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 recording these songs. They are surprised to discover an artist from New York named Tony Feyer, whose history with the serpent-handling faith includes documenting of one of the most legendary serpent-handling churches of all time: the Church of the Lord Jesus in Jolo, West Virginia.
Tony befriends Ferrill and Abe, and offers to share copies of DAT recordings he produced in the early 90’s. These recordings were the fruit of Tony’s partnership with none other than American folk music documentarian, Alan Lomax.
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Special thanks this episode:
American Folklife Center, Library of Congress: Aunt Molly Jackson speaking on serpent handlers
Tony Feyer
Andrew and Taylor Hamblin
Gregory and Cody Coots
Elizabeth "Fish" Gibbs
Cathy Partridge
