Photo: Kendall Rock Photography

About: Ellie Barber a.k.a. Ollella’s career as a musician started early, when she sang before she could talk. Trained as a classical cellist since the age of nine, the Seattle-based indie-folk musician blends disciplined string work with commanding vocals, looping, and a modern folk sensibility.

Performing as Ollella (pronounced oh-lel-uh), she has earned praise from NPR Music and Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast), is a two-time NPR Tiny Desk Contest finalist (2024, 2022), and has contributed music to film and television. Her sound—rooted in organic textures with a sharp, contemporary edge—draws inspiration from artists like Feist, Cat Power, and Sylvan Esso.

Barber’s creative life extends beyond the stage, shaped by an ongoing dialogue between art and science. Alongside her music career, she works as an information designer in public health and climate science, with projects supported by NASA, the Aspen Global Change Institute, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her design work has been featured in Resources Magazine, Yale Climate Connections, and the Pulitzer Center. Whether through data or melody, she pursues work that illuminates, connects, and continuously evolves.

Date & Time: Saturday, January 10, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.

Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission. $25 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of the event. $30 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.

Ticket Information: Reserve tickets in advance online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (hours). When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message. All ticket sales are final; no exceptions or exchanges.