Tour News - Canadian alt-country pioneers Cowboy Junkies to play career-spanning NZ Tour
Presented by: David Roy Williams
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“The Cowboy Junkies remain one of the best bands to ever come out of Canada and have lost nothing over the years”
- Progressive Ears
The legendary Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band, Cowboy Junkies, will return to New Zealand later this year for a four-date tour, celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Presented by David Roy Williams, An Evening with Cowboy Junkies will see the alt-country pioneers performing four career-spanning shows from their 1988 multi-platinum album THE TRINITY SESSION to their most recent universally acclaimed record, 2023’S SUCH FEROCIOUS BEAUTY.
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies follows their triumphant 2023 NZ tour, which saw the band touch down in Aotearoa for the first time in more than 20 years.
The upcoming tour will kick off on Tuesday, November 4 at the Town Hall in Auckland, before heading to the Opera House in Wellington on Thursday, November 6 and the Regent Theatre in Palmerston North on Friday, November 7. The band will also perform their only South Island show at the Isaac Theatre in Christchurch on Sunday, November 9.
David Roy Williams promoter pre-sale is from 1pm, Wednesday April 30, and the general public on sale is from 1pm, Thursday May 1. All tickets and information HERE.
“You get great vocal work, terrific guitar playing, gorgeous lyrics and so much more at a Cowboy Junkies show” - The Mercury
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 amid the flash and bombast that defined the late 80s.
The album featured the band’s unforgettable cover of the Velvet Underground’s ‘Sweet Jane’, and combined folk, country, blues, and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies.
Their ability to communicate volumes before the lyrics kick in defines an enduring career. Where most bands chase trends, the Junkies have stayed their course, maintaining a low-impact excavation of melody and evocative language delivered sotto voce in singer Margo Timmins’ feathery alto.
Formed in Toronto in 1985, Margo 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.
“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 years of playing together, the band and its music are more important to us than ever. The music we make brings each of us a great sense of contentment, a knowledge of place, and a sense of doing what we were meant to do.”
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies promises to be a night not to be missed. With a career-spanning set-list, fans of the much-loved Canadian band will be treated to all their hits and much more!
Cowboy Junkies
New Zealand Tour 2025
Presented by David Roy Williams
Tuesday November 4 - Town Hall, Auckland
Thursday November 6 - Opera House, Wellington
Friday November 7 - Regent Theatre, Palmerston North
Sunday November 9 - Isaac Theatre, Christchurch
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