Updated July 23rd, 2010: It was a warm night outside but we enjoyed a cool show inside with the July 2010 Songwriter's Depot show at the Old Country Store. We started the show off with a bang with little nine year old Presley Connor's comedy routine. It was a real hit and she's a doll. Presley is the daughter of show producer Shane Connor. OLD COUNTRY STORE in CASEY JONES VILLAGE Read more about this month's guests:
Our three fantastic songwriters, Blaine Larsen, Jamie Teachenor and Joe White, put on a great show with their incredible talents as songwriters, singers and musicians. It was amazing. Songwriter Joe West was accompanied by his son, Zach, on his hit song "American Ride".
We love live music at the Old Country Store and so appreciate our partnership with WYN 106.9 on Songwriter's Depot. We really enjoy these songwriter nights and have met the best of the best from Nashville. Mark your calendar for the next show on the 4th Thursday on August 26th.

From www.wwyn.fm 106.9's website:
or call 427-9616
Thursday, July 22nd - 7:00 pm
(Supper at 6 pm)
Jackson, TN

BLAINE LARSEN - His own radio hits include 'How Do You Get That Lonely' & 'Chillin',
plus he wrote George Strait's recent hit 'I Gotta Get To You'

JOE WEST - Songwriting credits include 'American Ride' for Toby Keith and
'Do You Believe Me Now' for Jimmy Wayne

JAMIE TEACHENOR - a Depot favorite and has had songs recorded by Luke Bryan,
Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, and Blaine Larsen
Come early to enjoy the buffet at 6:00 pm!
($10 cover for the show and dinner is not included in the price of the show)
Posted July 9th, 2010:
What a line-up!!! It's going to be amazing.......
Just released from Shane at WYN:
PERFORMERS FOR THE JULY 22nd "WYN 106.9 SONGWRITER'S DEPOT" at The Old Country Store: Blaine Larsen, Joe West, & Jamie Teachenor. Call WYN at 731-427-9616 Monday for reservations. Supper at 6 pm and show at 7 pm.
Updated July 2nd, 2010: We will have delicious BBQ sandwiches, chips and soft drinks available at the concession stand outside of the Old Country Store Friday, July 2nd and Saturday, July 3rd from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm with picnic tables and tents to sit under and enjoy the beautiful weekend weather.

Enjoy A BBQ Picnic Friday & Saturday!
BBQ Sandwich, chips and drink only $5.00!
Posted July 1st, 2010:
Happy 4th of July!
We know you are looking forward to a fun holiday weekend! We are too! Be sure and stop by Casey Jones Village and enjoy a great Southern meal at the Old Country Store, a tour of Casey Jones Museum and shopping all around the Village. You can even take in a game of mini-golf at Casey Jones Mini-Golf.
We will have special music at lunch on Saturday, July 3rd at the Old Country Store with the Spurlock Family bluegrass gospel band. Cindy Spurlock and her six kids will perform. They are fantastic. Don't miss it beginning at 11:30 am in the Ice Cream Parlor.
We're open all weekend and also on Monday, July 5th. The Old Country Store hours are 6:30 am to 9 pm and Museum hours are 9 am to 8 pm daily.
We'll have BBQ packages in the Old Country Store To Go Friday, Saturday and Sunday. BBQ is only $7.49 per pound while it lasts. Fixins' include: Baked Beans, Potato Salad and Cole Slaw for $2.49 a pint or $4.49 a pound each.
"To Go" BBQ packages include:
All for only $19.99 plus tax!
Here's a link to some fun things going on in our area this weekend from our friends at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville, Tennessee located at I-40 exit 56: http://www.westtnheritage.com/4thevents.html and also on this link from their newsletter: 4th of July Happenings in West Tennessee
Happy 4th from Casey Jones Village!
Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/oldcountrystore (see link below) and on Facebook on our two pages: "Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store" and our newer page "Casey Jones Village"....

Hanging out before the Show:
Billy Montana, WYN 106.9's Shane Connor (the show producer) and Keni Thomas

Updated June 25th: Wow! We enjoyed an incredible show with Keni Thomas and Billy Montana June 24th. There was a big thunderstorm outside but we had our own fireworks inside with their powerful stories in song. Our thanks to the amazingly talented artists, Keni and Billy, for driving in from Nashville to spend the evening with us. What genuinely nice people and such a wonderful passion for their work and touching lives across the globe. Read more below...
Updated June 23rd:
We are going to have an incredible show at Songwriter's Depot this month as we welcome Keni Thomas and Billy Montana June 24th. Two powerhouse artists for our special "Salute to Patriots" show. Read more about their amazing stories at www.kenithomas.com and www.billymontana.com ....
Posted June 16th:
We are looking forward to a wonderful June show on the 24th.
See the details below from our friends at WWYN 106.9
and their website www.wwyn.fm

| KENI THOMAS | BILLY MONTANA |
| A Staff Sergeant with the US 75th Ranger Regiment, Keni and his task force members were involved in the mission that would be featured in the book and movie, Black Hawk Down. Since then, Keni has toured internationally and co-wrote seven of the tracks on his new album. In addition, Keni is the national spokesman for the Hero Fund and the Special Operations Foundation and sang the National Anthem at the 2009 World Series. | Critically acclaimed singer/ songwriter Billy Montana’s talent for tapping into powerful emotions in the songs that he writes has led to a string of hits and awards for some of country music’s biggest stars. Billy’s "Number 1" credits include Garth Brooks’ record-breaking single, “More Than A Memory”, Sara Evans’ smash “Suds in the Bucket”, the Grammy-nominated “Bring On the Rain” recorded by Jo Dee Messina, and “Stuck” recorded by Jackson-native, Ash Bowers. |



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The Celebrate Art Festival Saturday
June 12th in Casey Jones Village!
(Jackson, TN) Art in the Village is hosting the Celebrate Art Festival Saturday, June 12th from 10 am to 5 pm in Casey Jones Village featuring over twenty five gallery artists. See local artists at work with painting, pottery demonstrations, portraiture and more. Come interact with these working artists with original, one of a kind artwork for sale at reasonable prices. The festival was to be held a few weeks ago but was rescheduled due to the weather. Art in the Village is a new co-operative art gallery that opened last fall. It was founded by local artists Mary Spellings and Laurie Denbrock and features twenty eight local and regional artists' original work. Deborah Shaw Laman, Casey Jones Village marketing director, said, "Art in the Village is really wonderful as it gives everyone an opportunity to experience the remarkable talents of 28 local artists in one place. These are award winning truly gifted artisans and we are so proud to have their work here in the Village."
The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm and will be open this Saturday featuring various art mediums including watercolors, photographs, acrylics, pastels, pottery, jewelry and mixed media pieces. Art lessons available to students of all ages. Bring a group for a fun "Artist for the Afternoon" experience as each person paints their own masterpiece. Casey Jones Village is located in Jackson, Tennessee on the Highway 45 By-pass at I-40 exit 80A. For more information visit www.caseyjones.com or call 731 - 554 - ARTS (731- 554-2787). |
| (Pictured above: "Kaiser" by Mary Spellings) |
Updated May 30th, 2010: All for only $19.99 plus tax.
This Memorial Day weekend we pause to rememember the brave men and women of the United States military who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Our thoughts and prayers are with all military families and to the soldier's serving our great nation. God bless America.
Updated May 28th, 2010:
Spend the Summer with us in Casey Jones Village!
Upcoming Fun:
Seniors Night Every Tuesday & Thursday Night
4 pm to 9 pm
Old Country Store Buffet $7.00 Tuesday and Thursday
from 4 pm to 9 pm for Senior Citizens 60 years and over.
(Drink, tax and gratuity not included. No coupon necessary)
This Weekend!
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with us!
Bring the family for a wonderful weekend with great Southern cooking at the Old Country Store, a tour of the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, shopping all around the Village, playing mini-golf and more! You will love our beautiful patriotic decorations too.
Get Q to Go and more this Memorial Day Weekend!
Updated Monday: We still have great BBQ, ribs and chicken halves to go. Come on by while it lasts!
Posted 5/28: By the Pound or Special Package Deal
We'll have BBQ by the pound with all the fixins'
in our Old Country Store "To Go" Friday to Monday while its lasts.
Q only $7.49 per pound
Baked Beans, Potato Salad & Cole Slaw $2.49 Pint/$4.49 Quart
Special Memorial Day Weekend BBQ Package:
Available in the Old Country Store To Go
inside the Old Country Store
Note: Friday, May 28th
Summer Hours for
Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum Begin
9 am to 8 pm Daily!
Thursday, June 3rd
Gospel Supper Club
6:30 pm
"Living Truth" from Selmer will perform in the
Barnside Room at the Old Country Store
Saturday, June 5th
Special Book Signing of
Big Appetite - My Southern Fried Search
for the Meaning of Life
with noted Simon & Schuster author
and Nashville born and raised Sam McLeod
as a stop on his national tour.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The Old Country Store Ice Cream Parlor
We Love Live Music! Ongoing Events:
3rd Tuesdays - Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus 6:30 pm
4th Thursdays - Songwriter's Depot
Every Tuesday - Live music with Cane Ridge Bluegrass Band
Every Thursday - Live old time music with the
Jackson Area Plectral Society
Friday Nights - Live music with Shades of Bluegrass
Read more details about these events below.
Y'all come!

An example of the devastating flooding in our area the first weekend in May 2010-
Picture taken in South Jackson
Updated May 31st, 2010: There's still time to help with the Flood Fundraiser. This Thursday in partnership with the Jackson Area Plectral Society we will be again be collecting funds during their weekly club music jam on the front porch of the Old Country Store. Just drop by with your donation from 6:30 pm to 9 pm Thursday night. To donate online visit the Jackson Area chapter of the American Red Cross website at: http://redcrossjac.org/DonationsFinances.htm.
Posted May 13th, 2010: Fundraiser to Continue Next Three Thursdays
Tonight's Flood Fundraiser was so successful we are going to keep collecting for the Jackson Area Chapter of the Red Cross with the Jackson Area Plectral Society the next three Thursdays. Many thanks to John Few and the Plectral Society for their partnership in this effort.http://jacksonareaplectralsociety.webs.c
Posted Monday, May 10th, 2010: The floods and storms the first week of May caused tremendous devastation in Jackson and West Tennessee. We hope you will plan to stop by and participate in this very important cause Thursday evening as we raise money for the Red Cross to use in recovery efforts.
Here are the details from our press release...
Flood Fundraiser May 13th at Old Country Store
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Shane Connor in solid red pictured with Anthony Smith and the trio Lucy Angel

Updated May 27th, 2010: We had a fun night tonight with Anthony Smith and the introduction of a new trio to the Songwriter's Depot stage ~ Lucy Angel. Anthony played his many country music hits then turned the show over to Lucy Angel who wowed us with their beautiful family harmonies. This mother and daughter trio were delightful. Anthony was a little under the weather tonight but came back on stage to accompany the girls with his incredible guitar skills. Many thanks to all the folks who came out to enjoy the show!
Posted May 20th, 2010:
http://tinyurl.com/2bdx3nk
Many thanks to Jackson Sun editor Jacque Hillman and writer Ashley Edwards Walker for the great story on Songwriter's Depot in today's newspaper! Call WYN 106.9 at 731.427.9616 for reservations and many thanks as always to show producer extraordinaire Shane Connor! He does an amazing job each month producing this show bringing us the finest of singer/songwriters and it would not be possible without him.
Posted May 9th, 2010:
All aboard! Songwriter's Depot will be back at the station in the Barnside Room at the Old Country Store Thursday evening, May 27th. Don't miss this exciting show. Dinner at 6 pm and the show at 7 pm. Reservations are required. $10 cover does not include the price of dinner. Produced by Shane Connor with Thomas Media, it features the finest singer/songwriters from Nashville in a live acoustic show each month on the 4th Thursday at the Old Country Store