Brian Oake Show

Kicking off the New Year with a return visit from Ellen Stanley (Mother Banjo)! We talk about music, her upcoming gig this Sunday at Icehouse AND that, maybe, Connecticut pizza is the very best pizza of all? Listen and learn. Happy New Year All! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

Barbara Cohen is getting the band back together! The Little Lizard reunion show is coming up at The Hook & Ladder on the 30th, and The Hang Ups are opening!! So awesome. Barbara is obviously very talented, but she's also even-keeled and dangerously witty. A great conversation, plus she shares a brand new song! Enjoy, all. Happy Yule and here's to a great new year. Cheers!! Support this podcast at...

DJ Sci-Fi is in the house! Young, clever and with an obvious excellent taste in music, Sci-Fi is delightful. So big upcoming gigs before year's end and some great stories. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Once again, Sean and I are getting into the holiday spirit by pulling out some of our favorite songs of the season! From time-tested classics to some lesser-known Yuletide treats. Merry Christmas, everyone. Thank you for listening. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

This time, it's Colleen Bertino. She's the CEO/COO of local favorites Fantasy Gifts. A family owned and family run business for more than 40 years, Fantasy Gifts has long been a destination for those interested in self love and sharing a little fun with your partner. This was a very interesting conversation. I hope you enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donation...

This time, it's Michael Anschel - the primary figure behind OA Design, Build + Architecture. He's a talented, fascinating and well-travelled individual. OA is also the latest official sponsor of the podcast! Welcome aboard, Michael. Please listen, amplify and enjoy! Cheers, all!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

DJ Shannon Blowtorch is a badass. One of my two favorite DJs in town. Wildly talented and completely unafraid. She's got a huge New Year's Eve party at the VFW in Uptown. We discuss that and she brings some excellent musical selections along. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

A Brian Oake Show favorite, Sarah Morris joins us to talk about her upcoming Holiday extravaganza at The Hook & Ladder in Minneapolis on December 8th. Tickets are going fast, so buy yours today. We also talk Toilet Tunes, her sensational Youtube show and she plays a couple of songs from her albums. We loved that she brought her guitar and played and sang one for us as well. Enjoy!

She's back! Ellen Stanley (Mother Banjo) is always good company. She and her band have a big show this weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release The Devil Hasn't Won. We cover a lot of ground here. I hope you enjoy it at least half as much as I did. Happy Thanksgiving, all!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Cindy Lawson is, quite simply, the coolest. Yet another killer conversation with one the best in town. She has a brand new EP out this week! And a couple of great shows to make the release official. She also brought along a couple of very good musical selections. This one is definitely worth a listen. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inq...

The Hook and Ladder is a brilliant non-profit music venue in SE Minneapolis. Give To The Max day is coming up and this is exactly the sort of place music heads should support on that day. Learn more about Jesse and this important venue. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

Florence Chard Dacey is a celebrated Minnesota poet who has just published a book containing 50 years of her poetry. She is a soulful, thoughtful and passionate person. In this episode, she shares her history and several of her poems. They are about life as a woman, the Earth, her family and so much more. She is a dear longtime friend of Sean and his family. Please buy a copy of her book at Midwes...

One of my newest favorite persons Andrea Storlie, founder and proprietor of Nail Ninja, is our guest. I recently got my first pedicure there, and I was so delighted that I had to know more about all the who/what/why. I found out. Listen and learn! Enjoy, my friends. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

BOO! It's our annual Shocktober Halloween Spooktacular! A little talk about costumes, candy and scary movies. A whole lot of music to get you in the sprit of the season. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This time it's Michael Anschel of OA Design + Build + Architecture. We go back a ways. His firm is currently in charge of the renovation of The Pillsbury Mansion in south Minneapolis. A fascinating place full of history and intrigue (secret rooms!!). We also cover Jewish Space Lasers. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Welcome back, Ben Cook-Feltz! He's got an excellent new album called 'Trucks' and a big release party (with Mary Bue) at Icehouse. He sounds very good and even plays one of his newer songs live on this episode! I hate to be the one to tell you, but this is yet another episode that should not be missed. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising In...

The legendary Tommy Mischke returns! He's such an amazing storyteller and is out with a brand new book called Winter's Song: A Hymn To The North. Northerners are a breed apart, and Winter is an incredibly important part of our story. There is no one more fit to tell it. Cheers, all! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

Yay! Leslie Vincent is back on the 'cast. She's exceptionally talented, has charisma for miles AND she has an extra spooky Halloween themed performance at The Granada Theater in Uptown on Saturday. She is good at conversation. This was a fun one. I hope you enjoy. Cheers!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

This time, we're joined by the mack daddy of The Gear Daddies, Martin Zellar. He's back with a brand new solo record and a tour to support. We talk about his youth, his ascendency in local MN Music lore and what the last few years have been like. He is great. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

I don't have the words...The inimitable Keri Noble returns to the podcast. She's so talented, impossibly present and sharp...she's also a really good friend. She has a show coming up in a week at Crooner's. You should go see her. You should also listen to this episode. There's no one else like her. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquir...

Woo hoo! Katy Tessman is back! She is a wellspring of energy and thoughtfulness. She also has a whole new album on the way in 2 weeks! Listen, learn and enjoy. Cheers!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before you listen, be warned: you aren't ready for this much handsome. Fancy Ray McCloney is back on the podcast! He's got a big show coming up this weekend. We talked about a bunch of other things, as well. I just can't remember what. I'm still caught up in the afterglow. He's one of my all time favorites. You will enjoy this one. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/do...

Wow! This time it's Mark Engebretson and Terry Isachsen. Both legendary MN musicians and both members of The Silverteens. They have a single release party this weekend and next week open at The Parkway Theater for Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Good times had by all!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Doug Collins and The Receptionists are going to be playing our Patreon event towards the end of the month! Doug stops by with his musical allly and long time MN musician, Randy Broughten. So many great stories, solid laughs and excellent songs. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Scott McKaye The Mortgage Guy at Edge Finance is the latest sponsor for the podcast and our latest guest. He's a thoughtful dude with excellent taste in music. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy