Brian Oake Show
Brian Oake is a Minneapolis radio icon. This is a show about music, popular culture, interesting characters, irreverence and laughter, not always in that order.
Episodes
Lifelong Minneapolis Southsider Jim Walsh is a chronicler. Through his music, his writing...always documenting and celebrating this amazing place we call home. This time, he brought along his stories, his insight, and his latest record, One Brave Thing by Jim Walsh and The Dog Day Cicadas. We could have talked for hours. Enjoy!
WowwowWOW!! Emily Bjorke is a force!! Bright, articulate, and incredibly talented, she's gone from humble teenage beginnings in SheRock SheRock to writing the WNBA theme song for CBS, and so much music-making in between! Formerly of Last Import, Emily has a release show in the Entry this Thursday, 10/15, for her brand new solo album, which drops the following day. Check this one out!!
Hilary Yoder (Wren & Wilde) stopped by for a great conversation and some hauntingly lovely folk music from W&W's new album, Serial Dreamers. We talked about her life in music, the album release show on Weds 10/7 at Icehouse, and she even brought her guitar for a live acoustic treat! Lovely! Enjoy!
Local band, Harlow joined us to give us a taste of their fantastic new album "Dumb Luck". You know when you hear a band ascending? That's what's happening with Harlow. Des, Sam and the rest of the band will be at Mortimer's in Minneapolis Friday night to release their new album. Good luck!
Duluth-based singer/songwriter Teague Alexy is a bright, energetic musical voice from Northern Minnesota. On his inaugural visit with the show, we cover his new album, Effervescent, and the journeyman troubadour life that has led him to this moment. An engaging artist and a lovely human, he'll definitely be back. Enjoy!
Scott Allen is as MN Music as it gets. He's done sound for EVERYBODY and has made music in his own right for decades. His latest endeavor is a new album called June (out now!). So many great stories, told through the lens of experience and gratitude. Enjoy!
Annie and Kari are back! Annie and The Bang Bang are part of this year's 4th Annual Parkinson's Foundation MN Fundraiser (along with the Flamin' Oh's!) this Friday at The Hook & Ladder. They both bring such great energy, hilarious stories and proper rock action to every time they stop by. Enjoy!
Holy wow! Mikkel Bee, washboardist extraordinaire AND legendary West Bank cowboy troubadour Pop Wagner on the same podcast?!? Yes! These two will be sharing the stage at some genuinely great upcoming shows. So many great stories on this one. Enjoy!
I always love our visits with Michael Anschel of OA Design+Bulid+Architecture. Yes, he sponsors the podcast, but he also happens to be an interesting, thoughtful, and hilarious human being. He has wonderful stories and insight. He also makes fantastic musical pulls every single time. Make sure you listen to the final segment! Enjoy!
Robert Wilkinson (Flamin' Oh's) and Dave Egemo (Parkinson's Foundation) stop by to give us the lowdown on the upcoming 4th Annual Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota Fundraiser. Coming up on Friday, Sept 25th at The Hook & Ladder, the evening will feature two blistering MN Music acts, Annie and the Bang Bang AND The Flamin' Oh's! Get the details here and check it out!
Jacob and Daniel of Modern Wildlife stop by to talk about how they got where they are today, their sophomore record (A Glamorous Facade), which came out back in the spring, and their show coming up this Friday and Birdhaus. Check 'em out!
It's the return of our favorite skydiving, music-loving punk rock librarian, Jon Copeland! These days, he calls Vermont home, but once a year he comes back to town to reconnect with friends and soak up some amazing live music. We talk about his recent shows, what it was like to watch his hometown occupied by ICE from afar and, as always, he makes some excellent musical selections. Cheers!
Legendary Minnesota musician, (by the way of Connecticut and Texas) Mary Cutrufello joins us with great insight on the upcoming Do Re Me Too event at The Parkway Theater on September 12th, supporting Abortion Access Front. Get tickets! Mary told some incredible stories...and laughter was constant. Enjoy!
Jenny Case is back! For more than 3 decades, she's been a performer, composer, producer, and educator. This time, we focus on her role as bandleader for The ManEaters, the house band for the upcoming DoRe#MeToo celebration at The Parkway Theater. This annual event is an evening of righteous feminists reclaiming sexist songs (brilliant!), all to benefit Abortion Access Front. Jenny is an inspiration. Enjoy!
Timmy and Tom from MN punk outfit FarFarAway stop by to talk all about their new full-length (out Friday 8.14!), some upcoming shows, and the enduring power of a proper live show. Let's rock!
Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN) is a sponsor of the show, a good friend, and the most voracious consumer of live music that Sean and I know. This episode is one of his regular visits to talk about just a few of the live shows he's recently attended, and to feature some amazing new music from Dugar and Social Distortion. We love Ed. Enjoy!
Rachel (vox/guitar) and Angie (drums/ backing vox) are Lips Speak Louder, and they make way more delicious Rock racket than any two people should be able to. Two musical vets from Nashville who have chosen the Twin Cities as their new home, they have some incredible stories, great perspective, AND! a huge reveal at the end of the show! Squeee! This was a fun one. Enjoy!
Boom (guitar) and Johnna (fiddle) of the 6-piece, all-women bluegrass band The Rosie Daze Band stop by to talk about their latest album and a slew of upcoming shows! Deft songwriting, harmony hugs, and hilarious stories? Yes, please!! Enjoy.
She's back! And we couldn't be more delighted! Tricky Miki swings by to talk all about her free, family-friendly outdoor DEI (Disco Energy Infusion) Dance party this Saturday - all about community, celebration, and shaking your ass. We also cover such important topics as the universal appeal and transcendent nature of house music, smashing the patriarchy, and the fact that Pilates would likely kill someone as soft as me (Oake...
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