Valentine's Day Picnic and Concert in the Park with Award Winning Violinist

Cellist Tony Rogers, and violinist Will Taylor create a musical haven where you can truly relax and enjoy yourself in the moment

By Will Taylor

Date and time

Friday, February 14, 2025 · 12 - 1:30pm CST

Location

Life in the City

205 E Monroe Austin, TX 78704

Agenda

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Meet and Greet

Come transition out of the busyness of life into a peaceful haven that fosters community and connection.

12:15 PM - 1:30 AM (+1 day)

Short HIke and Musical Picnic

Acoustic classical music performed by violinist Will Taylor.

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Live strings music, a picnic, and some love connection games.

Surprise you're loved one and skip the evening parking hassle with a great gift at lunch hour on Valentine's day


WHAT TO BRING

  • Yoga Matt, Pillows, Camp Chairs (your choice)
  • Water, or a mug for cacao/tea (free with donation)
  • Love and a friend, or come solo and make new friends connections
  • Be sure to use the the bathroom before the event.

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.

Testimonials

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.”

Info on 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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

🚗 P arking?

There is plenty of free parking on the streets around Life in the City. See MAP

Can I volunteer to get in free?

Yes, we have 4 positions for volunteers that begin 2 hours before the event and include helping set up the space, checking people in and cleaning up after the event is done

📅 D o you have a calendar of events?

Yes, see more concerts here:

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Text: +1 (512) 379-5934

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Event will be limited to 30 guests.

Great way to meet and make new friend connections.

Get in FREE by Volunteering contact Will at 512-589-8749

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Will Taylor

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

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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