Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier isn’t afraid to write about any subject, even when it means writing bout her adopted and wandering past. Her new album, The Foundling, was released on May 18th, and it’s an autobiographical journey that talks about Gauthier’s search for her birth mother. Gauthier explains that “when I was 45 years old, I … Read more
I could list thousands of reasons why I love Cowboy Junkies: their wonderful live show, Michael Timmins’ lyrics, Margo Timmins’ voice, their ability to challenge me with every album, etc. If you don’t consider Neil Young a band, then they are, unequivocally, my favorite Canadian band. And sometimes, you get a great little pop song … Read more
There are some days when I’m pretty sure the Cowboy Junkies are my favorite band. Whether or not that’s true — it depends on my mood, or if it’s raining outside (they ARE my favorite Canadian band) — I do know that I would gladly drive hundreds of miles to see one of their shows. … Read more
Margo Timmins may be the voice of Cowboy Junkies, but it’s her brother, Mike, who writes the words she sings. I’m sure you know that if you follow the band. But, I feel this increasing need to always point it out, only because of how important of a songwriter I believe Mike Timmins is. He’s … Read more