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The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic: A 'Walk' in Austin Audiobook
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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.
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"I listened to this one on CD, read by Mr. Friedman himself. His deadpan Texas drawl made it for me. Basically this is a tour of Austin, complete with juicy bits of history and side trips to watering holes and music halls. Lots of fun. "
— Sherry (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Dear Kinky: I have now read all your books. More please. I really need the laughs.”
— Bill Clinton -
“Kinky’s writing cannot and should not be compared to that of any other writer or of any other genre. He is his own genre…He is a wordsmith of the first order.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“This quirky tour of Austin, Texas, delivers the whole enchilada…Whether or not a trip to Austin is in your future, this slim book paints a vivid picture of a city that’s as appealingly offbeat as Friedman himself.”
— Publishers Weekly
The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic Listener Reviews
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" Kinky's hometown view. A bit of history, a bit of travel a bit of silliness (Apparition-American) but a view of Austin you don't get from regular travel guides. "
— Obisbooks, 11/17/2013 -
" Wow, what a cool way to learn about Austin. It makes me want to take several trips there right away. "
— David, 6/22/2013 -
" Tips on cool things to do in Austin. We went to some of the restaurants he recommended, and we liked them. "
— Rebecca, 3/30/2013 -
" This is a tour of Austin TX with history, anecdotes, restaurant reviews. Always humorous, Kinky sells the city! "
— Robin, 3/10/2013 -
" I should like to book a trip to Austin now please. "
— Russ, 12/28/2012 -
" I listened to this one on CD, read by Mr. Friedman himself. His deadpan Texas drawl made it for me. Basically this is a tour of Austin, complete with juicy bits of history and side trips to watering holes and music halls. Lots of fun. "
— Sherry, 9/12/2012 -
" I got thise audio book from the library and put it on my ipod to listen to during dog walks and it's actually good. It's got a lot of fun Austin history and trivia in it. I'm really enjoying it. "
— Julie, 8/27/2012 -
" Pay no attention to the other reviewers, anyone who has a place for Austin in their heart will love this book! Kinky Friedman provides an intimate portrait of Austin from the 60s to the 90s. "
— Ginger, 8/20/2012 -
" A fun read on my (possible) future home. "
— Chris, 7/29/2012 -
" Our son has lived in Austin for a few years now and we visit at least annually. I decided to read this book as a travel guide and was pleasantly surprised by the stories and humor the author adds to a city he obviously loves. "
— Karla, 11/18/2011 -
" I read this before a trip to Austin, and it was a definite bonus to the trip. "
— Serena, 11/7/2011 -
" Enjoyed what I read of it (about half) but then got sidetracked when I returned from Austin and never had a compelling reason to finish it. I'll go back to it before my next trip to Austin, which will probably be in October (2011). Friedman is one of a kind, a genu-wine character. "
— Kay, 3/29/2011 -
" The raunch and misogyny I've come to expect from the Dream Governor of Texas, plus really good restaurant tips. "
— Darcy, 3/2/2011 -
" a guide to austin from the kinkster's point of view.... if i ever find myself in america, i'll definitely have to go through austin and look for willie's bus... "
— Bigmuzz, 1/27/2011 -
" Great notes on Austin. I love this series. "
— Carrie, 1/9/2011 -
" I know it is difficult to get in to travel books that don't have handy maps or any photos but I would recommend this one to anyone thinking about heading to Austin Tx for any amount of time. The author has a sarcastic humor that keeps you going through all the descriptions. "
— Mintymedley, 11/2/2010 -
" The raunch and misogyny I've come to expect from the Dream Governor of Texas, plus really good restaurant tips. "
— Darcy, 5/3/2010 -
" Great notes on Austin. I love this series. "
— Carrie, 6/5/2009 -
" Tips on cool things to do in Austin. We went to some of the restaurants he recommended, and we liked them. "
— Rebecca, 7/6/2008 -
" Wow, what a cool way to learn about Austin. It makes me want to take several trips there right away. "
— David, 4/8/2008 -
" Pay no attention to the other reviewers, anyone who has a place for Austin in their heart will love this book! Kinky Friedman provides an intimate portrait of Austin from the 60s to the 90s. "
— Ginger, 2/10/2008
About Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman (1944–2024) was an American writer, singer, songwriter, politician, and humorist in the mold of popular satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain. He was the author of twenty books, founder of the band Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys, and cofounder of Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, a “never-kill” sanctuary for stray and abused animals. He has also written for publications such as Rolling Stone and Texas Monthly.
About Stephen Hoye
Stephen Hoye has worked as a professional actor in London and Los Angeles for more than thirty years. Trained at Boston University and the Guildhall in London, he has acted in television series and six feature films and has appeared in London’s West End. His audiobook narration has won him fifteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.