This Canadian band, who have been working together since the mid-80s, perform a fresh set fusing the sounds of folk rock, alternative-country, and blues.

Saturday, August 11, 2012; 8 p.m.

Location: The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME

Contact: The Waterville Opera House Box Office; (207) 873-7000

Website: operahouse.com/EVENTS/MusicComedy.aspx

Saturday, August 11 at 8pm

An alternative country/blues/folk rock band with a mellow tone, Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision for 20 years, creating a critically acclaimed body of original work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty. The band has appeared on countless major television shows in North America from Saturday Night Live to Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show. Their music has been featured in dozens of television programs and feature films. They released The Wilderness, Volume 4 of The Nomad Series in March 2012, marking the conclusion of an ambitious schedule of four releases over an 18-month period.