Midwest plains travelogue


The drive from Denver to Hutchinson, Kansas, is not for the faint-hearted. I believe good coffee and food are unlAWFUL over most of that distance (kept thinking of the David Bromberg line..."One more piece of cardboard pie"). Worse yet on Thanksgiving day when most businesses were closed. Thanksgiving dinner was a greasy skillet dish at a Denny's along the way. Nobody knows the trouble I've seen...Anyway, here's how I shortened the drive:

Heart--The Road Home
Led Zeppelin--III
Cold Blood--Thriller
O'Brien Party of 7--Reincarnation
Hot Tuna--Steady As She Goes
The Tony Rice Unit--Manzanita
Chet Baker--Chet
Assorted classical and jazz selections chosen by Sirius.

Worked for me. As they say, your mileage may vary.

Happy holidays, all!
77jovian
Tomcy6, I did not know Pat Metheney was from Missouri but I do like his music. "Beyond the Missouri Sky" would be an excellent addition to the CD case for my next trip across the plains. Thanks for the suggestion.
The compilation on ECM "Works" would make a good relaxing listen for that drive. Not if you need something to keep you awake though. The song "Last Train Home" is another perfect fit.
Too bad your drive was on Thanksgiving holiday. There are several nice Amish places to eat there. Hutchinson, Capital of grain elevators.
Bg, My in-laws are in Hutch...any suggestions you have for places to eat would be appreciated. thanks for the music suggestions, folks.