Writing that focuses on my trips to various United States music cities.
Music Trip: Cleveland
I finally made it! I made it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. This felt like the perfect culmination of all my previous music trips. This stop was filled with validation, education and an array of artifacts, some of which absolutely astounded me. The pyramid shaped building contains 6 floors.…
Music Trip: Austin
The final stop on this 5 city music journey, Austin, Texas. Although I knew Austin was a great city for live music, I had no idea what that truly meant. There was live music everywhere! My first night I decided to treat myself to a more expensive dinner at a restaurant called Olamaie. Until then…
Music Trip: New Orleans
After many disrupted attempts over the years, I FINALLY made it to New Orleans. It is every bit as colorful and creative as I expected. What I didn’t anticipate was the ornate architecture. This is a beautiful city with a deep history. In fact, unbeknownst to me this year marks the 300th anniversary for the…
Music Trip: Nashville
Nashville was the third city on my music tour. The Airbnb where I stayed was on Music Row. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. It was dark and rainy when I turned on 16th Avenue and saw the sign: “Welcome to Music Row.” Then it dawned on me – OHHHHH this is Music Row.…
Music Trip: Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, Alabama! The pinnacle of my trip. I now deem it a pilgrimage to Muscle Shoals. The dream of going there was precisely what began the formation of this bucket list journey. For any of you who have seen the Muscle Shoals music documentary and like rock or soul music, you completely understand what…
Music Trip: Memphis
On September 21st, I embarked on what I can only describe as a bucket list trip. A personal journey exploring five different music cities. Mine was an attempt to research music and musicians. To learn and understand the history of rock, soul, jazz and a little bit of country music in the United States. Then…
Heather L Cleary 