Michael Glabicki (left) spoke with a small group of invited students and faculty before the concert. University Communications' Douglas Sitler (right) moderated the event. Photo: Douglas Levere

Glabicki shared personal stories about the journey from being a quiet, lonely kid in high school to soaring to the heights of the music industry with Rusted Root. Photo: Douglas Levere

Glabicki told the audience a fun story about how he wrote the mega-hit song “Send Me on My Way.” The tune has appeared in several movies, TV shows and commercials. He compared the 30-year-old song’s popularity to having a child: It continues to change and grow as the years go by. Photo: Douglas Levere

The interview also touched on Glabicki’s creative process and the nuances of playing live music. Photo: Douglas Levere

At the conclusion of the interview, Glabicki took questions from the audience. Photo: Douglas Levere

Later in the evening, Glabicki performed with Dirk Miller (right). They played songs from the Rusted Root catalog, a cover of Neil Young’s “Cinnamon Girl” and a brand new song that will be released soon. The evening ended with a standing ovation. Photo: Jordan Oscar