On Wednesday, June 18th at 2pm, Sex 14’s speaks with Michael Timmins of Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band, Cowboy Junkies. Tune in to hear what the long standing band is currently up to and details on their Freight & Salvage show in Berkeley later the same evening.
Formed in Toronto in 1985, singer Margo Timmins was joined by siblings 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.
Where most bands chase trends, the Junkies have stayed their course, maintaining a low-impact excavation of melody and evocative language.
An evening with Cowboy Junkies promises a career-spanning show, including songs from their recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty, which was released worldwide in 2023, to universal critical acclaim.
Photo: Heather Pollock
