Brian Oake Show

It's the return of the incomparable Mary Bue! An incredible MN musician with a spirit as bright as the sun. She is also a yogi, world traveler and one of the most present conversationalists I've ever had the pleasure of speaking with. She is getting ready for a European excursion and is working on a new album. In fact, we get to hear a brand new song! Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redci...

Happy St Patrick's Day 2022! Once again, we're joined by our favorite Irish ex-pat, John Cosgrove. He's a wealth of wisdom, an enthralling storyteller and one of the funniest people I've ever met. A true gem. Slainte! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Mozena is the Executive Director of The Hook and Ladder in SE Minneapolis. A vital non-profit Minnesota music venue, they have recent released the initial lineup for the 2022 Under The Canopy Music Series, and it's stacked. Hear all about it. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Damn! This time, former MN Viking Ben Leber joins us to discuss his life as a young midwestern athlete, his ascendency through college athletics and more than a few BRILLIANT insights into life in the NFL. Plus, he makes some excellent music picks. I am totally crushed out :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

On this episode, we check in with the incomparable Gini Dodds. We talk about life, love, Mahtomedi and her band The Dahlias. This was a fun one. 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

Woo hoo! This time, it's Jenna Enemy and Chelsea Oxborough of The Von Tramps. They have a brand new record out in March, an impending European tour and awesome stories to share. We hear a couple of brand new songs and try our very best to get Jenna to swear. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Twin Cities musician and behind-the-scenes insider David Priebe joins us to talk music and the music business. We also hear some sweet, sweet jams. 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 was great! Our guest this episode is Melissa Oliveri. A writer, musician and mastermind behind the podcast 'The Skylark Bell'. She's warm, creative and very thoughtful. 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

MN singer/songwriter Becky Kapell stopped by and she was wonderful. We talk about coming to the game a little later in life, her exceptional new album In It TO Win It (out 3/11) and her role in the ascendancy of Magnetic Poetry. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

Hooray! Look who's back!!Courtney Yasmineh has a brand new single, an upcoming mini tour and some genuinely fantastic life advice! 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

Long-time Twin Cities producer and musician Partik Tanner (Tina & The B-Sides, Martin Zellar, etc) makes his first ever visit to The Brian Oake Show. We talk about his youth in Sweden, his wonderful, unlikely path through the music scene and what the future may hold. We also hear two brand new tracks from his forthcoming album. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show...

Today, we check in with Leisa Moses Magee and Jennifer Smith. I know them both best as stylists at the Minneapolis salon Hair-O-Smith, but they both have an incredible array of almost impossible stories to share. ALSO, they have a couple of important charitable events coming up, one is tonight!! Enjoy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries:...

This episode, we check in with a grizzled veteran of the NSCC (North Suburban Cultural Corridor), Rich Horton. The main man behind Mpls bands Marcus Noise and, most recently, Tragic Hands. There's some upcoming shows and a new album release. Listen and learn. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

This time, it's the Covid Lockdown Playlist. Sean got COVID a couple weeks back, and I got it this past weekend. So, this week it's just Sean and me making a suitable playlist for late-January isolation. I also get some much-needed answers to very big questions like 'What the F*@!! is Wordle??'. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries:...

This time, we are joined by Minnesota Music stalwart Dan Israel. Dan has been making music for decades. He has 16 studio albums!! He's also a very thoughtful and insightful individual. This was a great conversation. 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

Sometimes a bit of sarcasm might just help you through a rough day...or week...or year...or years. Youa Vang joins us for another episode. Enjoy her sardonic wit. She's a talented writer. She's a passionate music fan. She is a local treasure. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

The lineup for this years Midwest Music Fest in Winona has been announced, and it's AMAZING!! Polica, HALEY, Gully Boys, Bad Bad Hats, Kiss The Tiger and so many more! Including today's guest and festival headliner, Mark Mallman. He's always a great conversation and he seems ready to melt some faces. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inqui...

Doug Collins is kind. He is funny. He is present. He is one helluva songwriter. He's from Iowa, but has lived here for 30 plus years. He's a passionate fan of music. He was our guest today. His last two CD's were voted "Best of the Year '' by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and his most recent, Good Sad News, was voted #3 best American release in Spain by Ruta66 Magazine. He's performing with a bunch...

'One of our all time favorites returns this episode. Jared Brewington. Entrepreneur, Activist and just about the best Human Being you've ever met. He's got big plans for 2022, and an amazing new mustache to match! Youthliinkmn.org to donate and help end youth homelessness in the Twin Cities. Jared is on the board. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertisin...

Minnesota music legend Cindy Lawson (The Clams, Whoops Kitty) stops by to talk about the halcyon days of the Minneapolis music scene and her brand new EP 'New Tricks'. She's back, baby! 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

Local singer-songwriter and award-winning author Katy Tessman stops by to talk about her recent burst of creativity, her journey with breast cancer and her big new gig tomorrow night. She even plays one of her brand new songs live in the Smart Start MN studio. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

This time, Sean and I cover some of the best songs of 2021.Get vaxxed, wear your mask and let's try to do better in 2022. 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://redcircle.com/privacy

He's back! Internationally acclaimed drummer David Anania (Greazy Meal, Blue Man Group) is back to Minneapolis after spending the better part of two decades in Berlin. His is a fascinating journey. Listen and 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

Local actor Josh Carson swings by to FINALLY settle the debate of whether or not Die Hard is actually a Christmas movie. Trust me, he would know. 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

Looking for a way to get into the Holiday Sprit? How about some great seasonal tunes and a little Xmas Music Trivia? Jeff is the best. 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