Away We Go is the second album released by the duo Mountaintide in 2015. Filled with twelve original songs for children, Away We Go expands on the base established by Holly Bishop with her Little Rockstars pre-school program, popular with youngsters and their parents throughout Hampton Roads. Born in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Holly Bishop spent her teen years in Salt Lake City where she developed her multi-instrumental talents on violin, guitar and piano. She graduated from Belmont University in Nashville with a Music Business degree, and remained in Music City writing and performing until relocating to Norfolk in 2005. Well established as a teacher, she reignited her passion for songwriting when she teamed up with Jim Newsom to form Mountaintide in the summer of 2014. She was a finalist in the 2015 Sea Level Singer-Songwriter Festival Emerging Artist Contest. Mountaintide released its first album, Dancing in the Sun, in June, 2015, less than a year after the duo came together. Shortly thereafter, the twelve tracks on Away We Go were recorded and mixed. The material runs the gamut from toddler playalong tunes like “Baby Signs,” “A Clappa” and “Big Dog” to songs for children and those of all ages who remain young at heart like “Outside on a Saturday” and the funky groove of “The Silly Dance.” “Monster Stomp” turns ballet on its head when unexpected guests arrive. “Bear Country” is a mini-musical adventure that’s fun to act out, or just listen to and enjoy. “Colors of the Rainbow” is a campfire singalong song for the next generation. With this recording, Holly builds on the experience she has gained through her years working with young children. She says “the best memories are built on music, interaction and play.” With Away We Go, she and her Mountaintide musical partner Jim Newsom deliver on that promise.