Sit back and just listen

This is the best version of "Route 66" you probably will hear for a long time. It's by the Diana Krall Trio. Krall owns the star power and excels on piano, as usual. But it's guitarist Russell Malone who really shines here. https://youtu.be/XSXhcHQKtLk

Historic L.A. jail might be converted into a rooftop garden

Here's a novel idea for a huge, old building -- the Los Angeles River Revitalization Corporation may convert the historic Lincoln Heights Jail into a rooftop agricultural garden, reported KCET. The corporation is looking at a bunch of designs. But this one captured the most attention: Happily kayaking Angelinos can be seen making their way down the … Continue reading Historic L.A. jail might be converted into a rooftop garden

Road construction complicates Boots Motel’s construction detours

A complicated summer for the revived Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., has suddenly become more complicated with the news that a bridge construction detour, plus another construction bypass advocated by the historic Route 66 landmark, are both going to be the subject of road construction. Ron Hart, director of the Route 66 Chamber of Commerce and … Continue reading Road construction complicates Boots Motel’s construction detours

A daunting pace

The Beverly Guardian newspaper in England tells of Jim Windass, who will soon bicycle the Mother Road to raise money for the Dove House Hospice. Jim, 63, will begin his mammoth 2,451-mile journey at Loving Heart Hospice in Los Angeles, California, before winding through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Jim will finish his … Continue reading A daunting pace

Route 66 restaurant co-owner bitten by poisonous snake

Buffy Price, co-owner of The Boundary on 66 barbecue restaurant between Luther and Arcadia, Okla., recently was bitten by a poisonous snake while taking out trash at the eatery and hospitalized, reported KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City. Excerpts from the report: She looked down saw blood on her foot and a snake scurry away through the … Continue reading Route 66 restaurant co-owner bitten by poisonous snake

Relighting ceremony for Needles motel sign is Saturday

The relighting of the restored 66 Motel neon sign in Needles, Calif., will occur at 9 p.m. Saturday, said Ed Klein at Route 66 World. He wrote on his website: I will be in town late Thursday night working most of the day Friday and Saturday installing the neon, transformers and wiring to complete the … Continue reading Relighting ceremony for Needles motel sign is Saturday

Munger Moss Motel put up for sale

The Munger Moss Motel, a Route 66 landmark in Lebanon, Mo. since 1946, has been put up for sale by longtime owners Bob and Ramona Lehman. The Lehmans, who are retiring, will continue to run the motel at 1336 East Route 66& until it is sold. "We're not leaving until someone gets it lock, stock, … Continue reading Munger Moss Motel put up for sale

Who is the TeePee Drive-In’s new operator?

Records show that the Florida businessman trying to revive the long-closed TeePee Drive-In on Route 66 in Sapulpa, Okla., has conducted business under at least two different names while operating a string of movie theaters in recent years that failed or where he left after a short time. Russ Glen, CEO of Florida-based Starz Theaters, … Continue reading Who is the TeePee Drive-In’s new operator?

Hello from Mexico

Here is a performance on accordion of Bobby Troup's most famous song, by Robert Zahrobsky of Mexico: https://youtu.be/2UjHid8MHPo According to Zahrobsky's bio, he's played with the Yucatan Symphony and other orchestras.

Not just all work, no play

Natalie Slater has been busy with her ambitious Mother Road Revisited photo project. But that doesn't mean she wasn't having fun on the Mother Road in the meantime: Adventure! Excitement! On Route 66 from Natalie Slater on Vimeo.