Cowboy Junkies - Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond

Sometimes revolutions begin quietly.In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise -- and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late '80s. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled during the course of 29 albums.Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies has never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. Reviews of Cowboy Junkies:“One of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative rock”All Music"Margo Timmins's voice is as melancholy and enchanting as ever”The New York Times"There’s something that is nearly miraculous about the way Margo Timmins’ beautiful voice fits with those pained lyrics written by her brother Michael Timmins…the result is some truly transformative music."The Mercury News