Grassroots Lounge

09/16/2026

Truth Seekers returns to Grassroots Lounge this Thursday, and we’re heading to the deserts of Peru — no passport required.

🏜️ THE NAZCA LINES: ANCIENT MYSTERIES IN THE DESERT
Thursday, September 17 | 6:30 PM

Who created these enormous designs in the desert? How did they do it, and what were they trying to tell us?

Astronomy? Ancient rituals? And where did those alien theories come from? 👽

Let’s have a little fun and explore the evidence, question the theories, and see where the conversation takes us.

Come with questions, bring a friend, or simply pull up a chair and listen. No expertise needed — just curiosity and a willingness to enjoy a respectful conversation with good company.

🍷 Grab supper and your favorite drink, settle in, and spend your Thursday evening wondering a little bigger.

FREE community conversation. All welcome.

FULL MENU AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER DISCUSSION.

📍 Grassroots Lounge
1906 HWY 377 S., Brownwood

Stay Rooted in Community,
Rod

09/16/2026

Don’t miss local musician Hunter Brinson as he breaks new ground and gets his music out into the world. With fresh originals and great recordings, this up-and-coming talent is giving us plenty to be excited about.

Come hear him LIVE at Grassroots Lounge and cheer on one of our own!

Join us Saturday, September 19, at 7 PM for a FREE evening of music with an up-and-coming Texas artist we’re excited to welcome back. Hunter brings onstage experience and behind-the-scenes studio know-how, along with his own creative voice and a love of sharing music.

Already a fan? Bring someone who hasn’t heard him yet. New to his music? Come discover a musician worth getting to know.

Support original music right here in Brownwood.

Doors open at 3 PM for drinks and supper. Settle into our cozy, speakeasy-inspired literary lounge with a sandwich, a house-favorite pickled egg, and homemade dessert. Choose from cocktails, mocktails, b**r, w**e, non-alcoholic beverages, and bottled Dublin sodas.

Come solo, make it a date, or gather your friends. Enjoy a smoke-free space where you can relax, feel at home, and spend your Saturday evening in good company.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🍽️ Doors open at 3 PM for drinks and supper
🎶 Live music starts at 7 PM
🎟️ FREE admission—no cover charge
📍 1906 HWY 377 S., Brownwood, next to Dollar General
🚗 Parking available around the building

Share this invitation and help us give Hunter a warm Grassroots welcome back to the coziest stage in town.

Stay Rooted in Community,

Rod & Tiffany

09/15/2026

🌿 COMING HOME TO YOUR BODY
A Trauma-Informed Somatic Wellness Group for Women
First gathering - Free- No registration needed
Saturday, September 19 | 3:00 PM
Grassroots Lounge | Brownwood, Texas

Have you ever felt like your mind knows you're ready to move forward, but your body still feels stuck?

Maybe you carry tension in your shoulders. A tightness in your chest. A restless mind. Emotional exhaustion. Or simply a sense that you've become disconnected from yourself.

What if, instead of fighting against your body, you learned to listen to it?

Join Melanie Childress at Grassroots Lounge for Coming Home to Your Body—a gentle, trauma-informed, educational, and wellness-focused experience created specifically for women.

This is a space to slow down, breathe, become curious about what your body is communicating, and reconnect with yourself.

🌱 WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE

Together, we'll explore:
• Understanding trauma and the nervous system
• Fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses
• The Window of Tolerance
• How stress can show up in the body
• Gentle somatic movement and body awareness
• Grounding and nervous-system regulation techniques
• Breathwork and mindful awareness
• Releasing physical tension through safe, gentle movement
• Reconnecting with your body instead of fighting against it
• Self-compassion and learning to listen to your body's signals
• Simple practices you can take home with you

🤍 YOU DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOUR STORY.

You don't have to explain your pain.
You don't have to share anything you're not comfortable sharing.
And you don't have to force yourself to participate in an exercise that doesn't feel right for you.

Every practice is invitational. You remain in control of your participation.
This is about creating space for choice, safety, connection and compassion.

You simply get to come as you are.
Move at your own pace.
Listen inward.
Breathe.
Notice.
Reconnect.
Come home to yourself. 🌿

🌸 MEET YOUR FACILITATOR

Melanie Childress is a wellness educator, movement instructor, herbalist and mindfulness coach with a background that includes 15 years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She is also a certified Mindfulness Coach and Stretch Therapist, with additional certifications in several movement and fitness disciplines.

Her approach centers on a simple belief:
Your body is constantly communicating with you—and learning to listen can be a powerful part of your wellness journey.

🌿 JOIN US AT GRASSROOTS

Come spend a gentle Saturday afternoon in Brownwood's living room—a cozy space to pause, breathe, connect and simply be.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Grassroots Lounge
1906 HWY 377 S.
Brownwood, Texas

Come as you are.
Move at your own pace.
Listen inward.
Come home to yourself. 🤍

(This is an educational and wellness-focused group and is not a substitute for individualized psychotherapy or medical care.)

09/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 7:00 PM for Rooted Words, an intimate celebration of original poetry and short stories at Grassroots Lounge, located at 1906 HWY 377 S in Brownwood.

This gathering continues Grassroots Lounge’s passion for being a welcoming space for authentic connection through art, music, conversation, education, faith, and community.

Whether you come as a listener or a participant, you’ll find a warm, supportive atmosphere to hear heartfelt stories and poetry shared live in our cozy lounge.
All are welcome — writers of all experience levels and backgrounds are invited to share their artistic talent.

To keep the evening flowing smoothly and give everyone a chance to participate, readings are limited to 10 minutes or less.

To create a comfortable space for everyone, please keep all shared material clean and appropriate for a general audience.

Those interested in reading should SIGN UP by emailing [email protected] or by stopping in person to let Rod & Tiffany know. OR text/call 214-287-2407.

No cover charge.

Come solo or bring friends.

We look forward to a special night filled with inspiration, creativity, and community connection through the beauty of words.

Stay Rooted in Community,

Rod & Tiffany

Grassroots Lounge
1906 HWY 377 S.
Brownwood, TX 76801

FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP.

09/14/2026

Make yourself at home at Grassroots Lounge on Friday, September 18, at 7 PM for an evening of FREE live music with local favorite Jim Cooley.

With deep roots in classic country and a love for Motown, blues, rock, and light jazz, Jim brings a smooth, nostalgic sound that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. His influences range from George Jones and The Temptations to Boston and Stevie Ray Vaughan (something for every music lover).

Raised in a musical family, Jim honed his craft in Houston neighborhood bands and at the Cross Timbers Country Opry in Stephenville, where he joined the house band. His heartfelt vocals and guitar playing bring those years of experience to our cozy lounge.

Come hungry and enjoy homemade sandwiches, soup, and a scratch-made dessert. Pair your supper with a cocktail, mocktail, b**r, w**e, non-alcoholic b**r, or bottled Dublin soda.

Come solo, bring a date, or gather your friends for a relaxed Friday night filled with music and good company.

📅 Friday, September 18
🎶 Live music starts at 7 PM
📍 Grassroots Lounge | 1906 HWY 377 S., Brownwood
🎟️ No cover charge!

Share this invitation with someone who could use a relaxing and fun Friday night out!

Stay Rooted in Community,

Rod & Tiffany

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

Don't Miss FREE Live with Juan Hernandez at Grassroots Lounge!

Come on out Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable performance by local legend Juan Hernandez.

Doors open at 3:00 PM for supper and drinks. We will close at 10:00 PM. Live music will end at 9:00 PM.

Juan Hernandez brings an upbeat, foot-tapping rock set of crowd favorites and originals to Grassroots—delivered with guitar (and sometimes even a saxophone), seasoned musicianship, and the easygoing energy of a true Brownwood favorite.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering him for the first time, this is the kind of night that reminds you why live music feels so good.

Bring your friends or come solo, settle into the cozy, speakeasy-style atmosphere of Grassroots Lounge, and enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks (plenty of non-alcoholic options, too), and a relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes everyone feel at home.

This is more than just a free cozy concert—it's a perfect way to connect, unwind, and surround yourself with great music and company.

Grassroots Lounge
1906 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX

Stay Rooted in Community,

Rod & Tiffany

09/10/2026

🎶 SEPTEMBER IS SOUNDING GOOD AT GRASSROOTS! 🎶

FREE live music every Friday and Saturday at Grassroots Lounge. Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and come support some incredibly talented local musicians.

🎤 Saturday, September 12 — Juan Hernandez
🎤 Friday, September 18 — Jim Cooley
🎤 Saturday, September 19 — Hunter Brinson
🎤 Friday, September 25 — Charley Bodiford & Brad Bradley
🎤 Saturday, September 26 — Bobby Brewer

🎵 Music begins at 7 p.m.
🎟️ FREE — no cover charge
📍 Grassroots Lounge
1906 Hwy. 377 S., Brownwood
Next to Dollar General

Come early for supper and stay for the music! Doors open at 3 pm. Our full menu of handcrafted food, homemade desserts, cocktails, mocktails, b**r, w**e, and nonalcoholic beverages will be available throughout the evening.

Grassroots offers an intimate, relaxed setting where you can enjoy great local talent, visit with friends, and unwind.

Which performance—or performances—will we see you at?

Stay Rooted in Community,

Rod & Tiffany