Now THIS is a fun one. Dan Israel stops by for one of the most enjoyable conversations I've had in some time. We hear a few songs from his 17th studio album and discuss his upcoming headlining performance for our Patreon supporters, which will be occurring ON A RIVERBOAT!! Enjoy. 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...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 319
Local luminary Chris Strouth returns to the podcast to share some excellent music and the story he wrote about an incredible young man who's both making music and fighting cancer. we also talk about the true value of having an alt publication in print form in the Twin Cities again. 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...
Jun 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 319
Martin Devaney "The Unofficial Mayor of Saint Paul" joins us to talk about the second anniversary party at The White Squirrel in Saint Paul Seven great bands and he opens it all up on June 1st at 4pm. He also talks about his work with Dispatch and other upcoming gigs. 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...
May 25, 2023•49 min•Ep. 318
A British ex-pat, Haley is a force of nature. I literally got lost in her words. We learn where she's from, and just how much she believes in the future of this city. She's got great taste in music and some quality events coming up this weekend. Listen and learn. 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...
May 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 317
This time, it's none other than Robyne Robinson! Yes, THAT Robyne Robinson!! Legendary MN TV news anchor, successful entrepreneur, enthusiastic supporters of the arts, and a damn clever person to chat with. A very satisfying conversation. This is instantly one of my favorite episodes. 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...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 316
Katy Vernon and Alejandro Tay stop by to talk about the epic 12x12 event being put forth by Mixed Blood this summer. It sounds amazing! And speaking of good sound, Katy brought here uke and plays us a brand new song. All in all, a good Thursday 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...
May 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 314
The legendary Greg Norton and the impossibly charming Brit Jamie Oliver (no, not that chef prick...) are two thirds of the band Ultrabomb. They've got a whole album of great tunes AND a massive spring tour just ahead. Listen, learn and enjoy. So much swearing... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 314
John Eller is a MN Music legend with 40+ years of experience writing, playing, singing, etc. He's also one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with. His band Zeppo plays tomorrow night (4/28) at the Parkway. Highly recommended! Enjoy the 'cast. 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...
Apr 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 311
One of my all-time favorite Mpls musicheads returns for Ep 312. Dean Vaccaro has been packing dance floors for decades in Minneapolis, and today we talk about legendary Minneapolis nightclub Graffiti's. It was a defining nightspot during one of the most interesting eras in MN music. and he pulls some great music! 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...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 311
Sarah Morris is back!! Talented, kind and ever so thoughtful, she has a new album, 'Here's To You', coming out May 5th. AND!! an album release show at Icehouse the same day! Sarah also plays one of her brand new tracks live in the SmartStartMN Studio. What a lovely Tuesday :) 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...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min•Ep. 309
Al Church grew up in Duluth. The first song he learned was Fire by Jimi Hendrix. Need to know more? You'll just have to listen. He and his band have a show coming up to celebrate 40 years since Violent Femmes put out their first album. The show is on April 23rd at The Parkway Theater in Mpls. Get tickets on their website. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 310
It's the return of the Menck! Ric is back with some momentous news about the landmark release Teenage Symphonies To God. He also has some of the greatest rock stories I've ever heard. I genuinely love this guy. 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...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 309
This episode is dedicated to my business partner, Sean Barnard. He's a dad, a husband, he was born in Minneapolis and is a huge fan of the Twin Cities and Minnesota music. He's also a realtor, a mentor and not a bad guy. Give this one 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...
Apr 06, 2023•51 min•Ep. 308
Hello! This time we are joined by Xenia McGuire. A staple of the Twin Cities music scene for decades. She has like 15 degrees in subjects like Classical Language and Ethnomusicology. Xenia is also trying to buy every stringed instrument on the planet. We talk music, and the current open war being waged on the trans community. This is a good one. Enjoy!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 307
Jared Brewington is one of our all time favorite guests. He's the proprietor of Official Fried Chicken, a board member of Meet Minneapolis and am all around booster of Minneapolis. He's great. 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...
Mar 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 306
This time around we are joined by legendary MN musician Paul Metsa. We talk abut his book, his gig tomorrow night at Women's Club and many of the strangest aspects of being alive. 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...
Mar 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 304
The always thoughtful Chris Mozena, Executive Director of the non-profit Hook and Ladder, pops in on the latest episode. We talk music, the painful regrowth of SE Minneapolis and I learn of a way to get THC into the body that I never could have imagined. We live in A Golden 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...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 301
Our old friend from the North of Ireland, John Cosgrove joins us to tell us great stories of growing up in Ireland and the true definition of "Shamrockery" in America. Enjoy and Happy St. Patrick's Day! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 302
It's always a good time when Terry Walsh stops by the studio! We talk Northern Ireland, the evolution of his songwriting, and what we can look forward to from The Belfast Cowboys. Slainte! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 302
Our super cool show sponsor, Joe Burgess of Moxie Wealth Management joined us for a a great conversation about music, the boundary waters and yes, how to manage your wealth. We are likeminded and so thankful for their partnership. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 300
Our 300th Episode!! And who better to have by than one of our all-time favorite guests, Colleen Kruse. Colleen is razor sharp, very thoughtful and almost impossibly hilarious. Listen, laugh and enjoy, my friends. Here's to the next 300! 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...
Mar 04, 2023•58 min•Ep. 300
Tommy Bentz is our guest. He's kind, prolific and very talented. He's owned an instrument shop in WI for 30 years, and been making genuinely excellent music for even longer. He's got a load of new shows on the way. Enjoy the 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...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 297
Jeff Lambert, father of Paul Lambert, AKA "Meat Sauce" on KFAN joins us via zoom to tell us fantastic stories of attending Midwest Rock Festival in West Allis, Wisconsin in 1969 AND THEN...his epic journey at Woodstock 1969...but wait, there's more! He also attended the Broadway hit musical "Hair" from the first row. Great stories on this show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 298
Courtney is back! One of our favorite guests ever returns to talk music, life and some of the more wonderful aspects of aging. She plays a couple of songs live, and her voice has never sounded better. Plus! She has some shows coming up this weekend. 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, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 296
Sean McPherson (Heiruspecs) is a great conversationalist. In addition to his quarter century legacy of making sweet, sweet music, he's also the newest Music Director and Afternoon host at Jazz88 (KBEM 88.5FM). We talk music, radio, life and share a couple of inside 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...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 296
He's the unofficial mayor of Saint Paul. He's in a band called "Folios". He writes for The Dispatch. He owns Pigs Eye Records. Martin Devaney was our guest today. He's a local gem. MartinDevaney.com to see him, hear him and know him. 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 02, 2023•56 min
Where do we begin? Zachary Scot Johnson has led a fascinating life, from recording a song-a-day for more than 3800 days on YouTube, to touring with Lisa Loeb, Shawn Colvin, Meatloaf "The Loaf" and so much more. Brian could've talked to Zach for hours. He was on to promote the 90s tribute show at The Turf Club on February 10th. There will be an all-star lineup there to perform your favorite hits of the 90s. Zach will be back on the show to tell more great stories! Support this podcast at — https:...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 294
Ed's back!! An early enthusiast in this outlandish endeavor, it's always good to spend some time talking music with another True Believer. And he brings some musical gold to the proceedings. Thanks, Ed. We literally couldn't have done this podcast without you. 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 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 292
Annie Fitzgerald brought the light on this cold January day. From musician to Reiki healer to sound bathing guru, she is the best! See more about Annie at www.anniefitzgerald.com and on all the socials. 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, 2023•53 min•Ep. 291
This time, my dear friend Paul Charchian stops by to discuss the evolution and proliferation of board games. This one goes way past Monopoly. 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 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 290
