Over at http://www.cowboyjunkies.com or, if you choose, at Maple Music, you can pre-order their new album At The End of Paths Taken. A bonus for ordering direct from them is that you'll be able to get some free downloads of demos from the album. Also, I encourage people to order directly from Cowboy Junkies' site because they get a little bit bigger slice of the pie.

The last line of your post is the most important. I have ordered their last few releases (CD or DVD) via the web page. IIRC you automatically get diverted to Maple Music. Very fast service!

Thanks, Steve, I ordered mine yesterday when I saw your post.

BTW, if anybody else from the U.S. orders from the Junkies website, be aware that the prices are in Canadian dollars; your credit-card company will convert to U.S. dollars. Your total will be less that what is shown.

For my money, the Cowboy Junkies are one of the best and most consistent bands going. They just never disappoint. I'll take all the music they can throw my way.