Cowboy Junkies Lay It Down Promotional Coffee Mug (Pair)
A pair of original promotional coffee mugs produced to promote Cowboy Junkies’ 1996 album Lay It Down. Featuring the album artwork wrapped around each mug, these pieces were created as promotional merchandise for the album’s release and would have been distributed in limited numbers to radio stations, journalists and music industry contacts.Released in 1996, Lay It Down continued the Canadian band’s distinctive blend of folk, country, blues and alternative rock, building on the acclaim they had received since the late 1980s. Promotional items from this period were never widely available to the public, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find.These mugs come directly from the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez), founding guitarist of The Detroit Cobras, reflecting her longstanding connection to independent and alternative music culture.Key Details & Collectability Pair of original Cowboy Junkies Lay It Down promotional coffee mugs. Produced to promote the band’s 1996 album. Features the original album artwork. Promotional merchandise not widely available at retail. From the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras. A distinctive and displayable pair of alternative rock promotional collectibles.