Wilco’s Glenn Kotche thinks outside the drum kit

Wilco’s Glenn Kotche thinks outside the drum kit
Wilco’s Glenn Kotche thinks outside the drum kit

Wilco’s Glenn Kotche thinks outside the drum kit

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When you say Glenn Kotche is the drummer in Wilco, those in the know will snap, “Hey man, Glenn is not JUST a drummer!” And they’re right. Far from being a simple beatkeeper, Kotche has made his reputation as a “colorist”, someone who goes beyond the twos and fours to create sonic textures that set his music apart. He’s also a composer of modern works, combining percussion, electronics, and in the case of his latest album Adventureland, strings. We talk to the multi-talented artist about the album and his upcoming residency at the Old Town School of Folk Music.