This time it's a long overdue conversation with MN mainstay and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Ylvisaker. In addition to being a collaborative powerhouse (Andrew Bird, HALEY, Mallman, etc), he is a producer and a tireless guitar-wielding bolt of constant creativity. He brings by some brilliant new musical creations and tells the coolest story about a piece of home exercise equipment that you will ever hear. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertisin...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 136
Mpls-based poet and spoken word artist Kara Calagera joins us for a fascinating conversation. We talk art in the age of COVID, her upcoming album with Kid Dakota and hear her read from her book Karma Vet. She also pulls a couple of bulletproof musical selections. This one is very interesting. 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...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 135
Breanne Tepler is a native Duluthian and a most excellent musical ambassador form that ever-burgeoning Northern Minnesota cultural mecca. She broke into theMinnesota music scene as a solo performer with an acoustic guitar and a repertoire of country covers and originals. Now, her band Breanne Marie and The Front Porch Sinners have a brand new full length release, Juniper, out Friday, Feb 19. She also has a virtual release party Sat, Feb 20 to celebrate! We get all the details and her a couple of...
Feb 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 134
This time we are joined by MN music legend Adam Levy. Adam has had a difficult week, but also a genuinely exceptional career. We talk a little bit of everything here. His early days in music, the intoxicating ascendance of The Honeydogs, and the brilliantly unpredictable alchemy of his latest project, Turn! Turn! Turn! He also shares a brand new Honeydogs track and plays a new TTT demo live! This is a really good one, my friends. Listen and enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min
MN writer Youa Vang makes a return visit to the podcast to talk the lure of nostalgia against the backdrop of COVID life, cross-stitch dreams and her new book. She's always an engaging and enlightening conversationalist. 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...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 132
MN singer-songwriter Joe Fahey stops in to talk about his musical journey, the legendary Northtown Mall, and his first new album in 5 years. Also, bong rips. 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...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 131
Marcie Hill is a delight. Accomplished professional, amazing parent and a truly dazzling visual artist. Our conversation covers life, Art in the time of COVID and much more. Plus she pulls some great musical selections. 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...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 130
Amazing MN multi-instrumentalist Martin Dosh (Dosh, Andrew Bird, The Cloak Ox, etc) comes by to talk about his musical journey AND his first new solo record in 8 years!! He's chill, kind and hilarious. 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...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 129
Wow! This time we are joined by new local duo Space Hug, Adrianne Prettyman and Erik Newman (Limited Warranty) make atmospheric indie rock that totally makes your hips move. They are also total gamers and have some seriously great stories to tell. This is 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...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 128
Jon Hunt, former MN Musician (Shatterproof, Blue Sky Blackout Blackout) and journalist (City Pages, MN Daily) swings by with some exceptional song selections and some very important perspective on who we are as people, why we do what we do and where we're heading. This is an informative and important listen. Cheers, all! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 127
If you love Rock n Roll, you're going to love this one. Brynn Arens, founder of legendary Minnesota rock act Flipp, shares some of the best rock stories we've ever featured on the show. This one is freaking hilarious! 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...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Is Jon Copeland a punk rocker? Is he a Master Librarian? Has he jumped out of an airplane more than 1000 times?? YES!! To all of it. He joins us to talk life, music and a deep dive into the 'From Memphis With Elvis' album the downtown library will be doing this Thursday, Jan 21st. 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...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 125
Hey! This time we are joined by MN Musician Courtney Yasmineh. She's toured the world and has an amazing story. She's also a really talented singer-songwriter who was once married to Bob Dylan!! Maybe... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 124
Paul Charchian is a serious musichead, and this time we do a deep dive on the legendary Dolly Parton. 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
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This time, we are joined by Minnesota music veteran Aaron Seymour (Bubbles, White Sweater, Delilahs, X-Ray Hip, The Widgets, etc...). We talk armed insurrection, MN Music through the decades and the importance of music fandom. Also, Bee Gees and GBV! 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...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 122
This episode features the inspirational return of entrepreneur, shining light and good friend Jared Brewington. He maintains an almost impossibly excellent attitude during these difficult days AND makes some of the most solid musical choices that we've heard in months. Some heartfelt positivity to kick off 2021. 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...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This episode features the inspirational return of entrepreneur, shining light and good friend Jared Brewington. He maintains an almost impossibly excellent attitude during these difficult days AND makes some of the most solid musical choices that we've heard in months. Some heartfelt positivity to kick off 2021. Enjoy!
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min
2020 took some claimed the lives of some genuinely important musicians. Some due to COVID, some to other causes. Here, we bid farewell to just a precious few. This is our final look back at 2020 before we dive headlong into a bold, uncertain new year. Cheers, 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...
Jan 03, 2021•51 min
2020 took some claimed the lives of some genuinely important musicians. Some due to COVID, some to other causes. Here, we bid farewell to just a precious few. This is our final look back at 2020 before we dive headlong into a bold, uncertain new year. Cheers, all!
Jan 02, 2021•51 min
Jeff Olsen (from the KQQL 108 Morning Show) and I review our favorite new songs from 2020. Turns out, even in the Year Of The Garbage Fire, there has been some incredible music. Let's end the year on a high note, shall we?
Dec 31, 2020•58 min
Happy Holidays, everyone! This time, Sean and I dig deep on holiday memories and, luckily, even deeper on holiday music. Thanks for an amazing year, everyone. Merry Christmas!
Dec 22, 2020•59 min
Scott Herold from IRockTheCause.org joins us today to discuss music, High School For Recording Arts and their hope for 100 culturally diverse toys to be donated to 1-5 year-olds in need this holiday season.
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Radio Legends John Lassman and Peter Johns stop by to share some gory, glorious stories of the halcyon days of Alternative Radio in the Twin Cites. If you ever listened to REV105, 93.7 The Edge or KJ104, you should listen to this.
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Legendary MN writer and raconteur Jim Walsh joins us to talk about his new book, why the death of local media is so potentially dangerous and middle-school basketball legends, The Laser Cats. His virtual book release for Fear and Loving In South Minneapolis is coming up weds. Details on the show. Cheers!
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This time. we're joined by Jeff Olsen, morning show host of local radio station KOOL108 - your home for holiday music. We talk growing up in rural MN, Christmas from years gone by and our favorite holiday tunes. Time to get in the spirit, my friends. Cheers!
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Holy wow! Legendary Mpls legend Curtiss A joins us on this episode!! He's got a new record on the way. It's his first in more than 30 years!! also, his 41st annual John Lennon tribute happens next week. This will be First Ave's first major live streaming event since the pandemic shut all that shit down. Also, Curtiss maybe be Minnesota's greatest living MN Music weirdo, in the best possible sense. Listen, and learn. Cheers, all!
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Sarah Morris joins us for our first ever Zoom show. Sarah is promoting her upcoming Holiday show on December 4th! Check our her website and Facebook page for more. Great original holiday songs on this show...Brian only cried three times! sarahmorrismusic.com for more!
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Chris Hawkey is the beating heart of the #1 rated morning radio show in the Twin Cities, The Power Trip on KFAN 100.3FM. He is also the front man of The Chris Hawkey Band. He loves music, he approaches his life with the utmost humility and is one of the funniest people alive. I adore him, and you will too. Listen and enjoy. Cheers, my friends.
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 28 min
This time we are joined by Stephanie March, Food and Dining editor for Mpls St Paul Magazine and host of her own weekend radio show Weekly Dish on MyTalk 107.1FM. She is wildly knowledgeable, has an infectious energy and is here to remind us that we will survive this weird Thanksgiving. Listen and enjoy. Cheers, friends.
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min
This time we are joined by Teke O'Reilly, an incredibly interesting Twin Cities super soldier that is part musician, part entrepreneur and part thermaculture visionary. This was fun and very funny. Enjoy!
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 24 min
