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The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic (Abridged): A 'Walk' in Austin Audiobook

By: Kinky Friedman
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Read By: Kinky Friedman Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2004 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739313046
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

22

Longest Chapter Length:

07:26 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:03 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

06:06 minutes

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Publisher Description

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jewboy, takes us on a rollicking, rock-and-rolling tour of his favorite city: Austin. Maybe you want to know which restaurant President Bush rates as his favorite Austin burger joint. Or maybe you want a glimpse of Willie Nelson’s home life (hint: Willie plays a lot of golf). Perhaps you want to get the best view of the Mexican free-tail bats as they make their nightly flights to and from the Congress Avenue Bridge. Or maybe you’re itching to learn the history of a city that birthed Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and countless other music legends. It’s all here in The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic, the slightly insane, amazingly practical, and totally kick-ass guide to the coolest city in Texas by none other than Kinky Friedman. This ain’t no ordinary travel guide, neither. “Like most other busy cities these days, Austin is not very effectively traversed by foot,” Kinky explains. “You must understand that ‘a walk in Austin’ is primarily a spiritual sort of thing.” As might be expected from this politically incorrect country-singer-turned-bestselling-mystery-author, the Kinkster’s tour includes a bunch of stuff you won’t ?nd in a Frommer’s guide, from descriptions of Austin’s notable trees and directions to skinny-dipping sites to lists of haunted places and quizzes and puzzles. So put on your cowboy hat and your brontosaurus-foreskin boots and head down south with the only book you need to get to the big heart of this great city.

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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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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a tour of Austin TX with history, anecdotes, restaurant reviews. Always humorous, Kinky sells the city! "

    — Robin, 8/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 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, 8/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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, 3/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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, 2/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow, what a cool way to learn about Austin. It makes me want to take several trips there right away. "

    — David, 7/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The raunch and misogyny I've come to expect from the Dream Governor of Texas, plus really good restaurant tips. "

    — Darcy, 6/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I should like to book a trip to Austin now please. "

    — Russ, 5/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this before a trip to Austin, and it was a definite bonus to the trip. "

    — Serena, 4/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great notes on Austin. I love this series. "

    — Carrie, 3/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Tips on cool things to do in Austin. We went to some of the restaurants he recommended, and we liked them. "

    — Rebecca, 2/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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, 1/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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, 11/1/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 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, 4/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun read on my (possible) future home. "

    — Chris, 12/28/2006
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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, 2/9/2005

About Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman is an author, musician, defender of strays, cigar smoker, and the governor of the heart of Texas.