Ending years of speculation, Disney-Pixar announced today that the sequel to the 2006 summer hit movie, "Cars," will be released in summer 2012. The movie prominently featured Route 66. And get this -- "Cars 2" will be released in 3-D format -- along with at least nine other Disney films over the next four years, … Continue reading “Cars” sequel is confirmed; it will be in 3-D
Arizona agency expands Route 66 redevelopment program
The first two paragraphs in a story in the Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner contains a subtle, but important, difference, with my emphasis in bold: KINGMAN - Kingman will host a conference to explore economic redevelopment opportunities for contaminated properties in all northern Arizona communities along historic Route 66. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the … Continue reading Arizona agency expands Route 66 redevelopment program
Tucumcari applies for racetrack-casino
An application for a proposed horse-racing track and casino in the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, N.M., was officially filed on Friday, reports the Quay County Sun. Coronado Partners is the group applying for the state licenses. The racetrack and casino, called Coronado Park, would be on Route 66. Coronado Park would sport a one-mile … Continue reading Tucumcari applies for racetrack-casino
Southwest American beauty
Here's an excellent video of the Grand Canyon and the Route 66 town of Seligman, Ariz. It was shot by DKY Productions. The music is "May Angels Lead You In," by Jimmy Eat World. The band hails from Arizona, so the song choice is good in more ways than one.
Honeymoon sweet
Lovetripper.com is an online travel site, specializing in honeymoon destinations and romantic getaways. On Sunday, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the Wigwam Motel on Route 66 in Rialto, Calif., was prominently featured. Contributor Grace Sydney wrote: Whether your car is a vintage vehicle or the latest model off the lot, you can … Continue reading Honeymoon sweet
CD review: Cow Bop’s “Route 66”
The California-based group Cow Bop touts itself as playing "the best in cowboy jazz" or "the best in Western bebop." But after listening to Cow Bop's enjoyable new album, "Route 66," I reckon the best way to describe the group as "channeling the spirit of Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing." And that's perfectly … Continue reading CD review: Cow Bop’s “Route 66”
First look of Carthage museum coming up
The public will get its first look at a Route 66 display for the Jasper County Courthouse on April 16, reports the Carthage (Mo.) Press. The person in charge of the Route 66 display is Brad Belk, executive director of the nearby Joplin Museum Complex. The cost of the museum is being partially paid for … Continue reading First look of Carthage museum coming up
Hello from the Netherlands
The Magic Strangers is reputedly one of the Netherlands' oldest rock bands, and the group is still playing old-time rock 'n' roll on the festival circuit. Kudos to the piano player during this version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66."
Harley & Annabelle documentary planned
A filmmaker is planning a documentary about the story of Harley & Annabelle Russell, aka the Mediocre Music Makers, of Erick, Okla. Joe Summars of Fluxfaze Creative Enterprises told the Route 66 yahoogroup yesterday: Harley and Annabelle Russell [...] have given me exclusive rights to create a documentary about their personal experiences providing their brand … Continue reading Harley & Annabelle documentary planned
Surf time
This is a band called The Route 66 Killers, based in the Mother Road town of Flagstaff, Ariz. It's doing something a little different and a little difficult musically -- a lot of 1960s-era instrumental surf music -- and by my ears it's doing it well. It sounds like something Quentin Tarantino would have used … Continue reading Surf time