I like the Cowboy Junkies a lot, but have not had the chance to see them before. So I'm excited about their upcoming appearance at the Majestic Theatre.

The name fits the band, I think. And no, they are not cowboys or junkies - but their beautiful, well-crafted songs could be placed in the alt-country genre (although I wouldn't do that) and their trademark slow-core sound has a dark, woozy, narcotic feel with full-on psychedelic touches. This will be a very intimate, seated performance - only 300 tickets will be sold. (And have you heard the sound in the Majestic yet? It's great!) Amazingly, there are still tickets available. So I would highly recommend buying a ticket now!

Cowboy Junkies formed in 1985 in Toronto, and their original line-up has remained intact since then.They are Margo Timmins (vocals); Michael Timmins (songwriter, producer and guitars), Peter Timmins (drums) - yes, they are siblings - and Alan Anton (bass). They are touring now behind the new album - At the End of Paths Taken - which is said to be one of their best. (I'm picking up my copy from Strictly Discs today!)

They are also celebrating the 20th anniversary of the recording of their breakout album - Trinity Session - which was recorded on November 27, 1987 using a single Calrec Ambiosonic microphone at The Church of the Holy Trinity in Toronto- so I wouldn't be surprised to hear that material either! This album is a favorite of evey Junkies fan. To celebrate this anniversary, they returned to Trinity Church, along with special guests Ryan Adams, Vic Chesnutt and Natalie Merchant to revisit this material which has been documented with a CD/DVD - Trinity Revisited.

Hope to see you at the show -- Mister Bill

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