"The Heron's Journey" by Adam Booth - Floyd Living Traditions Festival Kick Off Event

"The Heron's Journey" is a 60-75 minute story told without intermission. It is a neo-traditional, original story about a young boy who finds his true place in life while on a journey during which he transitions into a great blue heron. "The Heron's Journey" is primarily about identity and creation. Some listeners hear it through the lens of power dynamics, listening to intuition, and environmentalism or access to the natural world. Audiences have been captivated by this tale and find it speaks to them on a variety of very personal levels. All of Adam's stories are family-friendly in content, however "The Heron's Journey" is intended for mature listeners. Adam collaborated with three West Virginia artists during the creation of this story.

Adam Booth (he/him) is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year, awarded at the Governor’s Arts Awards. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of…