{"id":12558,"date":"2026-10-14T15:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/?p=12558"},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T15:40:32","slug":"rhythm-and-brew-gives-waxahachie-musicians-a-stage-every-friday-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/2026\/10\/14\/rhythm-and-brew-gives-waxahachie-musicians-a-stage-every-friday-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhythm and Brew Gives Waxahachie Musicians a Stage Every Friday Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Waxahachie&#8217;s newest live music venue, Rhythm and Brew, is turning Friday nights into a showcase for homegrown talent. Every Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the venue&#8217;s Grounded Jam Sessions gives local performers a place to play and neighbors a place to gather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The idea grew out of a simple goal, said co-owner Jorden Kidwell who owns the venue with her husband Matthew: to spotlight Waxahachie talent and offer a stage to people who might not otherwise have the chance to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"50362a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #50362a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/rhythmandbrew-waxahachie-1024x564.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12559 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/rhythmandbrew-waxahachie-1024x564.avif 1024w, https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/rhythmandbrew-waxahachie-300x165.avif 300w, https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/rhythmandbrew-waxahachie-768x423.avif 768w, https:\/\/waxahachie360.com\/waxahachie-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/rhythmandbrew-waxahachie.avif 1082w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grounded Jam Sessions spotlight local talent at Rhythm and Brew in Downtown Waxahachie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors can expect a wide range of musical genres and a crowd full of cheers for those onstage. Many of the encouraging voices belong to other musicians who come to perform, which keeps the energy high, Jorden said. &#8220;It&#8217;s very fun and it&#8217;s very electric.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room itself adds to the appeal. The stage and the audience sit close together, creating a cozy setting where interaction between performers and listeners comes naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"6752073b9f\" src=\"https:\/\/waxahachie-360.kit.com\/6752073b9f\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" data-no-optimize=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding to the appeal of the venue, guests can order from a menu that includes beer, wine, tea and coffee, along with energizers and refreshers. Snacks are available too. Still, Jorden said the drinks and food are secondary to the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We supply the beverage or the snack or whatever it is,&#8221; Jorden said. &#8220;But we really like the fact that we have a gathering space for [everyone] to be able to hang out and spend time with the people that they care about.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Jorden, the biggest reward is watching strangers connect. She said she loves seeing people who might never have crossed paths in daily life come together through a shared love of music. &#8220;Music is a universal language,&#8221; she said. &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to have anything in common with somebody and still be able to come together with music.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8506018600647638\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8506018600647638\" data-ad-slot=\"7257890953\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her own relationship with music is personal. Jorden does not perform, but she comes from a musical family. Her father was a music minister and later a pastor, and guitars were a fixture at family gatherings. &#8220;Music has always been more of a therapy to me as opposed to an outlet,&#8221; she said. &#8220;It kind of speaks to my soul a little bit.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That sense of comfort and connection is what she hopes guests will find at the venue. The Grounded Jam Session is intended as more than a night of entertainment. It is a way to bring people face to face again and strengthen the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a musician looking for a stage or a music fan looking for a lively night out, the Grounded Jam Session welcomes you. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at Rhythm and Brew in Waxahachie. New performers must register in advance by contacting Rhythm and Brew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#1d6b5a;border-width:2px;border-radius:6px;padding-top:1.25rem;padding-right:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.25rem;padding-left:1.5rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8a89281 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhythm and Brew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 100 N College St B101, Waxahachie, TX 75165<br><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yfsU3H7UxJ1xvErS9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:972-268-5125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">972-268-5125<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhythmandbrew.coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rhythmandbrew.coffee\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waxahachie&#8217;s newest live music venue, Rhythm and Brew, is turning Friday nights into a showcase for homegrown talent. 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