# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Storytelling/Music Performer and Teaching Artist comes to Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)About this EventJoin us for an evening of storytelling and music from the Mountains of Appalachia.5:30pm reception6pm performance7pm Q&AJosh Goforth must have been born musical—he was already playing piano in church at the age of four—but it was an experience he had in the sixth grade that really lit the fuse of his precocious musical career. A performance at Goforth's middle school by Sheila Kay Adams caused him to start thinking about the musical heritage and stories of his native Madison County, NC. Josh was able to listen and learn from local masters like Gordon and Arvil Freeman and Jerry Adams. Goforth is a highly accomplished storyteller and acoustic musician playing close to 20 different instruments.After high school he went to East Tennessee State University to study music education with a Euphonium concentration, and to be a part of ETSU's famous Bluegrass and Country Music Program. In 2000, he played fiddle for the movie Songcatcher, both onscreen and on the soundtrack. He has toured extensively with a variety of ensembles, including the ETSU Bluegrass band, David Holt, Laura Boosinger, and with several bluegrass bands like Appalachian Trail, the Josh Goforth Trio, the Steep Canyon Rangers and Open Road. He has performed in all 50 US states, all over Europe, Asia, and Australia. In 2000, 2003, and 2005, he was named Fiddler of the Festival at Fiddler's Grove and, after winning the third title, was designated "Master Fiddler" and retired from that competition. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the Lincoln Center, as well as Carnegie Hall. In 2009 he was nominated for a Grammy for his album with David Holt entitled "Cutting Loose". He currently is on faculty at the Academy for the Arts in Asheville and performs all over the world.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/fgcu-storytelling-josh-goforth-~-music-and-story-from-hills-and-hollers/100001979086983443
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, storytelling, live-music, art, contests, performances, festivals, trips-adventures, country-music-festivals, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wasmer Art Gallery / Florida Gulf Coast University
- **lat**: 26.4637116
- **long**: -81.77526180000001
- **full address**: Wasmer Art Gallery / Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers being held?
  - **A:** FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers takes place on Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Wasmer Art Gallery / Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers?
  - **A:** FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers is organized by FGCU Storytelling Series.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Myers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FGCU Storytelling: Josh Goforth ~ Music & Story from Hills & Hollers sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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