An all-female band based in Austin with a terrifically descriptive name, Sheverb, recently released a new music video that partially was shot on Route 66. The video is titled "Thunder Lizard." The instrumental wouldn't sound out-of-place on the "Pulp Fiction" soundtrack. https://youtu.be/PxVhZx6qaq4 In a news release, Sheverb stated the video was shot at Classical Gas, … Continue reading Sheverb’s new video shot partly on Route 66
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City of Amarillo condemns former Crystal Pistol building
The former Crystal Pistol building along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, was condemned by the city for code violations. If the owner doesn't do anything to address those, the structure will be demolished. KVII-TV in Amarillo explains why: Since 2012, the Amarillo Police Department has been called out to 907 E Amarillo Blvd approximately 122 … Continue reading City of Amarillo condemns former Crystal Pistol building
Rockin’ Route 66 festival in Tucumcari will have key differences from predecessor
Some details about the Rockin' Route 66 festival in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on June 27-30 were released last week, revealing a few key differences from the festival's predecessor, Rockabilly on the Route. -- First, Rockin' Route 66 will not feature just rockabilly music, as its forerunner did. According to an email from Brian Whitcomb, president … Continue reading Rockin’ Route 66 festival in Tucumcari will have key differences from predecessor
Decades of Wheels in Baxter Springs opens with concerts, car shows
The Decades of Wheels car museum and other related businesses in downtown Baxter Springs, Kansas, opened over the weekend with several high-profile concerts, car and motorcycle shows. The event was declared a success by organizers, despite chilly temperatures and rain marring the festivities, according to the Cherokee County News-Advocate. The weekend included shows by Grand … Continue reading Decades of Wheels in Baxter Springs opens with concerts, car shows
Fundraiser set for Oct. 11 for Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Those who attend a "fun-raiser" Oct. 11 for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet may learn of the exact place where it will be housed. Ron Romero, chairman of the museum's board of directors and facility's creator, told The Daily Southtown he hopes to reveal the site at the event. … Continue reading Fundraiser set for Oct. 11 for Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Michael Wallis’ “The Coming of Roads” speech
A few days ago, someone at the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training uploaded a video and transcript of Michael Wallis' keynote speech during the "Are We There Yet: Preservation of Roadside Architecture and Attractions" symposium in April in Tulsa. Wallis speech, "The Coming of Roads," contains several familiar themes from those who have … Continue reading Michael Wallis’ “The Coming of Roads” speech
Oak Ridge Boys named Route 66 Alliance musical ambassadors
The country and gospel-music act The Oak Ridge Boys recently was named the inaugural musical ambassadors of the Route 66 Alliance and the Will Rogers Highway before a show in Tulsa. The group was presented with a certificate signed by Alliance co-founder Michael Wallis and Alliance executive director Ken Busby before the Oaks' show at … Continue reading Oak Ridge Boys named Route 66 Alliance musical ambassadors
Artist’s rendering unveiled for OKPOP museum in Tulsa
The Oklahoma Historical Society earlier this week unveiled an artist's rendering for the upcoming Oklahoma Museum of Pop Culture, aka OKPOP, in Tulsa, slated for a groundbreaking this fall. According to a news release: Nabholz Construction will construct OKPOP at 422 North Main Street in Tulsa, across the street from the Cain’s Ballroom, home of … Continue reading Artist’s rendering unveiled for OKPOP museum in Tulsa
Scenes from the Texas Route 66 Festival
Hundreds of Route 66 enthusiasts from all over America and several foreign countries descended on Shamrock, Texas, over the weekend for the Texas Welcomes the World Route 66 Festival. One longtime roadie said authors and artists stationed in the Shamrock Community Center were pleased with attendance, with several reporting strong sales. A focal point at … Continue reading Scenes from the Texas Route 66 Festival
Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad will headline Decades of Wheels opening
The upcoming Decades of Wheels museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas, will mark its opening in mid-October with a series of concerts, including 1960s and '70s rock acts Steppenwolf and Grand Funk Railroad. The Oct. 12-14 weekend also will feature country-rock acts Granger Smith and Reckless Kelly. a Texas rock act, Band of Heathens, and a … Continue reading Steppenwolf, Grand Funk Railroad will headline Decades of Wheels opening