Brian Oake Show

01:00:22

Ep 580 Craig Laing Minnetonka Yacht Club

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/09

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 picks some fantastic music. Enjoy!

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55:08

Ep 579 Spike and The Gandy Dancers

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/04

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. Enjoy!

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58:29

Ep 578 Josh Cleveland

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/06/02

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!

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50:51

Ep 577 Billy from Dillinger 4 and Kars 4 Skids!

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/05/28

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 event put on by the Mtka Yacht Club and hosted by The Brian Oake Show! Summer awaits. Enjoy!

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51:20

Ep 576 The Suburbs!

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/05/26

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!!

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51:34

Ep 574 Glass

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/05/12

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 on this episode! Enjoy.

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48:49

Brian Oake Show Ep 573 Harlow

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/05/07

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!

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49:10

Ep 572 Spit Takes

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/05/06

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 queer punks. This was a fun one. Enjoy!

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50:21

Ep 570 Dan and Megan from Minnesota Music Resistance

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/04/28

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 Hook & Ladder as they kick off their Under The Canopy music series. Venus De Mars, Cindy Lawson, and others perform live to celebrate the release of Bih Hopes Of Mid-America Vol 1. So much music, so much

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01:00:22

Ep 563 Fancy Ray McCloney!

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/25

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 right about now, this episode has got exactly what you need! Enjoy!!

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49:28

Ep 562 Flutes & Low

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/24

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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45:56

Ep 561 Sue Scott -Island Of Discarded Women

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/18

The legendary Sue Scott (A Prairie Home Companion, etc.) joins us to share the details on her incredible live show/podcast, The Island Of Discarded Women. It's all about the music, stories, and voices of women doing amazing things for our community. The upcoming show on April 1st at Crooner's promises to be full of song, laughter, and hope. Enjoy!

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52:23

Ep 560 John Cosgrove St. Patrick's Day edition

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Once again, we are joined by our favorite Irishman, John Cosgrove. Affable, knowledgeable, and he always picks out the best Irish music to play. Join us for our annual look at what it means to be Irish in the modern era. Slainte!

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48:27

Ep 559 Chatham Rise

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/11

This Friday, The Parkway Theater will feature three incredible bands (Magic Castles, Chatham Rise, and Lana Leone) for the Stand With Immigrants Benefit. If you love shoegaze and psychpop, you will LOVE this entire evening dedicated to raising money for, and awareness of, Immigrant Defense Network and Community Aid Network. Collin and Mike of Chatham Rise stop by with the details. Enjoy!

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45:46

Ep. 557 Cosgrove

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/04

This week, it's just me and John Cosgrove. Sure, we talk a little about his native Ireland, but we do our best to avoid any blatant shamrockery. This epi8sode is mainly about the music. May the road rise to meet ye!

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50:32

Ep 556 Heartland Souvenirs

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/03/03

This time, we are joined by 2/3 of Heartland Souvenirs, an incredible MN music collaboration featuring nuanced playing and gorgeous vocal harmonies. They have an intimate gig coming up this Saturday at the 318 in Excelsior. Listen, learn and enjoy! Cheers!

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54:04

Brian Oake Show - Ep. 555 Christy Costello

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/02/25

Christy Costello is back for her 5th visit on Episode 555! Dude, cosmic. She's got such great energy for this city and the music she plays. Speaking of, she's headlining the 7th St Entry this friday with a killer lineup of supporting acts. I'm already looking forward to having her back again soon. Enjoy!

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01:03:29

Ep 549 Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN)

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/02/01

Ed Cohen, owner of SmartStartMN, and our dear friend, was on the Brian Oake Show. Ed has been to more shows than Brian or Sean combined. He's passionate about music and tells great stories about the gift his kids gave him and his wife, Joan and the band that changed his life. Listen and subscribe.

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55:16

Ep 548 Sarah Larrson

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/01/30

Just another excellent conversation with a terrific artist, Sarah Larrson! She's a big part of Red Thread! Listen for the release of her remix of Wild Mountain Thyme with LazerBeak at the end of the show. It's released on BandCamp today. Look up Red Thread (Artist) to purchase.

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01:00:10

Ep 547 Kathleen Johnson

Brian Oake Show ·

2026/01/27

Kathleen Johnson has done it all. From being a long time member of Soul Tight Committee to performing/recording with the likes of Alexander O' Neal, Keri Noble, Billy McLaughlin and Prince, Kathleen has a genuinely incredible voice. She's also the co-producer of 'The Greats Gone 2 Soon' who have an evening of 'The Spirit Of Whitney' coming up this Sunday. Listen and enjoy!

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