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 Minnesota Sound Unseen festival is November 10th-17th at several venues in the Twin Cities. Learn mo...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 197
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...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 196
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/privacy...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 195
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-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 194
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...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 193
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...
Oct 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 192
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-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 191
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/privacy...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 190
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-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 189
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. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: ...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 188
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. unlockedmission.com for more. Great to see our old pal! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bria...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 185
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...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 184
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.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 183
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 182
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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 181
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...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 180
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...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 179
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 178
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://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 177
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...
Jul 31, 2021•47 min•Ep. 176
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: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 175
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 music picks to this episode. Enjoy!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-sho...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 174
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://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 23, 2021•52 min•Ep. 173
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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 172
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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 171
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: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 170
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: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 06, 2021•56 min•Ep. 169
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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 168
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 Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 167
