André Darlington, Booze & Vinyl Country with Rainy Day Books

This event takes place in The Pendergast Lounge at Tom's Town and includes a conversation with André as well as an opportunity to get your book signed and personalized.

Doors open at 5:30. We encourage attendees to arrive early to enjoy drinks and place any food orders before the talk begins at 7 p.m.

Thank you to Tom's Town for making this evening possible and ensuring readers have the proper libations to accompany this book!

Tom’s Town Distilling Co., the premier Kansas City Distillery, where history and craftsmanship unite to create exceptional spirits. Inspired by the infamous era of Prohibition and the notorious political boss Tom Pendergast, Tom's Town pays homage to the rebellious spirit and vibrant energy of the Roaring Twenties.

Step into a world of artfully crafted libations, meticulously distilled in the heart of Kansas City. From their award-winning vodka and gin to their meticulously aged bourbons and whiskeys, every sip tells a story of commitment to quality and innovation. Cheers to the past and the future, raised in the spirit of Tom’s Town.

Booze & Vinyl Country: 100+ Spirited Music-and-Drink Pairings

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.

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 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)

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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tom's Town Distilling Co., 1701 Main Street, Kansas City, United States