UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — —Viral country singer-songwriter and former reality-star contestant Sam Barber will bring his “Restless Mind” tour to Happy Valley at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Call 814-863-0255 or visit Sam Barber online for more information about the event and a free reception at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Penn Highlands Healthcare in the Conference Room.

Since 2021, Barber has been performing straightforward covers of country-roots hits for a growing fanbase on TikTok. His following inspired him to write and release original music, including “Straight and Narrow,” his first single “Drowning” and “Run Away High.”

Despite being eliminated during auditions for the 20th season of “American Idol” in 2022, he’s performed at major venues and events, including the Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach Festival. He also has opened concerts for international stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Ed Sheeran.

At 19 years old, Appalachian-Americana singer-songwriter Logan Halstead pulls most of the inspiration for his music from the struggle of life. He also draws influence from Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson, and the work of country-folk musicians Nicholas Jamerson and Cole Chaney. 

Acknowledgements

This event is sponsored by Penn Highlands State College. Accessibility services are supported by William E. McTurk Endowment for Program Support. A grant from the University Park Fee Board makes student prices possible.

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For more information about the season, visit the Center for the Performing Arts online, Facebook and Instagram.