Thursday, July 3

Secret Strings After Dark with Award Winning Strings

Name: Secret Strings After Dark with Award Winning Strings
Start: 2025-07-03T20:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-03T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Secret Location in Austin Texas

ALL AGES

An adventure that takes you to a secret nature location to enjoy chamber music played with candles and light incense.

By Will Taylor

Date and time

Thursday, July 3 · 8:30 - 9:30pm CDT. Doors at 9:45pm

Location

Secret Location in Austin Texas

Spyglass Drive Austin, TX 78746

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Lineup

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

NOTE: This event requires registration. Don't just show up without at least first checking in with us at (512) 379-5934

Are you drawn to music, moonlight, and mystery?

Imagine receiving a secret map that leads you through hushed woods, winding toward a place few have seen—maybe a lush greenbelt trail, a best-kept-secret park on the edge of town, or even someone’s private backyard sanctuary under the stars.

As twilight deepens, you arrive.

You sink into your seat by an ancient creek bed or beneath a canopy of trees, and the air begins to shimmer with the first notes of live string music—echoing through limestone and leaves, carrying you somewhere timeless.

Your registration includes the secret coordinates to this hidden after-dark concert experience.

For over 35 years, I’ve invited thousands of seekers into my world of sound and story—blurring boundaries between music and nature, ceremony and spontaneity.

Secret Strings After Dark is the newest chapter in the Strings in the Woods journey—named Best of Austin 2024—a ritual of acoustic magic, shared under open skies, far from the noise of modern life.

Arrive early, grab a taco at Taco Deli or to go food on the way, then follow the map into the mystery.

What to Bring:• Hiking shoes• Water• Towel or yoga mat• Camp chair, blanket, or pillow• A friend. And a sense of wonder.

Side effects may include: soul-level relaxation, nervous system healing, goosebumps, spontaneous smiles, deep connection to nature and self, and the feeling of being truly seen and held by community.

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.”

Your Guide | Will Taylor

Will Taylor is a professional violinist and Austin music icon for over 27 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. Will is a lover of the outdoors and the magic of bringing people into nature for life-changing moments of connection and musical bliss. Will is an Austin Music Award winner, Best of Austin finalist, and award winning film composer for the film Protocol 7

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring?

We recommend comfortable hiking shoes, water, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent depending on the time of year, and a blanket or chair for sitting. Don’t forget your love for music!

Are children welcome?

Strings in the Woods is family-friendly and welcomes participants of all ages. However, children should be supervised by an adult. Please keep in mind that this is an event where the focus is on the music, and might include meditation.

What kind of music will be performed?

Will will play classical music from many eras, Bach, folk melodies, fiddle music, and always a bit of Beatles.

How difficult is the hike?

Easy to medium difficulty depending on your level of fitness. There are lots of rock and a incline going down to the trail. Feel free to check in with me if you have concerns: 512-589-8749 We can make adjustments to the path if you like as well.

Can I volunteer to get in free?

Yes, 1-2 positions for volunteers that begin 1 hour before the event. Just call Will at 512-589-8749

Do I need to bring seating?

If you're flexible, most people just sit on the rocks with no problems. Your welcome to bring camp chairs if you like too!

Is this a sober event?

YES! No Drugs/Alcohol, Smoking, and No Scents please

Do you do this event in other places?

Yes we do them around Austin. Just inquire if you'd like us to come to a different location.

Are there restrooms available?

Yes, there will be restrooms located at near the trailhead at the Taco Deli. We recommend using them before the hike begins.

Organized by

Will Taylor

Violinist, composer and Austin Music Award winner Will Taylor has performed with Pearl Jam, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin, P-Diddy, Willie Nelson, Ronny Cox (Deliverance) and many more.

Two time Austin Music Award Winner, and Best of Austin Finalist in 2022

Best of Austin Winner 2024

Award winning Composer

Will is the founder of Strings Attached in Austin, Texas.

When Pearl Jam came to Austin in October 2009 to record their live Austin City Limits Studio show that would be broadcast nationally, they choose to entrust the strings portion of the show to Will Taylor and Strings Attached.

Will Taylor has a musical proposition for you -- a playful, dignified, off-kilter idea that brings honor to Austin's identity as "The Live Music Capital of the World." It's a cool concept. But it's just a bit . . . different.

Imagine what might happen, suggests Taylor, if we took Austin's most popular singer-songwriters -- Abra Moore, or Jimmy LaFave, or Patrice Pike, or Ray Wylie Hubbard -- and let them perform, live, in a church? Then imagine if you paired those artists with acoustic "chamber" instruments -- cello, violin, viola, trumpet and hand drums -- and wrote new arrangements, adding dashes of jazz and classical music, that revealed new facets of their most beautiful or familiar songs?

Imagine what might happen if you dared to blur all these boundaries between pop music and jazz, between rock music and classical music, between the musical realm and the lyrical realm, between the honky-tonk and the church, and in the spirit of art and fun and experimentation, you reached out for something . . . transcendent?

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