Brian Oake Show

This time, it's Chris and Johnny aka Storyhill. They have a beautiful Christmas released entitled Bethlehem and are in town for a special holiday concert to promote it. They are both lovely, thoughtful gentlemen and I enjoyed this conversation very much. I hope you do, too. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

The incomparable Lissie makes her first ever visit to the Smart Start MN studio for a wide-ranging chat about life on the farm, the tenuous nature of mental health and being the next Orville Redenbacher. I also go totally fanboy. I loved this one! Enjoy!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Local singer-songwriter Ben Cook-Feltz helps us get even deeper into the holiday spirit. He's got a great Xmas EP and a big release show this coming weekend to celebrate! Happy Holidays, everybody!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yay! Sarah Morris returns to the podcast to bring her bright disposition and a whole slew of holiday songs. She even plays a couple live in the Smart Start MN Studio! Let's get into the spirit of the season, shall we? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of our favorite MN musicians joins us this time, Lydia Liza. Whe have a frank talk about mental health issues, her quitting day jobs for good, and we hear some great songs of hers. She's always inspiring and just 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://r...

This episode marks the return of one of my vey favorite MN musicians, the inimitable Mark Mallman. We talk about the return of his annual Peace On Earth holiday show, slowly emerging from a long COVID nightmare and what it's like to have over 1 MILLION LIKES on TikTok!! Cheers, all. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

This time, it's just me and Sean and a whole bunch of little known British 80s Alt gems. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Happy Thanksgiving, 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

This one was great! Mike, the drummer from legendary Chicago power pop band Material Issue, and Balin, the director of the new MI documentary Out Of Time, came by to chat. Both will be at the Parkway Theater tonight for the screening of this amazing doc as part of Sound Unseen. Damn. This one was really great. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advert...

This time we continue to explore the amazing lineup from this year's Sound Unseen Music Film Festival. Here, we talk with a couple of this years featured directors about the intersection of Music and Film. 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

T.J. Parsell joins us to discuss his film "Invisible: Gay Women In Southern Music" which is featured at the Sound Unseen Movie Festival in the Twin Cities this week. (SoundUnseen.com) T.J. is fascinating. He has spent most of his adult life advocating for prison reform and social justice. We discuss the gay women in country music and how they've survived the patriarchy in the music industry. There...

This time, we welcome back Annie Enneking (Annie and The Bang Bang). She has a such a clear vision, and one of the most articulate guests we've ever had. She's powerful and real. Plus, she's got a killer new record called Walkie Talkie. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

I can't quite believe we actually hit EPISODE 200!!! We have had some genuinely amazing guests over these many missives, but none than I would rather spend an hour with than the incomparable Colleen Kruse. Once again, we cover a crazy amount of emotional and intellectual ground. She also makes me end the show with my most hated song of all time. Oof, this one's a doozy. Cheers! Support this podcas...

Jessica Paxton is a decades-long veteran of public television and independent radio. These days, she is the Talent Buyer and Marketing Director of one of the coolest independent venues in town, The Parkway Theater. She has loads of great stories INCLUDING the one were she spent most of this past weekend with John Waters. Blammo! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donat...

The truly incredible Tina Schlieske (Tina and The B-Sides, Genital Panic) joins us for the latest episode. Lively, very talented and a laugh that lights up the whole room. We talk about the early days, gracefully entering middle age as a musician and she plays a brand new song live in studio. Awesome :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries...

Jim Brunzell III is not only the son of "Jumping Jim Brunzell of World Wrestling fame, but is the Festival Director and Co-Programmer for Sound Unseen. He's a Saint Paul native. Movie Maker Magazine called Sound Unseen "One of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World". We had a great conversation with Jim and he picked fantastic songs that tie-in with the festival here and in Austin, Texas. The...

Local club DJ extraordinaire, Dean Vaccaro joins us for some Halloween music fun. This isn't your father's Halloween music. Listen if you dare... 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, a visit with another MN music legend Tommy Barbarella (New Power Generation, Greazy Meal, etc). We go deep on his past, playing with Prince, and what his musical journey has been like since. This one is fascinating. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

Dang! This time we check in with John 'Strawberry' Fields, one of the most prolific music producers to ever call Minnesota Home. He's worked with EVERYONE! From Semisonic to Miley Cyrus, Soul Asylum to The Jonas Brothers. So many fantastic stories! Enjoy :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

This go 'round, we're joined by Karen Paurus, MN singer/songwriter extraordinaire. She has been at this a long time, bringing both a wealth of experience and some genuinely great stories. 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

Wow! What a delightful introduction to a newer artist. Mousie is a graduate of Julliard, a strong personality and a true talent. I was genuinely impressed, and hopefully you will be too. 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

I am beyond excited to welcome Aaron Reynolds to the latest episode of the podcast. Aaron is a Canadian. He's also the main brain behind Effin' Birds, one of my favorite artistic endeavors of anything ever. Seriously. This one is years in the making. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

Retired NHL player and Minnesota Legend Mark Parrish joins us for a very lively conversation about his life as a professional hockey player, his journey through recovery and how here in Minnesota, Hockey really IS life. Cheers! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

This time, we are joined by Cory Cove, host of the top-rated Power Trip Morning Show on KFAN. As a lifelong radio guy myself, I have nothing but respect for this guy. We cover the arc of his interesting career, talk about a bunch of music, and get to pull back the curtain and learn some of the secrets of a proper morning zoo crew. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-s...

Martin Devaney, the 'unofficial Mayor Of St Paul', has been making music for a very long time. First with local hip hop collective Heiruspecs, then as a solo singer-songwriter. These days he's the main creative force behind the brand new project, Folios. Here, we talk about his creative process, his journey with sobriety and dive deep on the new Folios record, which will be out early October. Enjo...

Peter Borne is not only an old radio pal of Brian and Sean's, but he also started Live Band Karaoke at Gluek's back in the day. He was in several bands. He worked for years at KQRS in production. His latest venture (adventure?!) is Unlocked Mission. It's a 70 foot long, three story (36 feet high) traveling recording studio and performance venue. it has a charitable angle and so much more. unlocked...