Pink Floyd Concert in the Dark with Live Strings 8pm + Cacao 82325

Step into a world where music and shadows dance together.

Join us for an unforgettable Concert in the Dark, featuring the iconic songs of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon—reimagined with award winning violinist Will Taylor, acoustic guitar, cellist Tony Rogers, and piano and vocals by Dave Madden. 🎶

Surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight 🕯️ in a serene yoga studio, this is more than a concert.

It’s an experience.

Original music by show creator Will Taylor, inspired by the timeless sounds of Dark Side of the Moon, will be woven throughout the performance, adding a unique layer to this journey.

This is no ordinary show.

It begins and ends in darkness, with live music and a poem or two wrapping around you like a cozy blanket, soothing your soul.

🧘‍♀️ Bring your yoga mat or a pillow, lie back, and let the shadows on the ceiling tell their own story. Chairs will also be available for those who prefer to sit.

Come as you are, and leave transformed.

UPGRADE to VIP:

💌 Surprise your date with a Song Dedication—your own words delivered by the musicians

Want to hear a specific song that’s special to you?

Look for the song dedication VIP level during checkout 🎵.

We also have a GOLD level VIP ticket which positions you front row by the musicians.

💖 Make it unforgettable evening of love, music, and magic! 🎶✨

WHAT TO BRING

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

Free Cacao and tea will be served at the beginning of the event for everyone.

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.

Questions?

Reach out to 512-589-8749

"The music and setting was "other worldly"

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

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

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, 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.

Kayla is both a student and teacher of yoga. She welcomes people of all levels to practice regardless of how extensive or limited their experience may be. She hopes to inspire a sense of inner calm and a union between body and mind that can translate from the mat to all areas of daily life. Yoga is a wonderful practice for both spiritual and physical health and restoration. Kayla is certified in yoga, reiki and aromatherapy and has been working as a special education teacher for 15 years. She has been practicing yoga for 25 years.

Released in 1973, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is more than an album—it’s a cultural landmark. Known for its exploration of life’s big themes—time, money, mental health, and the human condition—the album’s lush soundscapes and haunting melodies have captivated listeners for decades. Its seamless blend of rock, jazz, and experimental music creates a sonic journey that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

This makes it the perfect centerpiece for a Concert in the Dark. The album’s ethereal textures and emotional depth come alive in an intimate, candlelit setting, where the absence of light heightens every note. Paired with original compositions inspired by the album, this performance invites you to experience Dark Side of the Moon in a whole new way—immersive, introspective, and utterly transformative.

Tony at our first Concert in the Dark 2023

Example Song Dedications below

Get a Song Dedication VIP ticket before they're all gone. Only 4 per show.

What is Concerts in the Dark all about?

Concerts in the Dark offers a unique and transformative way to experience acoustic music by reducing or completely eliminating light, giving the listener the opportunity to immerse themselves entirely in the experience.

This innovative series celebrates the purity and intimacy of acoustic music, creating an environment where every note, rhythm, and resonance takes center stage. By tuning out visual distractions, audiences are invited to engage their senses more deeply, fostering a profound connection with the music and its emotional core.

Most of our concerts include a short meditation at the beginning. At some events, guests bring blankets and/or pillows, and sit or lie on the floor to experience the music in a relaxing posture, while the musicians walk around the room.

🚗 Parking?

Free in the parking lot

👤 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. GOLD VIP Tickets get you reserved yoga matt spots front row by the musicians, and all VIP tickets holders get early access to the space.

How dark is it actually? We turn off all lights at the beginning of the concert for the first few songs, light a single candle, 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

How can I reach a human for questions?

Reach out to 512-589-8749

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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.

Checkout some song dedication audience members made at past shows, below.

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.

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