Crossroads Coffeehouse & Music Co.: Links

Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce: When visiting Winnsboro, be sure to visit our town's Chamber of Commerce, located on the west end of the historic Winnsboro Train Depot at the southeast corner of Main Street (TX-37) and Broadway (TX-11). The building is a beautifully restored historic treasure in our town. And you'll find all sorts of valuable information about things to see and do in our town and surrounding area. The Chamber is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though they typically close from noon to 1 p.m.

Sandy Thomas, Administrator Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce 100 E Broadway - Train Depot Winnsboro, TX 75494 903-342-3666 sandy@winnsboro.com

Crossroads' Ticket Purchasing Info & Outlets

Crossroads Ticket Purchasing Info & Outlets: FYI: Currently, Crossroads is NOT set up for ONLINE ticket purchasing. We are looking into those options, so check back here in the days to come for an update.

Besides purchasing your Crossroads Concert tickets directly from Crossroads (via phone or email inquiry), there are two establishments in downtown Winnsboro that serve up Crossroads Concert tickets: Mossman Guitars and Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe. (See their descriptions and info below, one listed in the dining section, and one in the shopping section.)

We invite you to purchase advance General Admission tickets to the coming weekend's concert at these fine local establishments. Please note, these outlets carry ONLY advance General Admission tickets for each week's concert. If you wish to purchase WAY in advance of a particular concert -- call Crossroads. (Important Note: tickets sold at neighboring outlets are NOT for reserved seating.)

Contact Crossroads directly to inquire about reserved seating. Call us at (903) 342-1854 or toll free at (888) 342-1854. Or email us at: contact@CrossroadsMusicCompany.com. THANKS! (Crossroads no longer accepts unpaid reservations.)

And just to be perfectly clear - YES, you may purchase - directly from Crossroads - advance General Admission OR advance Reserved seating AS EARLY AS YOU LIKE - for ANY concert you see posted on our site.

Crossroads no longer provides refunds on ticket purchases. If you need to cancel prior to 24 hours before a concert, we will give you a partial credit toward future Crossroads Concert ticket purchases. Please feel free to ask us about this when the inevitable unforeseen conflict arises. We want to accomodate our audience whenever possible. Cancellations made the day of a concert will not be refunded or credited for future use. Thank you for your understanding.

WHEN YOU CALL CROSSROADS OR EMAIL US FOR TICKET PURCHASES please include the ARTIST'S NAME and DATE of the show. Please leave a valid credit card number with expiration date - your tickets will be charged to this card. IMPORTANT: We also need your name, phone number, number of tickets, and whether you would like Reserved Seating or General Admission. If you do not specify "Reserved," your tickets will be General Admission.

Concert seating purchased through Crossroads is done via a ticketless system. Your name is simply placed on the guest list, and you can pick up your credit card receipt at the door the night of the concert. If you purchase Reserved seating, you will be escorted to your seat/s, which will be marked with your party's name. Enjoy!

Crossroads Online at MYSPACE!

Crossroads' MySpace: We've created a MYSPACE! It's an easy way to see our calendar at a glance. AND you can hear the music of artists coming to the Crossroads stage! If you have a MySpace, feel free to add us! We love new friends!! Just click on the link above to go directly there.

Area Lodging Resources

Deer Lake Cabins: We discovered these folks online. We've yet to conduct an onsite visit, but will one of these days. When we do, we'll update this description and give a bit more insight into what's available. In the meantime, visit them online by clicking on the name above. Sounds fun if you're looking to experience one of East Texas' beautiful lakes up close and personal. Please mention Crossroads when you call!
Fall Farm - A Fine Country Inn: This is a much-touted country inn, located north of Mineola and about a 25-minute drive from Crossroads as the crow flies. Mike and Carol Fall are proud to offer their guests a premier Inn “experience,” and rumor has it (we've heard all about this place through our past involvement with the Piney Woods Pick'n Parlor) that Fall Farm Country Inn, has grown into just that — an EXPERIENCE. Facilities include a 6,000 s.f. Main Inn, with five individual units, many spacious common areas, and a swimming pool and spa, all on 10 acres in the piney-woods of East Texas. An additional property, located one mile from Fall Farm, offers a 3,000 s.f. guesthouse, cottages, and a multipurpose facility, all overlooking a beautiful lake in the distance. Visit Fall Farm online by clicking on the name above. For reservations, contact Mike and Carol at (903) 768-2449 or toll-free at 1-877-886-7696. And as we always say -- thanks for mentioning Crossroads when you reserve your room/s!
Mt. Pleasant KOA Campground: Brian Stent, host of this pristine campground about 30 miles northeast of Winnsboro, is one of Crossroads' treasured regular concertgoers! Brian and friends often get their reservations in early for Crossroads concerts.

If you're in the mood to camp - tent, RV or Kabin - this cozy campground may just be what you're looking for. They even have wireless internet! Click on the site above, or email Brian directly at office@mpkoa.com or call (903) 572-5005 for more information. Please mention Crossroads when you call!
Oaklea Mansion and Manor House - A Bed and Breakfast Inn: Is a Colonial-style mansion filled with priceless furnishings and family heirlooms your cup of tea? Then Oaklea Mansion and Manor House has just the room for you. For an online tour and more information just click on Oaklea's name above. (P.S. Due to the priceless collections housed at Oaklea, proprietor Norma Wilkinson courteously requests that guests treat Oaklea Mansion and Manor as "live" museums. Many of the treasures there have been in the house and the family for generations. Her desire is for the antiques to be gently used and enjoyed, rather than roped off and displayed. Therefore Oaklea only accepts guests 21 years and older.) The Oaklea is just a few blocks south of Crossroads. For more information, call Norma at (903) 342-6051 or email norma@oakleamansion.com. The Oaklea often hosts weddings, reunions, and other special gatherings. Please do mention Crossroads when you call!
Pecan House Historic Bed & Breakfast: Located just 20-some miles east of Winnsboro off Hwy 11 in Pittsburg, Texas -- and famous for its British hospitality -- this classic Victorian architectural masterpiece is a cozy blend of elegance and comfort. Pecan House is within walking distance of antique stores and restaurants, and minutes from the fabulous lakes and trails East Texas is known for. All of its fully restored suites have private en-suite bathrooms, remote control A/C, TV, phones with free local calls and fast Internet connection. Most suites have private 2nd-floor decks and king-size beds with 1000-count Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow shams. The Pecan House gourmet English breakfast is legendary.

Pecan House is at 212 College Street, Pittsburg, Texas. For reservations, call (903) 856-5504 or send an email to book@pecanhousedesign.com AND please tell them you found them through our Crossroads web site! Click on the name above to link directly to Pecan House.
Thee Hubbell House Bed & Breakfast: Our friend Tim Carmichael is the proprietor and host of one of East Texas' most comfortably elegant and historically authentic bed and breakfast establishments. It's "Thee" perfect place to stay whether you make a weekend or week-long visit to Winnsboro. (Note: Thee Hubbell House is a little more than two blocks around the corner and west of Crossroads.) As our list of guest musical artists AND patrons grows, more and more come to discover and enjoy their stay here. Thee Hubbell House welcomes children, and certain small pets. They have wireless Internet service, and a beautiful new pool and privacy fence too. You'll find it easy to call Thee Hubble House "home." It's a cozy retreat nestled into a comfy neighborhood just blocks from historic downtown Winnsboro. Call 1-800-227-0639 or (903) 342-5629, and click on the name above to visit them online for details on room reservations, rentals for special events (yes, they do weddings and reunions), and more. We recommend making your reservation ASAP as these rooms get booked up fast. Thanks for mentioning Crossroads when you make your reservation!
Trails Country Motel: To find out more, click on the name above and it'll take you to lodgingus.com where you can click on "Winnsboro." When it comes to actual motels IN Winnsboro, Trails Country is the one and only. Its 22 rooms are newly furnished and decorated. Simple, clean, no-frills accommodations and friendly service, plus ammenities like high-speed wireless Internet service, in-room frig, microwave, coffee, cable TV, free local calls, etc. Rates start around $39.95, and they accept all major credit cards. The motel is a quick few-blocks' drive from downtown Winnsboro (MAYBE a mile, if that). The phone number is (903) 342-9026. Please mention Crossroads when you call!

Area Wining & Dining

ciboVino: NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Rick and Sharon Murray's much-anticipated new restaurant -- ciboVino (pronounced CHEEbo-VEEno) -- features simple, French-inspired decor. The restaurant's cuisine - predominantly Italian - also takes its cues from other countries whose coastal regions are touched by the Mediterranean Sea. As the Murrays like to say, "the specials are on the unusual side!"

ciboVino is a cuisine 'crossroads!' From the vantage point of the 52-foot-long dining bar that winds through the middle of the restaurant, guests can enjoy the view of ciboVino's signature Italian hand-ground, wood-fired stone ovens. Is your mouth watering yet?!

ciboVino is at 218 N. Main St., immediately next door to Crossroads -- to our north.
Cypress Springs Country Club: We've not had a chance to visit here yet, but have heard good reports. As the crow flies, this place is about 12 or so miles from downtown Winnsboro.

Rumor has it they serve a mean Breakfast Buffet every Sunday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM, featuring Cinnamon French Toast, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits and Gravy, Bacon, etc.

Details for other dining and golfing related events can be found on the Cypress Springs Country Club web site -- just click on the name above to link to their site. Or call 'em (903) 860-2154. Or stop by. They're located on Hwy 115, just south of the Lake Bridge at 8102 FM 115, Scroggins, TX 75480.
Double C Steak House: Located at 206 Market Street (just a few doors down from Crossroads' back door on The Bowery, next to Trails Country Center for the Arts.) Open since the summer of 2007, the Double C has become one popular hangout and dining establishment. The food's great, and the atmosphere is friendly and very "Texas!" In true "Bowery" fashion, the establishment also features an actual working "saloon" complete with big-screen TV viewing for you sports fans. Visit them online for peek at their complete menu of food and drink. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 2 PM. Monday through Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 8 PM. Thursday and Friday, 4:30 PM to 10 PM. And Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM. Call 'em at (903) 342-3111.
Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards: Our friends Jeff and Dana Sneed are the proprietors of this beautiful oasis in rural Camp County just southeast of Winnsboro by about 20 miles or so. Once you experience Los Pinos (The Pines) you will want to return OFTEN. It's a destination unto itself. The vineyard has quite a range of its own labels of distinctive wines. Combine that with Chef Dana's delicious menu and host Jeff's entertaining banter, and you'll be hooked. Click on their name above, and visit them online for awesome photos, and detailed info on special events, rentals, etc. Hours are Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight, and Sunday noon to 10 PM. (903) 855-1769.
Lou's Country Inn - Country cooking excellence for nearly 30 years!: Owned and operated by Edna Sweeden -- hostess with the mostest -- Lou's is a favorite lunchtime retreat located a short one-and-a-half miles south of Winnsboro on the east side of 37, next door to the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center. Lou's makes its home in a cozy historic house built 100 years ago come May of 2008. The wooden structure with its shaded front porch is slate blue with white trim. This Winnsboro "home of country cooking" sits up on a hill set back off the road a bit. Lou's is open DAILY (except Mondays) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lou's Country Inn also hosts private dinner parties for community organizations, family and class reunions, etc. The daily lunch buffet runs $6.95 (dessert and drink are extra), and on Sunday's the buffet price is a bit more, and includes dessert and drink. Reservations required for parties of 15 or more. For more information, call Lou's at (903) 629-7199 or email Edna Sweeden at louscountryinn@suddenlink.net
LouViney Cellars & Bistro: NEW HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday 4 PM to 9 PM Friday 4 PM to 10 PM Saturday NOON to 10 PM

LouViney is an East Texas winery located 1/2 block south of Crossroads (directly across from The Winnsboro Depot and Parking). They send folks up the street to hear all the great live music on our stage, and we send folks their way too when our patrons are looking for refreshment of the vine variety, or simply for an elegant souvenir grown right here in the piney woods! Click on their name above to learn more online about LouViney's distinctive appetizers and signature entrees. Here's the number: (903) 342-0485.
Rebekah's Restaurant: Located at Thee Hubbell House B&B, Rebekah's is known for catering to special requests of its guests. It's a gem of a place to know about, especially if you are planning a particularly romantic or significant occasion. Thee Hubbell House serves a country style breakfast to its B&B guests. Rebekah’s Restaurant also caters for group lunches made with prior arrangement, usually for groups of eight or more. For dinner, Rebekah’s currently operates on prior reservations only. Specialties of the house include Prime Rib, Chicken Picatta, Shrimp Scampi, Orange Roughy, and Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce - complemented by an organically grown salad, fresh hot homemade bread, and a signature homemade cheesecake. Just call (903) 342-5629 or 1-800-227-0639 to make reservations (a minimum number of six people per reservation, or by request).
Rita's Italian: This is a fun and funky place "produced" by musicians Randy and Heather Lindsey. Randy's mom, Rita, is from Rome, Italy, and the restaurant's menu is based on her amazing recipes, which feature southern Italian handmade pastas. (And "yes" - guests are welcome to BYOB.) What's fun and funky about the place is the karaoke music, pool table, and toy crane machine. There's no web site at this time, but stop and check 'em out. Their hours are 11 AM to 9 PM Monday thru Saturday; noon to 9 PM Sunday. It's always a good idea to call in advance (sometimes Randy and Heather have a music gig! Weekend hours can be especially sketchy, so it's always a good idea to call before you make plans.) Here's the contact info:

Rita's Italian 203 N Walnut Winnsboro, TX 75494, (903) 342-1400, randylindseyandheather@hotmail.com
Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe: PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS HERE to upcoming Crossroads concerts! Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe is an awesome neighbor just three doors south of us on Main Street. A delicious spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a menu ranging from gourmet salads and sandwiches, to upscale dinners and desserts. Guests who wish to BYOB wine are welcome there too. (Note: From mid to late April, the Bakery is temporarily closed for evening dinner.) The Winnsboro Bakery is known for its world-famous Sour Cream Pound Cakes, which it ships most anywhere. The bakery is also known for its diverse menu of salads, sandwiches, and dinner entres. For more info, call (903) 342-6119 or toll-free at 800-845-0512, or click on the name above to visit the bakery online. (Hours are 7 AM to 3 PM, Mondays through Thursdays; and - for the next couple of weeks - 7 AM to 5 PM Fridays and Saturdays.) There's also a Winnsboro Bakery & Cafe on the square in Mt. Vernon!

Area Churches of Note

Tinney Chapel United Methodist Church: This Winnsboro-area church is known around these parts as The Quintessential Country Church. We're talkin' -- you walk out the front door of the church and gaze right into a beautiful pasture full of grazing cattle. This church community is "quintessential" as country churches go for all sorts of other reasons. The awesome sense of family rooted in tradition. Their propensity for frequent gatherings that involve delicious food. Heck -- they even have their own blogspot. How quintessential is THAT? Lynn and Lindy contributed to the "contemporary" worship scene with this fine group of folks a couple of years back. (Contemporary meaning although we played lots of old hymns and original spiritual songs -- we played them on our guitars!)

If you're visiting the area, this is a great place to "do church" and head back to the city feeling like you really visited the East Texas countryside. Amen!

(take 312 from 515/Coke Road -- next to Brookshires -- just two miles south of town, turn left or east on CR 4620, go around the bend, and Tinney Chapel is at 449 CR 4620) (903) 629-7696

Area Arts Info Resources

KMOO: One of our favorite area radio stations, and based in Mineola, Texas! Give 'em a listen at 99.9 FM on the dial! KMOOOOOOO!
Red River Radio: This is THE National Public Radio station based in Shreveport, LA. (Tune 'em in at 89.9 on the dial.) We LOVE to log on and listen during the day when we're at our computers workin' away. You can listen too! Just click on RRR's site. And while you're there, maybe you'll be inspired to make a pledge. RRR is an incredible supporter of songs and songwriters, bands, and buskers. Crossroads' founders Adler & Hearne performed for the Red River Radio House Concert Series in January '05 and can't wait to go back and play the station's "No Cover" show.
Trails Country Centre for the Arts: Located out our back door and down Market Street (aka The Bowery), Trails Country Centre for the Arts (TCCA) is in its fifth year of providing literary, performing, and visual arts experiences and opportunities for residents and visitors of Winnsboro and the surrounding area. TCCA has played a vital role in keeping the arts alive and well in this neck of the woods. We encourage all who can to contribute their time, talents and financial support to this community treasure. TCCA is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. For more information on upcoming workshops, exhibits, performances and events, call TCCA at (903) 342-0686.

Area News Resources

COUNTY LINE Magazine: Our FAVORITE area, monthly information and entertainment magazine is COUNTY LINE! It covers arts, entertainment, local history, restaurant reviews, and lots more for ALL of what it lovingly refers to as "the upper east side" of Texas! Crossroads concerts are regularly featured in the County Line's comprehensive, live music listings. And for that, we send out a big SALUTE! With a special thanks to publisher P.A. Geddie and her famous brother, writer Tom Geddie, for their continuing encouragement and support.
WinnsboroToday.com: Whether you're a full-time local resident, weekender, or just planning to visit, WinnsboroToday.com is our local online newspaper. It's such a fun site, AND it just happens to be published by our good friends at McCrary Hardware Store around the corner on Elm Street. They do an awesome job of collecting info on area entertainment and events, interesting feature stories on folks who live in these parts, and more. Its a good site to visit OFTEN for news you can use!

Area Services of Note!

Copper Leaf Day Spa & Salon: WhooHOO! Yes, for those of you coming here from afar, you'll be delighted to discover a most elegant day spa just across Main Street from Crossroads. We've had road-weary musical artists find relief there in the form of massage therapy, and we love giving AND receiving those magical little Copper Leaf gift cards that get turned into luxurious moments. (903) 342-7772
Desktop Printing & Office Supply: We probably make at least one trip a day up Main Street to this most valuable service in our town. John and his staff do great work, at affordables prices, AND everybody there is so great to work with. At 326 N. Main, Desktop's hours are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
Friends & Co.: Founded in 2000 at 110 N. Chestnut Street near downtown Winnsboro, Friends & Co. is the creation of hair "diva" Amberly Klika. We have so much fun in here. When it comes to good vibes and spirited conversation, time spent at Friends & Co. is not unlike being transported onto the set of Truvy's beauty parlor in the off-Broadway play-turned-movie Steel Magnolias. The decor of the recently expanded salon combines the comfort of the rural East Texas piney woods with understated elegant touches from one room to the next. Friends & Co.'s 'ensemble cast' of salon specialists provide a range of services from head to toe. Big city hair cuts and color, manicures and pedicures, massage, tanning (including spray tanning), and waxing -- with the added allure of affordable, small town prices. And their hours are "whenever needed!" How's that for service?! For more info or to make an appointment, call Friends & Co. at (903) 342-3099.
Tree Service: Kenny Crump and his crew did a fine job for us recently out at our Spring Hollow Organic Song Farm. Unless you're a lumberjack, living the in the woods REQUIRES one to know at least one good Tree Service to call for dead tree removal, trimming and pruning. Give Kenny a call for a free estimate at (903) 348-5812, or email him at kenleigh6@peoplepc.com

Area Shopping Hot Spots

Ladles to Linens: Our across-the-street neighbor at 215 N. Main Street ~ Ladles to Linens ~ is the ultimate housewares shoppe. (Click on the name above to go directly to their web site. You can even shop online!) Whether the kitchen needs to be stocked, or you need to decorate your bedroom or bath ~ this is Winnsboro's one-stop shoppe for all kitchen-related items, such as small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, table linens, cookware, cookbooks, gadgets galore ~ cooking classes too! For your bed or bath, Ladles to Linens carries fine bed linens and bath towels and accessories. They also have a large selection of gourmet foods, and specialty coffees and teas. Stop by and taste the gourmet coffee or mocha of the day! Shoppe hours are Monday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. 903-342-1050.
Mossman Guitars: PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS HERE to upcoming Crossroads concerts! THE place to "hang out" and jam after a Crossroads concert. (Just outside Crossroads' back door, on the Market Street side -- aka THE BOWERY!) Tony Stewart and friends have created just the cozy kind of spot a musician loves for finding choice instruments, for lessons, music supplies, and camaraderie! Hours are Thursday, 5 PM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from noon until 10 PM officially -- but usually there's an on-site jam that goes quite late on Saturday nights! Call ahead and they'll save you some Crossroads tickets! (903) 342-0230.

Mossman Guitars -- Hand made. Hand played!
Pine Mills Pottery Studio & Gallery: Due south of Winnsboro just a short 20-minute drive down FM 14 off of Hwy 37, Pine Mills Pottery is a "must see" destination. Daphne and Gary Hatcher create fine handmade pottery at their studio, established in 1979. Their work is sold and exhibited around the world, and is feature in numerous books, magazines and TV productions. The Hatchers learned their craft in Europe where they apprenticed with potters in England, France and Greece. Pine Mills Pottery is usually open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 PM on Sundays. Occasionally the gallery is closed, so it is best to phone ahead to be sure they're open! Here's the number: (903) 857-2271. Click on the link above to visit them online!
Redneck Ranch: Just across the way at 211 N. Main Street, friend and Redneck Ranch proprietor Nancy Lynn has decked out her shop in such a way sure to lure in the lover of Western decor, and her mom Joan Barr does a great job of managing the shop -- a fun balance of elegant gifts and tongue-in-cheek conversation pieces. Quirky cards, gourmet food items, and more. Here's the number: (903) 342-1111.
Scrappy K's: SCRAPPY K's proprietor Kathi Mitchell is Winnsboro's scrapbooking DIVA. Recently relocated to much larger store next to Radio Shack on Franklin Street -- a short two half-blocks walk from Main Street -- Kathi's store is a scrapbooking HEAVEN. More details to come. Questions? Call Scrappy K's at (903) 342-6400 or email Kathi at scrappyks99@yahoo.com.
Winnsboro's ever-growing collection of antique shops...: In time, we'll get them all individually described and detailed. For the time being, suffice to say - if you love meandering about in antique stores for hours on end, Winnsboro is not lacking in that department! You'll find them on Main, Elm, Market (aka The Bowery), and Broadway ~ all close to the heart of town. All within easy walking distance of The Winnsboro Depot downtown parking area. If you own a truck, drive it to Winnsboro and don't leave empty handed! Shops to look for: Callico Junction, Jan's Antiques, Main Street Antique Mall, Morning Glory Mall, and more - not to mention all the weekly area flea markets, and garage and estate sales.
Winnsboro Farmer's Market: Coming soon (May - October on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the parking lot just south of the Winnsboro Depot! Farm-fresh produce ONLY from surrounding Northeast Texas counties. YUM.

Music Festivals We Recommend!

Kerrville Folk Festival: Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country an hour-and-a-half or so west of Austin, this festival is THE ideal place to hear MANY of the artists you've come to know and love who've played the Crossroads stage. The annual festival ALWAYS begins on the Thursday prior to Memorial Day, and runs for three weekends and the two weeks in between. Click on the festival name above to go directly to the Kerrville Folk Festival web site. There, you can find all the info you need on the artists playing the festival this year, details about camping on the ranch, news about the Labor Day Weekend wine and music festival, and more! Are you a Kerrvert?!
Nacognoches Americana Music Festival: More to come! Click on the name above to go directly to their awesome web site! One of these days when we grow up, and get to do a bit more touring and performing, we'd love to play this festival!!
Northeast Texas Music Festival: This homegrown annual music festival happens right here in WINNSBORO at the Winnsboro City Park & Pavilion, and always features a wide range of music -- from blues and country to gospel and rock-n-roll. Festival dates vary from year to year. There's usually a carnival for kids Friday evening, and carnival AND live music all day on a Saturday. Find out date, artist, camping and ticket info by clicking on the name of the festival above!
Pickin' in the Pines: Located at Pine Mills (20 or so miles southeast of Winnsboro), T-Roy Miller's Pickin' in the Pines happens twice a year: the third weekends in May and September. Click on the festival name above to go directly to T-Roy's web site, then click on Pickin in the Pines for details. What is Pickin' in the Pines? If you ask a musician that question, they will tell you it's "An Acoustic Jam Fest". This is the musically correct explanation. Music fans that attend year in and year out will tell you it's more than that. It could also be called "Pickin', Campin', Vistin', Barbecuin', Story Swappin', Relaxin', Sippin', Strollin', and Listenin' in the Pines. It's a weekend event, so most folks arrive with tents or self-contained camper trailer. Guitar, flute, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin are just a few of the instruments to enjoy and sing along with. Bring your own instrument of choice or just come and be a fan. Greenhorn campers enjoy a hot water shower and restroom for the guys and gals. If you can't camp out, you're still welcome to "come and go" just for Friday and/or Saturday night concerts if that is your preference.

Special Friends of Crossroads

Peterson Ray & Company: Not only is Bryan Peterson's and Scott Ray's company one of THE premier design firms in the Southwest, BRYAN is a primo musician in his own right - with two CDs of his own, and often touring as keyboardist with the one and only Jimmy LaFave! Peterson Ray & Co. designed our fantastic logo (which we're still figuring out how to showcase here!). THANKS for the great work, PR&Co! And Bryan, we hope you'll come out and play at "The Crossroads" one of these days!

BRAGGING RIGHTS:

Peterson Ray & Co. submitted our cool Crossroads logo to the folks at the famed Graphis Design Annual. Guess what?! The Crossroads logo submission was selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of this elite publication! The logo appears on page 175 of the book. For more than fifty years, Graphis has earned the respect of the global art community with work selected from professionals who are the best in the business. Today it continues to be a distinction for accomplished photographers, designers, art directors, illustrators, and product designers to be included among the pages of a Graphis publication. To order Design Annual 2007, call 212.532.9387 or email info@graphis.com.

Congratulations Peterson & Company!!! Crossroads is so proud to be a part of your success. Want award-winning design for your biz? Call Peterson Ray & Co. at 214.954.0522.