LIVE MUSIC: Eric Ian Farmer & Friends: Luiz “Pepe” Barcellos, and Elizabeth Webb
In their Alla Spina debut, the trio blends cultures, languages, countries, and music sensibilities for an evening that grooves with vibrations from the US and Brazil.
Elizabeth's caramel vocals intertwine with Pepe's tenor and Eric's baritone while the guitars -- Eric's steel-string and Pepe's nylon-string -- play in complement.
Although not a “holiday” music-themed performance, the set will include original music and interpretations of popular songs about peace, family, coming home, and more.
ABOUT ERIC IAN FARMER
Born in State College, Pennsylvania and raised in North Carolina, Eric Ian Farmer, a Black man with Blackfeet and Cherokee heritage, has returned to his birthplace sharing his songs about relationships, social awareness, and finding one's path in life while keeping alive classics by artists like Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Bob Marley. Eric learned the practice of becoming one with a song from Bonnie Carter and David Williams, singers in the church of his childhood just across the North Carolina state line in Danville, Virginia. A bass in tenor's clothing, Eric also draws inspiration as a singer from popular artists like Bobby McFerrin, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Hayes (The Persuasions). And his guitar playing is inspired by the percussive stylings of rock legend Bo Diddley.
Eric has opened or played pre-shows for the Soweto Gospel Choir, Bettye LaVette, Luciane Dom (Brazil), and Rusted Root; performed at Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA); and served on the faculty at Folk College (Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA).
Eric completed his doctorate in Penn State University's College of Education. You sometimes can find him in classrooms singing songs and talking with young folks about songwriting and issues related to identity.
ABOUT LUIZ “PEPE” BARCELLOS
Brazilian guitarist, composer, and music educator Dr. Barcellos is an expert on musical creativity, songwriting, popular music, and arts-based research. He has released two albums of original songs, composed music for film, theatre, dance, and animation, and published and presented music education research in international and national venues. A well-known music educator, he has taught at The British School in Rio for 8 years, at Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro for 4 years, and at Atlanta International School for 4 years. In 2017, Barcellos spearheaded a captivating flash mob at Southside shopping mall in London, where he rehearsed and conducted 50 children through a groundbreaking performance of “Cidade Maravilhosa,” a classic Brazilian carnival march available here.
In 2015, he was an artist resident at World Heartbeat Music Academy, where he performed with a group of young British musicians at the Speaker’s House in the House of Commons, The All England’s Tennis Club, and at the Brazilian Embassy in London. For the last 20 years, he has traveled the world leading Brazilian music workshops. France, Germany, Sweden, Italy, the United Kingdom, Bermuda, and the USA are some of the places where he has facilitated innovative, interactive workshops, creating fun, memorable experiences for the students.
At Penn State, Dr. Barcellos teaches undergraduate and graduate music education courses, philosophy of music education, and songwriting, among others. His ultimate goal is to provide authentic music experiences to foster students’ musical understanding, sharing his passion and knowledge to support student growth.
ABOUT ELIZABETH WEBB
A local to Centre County, PA, Elizabeth has been performing professionally for over a decade. In addition to her work with many world renowned artists, she also has appeared at Jazz at the Palmer, Jazz in the Attic at the State Theatre, Pine Grove Hall, and with the Zeropoint Big Band and the Rick Hirsch Quartet.
Elizabeth made her New York City debut in March 2019, performing at Birdland Theatre in Manhattan, The Triad Theatre in Manhattan, and has returned to Birdland many times since then including as a featured soloist in THE LINEUP: Broadway’s Variety Show!. Her musical partnership with noted jazz pianist John Colianni and his bands has resulted in several recordings of jazz standards and a mainstage performance at the State Theatre in June 2022.
Elizabeth has also toured Ireland, England, Austria, Wales, Slovenia, and Italy with the Mansfield University Concert Choir and Mansfieldians Vocal Jazz Group. I've also had the honor of studying with Peter Eldridge of The New York Voices and jazz writer and educator Phil Matson.
Besides performing, Elizabeth also has a passion for teaching. Her private music studio is based in Bellefonte, PA- teaching private voice and piano lessons. Teaching styles: classical, jazz, music theatre.
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
Show time is 7pm.
Seating for this show will be available starting at 6pm.
PLEASE NOTE
One ticket purchase is valid for one guest only entrance.
Check in is located at the entrance to Alla Spina at HiWay.
Day-of tickets can be purchased online up to 2 hours prior to the event.
Walk-ins are welcome as long as the event is not sold out prior.
Seating assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Some seats have partial views.
Sorry, bambini - this is a 21+ only event. All guests planning to consume alcohol must present a valid government-issued ID to verify they are 21 or older.
For any questions, please contact us at hiway@dantesinc.com.
PARKING DETAILS
Parking is available in a combination of THREE private lots. Lot #1 located in front of HiWay; Lot #2 located behind HiWay; and Lot #3 located next door to HiWay in the West College Centre parking lot (1315 West College Avenue). Please do not park on the grass, or along the sides of Coral Street behind HiWay.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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