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The Caverns Sessions
Jeff Tweedy
Season 5
Episode 1
Illinois-born Jeff Tweedy is an immense musical influence, honored in 2025 with the Americana’s Lifetime Achievement Award for decades-long contributions transcending genres and inspiring generations of musicians. Beginning his career with Alt-Country faves Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy next led Wilco, a GRAMMY Awards Best Alternative Band.
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