A.A.R.T.

Abe Partridge travels around, showing his folk art and playing his songs. As he does, he takes the backroads in search of a kindred spirit.  

The Alabama Astronaut Radio Transmission features voices of roadside artists who make beautiful things from broken things. Abe captures their songs, stories, and works of their lives – as they pursue the highest of ideals – field-recording style.

What is A.A.R.T.?

Abe Partridge – folk artist, documentarian, and song-catcher – travels with a portable handheld recorder seeking out artists on the backroads of America.

A.A.R.T. features undocumented music: folk artists performing heartfelt songs for Abe's recorder. Plus, as he gently leads the conversation, Abe reveals perspectives from the groups and communities often hidden from the glare of the mainstream.