MN singer-songwriter Matthew French stops by to talk about his long-delayed album release, and what the new year might bring. 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
The Alarmists are back! Lead singer Eric Lovold joins us to talk about life after the band's crazy ride (Picked To Click by City Pages!) in the early 2000s, this strange world that continues to evolve around us and just how great it is to get the band back together. Added Bonus: the two brand new songs he shares are genuinely great! Enjoy, my friends. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
This time, it's just Sean and me and a bushel of delicious holiday musical treats! We have nothing but gratitude for all of you, and we hope every single one of you gets to taste at least a little of the magic that this season promises.Stay warm. 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...
Bleek & Grimm come by the studio to share baleful tales of misery and woe. They also feature some brand new music from their forthcoming album! And everything you need to know about their upcoming album release show. Happy Holidays! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
It's been too long! Katy Vernon is back! She has new music in the works, some very interesting perspective on the holidays, and, most importantly, brings a couple of truly memorable live performances the Smart Start MN Studio. Don't forget to catch here this Sunday at our next Patreon event! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Chris has been doing this a long time. He has legendary stories about the Twin Cities music scene. He's also part of a new retrospective project coming out on Third Man Records. If you love shoegaze, this is required listening. 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 are joined by the very charming Leslie Vincent. Singer, actor, songwriter and genuinely interesting human being. She has a real love of what she does. It's infectious. Leslie has a whole host of upcoming shows AND! a whole new record in the works! Listen, learn and enjoy, my friends. 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 always lovely and talented Sarah Morris joined us on Zoom today. She has her 16th annual holiday concert coming up at Aster Cafe on December 9th. Buy your tickets today. She also has a new holiday EP coming out soon. Find everything you need to make that part of your collection at SarahMorrisMusic.com. 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 Ellen Stanley! In addition to making her own music as Mother Banjo, she has also been supporting an incredible array of other female folk (and more) artists on her KFAI show Womenfolk for a long time. This weekend is the 20th Anniversary celebration of her efforts at The Parkway Theater. An incredible array of artists will perform live, and it's all to raise money for the most interesting public radio station in the Twin Cities. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
This time my guest is none other than the legendary Sean Barnard! What's that you say? 'Isn't he on every single episode?'Well, yes, he is, but he's just back from Ireland. We get to hear his travelogue and some truly excellent Irish music.Also, it's his 9th anniversary on his recovery journey. Nice work, my friend. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Happy Halloween!!We are once again joined by one of my very favorite people in the Twin Cities, Mark Mallman. His thoughtfulness is boundless and his creativity is relentless. He takes no prisoners, in the most loving way possible. This episode was going to be about the legacy of the Hammer Horror film catalogue, but, it turns out, we had bigger fish to fry. Be well, and enjoy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...
A lifer in the MN music scene, Charlie Pine swings by to talk about his new project Electric Beauty. Get some!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Legendary Twin Cities club DJ Dean Vaccaro joins us for an hour of spooktacular music! We loved his picks and crazy stories of Halloween's past. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Roe V Wade was recently overturned by the SCOTUS. Well, fuck that.Buffie Blesi, founder and CEO of Rock What You Got, has put together a very real way to fight what you believe in and have a blast doing it. Rise For Roe is all about getting out the vote, helping to phrase the next steps and rocking the hell out. It's coming up quick! Listen and learn. Enjoy :) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &am...
There is nothing I enjoy more than an interesting conversation, and this one is so much more than worthy. Brynn Arens (Flipp) is not only a seasoned professional performer, accomplished producer/collaborator and road-tested road dog, he's a thoughtful and genuinely hilarious Human Being. Each time I talk to him I find him more fascinating than the last time. Enjoy, my friends! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...
Damn! The one and only Robert Wilkinson stops by to share his origin story, his ascent to Minneapolis Music royalty and share a few insights on some exquisite music. I also play my favorite Flamin' Oh's song. AND! Robert tells his story about meeting David Bowie! GAAAH!! 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...
It's the the return of Courtney Yasmineh! Courtney has a vey special video premiere and concert coming up on Oct 15th at The Aster Cafe, and a big November residency in Owatanna. Plus, she's just one of the coolest. I'm a fan. 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...
Josh & Brad in “We Only Murder in THIS Building Featuring: Brad & Josh!“ Josh Carson and Brad Erickson were on the show today to talk about their show at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater coming up in October. A couple of genuinely hilarious and friendly guys on the show today. Buy tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/3fhsnynk Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...
Our good friend Nate Dungan of Trailer Trash joins us to talk about our upcoming Patreon Event at The Hook & Ladder Theater on 9/22 from 6-8pm. He also shares a few songs with deep meaning to him. We spend quite a bit of time talking about Lee's Liquor Lounge, (RIP). Join Patreon at Patreon.com/thebrianoakeshow to become a member. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...
Here it is! Possibly our final chat (for now) with everyone's favorite tatted-up, punk rock, sky diving librarian, Jon Copeland. He is leaving tomorrow for a new life in Vermont. He has also been to more shows than you and me combined. Like, ever. No, really. Anyway, 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...
Dylan hicks, musician and writer, is back with a brand new 6-piece called Small Screen. The brand new album Airport Sparrows is out now! Check them out live Oct 29th at The Cedar. 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...
Our new partner, Joe Burgess of Moxie Wealth Management joins us on the podcast today. He's a good local dude and brings along some great stories and Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Just the two of us! This time Sean and i cover the slow end to another Summer, the glories of yet another State Fair and wonder why we weren't better at being young. Ahhh, memories. 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 Ben Glaros and Steve Roehm (The New Standards). Together, they are Mustang 87. They have been friends and co-consprirators since the Reagan administration. They both have such great stories and a gig together coming up shortly at the Aster Cafe. 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're joined by the age-defying Ciaran Daly (The Stress Of Her Regard). A great musician, but even a better story teller and overall Human Being. I've known this guy for more than half my life, and he only gets better as I age. 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...
Oh, HELL YES! This time, it's Chris Perricelli aka LITTLE MAN! One of our best local rock stars with more than a hint of The Mystic to him. We talk about his new song, the accompanying video and always seeking and striving despite the inscrutable nature of Existence. Buckle up, buckaroos! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Welcome back, Holy Hannah! Hannah Von der Hoff is back to share her unique perspective, her music and all the details on her August residency at The Aster Cafe. (psst! It's ever wednesday). 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...
Dwynell Roland is back! Handsome, hilarious and very talented. He's back with a bunch of new music and a big show this weekend at Icehouse! Listen, laugh 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...
Rick and Amy Meyer, the pulsing jungle drum hearts of MN's ground zero of Tiki/Surf/Lounge/Etc, etc, Intoxicats, stop by talk about vibe, happenstance and the power of music to transport. They also have a killer gig coming up this weekend with Black Widows at Psycho Suzi's. Cut up a pineapple and find the good rum. This is an excursion. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
Know who's rad? Christy Costello, that's who. A prolific musician, an architect of an amazing entertainment and just one of the coolest humans you are ever going to meet. Here, we talk about the mountain of new music she's working on, both for her solo record and for the cult/band The Collective. We also run down the latest festival she's crafted - Palmfest. Happening over three days at Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis, this promises to be a genuine highlight of Summer 2022. Enjoy! Support this podca...
