Brian Oake Show Podcast
1) 554 Ross Willits
Ross Willits is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Association. He swings by to talk about the modern state of Bluegrass in the Upper Midwest and to share all the details of ...Show More
2) Ep 553 Jillian Rae
Jillian Rae has always been one of our favorites. She's out now with a very timely and jaunty protest song 'Fuck ICE'. We talk about her music, day-to-day life in a city under siege and her long-gesta...Show More
3) Ep 552 Sean Snow
For the last several weeks, I've been reading these posts on FB that were so informative, so concise and so hopeful that I had to get the author on the 'cast. Sean Snow is an ameteur curator journalis...Show More
4) Ep 551 Obadiah Gamble
MN singer/songwriter Obadiah Gamble may still be in high school, but his voice and his critically-acclaimed new album 'Notice' speak to a voice and heart that were always meant to make music. A great ...Show More
5) Ep 450 drone not drones
the 11th Annual drone not drones event is happening this Friday at The Cedar. drone not drones is an annual 28-hour continous sound collage featuring more than 70 artists/bands. Sound interesting? Min...Show More
6) Ep 549 Ed Cohen (SmartStartMN)
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...Show More
7) Ep 548 Sarah Larrson
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 More
8) Ep 547 Kathleen Johnson
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 h...Show More
9) Ep 546 Eric Tretbar
MN-based filmaker Eric Tretbar makes his first visit ti the SmartStartMN studio to talk about his 30+ year career as a filmmaker AND the 25th anniversary showing of his critically-acclaimed film SNOW ...Show More
10) Ep 545 KickStart
Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce KickStart! A seven piece band of Minneapolis teenagers that are making a difference. Eddie (13, bass) and Sebastian (14, guitar) stop by to tell us all abou...Show More