Folksy Canadiana for Obama

In anticipation of my visit to Washington DC for next week's Presidential Inauguration, I've put together a little folksy soundtrack of Canadiana for the incoming President to the south.

1)The Band - Acadian Driftwood
-a little history lesson from the greatest band to ever exist
2)Ian & Sylvia - Four Strong Winds
-according to CBC Radio, the greatest Canadian pop song, also one of my favorites.
3)Hank Snow - I'm Movin' On
-Canadians bucking the American style, Canada's own singing ranger
4)The Sadies - Eastern Winds (feat. The Good Family)
-www.thesadies.net (just check these guys out)
5)Redgrass - The Flag Son (feat. Jody Kramer)
-A north west lament using south east style
6)The Creaking Tree String Quartet - Mer & Sadie
-something to help the prez relax at the end of the day. www.creakingtree.com (check it out)
7)The Be Good Tanyas - Rowdy Blues
-Vancouver's own will mellow you down
8)Tamara Nile - Rusty Door Blues
-emerging artist for emerging president (www.tamaranile.com)
9)Harry Manx - Shame Shame Shame
-multiculturalism through music
10)Neil Young - Journey Through the Past
-our own bob dylan, but a better performer.
11)Sam Roberts - The Canadian Dream
-Socialism.....not always a bad thing
12)William Shatner - Common People
-the Shat will help test your dedication to the common people.

dig it.

check out CBC's Obama Playlist and vote (http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/obamasplaylist/)

also, if anyone knows of any Washington DC bands or venues I need to check out let me know.