John Cosgrove joined us for the All Irish edition of the show in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Always great craic with Johnny! Enjoy the tunes and the cheeky banter.

Mike Michel is more than the main brain behind the band The Orange Goodness. He's also a frequent musical collaborator, educator and a wealth of musical knowledge and good stories. His Indie Rock Den series (think School Of Rock for adults) has an upcoming showcase and is taking applicants for the next series. Enjoy!…

This time Dylan Hicks stops by to talk about the life and times of...Dylan Hicks. We also cover his upcoming show at the Dakota with Sarah Morris, and hear plenty of his music. Enjoy!

We were joined by Elizabeth Ghandour from the band ELOUR. She's the main singer and songwriter for the band. This was a band stumbled into at The Big Turn festival a couple of weeks ago and we knew we had to have her on. She plays one live and a couple off of her last album. Shows coming up. Check your local listings.…

Two-thirds of Turn Turn Turn stopped by to premier their new song "Hungry Ghosts", which is being released on Friday, February 298th. Lovely conversation with Adam and Barb. Enjoy!

Sean and his wifey went to the Big Turn Music Festival this last weekend. He reviews the entire weekend and picked some songs that he absolutely loved on trip. Please subscribe and share.

The lovely and fierce Karan Casey spent an hour with us today to discuss her music which is rooted in passion and social justice. She's performed with James Taylor, The Dubliners, The Chieftain's and many others. She'll be performing at Celtic Junction in St. Paul on March 16th and tickets are still available. Slainte'!…

Minnesota's own Pam Linton joined us to talk about her life as a country music performer, her life with country star Sherwyn Linton and her upcoming CD release party of "Songs of the Carter Family" on March 14th at Crooner's Supper Club in Fridley. Get tickets before they're gone!

Our dear friend and sponsor, Michael Anschel of OA Design, Build, Architecture joined us to let out some frustration about the current administration and to give some hope for our entire nation. We talk Super Bowl halftime show, his fantastic business and so much more. Enjoy!

Sarah Morris and Doug Collins treated us to three live songs in the SmartStartMN studio. We shared "Plinko" stories, "petting the Ginko" and much much more. They are both old friends of the show, so this one is particularly silly. They will be at the White Squirrel the last Wednesday of every month until the end of time. Enjoy!…

Friend of the show, Ric Menck, joins us to pay tribute to Rob Sheeley. Rob was many things throughout his life, but probably best known as the proprietor and spritual core of the the Hopkins record store, Mill City Sound. We talk about the man and play some of his favorite songs. Enjoy!

It's going to be close to 50 degrees in Minneapolis today. Sean has a hankerin' for a bike ride. That's today's theme. Enjoy!

Brian is back from an illness. He talks about it on the show and his path moving forward. You'll hear some great tunes...a few tears from both of us, and some hope!

My dear friend, Julius Collins comes out swinging! We talk about the Trumpster fire, what's wrong and right with America. Vikings intergenerational heartbreak. And, Juice picks some outstanding tunes, from Greazy Meal to Prince, to Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Check out his Marvin Gaye tribute at the historic Capri Theatre on the North Side in Fe…

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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.Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show

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!Av The Brian Oake Show