5th Annual Christmas Day Concert with Will Taylor and Leeann Atherton

Schedule

Thu Dec 25 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Strings in the Woods South Corner Park | Austin, TX

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Award winning Austin violinist Will Taylor plays an afternoon Christmas concert with singer songwriter Leeann Atherton
About this Event

At Strings in the Woods we help humans escape from the speed of modern life to feel alive and inspired with our acoustic music and nature immersion experiences.

Imagine being lead on a private musical hike by Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor, enjoying songs along the way as you explore a green belt, bridge with amazing acoustics all starting at a Travis Heights corner park. There will be a sprinkle of meditation and Austin history, and we'll all sing some Christmas carols too!

PLEASE NOTE: If its too cold or rainy, we will hold the event inside the El Santuario - Auditorium at Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey Rd. Austin, TX 78704

WHAT TO BRING

  • Hiking shoes
  • Water
  • A fold up camp chair
  • Love and a friend

Side effects may include: relaxation, balancing your nervous system, releasing what no longer serves, feeling whole and connected to nature, being nurtured and cared for by community.

Get on list for future events:

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Text Alerts: (512) 379-5934

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See videos from our past experiences below





Testimonials

Alicia, February 2022

This was truly a unique and magnificent experience. Will is an awesome tour guide, he provided a nice history of the park, took us to some magical places, and provided live music along the way. Go on this tour! You won’t regret it!

Cassandra, April 2019

“Will took us on a musical journey in nature that was incredible and therapeutic. We had a small group and hiked along a trail that was fairly leveled due to one of the hiker’s physical condition. Along the way Will made sure all of us were taken care of and having a good time. We were later joined by another amazing musician/cellist Charles. The only downside to this trip is that whenever I’m hiking now I miss Will and his gang of musicians. I’ve been spoiled. Next time I will bring my teenage kids.”

Sarah, April 2019

“This was a unique experience, and I enjoyed combining music with nature. The fresh air along with soothing music, made me feel at ease and one with our group. Highly recommend, if you love the outdoors and love listening to live music.”

***Debbie, April 2019

“Unique experience connecting both to nature and to music. A quieter, reflective sidelight on the frenetic Austin tourist experience. Also, a chance to network with some area musicians.”


About the artists:
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 20 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. You can learn more about me at StringsAttached.org, StringsintheWoods.com and about my love of community outreach through StringsAttachedCares.org



Leeann Atherton

Atherton is known far and wide for her powerful, larger than life vocals, imbuing every performance with a stirring passion. Her voice is a force of nature, as electrifying and volatile as the weather in her hometown of Austin, Texas. It has been said that she combines Bonnie Raitt’s grit, Billie Holiday’s understated soulfulness with her own exuberant spirit into a sound all her own that is equal parts honey and gunpowder. She’s able to shake your body and lift you up, while keeping your feet firmly anchored to the earth. Truly a Fallen Angel among us.


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Strings in the Woods South Corner Park, 207 E Monroe, Austin, United States

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