Finding Hank HIll
Posted by markpaynemedia on October 30, 2009
It has a Midwestern city feel, but much more authentic and spotted with palm trees. Austin, Texas is a small city with much character.
On Wednesday a few of us went to hit the main entertainment street. The Sixth street area in downtown Austin is home to famous venues, such as Emo’s. The district offers bars of all sorts; chuddy bars, Irish bars, dance clubs and various others. There are several walk-up pizza joints — even one called “Heavy metal pizza”. I approached looking for some pie, because I am a pizza connoisseur of sorts. Looked at the dry, cardboard looking pizza under the heat lamp and needless to say I wasn’t going to eat it.
The bar of choice for us was a place called Ace’s. There was a DJ flanked by an artist drawing a picture in the background. Many kids were there arms flailing, legs wobbling, keeping time with the off-the-wall music. A guy had a girl against the wall shoving his tongue down her throat; they probably had a good night. As the night went on, the streets became more filled. I approached a man nursing a tall beer.
“What is that?” I asked.
“Lone star,” he said.
It’s a cheap beer – under three bucks at most places- and is only sold in Texas. I’ve now drank much Lone Star.
One thing to find interesting about the city is the pedicabs, which are bikes with cabs attached on the back for toting drunks around town. The pedicabbies work on tips only.
I am also on a mission to find Hank Hill’s house – I will let you know how it turns out.
