Zeppelin and Beyond in the Dark w/Award Winning Austin Violinist| Buda

Step into a world where music and shadows dance together.

We'll explore the music of Led Zeppelin through new acoustic arrangements shaped by jazz, rock even chamber music influences.

You'll hear the songs you've loved for years unfold in new ways featuring award winning violinist Will Taylor, acoustic guitar, cellist Tony Rogers.🎶, and a surprise guest.

Surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight 🕯️ in a historic downtown Buda building, this is more than a concert.

It’s an experience.

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.

Original music by show creator Will Taylor, inspired by Zeppelin will be woven throughout the performance, adding a unique layer to this journey.

This is no ordinary music event.

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

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Tentative Setlist

🎵 Babe I'm Gonna Leave You

Black Dog

Houses of the Holy
Battle of Evermore
Stairway to Heaven
Dancin Days
Thank You
Kashmir
Going to California
Heartbreaker
Dazed and Confused

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Good to Know

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

All Ages Welcome

🎫 Usually only 60-80 seats per show – Book early

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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.

WHAT TO BRING

• Love and a friend, or come solo and make new friends connections

Free Cacao 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.

WARNING

🚫 This is probably not for you if...

• You've never once let a piece of music wash over you in the dark and felt something stir in your chest
• You are a proud Led Zeppelin purist who believes those songs belong only on vinyl, played loud — certainly not reborn through an acoustic guitar, a singing violin, a warm cello, and the heartbeat of percussion in an intimate room
• The idea of sitting quietly in the dark while acoustic guitar and strings reimagine "Kashmir" sounds less like magic and more like a scheduling conflict
• Original music born from the Zeppelin vibe, strikes you as a perfectly valid sleep aid
• You prefer your rock legends safely in the past, not drawn out note by note on a cello or violin just a few feet away from your face
• The thought of a violin doing something to "Whole Lotta Love" makes you deeply nervous
• You are fundamentally opposed to goosebumps
• You simply cannot risk being moved

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.

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 on the street

👤 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?

General Admission and Front Row Seats are available.

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.

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

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Meridian, 200 Main Street, Buda, United States

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