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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...
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: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 of local bands at the Turf Club on 1/21. Find his stuff at DougCollinsMusic.com Support this podcas...
'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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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...
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.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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://redcircle.com/privacy...
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.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 is hope. Progress has been made, but there's a long way to go. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — htt...
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://redcircle.com/privacy...
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 podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...
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/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
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: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
