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ARTIST PROFILE | Sam Barber
Now that Sam Barber has your attention, he’s looking forward to holding onto it a while.
“I love making anything that can affect someone emotionally,” Barber says.
The 21-year old singer-songwriter from Southeast Missouri has already seen his career begin on a meteoric rise, and his upcoming debut album, Restless Mind, is set to send him into orbit when it drops on November 1. The accompanying Restless Mind Tour in fall 2024, which features Barber’s Ryman Auditorium debut and a showcase slot at the GoldenSky Festival, will introduce tens of thousands of new fans to Barber’s energetic and emotional live show as well.
Recorded in Nashville and in Barber’s bedroom during breaks in his hectic 2024 touring schedule, Restless Mind will feature music that dates to the first songs Barber ever wrote. “It sums up my whole music career, and everything I’ve done,” he says of the record. The album ranges from stripped-down acoustic to fill-the-room melodies, so he tapped multiple producers, including Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan’s American Heartbreak as well as Barber’s 2023 EP, Million Eyes) to create the album, as Barber wanted to bring multiple perspectives to his sound.
Barber announced the album with the single “Thought of You” in October 2024. The stripped-down, acoustic-first track places Barber’s showstopping vocals front-and-center for diehard fans and casual listeners alike. It was written with Amy Allen (Sabrina Carpenter "Espresso," "Please Please Please" and "Feather," Tate McRae "Greedy," Harry Styles "Adore You" and more).
Restless Mind also includes the song “Better Year,” which Barber released in August 2024 along with a B-side cover of Tyler Childers’ “Jersey Giant.”
“It’s kind of about my life,” Barber says, “leaving home and struggling at the start, like anybody does. And I’m just hoping that next year’s a better year, that it’s all going to be worth it.”
But it is the album’s title track that Barber holds dearest to his heart and believes fans will feel the same way about.
“‘Restless Mind’ is a song that’s on the album. It’s my personal favorite song. It means the most to me. It’s a very raw song, and I just love the absolute world out of it,” Barber says. “As soon as I found it, I knew that I wanted it to be the album title.”
Barber grew up in a town of 200 people, on a 400-acre farm, surrounded by a supportive family and with his grandparents in the next house over from his parents. His youth was spent playing baseball, football, basketball, or hunting and fishing. He recalls a ton of Steel Drivers and early
Chris Stapleton being played around the house. Eventually, an old Gibson guitar in his parents’ home struck Barber’s fancy.
“My great grandpa used to play guitar, and my parents kept his guitar in the house like a showpiece,” Barber says. “One day when they weren’t home, I just thought, ‘It would be fun to play guitar.’ So, I just picked it up with no clue how to play it, started strumming, trying my hardest at it.”
Not long after, his mother caught him singing in the living room, and she told him it wasn’t half bad. Barber took that as a compliment and decided to give music a go. While enrolled in a technical college, a friend suggested he post some music to TikTok. Barber caught on: “After like a month, one video just took off. Playing for a living was never even a possible thing in my mind, I was just doing it for fun.”
He began releasing original music in 2022, including “Straight and Narrow,” a bedroom recording of a song he’d written when he was just 16. A powerful acoustic track about overcoming life’s countless hurdles, “Straight and Narrow” proved an RIAA PLATINUM-certified sensation, reaching #1 on viral charts worldwide while landing on such multi-format Billboard charts as “Hot Rock Songs,” “Hot Rock & Alternative Songs,” and “Hot Country Songs.”
“It’s done everything for my career. It’s the whole reason that I’m here,” Barber says of the song.
In the three years since, a lot has happened. He just missed the cut for the 20th season of American Idol in early 2022. He made his live debut in June 2023 at The Basement in Nashville — which sold out. Three months later, he made his Grand Ole Opry Debut. In between, he played at Bruce Springsteen’s BST Hyde Park series. Million Eyes followed in October 2023, and Barber found himself in nearly every conversation about Country music’s next big thing.
“In my mind, people still don’t know who I am,” he says. “It’s still weird when people walk up to me and go, ‘Oh, you’re Sam Barber!’ I still don’t think about myself like that.”
If the Restless Mind album and tour go as planned, Barber will have no choice. For now, however, he’s just enjoying the ride and the thrill of sharing his music with fans.
“I’m looking forward to meeting more fans, meeting more fans, and pushing my career,” Barber says of his tour plans. “Playing live is one of the coolest things. It’s a feeling you can’t really replicate or explain, but being on stage with a crowd screaming back to you your own music is a feeling that will definitely never get old.
“I’m getting better every show. So that means that every person who comes to a show right now, is going to get my best show.”
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About Nickel Plate Amphitheater | Fishers, IN
The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is one of the midwest’s premier outdoor music and event venues. Concerts and events at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (also knows as the NPD AMP) and offer something for everyone – from Fishers and Greater Indianapolis to the Midwest region – including global and national acts, family and community favorites, festivals, and so much more. The outdoor venue is open year-round and is capable of holding a variety of performances, from a simple acoustic set to a 6,000-person concert. During the Summer months, Nickel Plate District Amp is home to the popular Fishers Farmer’s Market every Saturday.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nickel Plate Amphitheater | Fishers, IN
What are the age restrictions at this venue?
Nickel Plate Amphitheater is typically an all-ages venue. However, some shows may not be appropriate for children. To find out more about program content, please email: parks@fishers.in.us
For all-ages events, children 2 years old or under will be admitted at no charge with a paid adult ticket to the General Admission Lawn area. If your event features reserved or pit area and lawn seating, you must purchase a reserved ticket for them to accompany you in the reserved seating or Pit area. Children must be supervised at all times.
What items are permitted or prohibited at this venue?
Permitted Items & Activities
Permitted and restricted items may vary by show. Below is a general list of permitted and non-permitted items and activities. Ticket buyers will receive information prior to the show with any updates.
- Lawn Chairs (1 per person) and ONLY in designated lawn area – More info on lawn chairs HERE
- Blankets / Towels and ONLY in designated lawn area. Must be under 60″ x 30″ – No extra large beach towels
- Small purse and personal bags will be allowed (no larger than 12″x 12″ / No Backpacks or Camelbacks) – ALL bags are subject to inspection
- Small, handheld umbrellas
- Empty, reusable water bottles (refill station near bathrooms)
- Strollers
- Binoculars
- Poster tubes
- Documented service animals
Non-Permitted Items & Activities
- No pass-outs or re-entry
- No outside food or beverages, unless it’s for an infant
- No coolers
- No backpacks, duffle bags, CamelBaks or other bags larger than 12″ x 12″
- No glass of any kind
- No firearms or weapons of any kind which includes pocket knives, pepper spray, mace, multi-tools etc.
- No illegal substances, drugs, smoking or vaping (in compliance with governing ordinances)
- No audio or video recording devices (personal or professional) which also includes selfie sticks, tripods and monopods
- No pets or non-documented service animals
- No air horns or noisemakers of any type
- No fireworks or flares
- No flash photography, professional cameras or removable lenses (without an approved media credential)
- No laser pens or laser products of any type
- No skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, rollerblades, bikes (bike parking is located throughout Nickel Plate District)
- No large, oversized signs or signs on sticks (must be 11×17 or smaller)
- No fighting, public drunkenness or threatening behavior
- No throwing objects
- No soliciting, commercial activities (including vending) or distribution of promotional materials without a permit or written consent from event/venue management
Can I bring a bag into the show?
Small purse and personal bags will be allowed (no larger than 12″x 12″ / No Backpacks or Camelbacks) – ALL bags are subject to inspection
What’s the parking situation like?
- Public parking is available at several garage locations around the venue. Refer to our parking page for maps and the latest updates.
- No alcoholic beverages should be consumed in the parking lots are garages
- Pick up your trash, please
- Do your part to leave the grounds as in the same condition as when you arrived – we appreciate you and your support!
What is the camera/photo policy for this venue?
No flash photography, professional cameras or removable lenses (without an approved media credential). Contact Nickel Plate District Amphitheater if you are interested in securing media credentials for the show.
Is there food and drink at this venue?
Guests can enjoy a sampling of local food trucks, all ages beverage station and full bar options (21+ with valid ID). Official event vendors accept cash and credit.
To purchase alcohol, you must visit an ID check/information tent to show proof of age and receive a wristband. If you do not get a wristband before attempting to purchase, the vendor will send you back to and ID check tent, and you will lose your place in line.
Empty, reusable water bottles are permitted, as there is a water bottle filling station located inside the Pavilion building at the south end of the venue.
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME DUE TO INDIANA EXCISE LAW (Indiana Code 7.1-5-8-4).
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Most concerts at NPD Amp are general admission. Some shows may offer additional reserved seating options or upgrades. Be sure to check the event listing for your show before you arrive.
For some shows, General Admission Pit OR Reserved Section may be available. If your event has this option, and you purchased this ticket type, this area is located in the main area in front of the stage. When arriving, enter the main entrance and then proceed to the pit area, a member of the security team will issue you a pit wristband if your ticket grants access to this area. Once inside the pit area, it is a general admission area on a first come first served basis. There are no seats in this area and chairs/towls are not permitted. Standing room only.
Can I leave and re-enter the venue?
Once your ticket has been scanned, and you have entered the event grounds, re-entry will NOT be permitted. Have a question? Contact parks@fishers.in.us
Do you offer ADA, handicap or special needs options?
The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is accessible for all abilities.
- Parking: Accessible parking is located in the surface parking lot at 3 Municipal Drive, directly adjacent to the venue at the southeast edge. Overflow parking is located in the Fishers Police Department garage at 4 Municipal Dr.. Visit our parking page to see the map of options.
- Restrooms: Portable accessible restrooms will be available on both the East and West sides of the lawn
- Seating: Accessible picnic table seating is available at the back of the front lawn on a first-come, first served basis.
- Sensory Bags + Assisted Listening Devices: Sensory resource bags and assisted-listening devices are available for checkout at the ID check tent.
Where is the box office located?
The box office is located next to the Splash Park building near the back of the venue (just to the left of the main event entrance) and is accessible from either side of Municipal Drive. The box office opens 1 hour before the scheduled door time for ticket sales, questions and support.
I lost something at the show. Who do I contact?
The NPD AMP is not be responsible for any personal belongings or items of any type. However, any item turned into staff or security will be placed at lost and found at the Fishers Police Department headquarters at 4 Municipal Drive (just east of the venue).
What is your refund policy?
Refund policies may vary from show to show. For MOKB Presents shows, refer to MOKB’s refund policy for cancelled and postponed shows. For information on Nickel Plate District Amphitheater’s refund policy, please contact parks@fishers.in.us
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Beware of counterfeit tickets. How do I tell if my ticket is valid?
The only tickets accepted for this event are authorized tickets from Tixr. We cannot guarantee tickets bought from third party sites and brokers including Vivid Seats, Facebook Marketplace, Stub Hub, etc.
Buyers beware! There are many folks out there selling fake tickets and we do not want you to be taken advantage of. Unauthorized or invalid tickets will NOT be admitted to the event.
Can I purchase tickets in person without fees?
Tickets for MOKB Presents concerts can be purchased in person at our Fountain Square Box Office inside Virginia Ave Mercantile. Hours of operation are Fridays from 10am to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.
Sam Barber (Sold Out)
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Update: Show time has been updated to 7:30 pm. Doors are at 7pm. For additional weather alerts sent directly to your phone text BARBER to 317-707-6644
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ARTIST PROFILE | Sam Barber
Now that Sam Barber has your attention, he’s looking forward to holding onto it a while.
“I love making anything that can affect someone emotionally,” Barber says.
The 21-year old singer-songwriter from Southeast Missouri has already seen his career begin on a meteoric rise, and his upcoming debut album, Restless Mind, is set to send him into orbit when it drops on November 1. The accompanying Restless Mind Tour in fall 2024, which features Barber’s Ryman Auditorium debut and a showcase slot at the GoldenSky Festival, will introduce tens of thousands of new fans to Barber’s energetic and emotional live show as well.
Recorded in Nashville and in Barber’s bedroom during breaks in his hectic 2024 touring schedule, Restless Mind will feature music that dates to the first songs Barber ever wrote. “It sums up my whole music career, and everything I’ve done,” he says of the record. The album ranges from stripped-down acoustic to fill-the-room melodies, so he tapped multiple producers, including Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan’s American Heartbreak as well as Barber’s 2023 EP, Million Eyes) to create the album, as Barber wanted to bring multiple perspectives to his sound.
Barber announced the album with the single “Thought of You” in October 2024. The stripped-down, acoustic-first track places Barber’s showstopping vocals front-and-center for diehard fans and casual listeners alike. It was written with Amy Allen (Sabrina Carpenter "Espresso," "Please Please Please" and "Feather," Tate McRae "Greedy," Harry Styles "Adore You" and more).
Restless Mind also includes the song “Better Year,” which Barber released in August 2024 along with a B-side cover of Tyler Childers’ “Jersey Giant.”
“It’s kind of about my life,” Barber says, “leaving home and struggling at the start, like anybody does. And I’m just hoping that next year’s a better year, that it’s all going to be worth it.”
But it is the album’s title track that Barber holds dearest to his heart and believes fans will feel the same way about.
“‘Restless Mind’ is a song that’s on the album. It’s my personal favorite song. It means the most to me. It’s a very raw song, and I just love the absolute world out of it,” Barber says. “As soon as I found it, I knew that I wanted it to be the album title.”
Barber grew up in a town of 200 people, on a 400-acre farm, surrounded by a supportive family and with his grandparents in the next house over from his parents. His youth was spent playing baseball, football, basketball, or hunting and fishing. He recalls a ton of Steel Drivers and early
Chris Stapleton being played around the house. Eventually, an old Gibson guitar in his parents’ home struck Barber’s fancy.
“My great grandpa used to play guitar, and my parents kept his guitar in the house like a showpiece,” Barber says. “One day when they weren’t home, I just thought, ‘It would be fun to play guitar.’ So, I just picked it up with no clue how to play it, started strumming, trying my hardest at it.”
Not long after, his mother caught him singing in the living room, and she told him it wasn’t half bad. Barber took that as a compliment and decided to give music a go. While enrolled in a technical college, a friend suggested he post some music to TikTok. Barber caught on: “After like a month, one video just took off. Playing for a living was never even a possible thing in my mind, I was just doing it for fun.”
He began releasing original music in 2022, including “Straight and Narrow,” a bedroom recording of a song he’d written when he was just 16. A powerful acoustic track about overcoming life’s countless hurdles, “Straight and Narrow” proved an RIAA PLATINUM-certified sensation, reaching #1 on viral charts worldwide while landing on such multi-format Billboard charts as “Hot Rock Songs,” “Hot Rock & Alternative Songs,” and “Hot Country Songs.”
“It’s done everything for my career. It’s the whole reason that I’m here,” Barber says of the song.
In the three years since, a lot has happened. He just missed the cut for the 20th season of American Idol in early 2022. He made his live debut in June 2023 at The Basement in Nashville — which sold out. Three months later, he made his Grand Ole Opry Debut. In between, he played at Bruce Springsteen’s BST Hyde Park series. Million Eyes followed in October 2023, and Barber found himself in nearly every conversation about Country music’s next big thing.
“In my mind, people still don’t know who I am,” he says. “It’s still weird when people walk up to me and go, ‘Oh, you’re Sam Barber!’ I still don’t think about myself like that.”
If the Restless Mind album and tour go as planned, Barber will have no choice. For now, however, he’s just enjoying the ride and the thrill of sharing his music with fans.
“I’m looking forward to meeting more fans, meeting more fans, and pushing my career,” Barber says of his tour plans. “Playing live is one of the coolest things. It’s a feeling you can’t really replicate or explain, but being on stage with a crowd screaming back to you your own music is a feeling that will definitely never get old.
“I’m getting better every show. So that means that every person who comes to a show right now, is going to get my best show.”
READ MORE >>Supporting Acts
About the Venue
Ticket Support: Box Office opens 1 hour before published door time. For ticket related questions please email boxoffice@mokbpresents.com.
Parking: Surface and garage parking are available throughout the Nickel Plate District. View the parking map to locate your best options close to the venue.
Reminder: Depending on the size, scope or expected attendance of the event, access to specific parking lots and garages may vary.
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