The video above follows David Bridwell on a drive up from Dallas to Sherman, TX for a live music gig, with stops along the way at the historic town square, the Sherman Jazz Museum, and a local restaurant before performing at Rendezvous Bar & Grill on a packed Saturday night. If you're curious about what Sherman has to offer beyond its small-town reputation, this one covers a lot of ground.
What Is There to Do in Sherman, TX?
Sherman sits about 60 miles north of Dallas and 30 miles north of McKinney, just 15 minutes from Lake Texoma near the Oklahoma border. The population is around 47,000, so it's a smaller town, but there's more going on than you might expect. The town square is centered around the courthouse, surrounded by restaurants, bars, antique shops, and storefronts with real character. It's the kind of square you find in a lot of historic Texas towns, and it's worth walking around for a while.
One standout spot on the square is the Sherman Jazz Museum, founded in 2010 by Bill Collins to preserve jazz history. It's housed in one of the largest Masonic lodges in Texas, so the building itself is worth seeing. The museum was closed during this particular visit, but it's on the list for a return trip. Austin College adds a college-town element, and Texas Instruments has a semiconductor manufacturing presence in the area, which gives the local economy some weight beyond the typical small-town setup.
For food, the Old Iron Post is right on the square and makes for a solid lunch stop. The Texas cheesesteak hit the spot after walking around in the heat.
Where Can You Hear Live Music in Sherman, TX?
Sherman isn't going to have a massive list of music venues, but what's here has real energy. Based on what's covered in the video and what the town offers:
- Rendezvous Bar & Grill — A rowdy, packed bar where locals show up on Saturday nights. The crowd was high-energy and social, with people moving between tables and talking to everyone. A fun room to play music in and a great spot to catch a live set.
- Old Iron Post — A restaurant and bar on the town square that occasionally hosts events. Good food, solid atmosphere, and a nice place to unwind.
David Bridwell performed an original set at Rendezvous that night, and the room had the kind of energy where people were clearly there to have a good time, not just sit quietly. That kind of crowd makes all the difference for live music, and Sherman delivered on a Saturday night.
A Good Stop Between Dallas and the Oklahoma Border
If you're driving north out of Dallas or heading to Lake Texoma, Sherman is worth more than just a gas station stop. Walk the square, grab food at the Old Iron Post, and if you time it right, catch some live music at Rendezvous Bar & Grill. It's a town with real history and enough going on to fill an afternoon and evening without feeling like you're stretching for things to do.