Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist Will Taylor & Cellist

Join us to indulge in the mesmerizing allure of live acoustic music performed by world-class musicians, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight.

Its a different kind of concert, that begins and ends in darkness, with music and a poem or two surrounding and soothing you.

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.

🧘‍♀️ Audience members can bring their own yoga mats or pillows to relax and gaze at the shadows dancing on the ceiling.

Chairs will be provided for those that want them

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Tentative setlist for the show:

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 Medley
Mother Natures Son
Blackbird

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Good to Know

👤 Recommended Age: 13+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

All Ages Welcome

Schedule:

530 pm VIP Members early entry, Pre Concert Talk and Meet and Greet community connection, setup your space, grab some free cacao or tea

545 General Admission Entry

605 pm Lights out and concert begins

805 pm Closing and Share time for attendees and movement

WHAT TO BRING

• Yoga mat and/or pillows are optional
• Chairs provided for those that want to sit
• Water, or a mug for cacao/tea (free with donation)
• Love and a friend, or come solo and make new friends connections

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.

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, 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.”

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 of the Film

Tony Rogers is a cellist, educator, performer, arranger and composer.

In 2020 he gathered thousand of cellist together for the Covid Cello Project.

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.

👤 Are children welcome?

Kids are welcome! For this show, everyone needs a ticket but, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please keep in mind that this is an event where the focus is on the music, and might include meditation. So we value peace and an environment of non-disruption for all that are paying to have this experience. This isn't a club atmosphere where there is talking over the music. That being so, we do have a separate area where you can take the kids if they or you need a break.

🪑 What's the seating like?

Regular seating is on a first come first served basis.There will be a circle of chairs provided for guests wanting back support. The floor will be available for folks that bring yoga mats and/or pillows.

How dark is it actually? We turn off all lights at the beginning of the concert for the first few songs, light a single candel, and then have darkness for the last 2 songs.

Is this a sober event? YES! No Drugs/Alcohol, Smoking, No Phones, No Camera/Video, and No Scents please

Can I volunteer to get in free?

Yes, we have 4 positions for volunteers that begin 1 hour before the event and include helping set up the space, checking people in and cleaning up after the event is done

What are the benefits of Cacao:

• Improved blood flow, stem cell generation
• Lowers chances of heart disease. Studies have linked the flavanols in cacao and cocoa to higher levels of nitric oxide in your blood Read more here..

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Great date night and way to meet and make new friend connections.

Host or Publisher Will Taylor