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.
(I’ve Got a Feeling) Nobody’s Trying to Tell Me Something – Paul Dempsey
6 May 2018
Australia’s the breeding ground for some extraordinary talent, Paul Dempsey – front man from Something For Kate is no exception.
After punching out a long list of credible Alt-Rock albums with the band, 2009 marked the release of his debut solo album…
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Patti Smith
30 April 2018
I’m throwing you a bone from the 90’s this week. Well – not exactly! Delivered by the fore-mother of cool Patti Smith – and written by the late Kurt Cobain as you all would know.
Grandma’s Hand – Everlast
24 April 2018
I’ve almost swung outside my usual box this week with a track from American Rapper Everlast (Erik Schrody)
Not only known for his solo work but his earlier projects -“House of Pain” and “La Coka Nostra”…
J’pas un cowboy – Lisa LaBlanc
15 April 2018
With absolutely no shortage of awesome sounds rolling out of Canada – This week I have the talented singer-songwriter Lisa Le Blanc.
Someone recently asked me if I could focus on more female talent on the list so here we are……I knew exactly where to kick it off.
Where Is My Mind? – Trampled by Turtles
8 April 2018
I still recall hearing the original of this weeks track, back in the late 80’s .
The original as most of you would know, was written and delivered by Pixies’ front man, Francis Black. From the Surfer Rosa release, “Where Is My Mind”, has not only become a signature dish amongst Alternative listening circles – but has also been extensively used for film and TV advertisements and even video games, exposing it to the broader masses…
Ketchikan – Steig
2 April 2018
This week’s track submission comes in from Canadian and multi instrumentalist Matthew Maier – Aka Steig.
His debut album “Steig” is full of diverse rootsy genres and elements that I love and seek out when I’m on the trail of discovery…
Magic Arrow – Timber Timbre
26 March 2018
This week’s track comes from Canadian outfit Timber Timbre.
I’m going to start you off with “Magic Arrow”, from their 2009 self titled release – purely based on my path of discovery. This track has had some exposure on soundtracks etc and figure some of you may recognise it – anyhow it’s a good place to start you on your journey.
The Way I Made You Feel – Ed Keupper
20 March 2018
I’m so lucky to live in such an amazing part of the world – Surrounded by National Parks and local surf breaks, not to mention – a world class surfing reserve.
With this week coming to an end, we’ve seen another Noosa Surfing Festival unfortunately come and go…. So for this week’s track I thought I’d throw an Australian icon into the mix……Ed Kuepper – just to help soften the blow….
Hold On – Tom Waits
13 March 2018
We all know and love Tom Waits. If you don’t – you should…
I actually spent a few hours preparing a track and a write-up this week, but lost the lot as I hit the send button.
The reason for this worthless info, you ask? Well….
Marita – Black Operator
5 March 2018
This week’s track submission is from critically acclaimed Dutch five piece “Black Operator”.
From my first listen I knew I had to have this track on a” Million Miles” playlist… The dirty roots’y rock and the dark tales and murder ballads get me every time… I can just picture it – a soundtrack – an old car on a forgotten hi-way…a perfect place to commit the perfect crime…
Laughing River – Greg Brown
27 February 2018
As I role though the years it seems, I’m saying farewell to friends all too often.
I buried one of the good ol boy’s this week, a true brother…
Waymore’s Blues – Waylon Jennings
20 February 2018
We can’t keep rollin without a little Waylon in our lives…..
The undisputed king of the Outlaw Country movement – flat mate of Johnny Cash – connoisseur of all things party related, and last but not least a major influencer for so contemporary artists.