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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
22 events
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: Halloween: Costumes Versus Everyday Masks
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Teresa Walters – Musical Faith Journey
Howard Payne University Campus
Experience an evening of live classical music and storytelling as Howard Payne University hosts world-renowned pianist Teresa Walters on her Musical Faith Journey Tour. Described by the New York Times as "The International First Lady of Piano," Walters is an international Steinway Artist known for combining master-level piano performances with personal true stories, multi-media elements, and original interdenominational music.
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Classic Americana Night
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
Spend Friday evening at Grassroots Lounge for an intimate night of live acoustic music. The performance features a laid-back selection of classic Americana, soft rock favorites, and acoustic vocals in a relaxed, non-smoking atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the full Grassroots menu throughout the evening, offering hot sandwiches served on organic bread, made-from-scratch soups, homemade desserts, cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer. Performance begins at 7:00 PM Admission: Free Live acoustic guitar & vocals, cozy seating, full kitchen & bar menu
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.
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Somethin' Sweet Jazz
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
Spend Halloween night enjoying live jazz at Grassroots Lounge with a special performance by Somethin’ Sweet Jazz, featuring Charley Bodiford on vocals, Brad Bradley on keys, and Daniel Graham on drums. Guests are welcome to attend in costume or come as they are for an intimate evening of live music, food, and drinks in a cozy community setting. The full Grassroots menu will be available, featuring hot sandwiches, scratch-made desserts, craft cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine. Event Details Date: Saturday, October 31 Time: Performance begins at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 3:00 PM) Location: Grassroots Lounge (1906 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX) Admission: Free live music Attire: Costumes are welcome, but not required (family-appropriate attire encouraged)
8:00 PM
Halloween Party at Wild Duck Bar & Grill
Wild Duck Bar & Grill
Spend Halloween night in Downtown Brownwood at Wild Duck Bar & Grill for a late-night celebration featuring live music, games, and themed specials! DJ Cody Painter will host the live DJ party from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM, creating an energetic backdrop for evening festivities downtown. Highlights & Activities: Live Entertainment: Live DJ party hosted by DJ Cody Painter Competitions: Costume contest and beer pong tournament Food & Beverage: Featured Halloween drink and food specials
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: Why Civilizations Collapse
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: The Intrigue of the Greatest Movies
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: Norman Rockwell: Real Life or Imagined?
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
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.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: Do We Still Need Heroes?
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
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.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: Does Prayer Change What Happens—or Change Us?
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Truth-Seekers Thursday: Christmas Presents & Presence: What Matters Most?
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A weekly gathering for curious minds. Free discussion at Grassroots Lounge.
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
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Sean Smith of Bardic Folk and Tales
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
Joining a special collection of musicians for the New Year’s Eve gathering.
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Pick & Play at Grassroots
GRASSROOTS LOUNGE
A special New Year’s Eve gathering featuring multiple local musicians and $5 bowls of black-eyed pea soup with cornbread.
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