Moonstock Concerts

About Eric Ian Farmer

Eric Ian Farmer was our first house concert performer, ever. He performed to a small group of family and friends in the pergola (where the refreshments are now served), before he had made the commitment to make music his career. He was inspiring and impressive even then. Since that time he has developed in many ways, to become the fine musician, song writer, vocalist, and human being we see today.

When he performs in larger venues he often surrounds himself with talented friends. No matter what the combination, the music is complex and from the heart. Eric's playlists always contain a mix of thoughtful, sincere, and original songs that inspire and uplift me.

You may have seen Eric and friends at the Tavern, Shaver’s Creek, the Gamble Mill, Karma, the Arts Festival, the People’s Choice Festival, in one of many benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations, or in several other cities in central PA. He is an accomplished musician with a big heart and a kind open spirit. I always look forward to hosting Eric at Moonstock.

For those of you who remember Woodstock, Eric reminds me of a young Richie Havens. Join us for a night of great tunes and important social messages, and leave a better person for the experience.

To learn more and to hear samples of Eric's music, CLICK HERE.

About Lord Forest

Lord Forest consists of three former members of Cone of Silence, the most popular band in Moonstock history: Steve Christensen on guitar, bass, and vocals, Liz Grove on keyboards and vocals, and John Lynch on drums, flute, and vocals. And, they have added Sam Christensen on guitar and vocals. You may know Sam from recent appearances with Molly Countermine (of Ted & Molly) in "Honey Pie," a very popular local band, at Boal City Brewing, here at Moonstock and in several other locations around town.

Lord Forest's set lists include songs from Steely Dan, The Beatles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, James Taylor, and The Beach Boys, and newer groups like Fleet Foxes.

I have seen Lord Forest many times and I'm STRONGLY RECOMMENDING that you catch their act (over and over). Because Lord Forest is a relatively new band, there's not much to share yet, in terms of online photos and audio files, but here's a link I found to a shared video recording of a bit of "In My Room" by The Beach Boys.

For more, see our Moonstock page on Lord Forest.

2026 Moonstock Concert Schedule

√ Friday - May 29 -- Richard Sleigh

√ Sunday - June 7 -- Honey Pie

√ Sunday - June 28 -- Code Blue

√ Sunday - July 19 -- Sean Farley

√ Sunday - July 26 -- Coal Ally Band

√ Friday - July 31 -- Ted McCloskey & The HiFis

√ Saturday - August 8 -- Area 38

√ Saturday - August 15 -- Astral Shakedown

√ Saturday - August 29 -- The Hipsters

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Friday - September 4 -- Eric Ian Farmer and Friends

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Sunday - September 6 -- Lord Forest

Saturday - September 12 -- One Acre West

************ Final, Theme-based Concert Added! ************

Friday - October 16 -- Peace, Love & Understanding through Music

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Notes:

All concerts start at 7:00 pm and run until about 9:30 pm, with a break near the middle.
Location: 211 Moondance Lane, Port Matilda 16870. It’s not really in Port Matilda, it’s in the woods behind Toftrees. GPSs stop halfway up Moondance Lane. It’s at the top of the hill. Detailed directions at the bottom of this page. When you get to Moondance Lane, look for signs and follow the arrows on the signs.
If it looks like rain, check this website (http://moonstockconcerts.org).
Rainy evening concerts will be rescheduled, relocated, or cancelled.
Family friendly. Well-behaved dogs on leash are also invited.
The bathroom is located in the lower level of the house, so consider stopping on the way down. (Peeing in the woods is also permitted)
If you or someone traveling with you has mobility issues, call Kyle at 814-404-1313 and we can drive you from the house to the concert site, or we can give you a seat on the porch on the front of the house, where you an enjoy concerts from a distance and near a restroom.

We are looking forward to seeing you again.

About Our Summer Concerts

Phot of people sitting on a fied watching a concert on the outdoor stage.

Come Join Us!

Our home at 211 Moondance Lane is only about 15 minutes from downtown State College. Don't be misled by the Port Matilda address.

For guests with mobility issues, we can reserve parking. We have modified the road down to the stage, so on nights with outdoor concerts we can allow a few cars to drive down, drop passengers, and park on the edge of the woods. Call Kyle at 814-404-1313 to make arrangements for people with mobility issues.

The Basic Info

Outdoor House Concerts - (We will no longer move inside if weather looks bad. We'll reschedule instead.)
Fun people and their friends and families (who are almost always fun people, too), and well behaved dogs (on a leash).
Consider bringing a folding chair or blanket (optional), wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to walk a bit, as the driveway gets crowded and the concerts are held in a field behind the house which is on a hilltop.

If it's raining or threatening to rain...

we will need to reschedule or relocate. Check this home page for up to date information on the status of a concert.

"Old School" Directions

In case you are not a GPS or Google Maps or MapQuest user, here's a set of directions you can use to make your way.

Directions to Kyle Peck and Catherine Augustine's Home at:

211 Moondance Lane

Port Matilda, PA 16870

(from Penn State University)

TAKE ATHERTON (322 Business) OR THE 322 BYPASS WEST OUT OF STATE COLLEGE TOWARD PORT MATILDA.
Stay in the right lane, as if you were heading for Altoona.Follow signs to Gray's Woods / Waddle and go downhill past Curve Hill Road which breaks off to the right.
TURN RIGHT ON STEVENSON ROAD, which is almost at the bottom of the hill.
Take Stevenson Road, through the tiny community of "Waddle," until it ends in a "T" intersection with "Buffalo Run Road" (also known as route 550).
TURN RIGHT ON BUFFALO RUN ROAD (RTE 550).
The first intersection will be Lower Julian Pike.
TURN RIGHT ON LOWER JULIAN PIKE.
After passing five houses on the right, you'll see three black mailboxes and a gravel road with a sign that says "Moondance Lane."
TURN RIGHT ONTO MOONDANCE LANE.
The road branches twice.
- Go right at the first fork
- Go left at the second. (We're at the top of the hill.)
If you see cars parked on the road, the parking beyond that point is probably limited, so you may want to stop and park where you can.
Kyle's cell phone number (in case you get lost) is 814-404-1313.

TONIGHT!! - Eric Ian Farmer & Friends Sunday: Lord Forest

About Eric Ian Farmer

About Lord Forest

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2026 Moonstock Concert Schedule

Moonstock Promo Video by WPSU's Kristian Berg (7/5/21)

About Our Summer Concerts

Come Join Us!

The Basic Info

If it's raining or threatening to rain...

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Please Note: GPS only takes you half way up the driveway!

"Old School" Directions