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Adam tells original Appalachian tall-tales, heartwarming
personal stories, and fantastically modified histories. He is a two-time champion of the West
Virginia Liar's Contest and winner of the Liar's Contests at the Northeast Storytelling Festival and the Autumn Glory
Tall Tale Festival.
Adam also incorporates his love for music in his stories through
occasional singing and with instruments, including piano, dulcimer, and mandolin.
In addition, Adam is now appearing with
Pennsylvania storyteller Miriam Nicholson in a special program entitled "Undercover Emma." This tandem program tells the story
of Emma Edmonds, a Canadian who served in disguise as a man for the Union in the Civil War and later acted as a spy under
various disguises.
With his array of stories, Adam has entertained audiences of all
ages throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina. He has also served as a storytelling educator and emcee.
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