Thanks for all of your help! I went with the html5 player. It worked pretty easily...and I really don't need a play list but it's nice to know it can be done.
How would you approach the home page audio? I have it setup to play upon loading, but want the user to be able to pause/stop the music if they want. I don't necessarily like the visual that html5 player has for the home page. Do you have any other ideas?
BTW - must tell you that you rock! You just made it possible for me to sleep without dreaming up possible solutions to my problem.