Music to Burn a Million Miles
dark, dusty roots infused roadtrip with chris mccann
featuring artists like
All them witches, Meat Puppets, Johnny Falstaff, Greg Brown, Wayne Hancock, Lucinda Williams, James Leg
Jump on in and join me on the open road and “Burn a Million Miles!”. Listen in to some of the tracks that do it for me out on the road, for an eclectic, Americana infused journey and a few requests from the back seat…
Round up your hip flask and a fresh pack of Lucky’s, cause we goin’ on a Road Trip.
It’s Bad you Know – R.L. Burnside
24 July 2017
I haven’t purely been a meat eater (roots listener) for ever but in recent times I’ve been easily lead into the realm of sampling, beats and loops.
They Thought I Was Asleep – Paul Kelly
17 July 2017
So stoked to bring you another Aussie gem, back to back with last weeks “Cruel Sea”.
Paul Kelly would have to be one of the most respected Singer/Songwriters in Australia. Every couple of years he’ll pop up in an intimate Theatre or home town show, whether he’s solo or with his band you can be guaranteed the night of your life.
This Is Not The Way Home – The Cruel Sea
9 July 2017
This week I’ve pulled an oldie from the Australian archives for you. It’s a track that’s a must have item in the Burn a Million Miles travel bag and furthermore, I’m sure if you did a Google search it would also be written somewhere into a Travelers Almanac.. ‘Don’t leave home without it‘
Jericho Road – Steve Earle
3 July 2017
After a long winded following of the likes of Husker Du, Black Flag and the Underbelly Punk scene, Steve Earle was the man that introduced me to Folk, Bluegrass and all things Americana in the mid 90s…
Drive On – Wayne Hancock
26 June 2017
Firstly, trying to select A Wayne The Train track for a playlist called “Burn a Million Miles” is a damn hard thing to decide on, least of all, an Intro.
Fuersattel – Boozoo Bajou
20 June 2017
Here’s another gem from the Boozoo Guys. I can just picture myself turning some miles out in the Desert on dusk or heading for a surf at the crack of sparrows. Again and again, these guys assemble some uber cool shit.
I Hung It Up – Junior Brown
10 June 2017
If you don’t know Junior Brown, well here’s your introduction. Armed with his Git Steel Junior does it for me with his cool blend of Country / Surf Guitar .
Anywhere but Here – Grace Askew
10 June 2017
It’s not only the music and Grace’s sexy southern drawl that made me add this track but her tale of wanting to skip town.
The Passenger – Iggy Pop
10 June 2017
We all love Iggy Pop, well I do.
This track takes me back to some amazing road trips that I had with a close mate, who tragically passed a few years ago.
Abattoir Blues – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
10 June 2017
We recently saw Nick Cave at the University in Brisbane, Australia. He plays a big part of my music diet and just had to share this one in particular.
Chick Habit – The Hillbilly Moon Explosion
10 June 2017
Being a Big Americana and Rockabilly fan I had to throw a fun track like this into the playlist.
It makes me want to grab my Gal and Crew, load up the Cadillac, fill it full of booze and hit the open roads.
Fault Line – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
10 June 2017
I’ve been getting into these guys over the last few years, Howl would have to be a favorite of mine and this track is one of the standouts for me.