Cowboy Junkies

Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 Dean Nardi 1

A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Cowboy Junkies “Sweet Jane”

February 16, 2026 Tim Martin 1

The TV series Stranger Things has become a place for songs of all sorts to find a new place in the sun. Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill and Peter Gabriel’s cover of Heroes amongst many […]

The latest AUK Podcast now live featuring not one but two interviews!

February 13, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 1

No bad luck here as Keith talks to Twang Factor winner Maggie May Treanor and Curation Records’ Sunday Mourners. Another double header this week and it’s two ends of the spectrum as we talk to Maggie […]

Cowboy Junkies saddle up for UK Tour to “Celebrate 40 Years And Beyond”

January 29, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Inspirational and highly influential Canadian band the Cowboy Junkies have announced an extensive, “Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond” UK tour for April and May this year. Coinciding with the tour, the band is to release a 3-LP […]

The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Dean Nardi

November 27, 2025 Dean Nardi 3

By most metrics, it is apparent readers enjoy lists: from the top 10 obscure americana songs to the 10 most annoying Neil Young songs about personal gripes to the ten best ways to avoid paying taxes. […]

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