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The 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.

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#595
August 11 · 56 min
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 Social Distortion. We love Ed. Enjoy!
#594
August 4 · 1 hr 1 min
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, AND! a huge reveal at the end of the show! Squeee! This was a fun one. Enjoy!
#593
July 29 · 47 min
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.
#592
July 28 · 53 min
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 transcendent nature of house music, smashing the patriarchy, and the fact that Pilates would likely kill someone as soft as me (Oake). Enjoy!
#591
July 22 · 52 min
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!
#590
July 21 · 56 min
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 them out. Cheers!
July 15 · 54 min
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.
#588
July 10 · 51 min
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.
#587
July 7 · 49 min
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 and just a decent human, Nick is always great to talk to. Enjoy!
July 1 · 54 min
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!
#585
June 30 · 57 min
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 Island (Lake Mtka) featuring live music and a truly spectacular fireworks display at dusk. There were only 20 tickets left as of this posting, so get a move on! Enjoy.
#583
June 24 · 57 min
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!
#583
June 18 · 57 min
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 having her back. Enjoy!

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