Alabama Astronaut

A.A.R.T. (The Alabama Astronaut Radio Transmission)

Folk artist Abe Partridge, spurred by the Covid lockdowns, pursued Signs Following songs for six long years.  These songs (which mention the handling of serpents and con

Ep 1: The Glenn Summerford Case: "The Snake Beat"

In Anniston, an Alabama newspaper attributes a mystery felony to serpent handling preacher Glenn Summerford.  The claim initiates a new quest for podcasters Abe Partridg

Foreword: The Glenn Summerford Case (by Alabama Astronaut)

Over the years, Abe Partridge and Ferrill Gibbs have maintained a steady appetite for hunting down songs of the serpent handling people. New information – courtesy of a

Bonus Episode: Alabama Astronaut Live!

This episode attempts to recreate the warmth surrounding Abe’s artist reception, "With Signs Following, featuring dozens of Abe's paintings that depict characters from th

Bonus Episode 1

When Abe first decided to co-produce a podcast about his music-documenting journey, he approached the serpent handlers and told them of his plans.    Knowing they'd been

"All Over Me" Part 2

Abe and Ferrill prepare for an interview with Dennis Covington.    Abe lists out the questions, which include a surprising claim about Loretta Lynn and her ­(if true) con

"All Over Me" Part 1

Ferrill tracks down Dennis Covington, author of Salvation on Sand Mountain, only to discover that Mr. Covington suffers from a condition brought about by his own quest fo

"Jesus On My Mind"

Abe and Ferrill return from the Coots' recording session in Middlesboro, Ky., then conduct an extensive internet search to verify that they are truly the pioneers of reco

"Jesus Made the World"

After months of corresponding with Cody and Cassy Coots, Abe decides to make a studio album for them. It's to feature serpent-handling songs that have been sung in Cody's

"Preach the Word, Preacher Man!"

The story takes a turn. Jimmy Morrow, founder and preacher of Edwina Church of God in Jesus' Name, invites Abe into his home. Sensing that Abe has a “good spirit,” Jimmy

"Little David, Play On Your Harp!"

The “calling out” of Abe (and his friends) at church services reaches a boiling point at the famed “Old Rockhouse Holiness” in Section, Alabama. It's the church where aut

"It's Alright With Me, Lord, if It's Alright With You"

As the coronavirus finally arrives in Mobile and, most detrimentally to Abe, the Mobile music scene, Abe’s gigs begin to drop.     With more free time on his hands, he tr

"Brush Arbor"

While on the road to a Panama City show, Abe tells Ferrill about his recent trip to a small church in desolate, southern West Virginia – House of the Lord Jesus. There, A

Foreword

Abe Partridge, a folk artist from Mobile, Alabama, approaches Ferrill Gibbs, a podcaster from Texas, in mid 2020.  With his gigs canceled due to coronavirus, Abe spends