It looks like another band is touring Route 66 in a few days. Joel Clemons and the Lemons, a jazz-fusion group based out of the Los Angeles area, will be undertaking its Route 66 Music Tour (site best seen in Internet Explorer) in a matter of days. From the Web site: ROUTE 66 MUSIC TOUR, … Continue reading Jazz group will tour Mother Road
Month: August 2008
“Sh-Boom”
A great scene in "Cars" from the fictional Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. A lot of people who didn't understand the allure of neon lighting "got it" after that scene. Music by The Chords, on what is arguably the first rock 'n' roll song.
Taking the Big Texan challenge
Kevin Connolly of BBC News Magazine decides to take the 72-ounce challenge at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. As I prepared for my own attempt to consume 72oz (that's 4.5lb or just over two kilos) of beef in less than an hour - together with a prawn cocktail, a roll, salad and … Continue reading Taking the Big Texan challenge
Band to embark on a Route 66 tour
The Lost Dogs, a country-rock band based out of Nashville, will take a road trip on Route 66 in September and play a few gigs along the way. A news release from the band explains things: While visiting some of the most interesting places in America, their experiences will be captured in music and film. … Continue reading Band to embark on a Route 66 tour
Supai attractions damaged by flood
No one was injured or killed in the flooding in the Grand Canyon earlier this week. But there's little doubt the damage caused will hurt tourism in the small canyon floor village of Supai, Ariz. Reports the Arizona Republic: The trails leading to the village are not passable. The bridges crossing Havasu Creek are washed … Continue reading Supai attractions damaged by flood
Book review: “Fading Nostalgia: Polaroid Adventures on Route 66”
In an era where digital has become the dominant photography format, old-school cameras such as Holga, Diana and even Polaroid have made unexpected comebacks. These so-called lomographers like them because of their unpredictable images and often-vivid color. So when photographer Christopher Robleski (see his work here) told me about his new book "Fading Nostalgia: Polaroid … Continue reading Book review: “Fading Nostalgia: Polaroid Adventures on Route 66”
Dinner at White Dog Hill
Emily and I recently went to dinner at White Dog Hill ("Come for the view ... stay for the food") near Clinton, Okla. -- our first proper meal there since it opened last summer. It was very good. If you want to read more about it, surf on over to Route66Food.com for the review.
Yes, the Big Rocker actually rocks
On Monday, the owner of the World's Largest Rocker decided to show the world -- and the Guinness Book of World Records -- that his big rocking chair really does rock. Dan Sanazaro, owner of the Fanning U.S. 66 Outpost & General Store in the Route 66 hamlet of Fanning, Mo., installed the 42-foot-tall rocking … Continue reading Yes, the Big Rocker actually rocks
Amy’s travel tips
Amy Graff, the blogger who took her family on a Route 66 trip earlier this summer, set a budget ceiling of $250 a day during her voyage. She managed to do it, despite one splurge day. Here's her tips on how to make your next road trip with your family more economical: Lighten your load. … Continue reading Amy’s travel tips
Historic Commerce filling station opens
Allen's Fillin' Station, in an cottage-style gas station located on old Route 66 near downtown Commerce, Okla., opened a few weeks ago, reports the Joplin (Mo.) Globe. An old adding machine sits on the glass-cased counter, and a shelf holds a 1950 edition of Chilton’s Flat Rate manual. A 1940s-era soda-pop box sits in one … Continue reading Historic Commerce filling station opens