About a week ago, an article hinted that the proposed Mother Road National Monument in California's Mojave Desert was looking more likely. On Tuesday, the Press-Enterprise reports that the monument appeared to be "gaining momentum." Part of the reason was because a proposed solar-power plant in the desert had been scrapped and another said it … Continue reading Mother Road Monument edges closer to reality
Month: September 2009
It’s a gas, gas, gas
Mark McConville and Keith Barfield want to drive a cherry-looking 1966 Pontiac GTO down the length of Route 66 sometime next year. But the GTO won't be powered by gasoline. They will attempt the trip entirely with compressed natural gas, or CNG, and reportedly will be the first vehicle to do so on the Mother … Continue reading It’s a gas, gas, gas
Route 66 Rendezvous attendance rises
Attendance at the annual Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., rose significantly over the previous year, reported the San Bernardino County Sun. The bureau states the Rendezvous usually brings about 500,000 downtown during its four-day span, and this year that figure was met and then some, officials say. "It is an increase from last … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous attendance rises
Manhattan Transfer, circa 1981
Here's the Manhattan Transfer, performing one of its best-known songs, during an episode of "Fridays" on ABC-TV in 1981. And, yes, that's late comedian Marty Feldman doing the introduction.
Just another Nob Hill Night
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