Cowboy Junkies will return to Australia and New Zealand in November to perform a career-spanning show celebrating their incredible 40 years. Performing songs from the multiplatinum The Trinity Session to their most recent, universally acclaimed album, Such Ferocious Beauty.
Formed in Toronto in 1985 by siblings Margo Timmins on vocals and Michael Timmins on guitar, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass to begin a journey that has evolved over 29 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.”
Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a breakup or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael. Michael, the oldest, is the chief architect; songwriter, and guitarist, who works with Margo on sculpting the emotional planes and vocal performances before bringing in younger brother Peter on drums and lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass to create the soundscapes that have made Cowboy Junkies a band who defies categories.
“The expectations and responsibilities of our roles are a big part of the band’s ethos. We’re still amazed that we’re doing things our way and continuing to grow the band, but the longer we are at it, the more fun it’s become. We don’t take it for granted,” Michael offers. “We do what we do,” Margo agrees, “and it feels right for all of us. After 40-plus years of playing together, the band and its music are more important to us than ever. The music we make brings each us a great sense of contentment, a knowledge of place, and a sense of doing what we were meant to do.”
Cowboy Junkies 2025 Tour:
BRISBANE – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11
NEWCASTLE – CIVIC THEATRE – THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13
SYDNEY – STATE THEATRE – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14
PERTH – ASTOR THEATRE – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18
ADELAIDE – WOODVILLE TOWN HALL – THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20
MELBOURNE – PALAIS THEATRE – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23
Tickets on sale Thursday May 1 at 11am from www.davidroywilliams.com