Brian Oake Show

Barb Brynstad is a wonderful person to have a conversation with. A talented musician with decades-long roots in the Twin Cities, she's played with Chastity Brown, Tina Schlieske, Willy Wisely, the late, great Willie Murphy and many others. She's a genuine student of music. She's also a big fan of funky ass basslines, as evidenced by her righteous musical selections. Enjoy! Support this podcast at...

From the Morning Edition on MPR News, to TPT to the books she's authored, Cathy Wurzer joins us to discuss her busy and fantastic life....and The End In Mine Project. Give it a listen! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dang! What a wonderful conversation with Barbara Cohen (Farm Accident, Little Lizard, Brother Sun Sister Moon, etc). After honing her musical chops here in the Twin Cities, she's spent the last 20 years in LA composing film and TV scores. Now she's back. We talk about her amazing journey and what the future may hold. Give this one a listen, she's great! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....

Yes! This episode we have a deep dive with legendary Twin Cities broadcaster/podcaster Tommy Mischke. We talk about his many years at KSTP and WCCO, as well as his brilliant Roadshow podcast, which (spoiler alert!) is coming to an end. This guy has an amzing way with a story. I could listen to him talk all day. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advert...

It was great to have a conversation with Michael Rand, Digital Sports Senior Writer for the StarTribune. He's been covering MN sports for more than 20 years. He's also a very discerning music fan, and has a very real, sly sense of humor. We'll definitely have him back. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

This episode features MN singer songwriter Jamison Murphy. He's charming, hilarious and excellent at his craft. It was really great to catch up with an old friend. 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

Everyone's favorite skydiving punk rock librarian is back to talk about his crazy, yet respectable lifestyle and his upcoming interview/deep vinyl dig with local hip hop maven Nur-D. 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

Mark Devaraj is a drummer (High On Stress, Whiskey Rock & Roll Club MPLS, The Heavy Sixers and many more...) and an attorney for the Hennepin County Public Defender's Office. This is the intersection of the Rock lifestyle and standing up for the poor and working class in our community. Plus, he's cool as hell. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Adverti...

This episode, we are joined by Minneapolis legend Jimmy 'Dutch' Gaines. He's been a writer, a roadie, worked clubs and invented the truly genius Dude Weather (google it). He loves MN music and has some truly great stories to share. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

This time, it's just me and Sean breaking down this weekend's PalmFest at Palmer's Bar on the West Bank. Black Widows, Monica LaPlante, Farewell Milwaukee, Romantica and more. Like music? You'll like this. 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

The newest sponsor to the podcast is Forgotten Star Brewing. Andy and Matt stop by to talk about their historic building, their brewing philosophy and why, to them, community involvement is every bit as important as the beer. My kind of people. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Our latest episode features, perhaps, the single most important benefactor of The Brian Oake Show. Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN) signed on as a primary supporter of the podcast before we even had our first episode in the can. Why? I believe that it's because he shares our values of loving this community and supporting live music in all its forms. He's articulate, informative and brings a couple of great...

What a delightful time with Ben Kyle (Romantica). Charming, self-effacing and so very thoughtful. We talk music in the time of COVID, his harrowing experience with Lyme's Disease and the upcoming Palmfest '21 music festival. Did I mention he's got a very lovely Northern Irish accent? Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

The very charming and talented Janey Winterbauer (The Suburbs, Astronaut Wife, The Sevateem, etc) stops by the studio to talk surviving lockdown as a musician, the state of the Twin Cities Scene and the possibilities that lie ahead as things open back up. She's a treasure. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

The one and only Christy Costello (Ouija Radio, Pink Mink, Von Bondies, Butcher's Union, etc) stops by to talk about surviving the pandemic, her first forays into engineering/producing and what it looks like for bands and venues moving forward. We also hear a couple great songs of hers. This is another really good one. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donation...

Katy Vernon is back! She's survived a very tumultuous year, including the dissolution of her band...but she's nowhere near finished. Here. she shares a couple of brand new songs played live in studio. She'll also be joining us for our first Patreon Members Only event in over a year. Listen and enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: h...

The inimitable Courtney Yasmineh is back! She has a new album on the way, and remains a wonderful conversationalist. She is also going to be part of our first Patreon exclusive live event in more than a year (thanks, COVID!). Listen, learn and enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Kii Arens is national treasure. Musician (Flipp, Jynx, etc), Video director, and world-renowned Graphic Artist. From humble North St. Paul beginnings, he's ascended to one of the most interesting, positive voices in American Art. This one is fascinating from wire to wire. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Tony Zaccardi (Romantica. Eleganza!) is a wonderful musician and also the proprietor of Palmer's Bar in SE Mpls. After more than a year of everything being totally shut down, live music is roaring back. There are more shows on the horizon than we can count, but we do our best here. Let's get ready for Summer! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inq...

Rachel Ries (Her Crooked Heart) has led a fascinating life. So many incredible stories! She's also a very singular performer. Lucky us, we get two songs live from the SmartStartMN Studio, including a the premiere of a brand new one! Enjoy, Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

Damn! Sometimes you roll the dice on a guest and it comes up boxcars! Jenna Enemy (The Von Tramps) is a firebrand. Energetic, hilarious and full up with great stories. Live music is coming back, people. So is hope. Enjoy this one! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

Question: who is cooler, funnier and more eloquent than MN rapping phenom Nur-D? That's right, no one. He was poised for a HUGE 2020, but then of course it all went upside down. Lucky for us music fans, he maintained and improved over the pandemic, and has big plans for getting back out there in 2021. Listen and enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Adver...

This time, we are joined by a local comedian and Country Music Legend Chris Maddock. He's been busy formulating a fresh 2021 and has a new weekly comedy night on the way. Turns out, he's also an above average beatboxer. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Saturday, June 12th is pt. 1 of Record Store Day 2021. What can we expect? Why is it important? When did it start? Is the vinyl bubble about to pop? We cover this and much more with two of the most knowledgeable and experienced record guys I've ever known. Care about vinyl? This one's for you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://...

Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN) is reason this podcast even exists. We owe him and his partner a lot. He's also a huge music fan so there are lots of delicious musical tidbits sprinkled throughout. 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