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Live Music In Brownwood, TX
Texas music the way it is meant to be heard — close, loud enough, and usually somewhere you can get a drink and a plate. From a preserved 1920s theatre to taprooms and patios, most weekends have something on. What is coming up is listed below.
Events
9 events
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Bardic Folk Tales with Sean Smith
Grassroots Lounge
🎶 Stories Through Song with Sean Smith of Bardic Folk and Tales Grassroots Lounge welcomes Sean Smith of Bardic Folk and Tales for an evening of live music and storytelling on Friday, August 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. This free performance brings together songs, stories and the spirit of the old bardic tradition, offering an experience filled with beautiful, poetic, haunting and powerful moments. 🍀 Cozy Stories & Welcoming Atmosphere Known as Brownwood’s living room, Grassroots Lounge provides a cozy setting for an evening of music, conversation and community. Guests can settle in and enjoy Sean Smith’s storytelling through song while experiencing the welcoming atmosphere of this local favorite. The lounge also offers dinner and desserts, cocktails, mocktails, beer and non-alcoholic beer for guests to enjoy during their visit. 🎟️ Free Admission & Event Info The performance is free to attend, with no reservations or tickets required. Guests are invited to come in, get comfortable and stay awhile. 📅 Friday, August 28 🕖 7 to 9 p.m. 📍 Grassroots Lounge Additional performances with Sean Smith are scheduled for Friday, October 9, and Friday, November 13, from 7 to 9 p.m.
All day
Corks & Caps
The Brownwood Harvey House
Gather for an evening of Texas craft brews, wine tastings, live music, and local food vendors in Downtown Brownwood. Corks & Caps brings together regional wineries, Texas breweries, and local culinary favorites for a relaxed fall night outdoors. Sample featured pours, enjoy live performances on stage, and explore the heart of the district under the evening lights. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite. Entry includes official tasting passes and access to all festival grounds, live entertainment, and vendor areas.
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Bobby Brewer
Grassroots Lounge
🎸 Live Music with Bobby Brewer at Grassroots Lounge Grassroots Lounge welcomes Bobby Brewer for a special evening of live music, beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy acoustic classic Americana in a cozy setting surrounded by good music, good food, good drinks and good company. 🌱 Cozy Music & Community Atmosphere Grassroots Lounge offers a relaxed setting where guests can settle in, listen to live music and enjoy an evening together in Brownwood’s living room. The lounge invites visitors to grab a seat and stay awhile while enjoying its full menu of handcrafted food, cocktails, mocktails, beer, non-alcoholic beer and desserts. 🎟️ Free Admission & Event Info The live music is free to attend, and doors open at 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, grab a seat and enjoy dinner or drinks before the music begins. 🕖 Live music begins at 7 p.m. 🚪 Doors open at 3 p.m. 📍 Grassroots Lounge
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Halloween on Center Avenue
Center Avenue in Downtown Brownwood
Enhance your downtown Halloween evening along Center Avenue with special festivities hosted by Shaw's Marketplace and Fuzzy's Taco Shop. Running alongside the annual downtown trick-or-treating route, this stop offers activities for all ages, including live music, warm drinks, and pop-up shopping.
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Logan Ryan Band
Wild Duck Bar & Grill
The Logan Ryan Band delivers an electrifying blend of Texas Red Dirt Country, Americana, alt-country, and honky-tonk. Led by Texas singer-songwriter Logan Ryan Skloss, the band brings authentic storytelling and high-energy performances to every stage. Rooted in Southern musical traditions with a contemporary edge, their sound creates an unforgettable live experience for country and Americana fans. Tickets on sale now! $20 Advance Tickets, $30 at the door
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Bobby Brewer
Grassroots Lounge
🎸 Live Music with Bobby Brewer at Grassroots Lounge Grassroots Lounge welcomes Bobby Brewer for a special evening of live music, beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy acoustic classic Americana in a cozy setting surrounded by good music, good food, good drinks and good company. 🌱 Cozy Music & Community Atmosphere Grassroots Lounge offers a relaxed setting where guests can settle in, listen to live music and enjoy an evening together in Brownwood’s living room. The lounge invites visitors to grab a seat and stay awhile while enjoying its full menu of handcrafted food, cocktails, mocktails, beer, non-alcoholic beer and desserts. 🎟️ Free Admission & Event Info The live music is free to attend, and doors open at 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, grab a seat and enjoy dinner or drinks before the music begins. 🕖 Live music begins at 7 p.m. 🚪 Doors open at 3 p.m. 📍 Grassroots Lounge
6:30 – 11:59 PM
HPU Christmas Concert
Howard Payne University
Howard Payne University will welcome the community for its annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 1. The festive evening will fill the campus with the sounds of the season as HPU musicians and performers come together to celebrate Christmas through music. A beloved Brownwood holiday tradition, the concert brings the university and surrounding community together for an evening of seasonal music and celebration. Past performances have featured the HPU Yellow Jacket Band and Concert Choir alongside community musicians. Additional details will be announced as they become available.
7:30 – 11:59 PM
Voices of Christmas – Handel’s Messiah
First Baptist Church
Celebrate the timeless majesty of the holiday season with a magnificent performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah ! Presented by the Howard Payne University Concert Choir, the Brownwood Community Chorus, and the Festival Orchestra, this grand musical event brings together talented local and university musicians for an unforgettable rendition of Handel’s classic Christmas masterpiece. From soaring choruses to brilliant orchestral movements, experience the reverence, power, and triumph of the season’s most cherished sacred music, culminating in the world-famous “Hallelujah” chorus. Set in an intimate performance setting, this seasonal tradition offers visitors and residents a profound musical experience in the heart of Texas. Gather your family and friends for an inspiring evening of classical music that captures the true wonder of Christmas. Event Highlights Featured Ensembles: HPU Concert Choir, Brownwood Community Chorus and Festival Orchestra. Featured Repertoire: The Christmas Portion of Handel’s Messiah . Sponsor: The Arts Council of Brownwood.
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Bobby Brewer
Grassroots Lounge
🎸 Live Music with Bobby Brewer at Grassroots Lounge Grassroots Lounge welcomes Bobby Brewer for a special evening of live music, beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy acoustic classic Americana in a cozy setting surrounded by good music, good food, good drinks and good company. 🌱 Cozy Music & Community Atmosphere Grassroots Lounge offers a relaxed setting where guests can settle in, listen to live music and enjoy an evening together in Brownwood’s living room. The lounge invites visitors to grab a seat and stay awhile while enjoying its full menu of handcrafted food, cocktails, mocktails, beer, non-alcoholic beer and desserts. 🎟️ Free Admission & Event Info The live music is free to attend, and doors open at 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, grab a seat and enjoy dinner or drinks before the music begins. 🕖 Live music begins at 7 p.m. 🚪 Doors open at 3 p.m. 📍 Grassroots Lounge
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