David McMillin

Blog:

out on the plains

Jul 21st, 08

On Thursday morning, I woke on a floor in New York. On Thursday evening, I slept in Chamberlain, South Dakota. By Friday, I sang songs in the rain in Billings, Montana. And tonight, I write from Bismarck, North Dakota.

My my, what a beautiful road it is.

There's been something... (Continue reading)

Somewhere Above Texas

May 7th, 08

I write today from about 40,000 feet above the Earth on my way to Birmingham to pick up my car. Yes, my car is in, of all places, Alabama.

I can't always remember what city I'm in. I can't always remember what day it is. All I know is that over the past five weeks, my best friends have ... (Continue reading)

A Note from the Northwest

Apr 28th, 08

Greetings from the Quality Inn/ Portland Airport,

Yes, I know you wish could be staying in somewhere this nice, too. Maybe one day, you will be lucky enough to spend two nights in this kind of luxury. There's a bar just outside my door called Steamers. I went to Steamers last night where ... (Continue reading)

From the Road...

Apr 10th, 08

4,000 miles, two weeks, two countries - the road is a beautiful place.

When I started this tour, I told myself that I would post one blog every two days. That self-made promise has now become every two weeks.

I write today from the sun-filled skies in Charlotte, North Carolina... (Continue reading)

Download of the Day

Feb 14th, 08

Go to www.mytracks.com for a FREE download of Factory Town Lullabies from the upcoming EP, The Finer Points! (Continue reading)

Mytracks Features David!

Feb 5th, 08

David is one of the Top 6 Featured Artists on Mytracks this week. Check out their site!

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vacation

Mar 25th, 07

I didn't expect to call Buffalo my vacation destination, but I write to you this evening from the warmth of upstate New York. I dig this city. People seem to be proud to call it home.

We played a historical club last night called the Town Ballroom. Al Capone used to hang here, and we got ... (Continue reading)

kansas city

Mar 23rd, 07

The past week took me to Kansas three times - exactly three more visits than I have ever paid to the state of Kansas. I stayed in the party town of Hays on Tuesday night, ate dinner in Ellis on Sunday and played in Kansas City last night. All good places, and more importantly, all good people. To th... (Continue reading)

another saturday night

Feb 5th, 07

Hey all,

An inspiring weekend back in the two places that I can legitimately call home. Thanks to all the great friends I got to catch up with this weekend in Indianapolis and Chicago. Thanks to all those who bought me shots of whiskey. You've helped a songwriter push even further.
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bars and fears

Feb 5th, 07

So I'm reading this insanely good memoir, The Tender Bar, by JR Moehringer. Memoirs are about the only thing I can read anymore. I'm not much for fiction. We're all full of enough good truths to share that making up stories doesn't seem like a good idea.

Ok, so basic story: JR grows up on... (Continue reading)

It's a Van!

Jan 22nd, 07

There are monumental steps that all musicians take.

I remember buying my first guitar. I remember my first show at Mill Race Park Amphitheater. And I will always remember today, which marks the first official van rental in my history.

The van, a rock and roll tradition. While ... (Continue reading)

District of Columbia:Here I Come

Dec 13th, 06

Today, I write to you from...a parking lot in New Jersey. Jersey City, to be exact. It's days like today that give me a lot of promise for the future. Why? Because no matter what happens, I think I can end up somewhere better than a parking lot in New Jersey.

It's officially Christmas... (Continue reading)

Staying Cool in Chicago

Dec 3rd, 06

Early Friday morning, I woke to news of the Apocalypse Snow in Chicago.

Don't go to Chicago, the weathermen warned. You will never make it. The snow is as high as the Sears Tower.

I was worried. I had to make it to the show. What would a day be without playing music in a ... (Continue reading)

liquor for lunch

Nov 28th, 06

In my first length stay in Louisville over the holiday, I've decided to explore the town, see the sights and meet my new neighbors. My journey began at the local Spirit Shoppe last night when my roommate and I were in search of Kentucky bourbon. While I knew the state prided itself on its aged whisk... (Continue reading)

slow burning cigarette

Nov 15th, 06

outlast the day took a lot of revision that cut quite a few songs from the record. slow burning cigarette is one of my favorite songs, but it didn't fit with the overall goal of the record. it's up today for a free download... go to Continue reading)

las vegas

Nov 14th, 06

today is my christmas. you may wait for the end of December. you may wait for santa claus, but i already saw him this year. he drove a ups truck and gave me the new record.

for all of you who have given your support by buying the actual copy of the album at awarestore, i give the mos... (Continue reading)

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