Beatles, Beethoven & Beyond Concert in the Dark | Brazos Valley

Join award-winning Austin Violinist and his group Strings Attached for exciting string arrangements of the Beatles, Beethoven and Beyond ✨ An indoor Concert in the Dark experience featuring the songs of Beatles, Beethoven, inspired originals and more, performed by Will Taylor and Strings Attached featuring violin, cello, guitar, piano, vocals and surprises 🎶. More then simply a concert, its a journey from daylight to twilight, with live music in an gorgeous Unitarian church accompanied by an occasional poem, quote, and short guided meditation. For over 35 years, thousands of discerning experience-seekers have stepped into the imaginative world of Will Taylor, delighting in performances that blur boundaries, awaken the senses, and reveal music in unforgettable, unexpected ways. Tentative setlist for the show: Original Music by Will Taylor, and Beethoven Selections from Below Within You Without You Eleanor Rigby Norwegian Wood While My Guitar Gently Weeps Come Together Drive My Car Golden Slumbers In My life Because Your Mother Should Know Mother Natures Son Blackbird You might hear a Zeppelin song or two.... ------------------------------------------------------------ Good to Know 👤 Recommended Age: 13+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) All Ages Welcome Schedule: First SHOW 5pm Doors Open 5:30pm-6:45 Show Second Show 7pm Doors 7:30-8:45 pm Show WHAT TO BRING • Love and a friend, or come solo and make new friends connections Good to Know 👤 Recommended Age: 13+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) All Ages Welcome • Love and a friend, or come solo and make new friends connections Questions? Reach out to (512) 379-5934 If you can't afford the tickets, but feel like you'd really benefit from the healing of a concert like this, please reach out to us and we'll get you in! Testimonials "The music and setting was "other worldly" I live in Austin & Love Will Taylor and his music. Even in a town like Austin where musicians are on every corner, Will Stands out With his unique collaborations and concerts, He truly is "One of a Kind." Thank you Will. Please keep your awesome and unique music coming!!!! YOU would be sorely missed were you to leave!!! -Pam B, Ph.D Thanks for the unbelievable musical service. Will, you take us kicking and connecting with new people who love music and natural life! Then Tony captured the beauty of classical guitar, which for me was delightful, secret toe wiggling while lying on my mat, housed in dark AC while visually surrounded by elms and willows. The hands on energy touch upon request, was an amazing bonus. Can't get any better. Dr. Patty and Bob Will, last night's show was magnificent. Now I remember why I felt at home when I came to Austin in 1980. There is something precious here, (Holy, actually) and you are a part of that. Thank you. Shara T. ***Debbie Will Taylor I've been a professional violinist and Austin music icon for over 20 years, jamming with folks such as Willie Nelson, Pearl Jam, Gary Clark Jr., Shawn Colvin, Shiny Ribs, Guy Forsyth, the Turtle Island String Quartet at Town Hall in New York City and so many more. I'm a lover of the outdoors and the magic of bringing people into nature for life-changing moments of connection and musical bliss. I have been a concert presenter for over 30 years and in 2006 produced a concert of the Beatles White Album that was broadcast on radio and drew over 1600 folks for two shows. Two time Austin Music Award Winner, and Best of Austin Finalist in 2022, and Winner in 2024 Award Winning Film Composer for the Film Protocol 7 Tony Rogers Tony is a cellist, educator, performer, arranger and composer. He performs regularly with The Austin Piazzolla Quintet, The Waterloo Trio, Jenifer Jackson, the multi-genre group Strings Attached, performs weddings on weekends, and onstage with symphonies, playing 70 public performances per year, teaches a few hundred lessons and directs the Austin Cello Choir every week on Tuesday evenings for cellists of all levels. In his spare time he organizes chamber reading sessions. Dave Madden - Piano, guitar and vocals Dave Madden, an alum of both Berklee College of Music and TED Talks, has been voted Best Music Arranger at the AMP Austin Music Industry Awards, Top 10 Best Keyboards by the Austin Chronicle’s Music Poll, and Best Austin Record by INsite Magazine. A voting member for the Grammy’s, a member of the ATXM Musicians Advisory Panel, and founder of the 11:59 Songwriting Group, Dave is the rare combination of accomplished songwriter and masterful multi-instrumentalist. More audience testimonials for Will Taylor "Wow, we are so grateful to you for such an incredible evening. George and I were so high from the creative energy and the almost other-worldly sense of collaboration. What a divine life you have to be able to participate in such moments of group creativity. It made me jealous that my work world is so isolated. Ah well, it was just heavenly to be part of the experience. We can't wait for the next Strings Attached concert." Sarah Bird, award winning author "Once again, very magical and heart felt music, we can feel it when it comes from your hearts, because like tuning, it strikes our chords as well and moves us." - Dan "The ensemble is fantastic. Each player is very gifted and adds to the whole. No one dominates or over plays. You are the best group I've heard in Austin in a long while." - Becky M.