This was a live show recorded at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center on January 21, 2023. It features a tearful Abe Partridge, introduced by curator Elizabeth Elliott, narrator Elizabeth Gibbs, and host Ferrill Gibbs. 

Abe describes his experience of finding Jamie Coots in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and all the wonders to follow.

Also in this episode: the first live performance of “Carson Springs,” a song Abe wrote that referenced preacher Jimmy Morrow.

Pastor Morrow passed away two days after this recording.

Alabama Astronaut

Alabama Astronaut

Bonus Episode: Alabama Astronaut Live!

FEB 2, 202324 MIN
Alabama Astronaut

Bonus Episode: Alabama Astronaut Live!

FEB 2, 202324 MIN

Description

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 the serpent handling faith. Many events described in Alabama Astronaut came alive to the soundtrack of Abe’s field recordings.Abe's art exhibit is viewable at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center until May 20th. For more information, go here!