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.

Tickets are $60 for an adult and a person 18 and younger, and $45 for a University Park student, and are available for purchase online. The Arts Ticket Center is the only authorized outlet for individual tickets for events presented by the Center for the Performing Arts.

Avoid the $4-per-ticket online service fee by calling 814-863-0255; or buying in person from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at Eisenhower Auditorium.

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.