My dad is very hip when it comes to music. It’s common to hear him ask questions like “Hey Sara, have you seen the latest Beyonce music video?” And the answer is almost always no, he beat me to it! For his birthday, I always like to make him a CD with the latest music, so don’t be surprised if you pull up in your car next to his and hear Pitbull playing :) He’s all over it!

Last week, we celebrated his birthday up in northern Wisconsin on the Lake. So this year’s birthday CD was full of relaxing, fun summer music that was perfect for listening to while having some beers (or margaritas!) and grilling after a full day of skiing and swimming in the lake. (That’s my brother below, jumping the wake on 1 ski!)

Here is a sampling of some of the songs. I hope there are some new songs you don’t have yet! Or some old ones you’ve forgotten about!

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home

Matt the Electrician – Prison Bones

The Lumineers – Big Parade

The Lumineers – Flowers in Your Hair

Anna Kendrick – Cups (If you haven’t seen Pitch Perfect yet, rent it! It is hysterical and the acapella music is awesome!)

Zac Brown Band – Keep Me In Mind

The Wood Brothers – One More Day

The Marshall Tucker Band – Can’t You See

The Rolling Stones – Beast of Burden

The Rubber Knife Gang – Tennessee Mountain Girl