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Brian Oake Show

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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.

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  1. Ep 611 Jim Walsh

    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…

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  2. Ep 610 Emily Bjorke

    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…

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  3. Ep 609 Hilary Yoder from Wren & Wilde

    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!

  4. Ep 608 Harlow

    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!

  5. Ep 607 Teague Alexy

    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...

  6. Ep 606 Scott Allen & The List

    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!

  7. Ep 605 Annie & Kari from Annie & the Bang Band and Glass

    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!

  8. Ep 604 Mikkel Bee & Pop Wagner

    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!

  9. Ep 603 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture

    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…

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  10. Ep 602 Robert Wilkonson from Flamin' Oh's and Dave Egemo from Parkinson MN

    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...

  11. Ep 601 Modern Wildlife

    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!

  12. Ep 600 !!! Jon Copeland

    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...

  13. Ep 599 Mary Cutrufello

    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…

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  14. Ep 598 Jenny Case (She Rock She Rock and so many bands)

    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...

  15. Ep 596 FarFarAway

    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!

  16. Ep 595 Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN)

    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...

  17. Ep 594 Lips Speak Louder

    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…

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  18. Ep 593 The Rosie Daze Band

    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.

  19. Ep 592 Tricky Miki

    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...

  20. Ep 591 Erik Brandt (Urban Hillbilly Quartet)

    Erik Brandt (Urban Hillbilly Quartet) has been making music since the mid-90s. He makes his first-ever visit to the 'cast to talk about his 4th solo record, Folksinger. Passionate, articulate, and very funny, Erik was genuinely delightful company. Enjoy!

  21. Ep 590 Ciaran Daly (The Stress of Her Regard)

    Ciaran Daly (The Stress of Her Regard, Idle Hands) returns for another lovely 'chin wag'. A talented musician, a thoughtful Human, and an exceptional storyteller, Ciaran is always a fascinating guest. TSOHR has new music out this weekend and a show at Cloudland on Friday. I think you should check...

  22. Ep 589 Johnson & Drake

    Legendary MN songwriting/folk duo Johnson & Drake are back! They've toured with Earth, Wind & Fire, Linda Ronstadt and many others. They were the opening act for Jim Croce and were nearly on the plane that crashed and took his life. A fascinating story, and a slew of new releases on the way! Enjoy.

  23. Ep 588 Silverteens

    Mark and Terry of The Silverteens are back! Buy it everywhere records are sold and on their bandcamp! Check out their show at the Parkway tonight! Also, watch Jay's Longhorn, a great doc on Amazon Prime created by Mark Engebretson.

  24. Ep 587 Nick Leet

    Nick Leet (High On Stress) returns! It's been 6 years since the last High On Stress release, so Nick brings us up to speed on the hiatus and the new album, Still Here. He also features a couple of killer bands that he's been working with recently. A veteran stalwart of the Twin Cities music scene...

  25. Ep 586 Black Widows

    Corrine and Pamela from Black Widows join to talk not only about the new full-length Creatures Of The Night, but also what life is like in one of the most badass femme/surf/psych/punk bands on the planet. This kind of band is why Sean and I do this podcast. Enjoy!

  26. Ep 585 Chrisy Hughes (Minnetonka Yacht Club)

    Chrisy Hughes is a championship-winning sailor. I swear, you can see the determination in her eyes! She is also heavily involved with the Minnetonka Yacht Club. Both Sean and I are working with MYC for this year's Stars, Stripes and Sails on the 4th of July - a glorious evening on Lighthouse…

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  27. Ep 584 KAATwalk

    Kaatwalk makes her first-ever visit to the SmartStartMN Studio! She's a delightful singer-songwriter with a show tonight at the Aster Cafe to celebrate her forthcoming EP, A Week In June. Get in on the ground floor with a very promising young talent. Enjoy!

  28. Ep 583 Holy Hannah!

    Hannah Von Der Hoff, perhaps better known as HOLY HANNAH! is back! Our favorite global troubador stops by to talk about life in Mexico, her upcoming 'Ramblin' Woman' tour, and her hometown gigs at Anumales BBQ this Friday and a full-band night at the Aster on June 27th. There's a reason we keep...

  29. Ep 582 Cole Diamond

    Ryan Otte (aka Cole Diamond) makes his inaugural visit to the 'cast! We talk all about the new record, the big release/birthday show coming up July 3rd at the Turf club (only $15!!), and the enduring popularity of honky tonk music. Great energy and even better music. Enjoy!

  30. Ep 581 Ellen Stanley

    Mother Banjo (Ellen Stanley) and her husband Ben Cook-Feltz have a relatively rare joint show tomorrow evening at The Aster Cafe! Ellen stops by to talk about the gig, the rigors of parenting as a working musician, and the fact that her Womenfolk Radio Show is almost 25 years old! Wow!! Ellen is...

  31. Ep 580 Craig Laing Minnetonka Yacht Club

    Hopefully, you've already heard that we're MCing the big Minnetonka Yacht Club Stars, Stripes and Sails 4th of July Celebration this year, and you're invited! Craig Laing, Commodore for the MYC joins us to talk about the event, and the Minntonka Sailing School, the biggest in the country! He also...

  32. Ep 579 Spike and The Gandy Dancers

    Peter 'Spike' VanDusartz stops by to talk all about his debut full-length release 'What You Gonna Be?'. It features loads of local musical luminaries and was produced by none other than John Munson (Trip Shakespeare, Semisonic). The big release party is happening this Saturday at The Aster Cafe....

  33. Ep 578 Josh Cleveland

    Josh Cleveland (along with his band Wonders) has a brand new album on the way! Prove The Sound will arrive July 10th, and to celebrate, they have a big show at The Granada Theater this Thursday! Josh has great stories and a huge heart. Enjoy!

  34. Ep 577 Billy from Dillinger 4 and Kars 4 Skids!

    Billy's Back!! It may have taken nearly 500 episodes, but here we have Billy Morrisette (Dillinger Four, Butcher's Union) back in the studio! Billy rocks the bass in an excellent Cars tribute band, Kars 4 Skids, and they'll be playing live at the 4th of July celebration on Lake Minnetonka, an…

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  35. Ep 576 The Suburbs!

    Hugo Klaers and Steve Price of legendary Minnesota musical mainstays The Suburbs stop by to talk about the good ol' days, the good new days and! the brand new record A Pagan Ritual: Live At The Cabooze 1983. The new record is rad and the boys do not disappoint. Love Is The Law!!

  36. Ep 575 Fret Rattles

    This episode we're joined by Sir Chadwick, bass player for Minnesota's premier Action Rock band, Fret Rattles!! They've got a brilliant, bombastic new full-length record out 'As The World Falls Apart. To celebrate, there's a massive rock n roll circus happening under the canopy at The Hook &...

  37. Ep 574 Glass

    Annie and Kari, both of Minnesota favorites Annie and The Bang Bang, are back to talk about their latest project, Glass. The sound of the project is described as 'minimalist avant pop'. Color me intrigued! Glass has a show coming up and a full-length album on the way. Also, we laugh way too hard…

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  38. Brian Oake Show Ep 573 Harlow

    Sam and Des came by to tell us all about the folk rock stylings of their band, Harlow. We talk about the debut album, upcoming shows/releases, and get a little insight into what it's like being in an up-and-coming band in the modern era. They also bring along some genuinely beautiful tunes. Enjoy!

  39. Ep 572 Spit Takes

    Monet and Vanessa from Spit Takes stop by to talk about their debut eponymous LP! The big release show is this Saturday at Cloudland. We also talk about some other upcoming gigs AND! we dive into Monet's new record label Whiplass, dedicated to amplifying the music and voices of femme, trans, and...

  40. Ep 571 The Long Honeymoon

    Adam and Eric from The Long Honeymoon joined us for a great conversation! We chatted about the history of the band and how they were formed. They have released an EP and an album, but have already written two more albums and partially produced the second album. We felt like total underachievers!

  41. Ep 570 Dan and Megan from Minnesota Music Resistance

    What if there were a way to support the ALCU of Minnesota during these trying times AND rock the hell out with some of the coolest names in MN Music? There is!! Megan and Dan from Minnesota Music Resistance stop by to talk about Mayday! Mayday! A Benefit for the ACLU-MN. It's this Friday at the...

  42. Ep 569 Jake Rudh (25th Anniversary of Transmission)

    Jake Rudh brought the heat today. Three great song pulls, we're not surprised. This Saturday at the 1st Ave Mainroom, he'll be celebrating 25 years of Transmission. We had a great discussion about music, his process and his passion. We love Jake and can't wait to celebrate with him on Saturday.

  43. Ep 568 Michael Anschel

    Michael Anschel , principal of show sponsor OA Design Build Architecture, joins us to talk remodeling, community and the importance of exploring and recognizing our place in a wider world. Always a great conversation. Enjoy!

  44. Ep 567 Mother Banjo (AKA Ellen Stanley)

    Mother Banjo is back! Ellen Stanley stops by to talk about her gig with Beth Bombora at the Hook this Sunday AND a huge fundraising livestream next week featuring the likes of Chris Koza and Dar Williams! Enjoy!

  45. Ep 566 Katy Vernon (Favourite Girl Album Release)

    One of our 'favourite girls', Katy Vernon, returns to talk about her latest band's debut release, the big release party this Friday at The Parkway, and the importance of resiliency and staying positive in the face of all the darkness. Pro-Women, Pro-music and Pro-making the most of being alive,...

  46. Ep 565 jeremy messersmith

    Finally! After years of trying, we actually got jeremy messersmith into the cozy confines of the SmartStartMN studio. He has a brand new full-length album, Fox/Coyote, coming out tomorrow, April 1st. We talk all about the new album, his love of house concerts, and his somewhat dubious tenure as a...

  47. Ep 564 Peter Jesperson (2nd Visit)

    We could talk to Peter Jesperson for hours! We covered a ton in sixty-two short minutes: Today we talked about the epic Suicide Commando's final show, the Slim Dunlap 44 song new release "Every Little Word", the Let It Be double album, we heard three great song picks, and so much more. Enjoy this...

  48. Ep 563 Fancy Ray McCloney!

    You got that right! It's the return of the Best Lookin' Man in Comedy, Fancy Ray! The mayors of both Twin Cities have declared this Saturday, March 28th Fancy Ray Day! Come celebrate with a huge comedy showcase at the Spring Street Tavern this weekend! If you need a little love, light, and life...

  49. Ep 562 Flutes & Low

    This time, we are joined by Cambria and Ben of Duluth band Flutes & Low. They have a lush new album called 'Lay Fallow', and a big album release celebration in NE on April 1st. Here we get to meet the young duo and find out just where this dreamy, evocative music comes from. Enjoy!

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