Spencer Tweedy joins us to talk about all the cool stuff he has been doing. Finishing up the new Case Oats record with Casey Walker. How he put together the Mirror Sound book project. Playing drums after school with Dad. Learning drums from Glenn Kotche. Playing with Norah Jones and Mavis Staples. Starring in The Tweedy Show. And so much more! Plus lots of things he loves about Chicago.

Time Stamps:

1:22: Hello Spencer

2:02: Case Oats record in the works

4:30: How did Covid effect the recording process?

6:50: Fun to do this process on your own as a band?

9:07: Was Mirror Sound a Covid project as an outlet to be creative during lockdown?

12: How'd you go about figuring out who to put in the book?

14:50: Have you seen Get Back?

17:20: Making music together is almost a commitment

22:10: How do you pick projects?

26:15: At what point did it get "serious" making music with your dad?

30: How much leeway are you given when drumming with people?

35:26: Did you feel extra pressure playing music with your dad?

38: Did watching Glenn Kotche play drums help shape your drumming style?

42: Why is it important for smaller venues to exist and thrive?

44:12: What makes the Chicago music scene unique?

46:20: Does it feel normal to be playing shows again?

50:30: How cool is it knowing Mavis Staples?

52:42: How long did it take for it to feel normal inviting people into your home (The Tweedy Show)?

55:35: Deep dish or thin crust?

57:10: Favorite cheap drink?

57:45: Chicago bands that are standing out in your mind?

59:50: What have you been listening to lately?

61:16: What are you most excited about music wise for yourself or people around you in the next coming year?