Andre Darlington Discusses Booze & Vinyl Country

Fabled is beyond thrilled to welcome food, drink, and lifestyle writer, André Darlington into the shop to discuss his new book, Booze & Vinyl Country! He will be joining us for a conversation and book signing on Friday, October 10th at 7PM. In addition to an incredible conversation, special drinks, and the perfect amount of literary linger, we will also have live music from Texas musician, Brady Johnson, following the conversation!

About the Book:

Raise a glass to more than 60 of country music’s biggest hit albums with this spirited collection of music and mood-setting drink recipes—a delightful companion to the bestselling listening party guide, Booze & Vinyl. Features more than 100 cocktail recipes!

Together, craft cocktails and vinyl music create sonic imbibing adventures that are both deeply personal and fun to share with others. Saddle up and let Booze & Vinyl Country take you on a journey through the harmonies, heartbreaks, and highs of country music. Covering a range of favorite movements and styles, this is your guide to more than sixty of the most beloved country albums from the 1950s to the present. Each entry features “liner notes” on the album and two accompanying boozy beverage recipes that complement the music or mood, or connect the drink to the artist. Select food recipes and full-color photography throughout complete the experience. ​

Among the albums featured: Moanin’ the Blues (Hank Williams), Coal Miner’s Daughter (Loretta Lynn), Give It Up (Bonnie Raitt), Jolene (Dolly Parton), Come on Over (Shania Twain), Fearless (Taylor Swift), Cowboy Carter (Beyoncé), D-I-V-O-R-C-E (Tammy Wynette), Charley Pride’s 10th Album (Charley Pride), Stardust (Willie Nelson), Why Not Me (The Judds), No Fences (Garth Brooks), Everywhere (Tim McGraw), Golden Hour (Kacey Musgraves), One Thing at a Time (Morgan Wallen), John Prine (John Prine), The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy (David Allen Coe), American IV: The Man Comes Around (Johnny Cash), Weight of These Wings (Miranda Lambert).

About the Author:

André Darlington is a food, drinks, and lifestyle writer based in North Carolina. He is the author or coauthor of the Booze & Vinyl series, The New Cocktail Hour, Bar Menu, Booze Cruise, Forbidden Cocktails, and Movie Night Menus, among other food-and-drink titles.