Harley and Annabelle Russell
 All pictures by Jeremiah Crim and Shekar Davarya. The redneck king and his queen, greeting visitors at the Sand Hills Curiosity Shop in Erick, Oklahoma. Across the street is a store where they sell all of their "Redneck junk", and the "Redneck castle" where they live is a short walk away. Entering this store, you're bound to get a dose of Harley and Anabelle's "Mediocre Music" and an offer of beer or a swig from Harley's jug of whiskey, at no charge. With the exception of income from selling tapes of Harley's guitar solos and greeting cards painted by Anabelle, everything they make is from visitors' tips. |
Interview questions: What was it like to live along Route 66 back when it was busy? Any memories? audio Harley tells us about his new Route 66 sign. audio Introductions, and "I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl Again" audio As people start to travel along Route 66 again, what is out there for them? audio What was it like during the time when Route 66 was ignored? (With a little tangent about Rednecks) audio Annabelle shares some of the shop's souveneirs. audio Harley gives a little history, and a little 'musical history' - "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" audio More music: "What a Great Day This is Going to Be" audio How did things change when I-40 came through - and how quickly did they change? audio Can you tell us a little more about the Sand Hills Curiosity Shop? audio Can you tell us a little about the songs you write? audio |