There’s a story about The Spares in today’s Chicago Tribune RedEye. Here’s the link.

The Spares are the ’Chicago Rox’ Band of the week at thelocaltourist.com. Here’s the link.

Hey there -- check out the archived version of our radio interview with BFN Networks that originally aired on WUIC in Chicago.

A couple of new reviews/mentions have rolled in:

1) The All Ages Zine, which says "The Chicago duo known as the Spares have found a way to combine a whole lot of influences and wrap them up into a modern pop sound and pull this off. You can call them Americana, roots rock, bluegrass, etc… but all in all they bring it on home and created a great sound. The music is simple enough and makes you listen while it holds a pop edge, but the vocals are the shining portion of this album. The female leads will suck you into this record and keep you listening to their sophomore effort. I call this great pop rock with an influence stamped in America's past. Good job. A unique sound on an older influence and well worth a spin if you are looking for something a little different than you get from the mainstream."

2) At the music blog "Can You See the Sunset From the Southside?" Eric said nice things about us. Specifically, "Do you like female-fronted alt-country/roots rock that (to me at least) recalls Emmylou Harris, Allison Krauss, and Mindy Smith? If yay, then check out The Spares. This Chicago duo has a new record called Beautiful And Treacherous Thing full of twangy guitars, melodious songs, and the lovable vocals of Jodee Lewis. Even my wife likes this."

3) And from the blog Mrs. Dude: "Jodee Lewis has the most amazing voice. Her vocals are tough and tender. Vulnerable and fierce. I don't normally like female singers, but I love her voice. I feel like I could listen to their discs, Beautiful and Treacherous Thing and Hand Me Down, a hundred times and never fully understand their rich complexity. If indie, acoustic, alt-country, roots, Americana rock is your thing...check them out. Even if it's not, give them a chance."