This November, Beerthoven's recurring guest quartet Invoke will take you on an exploration into the many meanings of Roots: the origins of the string quartet itself, the roots-music influence present throughout the history of classical music, and Invoke’s own roots in the string quartet genre. Featuring Haydn’s buoyant Op. 20 No. 2, alongside a newly composed response by Invoke, and selected works by W. G. Still, Copland, Ravel, and Florence Price.

"Florence Price was the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra – in 1933. Here’s her story…"

Thanks to our sponsors, we will be serving warm pastries and cold beer generously provided by Easy Tiger and Lazarus Brewing as well as wine and non-alcoholic beverages--all at no additional cost!

Kids are welcome! Tickets for children as well as students through college age are available for $10. Purchase at the door or email daniel@beerthoven.com for advance student tickets.

This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant Program.

Details for Backyard Venue

These special backyard concerts will take place in zip code 78746 in the Westview on Lake Austin neighborhood. Out of respect for the privacy of our hosts, the exact performance location will be revealed only to ticket purchasers. On-street parking will be free and available near the home venue. Some light walking on an incline or via stairs will be required to reach the performance seating area. To attend our more accessible performance at Saengerrunde Hall in Downtown ATX, please visit this page.

About Invoke:

Described as “...not anything but everything: Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and a sound yet to be termed seamlessly merged into a perfect one” (David Srebnik, SiriusXM Classical Producer), Invoke (Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals) strives to successfully dodge even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism. Fueled by their passion for storytelling, Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire, featuring original works composed by and for the group.

“[Invoke’s music] sounds impeccable without losing its sense of lightness and joy — no small feat.”

– NPR Music

Photo credit: Marshall Tidrick