On May 21, 2026, Chicago alt-country band Case Oats stopped by the WFHB Firehouse ahead of their show that night at The Bishop. Led by Casey Gomez Walker and featuring Spencer Tweedy (drums), Max Subar (guitar and pedal steel), Jason Ashworth (bass), and Scott Daniel (fiddle), the band joined us for three songs and a conversation about their acclaimed debut album, “Last Missouri Exit,” Midwest storytelling, and the collaborative spirit that has made them one of the most exciting new bands in alt-country.

Simply put, this was one of the tightest bands we’ve ever had in the Firehouse. Their chemistry is undeniable, and hearing these songs performed live in our studio was something special. Thanks to Case Oats for spending the afternoon with us—and thanks to everyone who made it to The Bishop later that evening to welcome them to Bloomington.

Host: Abby Noroozi
Producer: Abby Noroozi
Session Engineers: Jared Coyle
Post-Production Engineer: Jared Coyle

Photos by: Anna Powell Denton