We welcome the powerful Miss Melanie to our listening lounge at Alla Spina.
Miss Melanie is joined by two members of the band Groove Society for a special trio performance, showcasing her remarkable voice in an intimate setting with the solid and creative bassist Robert Gardner, and the ubiquitous keyboardist JT Thompson.
ABOUT MISS MELANIE TRIO
MELANIE MORRISON Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Melanie Morrison (Miss Melanie) has been singing and performing in Central PA for 15 years in various projects. Her first band, Miss Melanie and the Valley Rats, was a powerhouse Blues ensemble. They opened for Jay Leno, B.B. King and Allen Toussaint and released 5 albums. Since then, she has demonstrated her depth and ability in genres ranging from R&B, to Funk, Soul and Jazz with her dynamic vocals, delivered with a strength and passion that is uniquely hers.
ROBERT GARDNER Robert Gardner is a bassist, conductor and composer with experience in a wide variety of musical genres.
He has served on the faculty of the Penn State School of Music since 2003, where he is an associate professor of music education, specializing in stringed instrument playing and teaching and orchestral conducting. As a bassist,
Robert has performed with many talented musicians (including Bobby McFerrin, DEVO, and members of WAR), and he has recorded original music in several genres.
Several of his compositions and arrangements for string orchestra are available through Alfred Publishers.
Gardner has written chapters and articles in various publications, including Arts Education Policy Review and American String Teacher, and has given presentations at conferences and workshops throughout the country.
Robert has served in leadership positions for several professional societies, including the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).
Prior to joining the faculty at Penn State, he taught music in public school districts in Ohio and New York.
Gardner was also music director for two youth orchestras at the Hochstein School of Music, and has been guest conductor for many honors ensembles around the United States.
Robert received his bachelor’s degree in music education from the Ohio State University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in music education from the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester).
Currently, Robert performs locally with Natasha & The Spy Boys, Miss Melanie and Groove Society, and The Triple A Blues Band.
JT BLUES “JTBlues” is the nom de musicien of John “JT” Thompson, an inimitable fixture in the central Pennsylvania music scene. You may have seen him as the keyboard player in one of the various groups he performs with, or as a soloist, perhaps playing gentle music in the background during dinner, or rocking out as The One-Man Piano Band.
Influenced by great piano players like Dr. John, Ann Rabson, Professor Longhair, and Bill Payne, JT’s style is rooted in the Blues, but his repertoire encompasses much more than that.
He’s released two albums of music, “Chase Away Your Blues” and “This Way That Way,” has been a Jamarama host on the Legendary Blues Cruise, and a
finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennesseee
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
Show time is 7pm.
Seating for this show will be available starting at 4pm.
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
Event ticket purchases will only be refunded if you notify us at least 24 hours prior to reservation date/time. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, or otherwise. In the event of an experience cancellation, we will contact you directly at the phone number or email address you have provided to offer a full refund or credit to transfer to a future experience.
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By entering Alla Spina at HiWay and HiWay Pizza Pub you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.
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You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter.