Soundtrack for Trip #17: Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia

Hairspray

From the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner to the battlefields of the Civil War this region is rich with significant American History to be discovered in the states of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia. But aside from battlegrounds there is so much natural beauty. The Chesapeake bay teams with wildlife most notably the wild ponies on Chincoteague island. Here's a list of tunes help you enjoy this … [Read more...]

Soundtrack for Trip #10: Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama

Assembling the playlist was so much fun because our theme for this trip was Civil Rights and American Music. I felt this trip was a golden opportunity to introduce my kids to Elvis Presley and learn about the roots of Rock and Roll which by the way is rooted in Gospel and Country music. I had no idea until we hit Stax Records in Memphis where we also learned about Rhythm and Blues and it's evolution into Soul music. … [Read more...]