The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picni..., Kinky Friedman
The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picni..., Kinky Friedman
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The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic
A "Walk" in Austin

Author: Kinky Friedman

Narrator: Stephen Hoye

Unabridged: 3 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2004

Synopsis

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jew boy, guides readers through the sights, sounds, food, and various and sundry oddities of his favorite Texas city. Known for live music and food, Austin is also the home of Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and a number of other music legends. In this slightly insane and surprisingly practical guide to the coolest city in Texas, you ll find out which restaurant President Bush thinks is the best burger joint; you ll get a glimpse of Willie Nelson's home; and the best view of the Mexican free-tailed bats as they make their nightly flights to and from the Congress Avenue Bridge. This newest addition to the Crown Journeys series includes quizzes, puzzles, and bits of personal history you won't find in a Frommer's guide.

About The Author

Kinky Friedman is a musician, author, and journalist. He is the author of nine novels, including God Bless John Wayne, Armadillos & Old Lace, and Elvis, Jesus, and Coca-Cola, and has written for publications such as Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly. He lives in a little green trailer in a little green valley deep in the heart of Texas.Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than 30 years. Trained at Boston University and The Guildhall in London, he has appeared in several feature films, television series, and on stage in London’s West End.

Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Marsha on 2007-05-07 13:07:12

I enjoyed this audio the first time and when I ran out of other things to listen to, I listened again. It is a good sign if one will listen to an audiobook again; so few require that. It is a reliable, enjoyable listen. The man is a great orator, compelling and authentic - I would listen to him anytime. And, finally, he has a quirky, dark sense of humor that I relished.

Goodreads review by Patrick on September 29, 2020

Having lived in Austin during the time that this book covers, I was caught up in reminiscing during my read. Sadly, I also know that the book is now dated as some of his Austin attractions I know no longer exist. His writing is as eccentric in this guidebook to Austin highlights as it is in any of h......more

Goodreads review by Rolf on March 24, 2024

This is a time machine to an Austin that doesn’t quite exist anymore. It’s depressing how some of the Austin landmarks Friedman namechecks aren’t here anymore (Shady Grove, Magnolia Cafe, Katz’s Deli, Hut’s Hamburgers, Flipnotics).......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on October 24, 2021

This had some good info and anecdotes, and some funny jokes, but there were also a lot of sexist jokes, and you could probably Google a lot of the info. This book was probably more helpful when it first came out.......more

Goodreads review by JulieK on May 24, 2019

Mix of memoir, rambles, guidebook, and bad puns. An odd little book and a little dated but a fun intro to Austin.......more

Goodreads review by Brian on February 20, 2019

Fun book if you plan on going to Austin or our from Austin.......more

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