John Cosgrove (our Irish brother) talked about his Minnesota connections traveling to Ireland. We talked a bit about what the Irish think about our recent election and John and I share many cover songs and why we love it when an artist makes the cover their own. Enjoy the craic!

Our good friend John Cosgrove joined as co-host today. John is from near northern Ireland and he shared a bevy of great stories about growing up in Ireland and we focused the music around the trend of performers singing with their original accents, instead of trying to sound American. We had a blast!…

Katy Vernon is back to talk about her music, music she loves and about her version of spirituality and so much more. Enjoy! Help her fund the new Favourite Girl album by going to GoFundMe.com and searching "Favourite Girl" (in that funky English spelling.

Katy Vernon was on the show. We talked a ton about her new music with her band, Favourite Girl and upcoming events like the Women's March and an event at White Squirrel. We added a dose of recovery and mental health solutions as well. Enjoy!

You say you want a resolution, well, ya know... Front Row Paul is back as co-host and this time we talk about what he's looking forward to in 2025, live shows, golf and giving back. He pulled some great tunes for this show. Enjoy!

Are you kidding me? Front Row Paul was on the show with me today, filling in as co-host while Brian is out. We talked about the history of FRP and how he fell in love with music, a little politics and even some golf. Enjoy!

Aaron Seymour joins the Brian Oake Show once again. This time he highlights his favorite songs and shows of 2024 and previews his hopes and fears of 2025. Enjoy!

You may remember him from such bands as The Widgets, The Delilahs or even Bleek & Grimm. I know him as Aaron Seymour, international man of mystery. Aaron and I played some of our favorite Christmas tunes and told stories of getting the gifts we almost wanted as children. Thanks to Aaron for co-hosting. We're all hoping Brian is on the mend and will…

Doug Collins co-hosted the show again and we talked about Christmas past and present, but ignored the future. He picked some great tunes and shared some great stories. Enjoy!

Doug Collins came in to co-host the Brian Oake Show. Brian is out with an illness. Please send good vibes his way. We talked about the passing of the incredible Slim Dunlap. We also talked about the year that was 2024 and what Doug has coming up in 2025. Enjoy!

Lizz Winstead! Lizz mother-effin' Winstead was on the show today to promote Vajamma Party at the Parkway Theater and her year in review show (year 15 and it's fantastic). We'll link to tickets in the promos. Great conversation and a GIGANTIC holiday food tip!

Our good friend, Ben Cook-Feltz stopped by to bring us some holiday cheer with some of the great tunes off his Merry BCF-ing Christmas album. He's doing a show with special guests this Sunday, 18/8 from 2pm-4ish on Sunday at the Cedar Cultural Center. This is a kid-friendly show. It all benefits the Rein In Sarcoma foundation. Cheers!…

Our good friend, Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN joined us to talk about Thanksgiving and Ikesgiving at First Avenue on Wednesday night. Christ Costello, The Delilah's and then Ike will perform. Great music and great conversation. What are you thankful for this year?

We did the show live for the very first time. We were at HiFi Hair & Records and our friend Jon Clifford hosted the whole shindig. Thank you again to SmartStartMN.com/thebrianoakeshow and OADesignbuild.com for sponsoring. Thanks to Ben & Aaron from Fairwell Milwaukee and Molly Maher & Steve from Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers for performing. We tru…

Ben Lubeck and Aaron Markson of the band Farewell Milwaukee join us in anticipation of their Brian Oake Show 5 year anniversary performance at HiFi Hair & Records this Thursday at 5pm. They perform two songs in this episode that are not to be missed. Please subscribe and share. Thanks!

Local music legend Molly Maher joins us this week AND! joins us one week from tonight to perform at our 5 Year Anniversary show for the podcast. It's free!! Find out everything you need to know and learn much more about this fascinating performer on this episode. Cheers!

Woo Hoo! The 5th annivesary of our show is next week! It's free event , and filled with excellent music. It's happening early at Hi-Fi Hair and Records, so who better to check in with than our dear friend Jon Clifford!?! This is a fun one. Oh, we may have said a few things about it being election day...Enjoy!!…

This time, Jillian Rae! She has a new Halloween single and a big video release show this Thursday at Icehouse. She's freaking rad. Listen learn, and enjoy!

Allow us to introduce you to Nothwoods Goth. Founders Katie Shapiro and Laura Menck join us to talk about this very Minnesotan entrepreneurial endeavor. Moody, homey and maybe just a little spooky, this is a company that's got my attention. Enjoy!

This episode, our guest is Jayce Roberts of the MN band The Driftless Area. We talk about the band, their latest release (Terminal Moraine) and upcoming opportunities to enjoy the music live. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Welcome back! Today, we talk to Gretchen Gallagher and Lisa Mulcahy-Heyman, co-directors of the board for an amazing local non-profit choral celebration, Prairie Fire Choir. An amazing ensemble of like minded individuals who all believe that social justice is just as importand as an evening's entertainment. They have two more performances befor the…

Our old friend Katy Tessman joins us with Shaunequa James and Gina Parker from Gildasclubmn.org to discuss their fantastic event that's happening Friday October 18th at IcehouseMPLS (add a dot com to that to get tickets). Laura Hugo will be peforming right before Katy Tessman performs. Proceeds all go to Gilda's Club in Minnesota. It's a terrific o…

It had been too long! Writer, producer, director and all-around creative wrangler Jeffrey Morris is back. Once again, he shares his love of 80s music and also his insatiable love of Sc-Fi. He's working on publications, two AMAZING documentaries and a major motion picture. He's so clever and kind. I recommend giving this one a listen. Cheers!…

People have been saying this show has needed a psychiatrist for years. We brought in Dr. Steve to learn more about specific ways he helps heal the brain. From the moment we met him today, we realized that he is authentic and honest and a seeker. You'll learn about his take on God, case studies of patients who have gone from being bedridden with dep…

Mary Bue is back! She shares a new song off of her album which will be released in February. You're going to love it! When we post this show, we'll attach the link to her kickstarter. Please support our dear friend, Mary Bue.The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Emily has a brand new full length album on the way this week. The release party is at Icehouse this Thursday, Oct 3. She's talented and a real delight. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Doyle Turner stops by the SmartStartMN studio to talk about his new album (out early November) and drops a brand new single on us! It's the title track and it's out today. He's talented, wry and has an excellent sense of humor. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Josh Carson is back! You likely know him best from the annual holiday mayhem of A Very Die Hard Christmas at Bryant Lake Bowl. Well, he's back with a hilarious new show called Movie Fight Club. What's the first rule of Movie Fight Club? Listen and find out. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Our favorite punk rock, skydiving Master Librarian is visiting from Vermont and has done more in one week than most people do all year. He shares some great stories and fantastic songs. Also, see him in the new movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Minnesota legends Dallas Orbiter stop by to talk about their mind-expanding new album, Spaceman Things. They have a big album release show tonight at Mortimer's. They're also really funny. Listen and enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

This is wonderful! Ric Menck, good friend and life long Rock n Roll lifestylist, swings by to blown our minds with some truly incredible songs. AND THEN! Let's us know that his celebrated band Velvet Crush is getting back together! What??? Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

The Angiest of them all returns! She brings her brilliant story of grabbing up the NeverWalz domain names right out from there stupid noses. She also shares some harrowing personal stories that more than clearly define why this upcoming election is ever so crucial. AND! she picks some sweet jams to puncuate the message. Enjoy, and get out and vote …

Scott Wooldridge, a thoughtful, musically-inclined type, swings by to talk about the upcoming 50th Anniversary Tribute to Big Star's Radio City Album. Good conversation and excellent music. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Damn! Today's guest is a very dear friend, George Orange (Fuller). We've known one another for well over 30 years and I've never met another person quite like him. He's an actor, a performer, choreographer, Circus instructor and a fully-accredited graduate of clown school. Seriously. He's lived abroad for more than 20 years, so we snagged him on a …

It's the return of MN Music stalwart, Terry Walsh! He's been playing music forever, but is likely most famously known as the main voice in St. Dominic's Trio and The Belfast Cowboys. He's also co-founder of an incredibly important Minnesota non-profit, Foothold Twin Cites. This Saturday at The Parkway in S Mpls, those world's collide at an incredib…

Yay! The wonderful Courtney Yasmineh is back! Not only is she consistently delightful, she also has a brand new full length record out. She's also leaving for her 16th European Tour in a week. Listen, learn, laugh and enjoy. Cheers, friends!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

He's one of my very favorite musicheads. Jake Rudh swings by to talk all things Yacht Rock. This is a smooth, mellow audio journey. Enjoy.The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

This time, local singer/songwriter Taylor James Donskey stops by to talk about his interesting musical path. Also, about the amazing work he does to support emerging local songwriters. He's great. I also cry talking about my dad. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Brian's old pal Sean McPherson stopped by for a great conversation about his upcoming event with Heiruspecs and two other great bands on August 17th on the James J Hill property in Saint Paul. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Damn! It's Julius Collins and Brian Ziemniak (Juice and Z!) from the legendary Dr. Mambo's Combo. Still raging after decades, The Combo lands at The Hook & Ladder this Friday to pay tribute to Sly and The Family Stone and Rufus w/ Chaka Khan. These fellas have some genuinely incredible stories. I laughed the whole way through on this one. Enjoy!…

Just like the title says, we all have bands we've seen again and again. They do a great show, but that nagging question persists...WHERE'S MY FREAKING SONG??? and it never comes. Sean and I play some of ours and some of yours. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Heeeeee's back! Michael Anschel of OA Design Build Architecture joins us to talk about the ridiculously amazing work his group has done on the legendary Pillsbury Castle, and their contributions to the upcoming Luxury Home Tour. Explore the possibilites, people. Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Yeah, the world hasn't been great lately, but was it really ever? No worries here, though. Everything will be fine...The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

We well summer vacation stories and per the new Brian Oake Show Group page, we give sex tips from old exhausted people (us). Enjoy!The Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Our old pal Dave Egemo joined us to help promote the Parkinson's Minnesota event at The Hook & Ladder-Under The Canopy Saturday July 13th. Get your tickets before they're gone! Can't go? Donate at Parkinson.org. Also, listen for Colleen's "sweet wagu" story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inqui…

Dave Egemo joins us to discuss The Flamin Oh's and Annie & The Bang Bang performing to raise money Saturday, July 13th at The Hook & Ladder Theater. Donate at Parkinson.org. Tickets for the show at Thehookmpls.com Support the Brian Oake Show at www.patreon.com/thebrianoakeshowThe Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu

Brian, Colleen & Sean discuss their summer vacation stories and give sex tips...(this was voted on by Brian Oake Show group followers). 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…

Every once in a while someone pops into this studio and floors all of us! Holy Hannah! world premiers her new song Fickle Wind on the Brian Oake Show. It is stellar! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

When did you know it was time to leave? Were you gently nudged out the door or did you have to be dragged? On todays show we talk about knowing when to walk away and knowing when to run! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

Ed Cohen from SmartStartMN joins us for a great lineup of of summer bands he's seeing and other shenanigans! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyThe Brian Oake Show tarafından oluşturuldu