In 1992, in the back of a tour bus, Townes Van Zandt, the late Texas singer-songwriter, serenaded Margo Timmins with an impromptu take on his song, “Flyin’ Shoes.” The song is no sweet pick-me-up. The ...

Time has not diluted the Cowboy Junkies’ dreamy mix of tempestuous torch songs and soup-for-the-soul soundscapes, but it has given it a naturally more seasoned feel and bittersweet bite that fans (and ...

Valley Advocate staff writer Chris Goudreau spoke with Cowboy Junkies lead vocalist Margo Timmins about the secret to the band’s longevity, plans for a new record, memorable past gigs in Northampton, ...

Make a list of bands with integrity, still highly respected and still making music after 25 years, and that list will have Cowboy Junkies near the top. More active than ever, the group has released ...

As 2010 dawned, and the Cowboy Junkies entered its 25th year, the band's fans learned that the milestone would be celebrated with an ambitious project -- four albums in 18 months. "The main reason for ...

When the Cowboy Junkies released their first album in 1986, it consisted almost entirely of covers, though, sometimes, their renditions were so original, you couldn't recognize the song they were ...