albrecht says, needs refurbishing, but … Continue reading Restoration of Macoupin County Courthouse sought
Painted Desert guide
Here's another travel guide story to a big attraction on Route 66 -- the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert, which are in the same complex in Arizona. This story, bristling with a lot of interesting facts, is by the Deseret News in Salt Lake City.
The end of the road
If you go from east to west on Route 66, you will reach the symbolic end of the Mother Road in Santa Monica, Calif. If you plan to stay there a few days after your journey, here's a good visitor's guide to the city by the Inland Press-Enterprise.
Rough mix
Steve W. has posted a demo of his blues-rock song, "Gypsy Ryder," with a lot of Route 66 images in the video. Remember, it's a demo tape. It's just a rough template -- warts and all -- until a more polished recording can be made.
Needles may secede from county or state
The Route 66 town of Needles may break away from San Bernardino County or from California altogether because of its frustration with county government, reports the San Bernardino County Sun. Council members say they are looking into two scenarios: switching the city's state affiliation by becoming a part of Nevada or withdrawing from San Bernardino … Continue reading Needles may secede from county or state
Webb City’s loss may be Route 66’s gain
Webb City, Mo., has decided to pull the plug on its annual Mining Days after 29 years, reports the Joplin Globe. It usually was held in the last week of September. However: In its place, the city wants to put on a series of other annual festivals with different themes in the downtown area, including … Continue reading Webb City’s loss may be Route 66’s gain
Cooking on “Route 66”
Here's a really good jazz version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by Amanda King & Trio with special guest singer Kim Natalie (in the black dress). It cooks.
“Abe on 66” bookstore opens tomorrow
Remember the announcement about an "Abe on 66" bookstore in Bloomington, Ill., which specializes in items from Route 66, Abraham Lincoln and "The Wizard of Oz"? It opens Friday. It's at 402 1/2 N. Main St. (map here). However, this excerpt from the Bloomington Pantagraph's story troubled me: Initial store hours at Abe on 66 … Continue reading “Abe on 66” bookstore opens tomorrow