Brian Oake Show

52:17

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

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/09/22

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!

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48:30

Ep 604 Mikkel Bee & Pop Wagner

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/09/16

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!

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58:08

Ep 603 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/09/15

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!

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51:23

Ep 602 Robert Wilkonson from Flamin' Oh's and Dave...

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/09/10

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!

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47:44

Ep 601 Modern Wildlife

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/09/08

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!

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57:11

Ep 600 !!! Jon Copeland

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/09/01

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!

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53:27

Ep 597 Sarah McPeck

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/08/18

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Ep 594 Lips Speak Louder

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/08/04

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!

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47:12

Ep 593 The Rosie Daze Band

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/29

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.

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53:03

Ep 592 Tricky Miki

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/28

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!

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52:47

Ep 591 Erik Brandt (Urban Hillbilly Quartet)

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/22

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!

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56:36

Ep 590 Ciaran Daly (The Stress of Her Regard)

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/21

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!

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54:57

Ep 589 Johnson & Drake

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/15

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.

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51:01

Ep 588 Silverteens

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/10

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.

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49:34

Ep 587 Nick Leet

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/07

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!

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54:59

Ep 586 Black Widows

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/07/01

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!

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57:08

Ep 585 Chrisy Hughes (Minnetonka Yacht Club)

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/30

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.

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57:59

Ep 584 KAATwalk

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/24

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!

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57:00

Ep 583 Holy Hannah!

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/18

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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58:06

Ep 582 Cole Diamond

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/17

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!

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