Beatles Sunset Concert | Benefiting Clarksville Community Development

🌅 Join us for a magical summer evening under the Texas sky as award-winning violinist Will Taylor and his ensemble Strings Attached bring the timeless songs of The Beatles to life in an intimate outdoor setting.

You’ll hear everything from stripped-down acoustic moments to full arrangements with piano and clarinet, highlighting the depth and beauty of these classic songs.

Set on the historic lawn of The Haskell House in the heart of Clarksville, this special concert supports the work of the Clarksville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) — a neighborhood-based, all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to:

• Providing affordable rental housing in Austin’s historic Clarksville
• Preserving the history of Clarksville, one of Texas’ earliest Freedom Colonies founded in 1871 by a formerly enslaved man
• Building community through neighborhood events

Settle in as the sun sets, and experience an unforgettable evening of music, history, and community spirit.

Will Taylor

A professional violinist and Austin music icon for over 20 years, Will Taylor has jammed with artists such as Willie Nelson, Pearl Jam, Gary Clark Jr., Shawn Colvin, Shiny Ribs, Guy Forsyth, and the Turtle Island String Quartet at New York City’s Town Hall. A two-time Austin Music Award winner, Best of Austin Finalist in 2022, and winner in 2024, Will has been producing concerts for more than 30 years — including a 2006 Beatles White Album concert that drew over 1,600 people for two sold-out shows. He’s also an award-winning film composer for the film Protocol 7.

Ryan Murphy

Since moving to Austin in 2001, Ryan has explored a wide range of genres from jazz and classical piano to rock, blues, gospel, reggae, folk, and hip hop. He’s known for adding the haunting voice of the clarinet to intimate jams, and he performs with the band Skymomma, as well as gospel artist Leeann Atherton. Ryan also teaches music, and has been a part of the Ecstatic Dance community for two decades, even helping create Ecstatic Dance with live musicians.

Tony Rogers

A cellist, arranger, composer, and educator, Tony performs with The Austin Piazzolla Quintet, The Waterloo Trio, Jenifer Jackson, and Strings Attached, alongside wedding performances and symphonic appearances. Directing the Austin Cello Choir every Tuesday night, Tony also organizes chamber music reading sessions and teaches hundreds of lessons annually, bringing his deep love for music to both stage and classroom.

More about CCDC: https://www.clarksvillecdc.org

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.”

Host or Publisher Will Taylor