Dark Side of the Moon concert at Rockbox Oct 30 promises “immersive” experience

By Phil Houseal | Full House Productions

  • Dave Madden, Will Taylor, and Tony Rogers will perform the Dark Side of the Moon Halloween Concert in the Dark & Costume Party at Rockbox Theater in Fredericksburg on Oct 30.
    Dave Madden, Will Taylor, and Tony Rogers will perform the Dark Side of the Moon Halloween Concert in the Dark & Costume Party at Rockbox Theater in Fredericksburg on Oct 30.

    Concert-goers seeking a “unique entertainment experience” are invited to attend the Dark Side of the Moon Halloween Concert in the Dark & Costume Party at Rockbox Theater in Fredericksburg on Friday, October 30, from 7:30 pm to 9 pm.
    Inspired by Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, the show weaves together live original music, poetry, local ghost stories, stagecraft, and audio-visual displays. Beginning and ending in total darkness, the concert immerses the audience in an intimate theatrical setting with chamber music, blues, rock, and original pieces played on acoustic instruments.
    The Dark Side of the Moon Concert is part of the Concerts in the Dark Austin collection by composer Will Taylor, who strived to create something that is not “a typical concert.”
    “This is something that's really going to take you on a journey,” Taylor said. “It's a unique experience that is going to wrap you up with this amazing feeling of connection with people in your community around acoustic music, while hearing this album in a totally different way.”
    Part of that experience involves a high level of audience participation. Taylor invites guests to come in costume and be ready to sing along.
    “That's an added bonus since it's Halloween and and it's fun to get people to reactivate their imaginations. We want everyone to get into the spirit of that music and that time.”
    For Taylor, who has an award-winning career in all aspects of performance, this show ‘scratches my creative itch.”
    “It's kind of halfway between doing original music and cover music, and we do it in a very creative way,” he said. “We keep reinventing and adding elements. Those who have seen it are coming up and saying, this is life changing. It's a unique experience, and you don't want to miss it.”
    Tickets can be reserved by visiting www.rockboxtheater.com or by calling (830) 997-7625. Rockbox Theater is located at 109 Llano St, Fredericksburg, TX. The venue features an intimate stage setting, with 392 seats and cutting-edge audio/video capabilities. The lobby offers a full bar serving wines, beers, and cocktails.