Best The Brian Oake Show Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 534 Ruby Blu (Red Eye Ruby) 1:02:20

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There's a new Red Eye Ruby single on the way! There's also a single release show at the 331 Club in just a coule short weeks! This was a great conversation about Ruby, the band and what it means to be a music maker in the modern era. Enjoy!

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Ep 533 Jumpin' Jim Brunzell and son Jim Brunzell III 1:05:43

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Holy wow! This episode features a MN pro wrestling legend, THE Jumpin' Jim Brunzell! He shares so many amazing stories about his youth, his decades-long pro wrestling career and his gratitude for what has been a genuinely amazing life. This episode is a perfect example of exactly why Sean and I have loved doing this podcast for more than 6 years. I…

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Ep 532 Peter Jesperson (Twin Tone-Replacements, Soul Asylum, Suburbs, Jayhawks...) 1:03:11

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Peter Jesperson. You likely know him best as the man that signed and managed The Replacements, but he is so much more. Producer, tastemaker, author and a man with a million stories that matter to all uf us. This is one of my very favorite conversations that we've ever had on this show. I hope you feel the same. Enjoy!!…

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Ep 531 Berek and Chris from Fattenin' Frogs! 47:16

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Friday, December 5th is a momentous ocassion! It's the 25th anniversary of the release of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. To celebrate, Chris Holm, Berek Awend and a multitude of other amazing Minnesota musicians with gather to celebrate at the Granada Theater. Learn more about the artists, the history and the truly crucial music that wi…

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 19 - Nick Meyer, Adam Wolfe, Justin Sirois x Eckhart Beer 1:38:03

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Nineteen with owner & founder Nick Meyer, head brewer Adam Wolfe and operations & sales manager Justin Sirois at Eckhart Beer Co. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Dana Sirois. Follow @nolifetillager, …

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Ep 530 6-Year Anniversary Show! 1:05:20

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6 years! It's wild to think about the fact that we've spent that whole time talking to so many amazing voices from our community and! All that music!! the world has gotten strange and terrible in so many ways, but there are still so many things to learn and celebrate. Here, Sean and I reminisce and play some music to remember this whole crazy endea…

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Ep 529 TD Mischke 1:12:27

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One of the all-time Minnesota Radio greats, TD Mischke is back in our studio! He's iconic, iconiclastic and has an absolutely unique way of putting things. Here, we talk about his career, his current podcast and more than a little conversation regarding music, sweet music. There's a reason this guy is one of my personal heroes. Listen and all will …

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Ep 528 Tina and Laura Schlieske 1:06:29

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Now THAT'S a podcast!! We had a spectacular time talking with Tina and Laura Schielske about the 20th anniversary of Tina's debut solo release, Slow Burn. To celebrate, Tina, Laura, et al will be performing this Friday at Icehouse followed by a performance and album signing at the Electric Fetus the next day. This was an hour of laughter, reflectio…

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 18 - Juleidy Peña x Notch 1:06:55

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Eighteen with Juleidy Peña, head brewer at Notch Brewing. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Leigh Zoto. Follow @nolifetillager, https://nolifetillager.buzzsprout.com Lager Forever - https://www.notchbr…

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Ep 527 Leslie Vincent 1:01:38

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One of the Twin Cities preeminent Jazz vocalists, Leslie Vincent is back! Back with a brand new single, a forthcoming full-length, AND!! a big release celebration at The Parkway on Nov 7th. She even pulls out the ukelele for a live rendition of one of her oldest songs! Both Sean and I adore her visits. We think you will too. Listen, laugh, love!…

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Ep 526 Greg Norton (Husker Du, Ultrabomb) 1:02:39

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This episode marks the return of bassist extrordinaire Greg Norton (Husker Du, Ultrabomb). The Numero Group is set to release Husker Du: 1985 - The Miracle Year, a document of an incredible band at the height of their formidable powers. This is a 4-disc box set that chronicles not only a legenday night in the First Ave Mainroom, but also many other…

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Ep 525 Edie Rae for A Musician's Menu (out now!) 54:16

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It's the return of Edie Rae! (Singer, songwriter, President of RaeBeat Records) Edie is back to tell us all about A Musician's Menu, a collection of recipes by musicians and music community members. It's also so much more. This book highlights the stories, flavors, playlists and characters that make this scene a proper community. The book is out no…

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 17 - Dusan Kwiatkowski x Live Oak 1:07:41

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Seventeen with Dusan Kwiatkowski, head brewer at Live Oak Brewing. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Dusan Kwiatkowski. Follow @nolifetillager, https://nolifetillager.buzzsprout.com Keep Austin Beer'd …

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Ep 524 Dave Schrader (AKA Darkness Dave) 1:08:39

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It's that time of year! We are frighteningly excited to welcome 'Darkness' Dave Schrader back to the podcast. Dave is a life-long paranormal investigator with a storied carreer in radio, television, and now, a brand new documentary! He's so smart, very funny and has the best scary stories. BOO!

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Ep 523 Jared Brewington 1:08:07

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Jared Brewington is back! YAY! This guy wears so many impressive hats. He's the founder, owner and Main Idea Guy for Official Fried Chicken (with locations in Target Field and US Bank Stadium). He's the community director of an amazing new non-profit, Square Roots. Most recently, he was the MC of Washburn High Schools Centennial celebration, where …

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Ep 522 Renata Nijiya (AKA) Queenie Von Curves 1:04:57

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She's back!! Legenday burlesque figure Queenie Von Curves makes a return vist to the 'cast. This time, she joins us as her mild-mannered (not!) daytime persona Renata Nijiya, shop manager for Jackelope Tattoo. Jackelope is just one of the shops taking part in a flash sale this month to support the Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance. We talk all about th…

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Ep 520 Diane from The Current Local Show 53:20

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You may know her as Diane, host of The Local Show on The Current. Maybe you know her as her hip-hop alter ego DianeAlsoRaps...but did you also know that she has a really cool upcoming gig at The Dakota paying tribute to Connie Francis? And that she's sharing the bill with HER MOM?? Diane is bright, funny and genuinely delightful company. Cheers!…

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Ep 519 Chris Mozena from The Hook & Ladder 1:03:00

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This time, Chris Mozena (aka 'The Guy' at The Hook and Ladder) stops by to talk about the plight of the independent arts venue, something we've been discussing a lot on the show lately. The Hook is an incredible volunteer-run, non-profit space with the primary goal of providing artists with a spot to do what they do. In our view, this is a crucial …

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Ep 518 Chastity Brown 59:28

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In addition to being one of the coolest people to ever set foot in the SmartStart MN studio, Minnesota musician Chastity Brown is a very busy bee! She has a show coming up this Friday (9/26) at The Parkway featuring a string quartet. The very next day, she headlines a big FREE all-day outdoor music fest/celebration in Burnsville. Get the details an…

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Ep 517 Sarah Morris (New album coming soon and upcoming shows) 1:00:13

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Sarah Morris is back! She's got a great new album 'Say Yes' coming out on 10/10! Come listen and celebrate live that evening at the Dakota. Here, we talk about music, our convoluted world and the creative process. She's always so insightful and warm. I hope you enjoy!

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Ep 516 Chris and Karl from Bogart's - Celebrating 50 years this Saturday! 59:26

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This Saturday, September 20th, beloved Apple Valley-based venue Bogart's Entertainment Center will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a huge outdoor concert! Co-owner Chris Loth and events manager Karl Xavier III stop by to talk about the event lineup, the state of independent venues across the country and how it's easier than ever to bowl a …

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Ep 515 Mary Bue 56:45

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She's back! Mary Bue makes a more than welcome return to talk about her music, her yoga, and her journey back from Lyme Disease. We also talk Taos, Tae Kwon Do and The Partridge Family. If you are growing weary from conctantly raging against the dying of the light, Mary's got you. She's a freaking sunbeam! Your day will be brighter for listening. E…

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 16 - Todd DiMatteo x Good Word 1:23:21

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Sixteen with Todd DiMatteo, owner and head brewer at Good Word Brewing & Public House. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Isabella Rose DiMatteo. Follow @nolifetillager, https://nolifetillager.buzzsprou…

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514 Cindy Lawson and Barb Brynstad for Do Re #Metoo at the Parkway on 9/12 53:29

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Another fantastic episode! Two of the coolest women in Minnesota Music, Cindy Lawson (The Clams, Cindy Lawson) and Barb Brynstad (Turn Turn Turn) join us to talk about the 5th Annual Do Re #MeToo event happening this Friday at The Parkway Theater. It's an evening of 'sexist songs destroyed by righteous feminists' that features the cream of the fema…

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Ep 513 DJ Tricky Miki and Janey Winterbauer-forDo Re #Me Too 9/5 at The Parkway 50:32

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WOW! What an episode! Today we sat down with the inimitable Tricky Miki and Minnesota musical mainstay Janey WInterbauer, two of the featured vocalists for an exceptional evening of music coming up on Friday. The 5th annual Do Re #MeToo event, an evening of 'sexist songs destroyed by righteous feminists' is going down Friday, September 12th at The …

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Ep 512 Scarlet Rivera (Bob Dylan's Violin/Fiddle player) 54:06

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It's not every day that Bob Dylan pulls the car over and spots you on the street and then asks you to come to the studio to hear you play...her story doesn't end there. Scarlet Rivera has had an amazing life, and it's only getting better. She has a new album dropping in January, and she'll be performing tomorrow night (9/5) at the Silver Bay music …

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Ep 511 JC Lippold 58:42

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JC Lippold is one of a kind. A Minnesota musician with an inspirational mission statement. We do a deep dive on his music, our mutual cultural nostalgia and the importance of service. The word of the day: Enoughness. Enjoy!

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Ep 510 - Ryan Rud - The Rabbit Hole Radio on LIve365 54:30

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Today, our guest is Ryan Rud. Ryan (along with his brother Matt) is founder, program director and show host of Rabbit Hole Radio, an internet radio station found on Live365. We talk music, our shared history of growing up in Coon Rapids, and the importance of certain sartorial choices, even in a non-visual medium. Enjoy!…

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Ep 509 Sherwin & Pam Linton!! 57:01

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We were joined by country music royalty in Sherwin & Pam Linton today! Sherwin has played the Gand Old Opry and most likely in your town in the upper Midwest. He just celebrated his 86th birthday and they'll be playing in Silver Bay on Thursday and the South Dakota County Fair soon. Pam drops a new music video soon too.…

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Ep 508 Matt Levitt 50:40

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Matt Levitt (Sycamore Gap, Ledfoot Larry) stops by to talk about Treylor, his Taylor Swift tribute band. We talk Taylor, the decades-long impact of The Cure, and get all medieval on the Renaissance Festival, pirate pants are NOT optional. Enjoy!

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Ep 507 Jon Copeland 58:23

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Our favorite punk-rock librarian visited us from Vermont. Jon Copeland has been through hell and back with medical issues and spent nearly a month and a half in the hospital. He's back! He's seeing tons of shows again. Listen to his story. So glad he's okay!

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Ep 506 Brian Ziemniak and David Anania 1:01:47

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On this episode, a couple of pervious guests appear on the 'cast together for the first time. David Anania (Blue Man Group, Greazy Meal) and Brian Z (Dr. Mambo's Combo) are both members of Those Medley Kids, a prog rock tribute band. They have a gig coming up at Crooner's on the 15th. We talk about the event a take a serious Prog Rock deep dive. Le…

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Ep 505 Ben Cook-Feltz 48:35

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Ben Cook-Feltz is back! This time, he's got a brand new release. A song-for-song re-creation of Harry Nilsson's 'Son of Schmilsson' (out today!). He has a big release party/concert at The Parkway on 8/10, featuring a truly stellar line-up. Here, we talk about the process and the result. Enjoy!

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Ep 504 DJ Tricky Miki & Dory Kahale 58:04

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Let's dance! This Saturday (8/2/25) there's a massive street dance in northeast call D.E.I.: Disco Energy Infusion. It runs from 2-9 at Dutch Bar (2512 Central Ave NE) and features a day full of building community and sweet, sweet grooves. Family-friendly, this event is free and open to the public. Event MC, producer and main brain, DJ Tricky Micki…

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Ep 503 Hailey Bailey (ACLU) 58:26

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Fascinating! Hopeful! Today, we spoke with Hailey Bailey, Chief Advancement Officer of the ACLU Minnesota. She has lived and worked all over the world, almost always in the most war-ravaged, famine-stricken locations. These days, she is a crucial component of a group working tirelessly to protect the Constitutional rights of every single Minnesota.…

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Ep 502 Jason Schommer (Fringe Festival Show-Get tix!) 1:07:46

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One of our favorites is back! Local storyteller and stand-up comic Jason Schommer stops by to tell us all about his new Fringe Festival show 50: A Totally Rad Comedy About the Gnarly Reckoning of a GenXer. Jason is quick-witted and very funny. He made me laugh really hard and you will likely too. Enjoy!…

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Ep 501 Miss Georgia Peach from Beebe Gallini 1:02:25

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Wow! Just had a rousing conversation with Miss Georgia Peach (Beebe Gallini, et al.). She's a guitar player, singer, fashionista and so much more. Opinionated, insighful, and absolutely hilarious! She's got some brilliant stories, great music and a couple of excellent upcoming gigs. I hope you enjoy this half as much as I did. I don't remember the …

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Ep 500! Jeffrey Morris (Creator of The Eagle Obsession Film) 1:17:55

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Our favorite Future Dude ever, Jeffrey Morris stops by to talk all about his new feature length film, The Eagle Obsession. Jeffrey is a Director, Futurist and, most impotantly, a Humanist. So smart, so talented and genuinely thoughtful, we couldn't be happier to have had him as our featured guest on Episode 500! Listen and enjoy!…

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Ep 499 Dave Egemo Parkinson.org 52:39

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Dave Egemo returns for his 4th visit to the SmartStart MN studio to promote the 3rd Annual Parkinson's Foundation Fundraiser feat. Flamin' Oh's and Annie & The Bang Bang. A great lineup for an even better cause. Listen, learn and come out to The Hook & Ladder on the 16th. Cheers!

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 15 - Brian Hunt x Moonlight and David Carey x Camber 1:50:48

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Fifteen with Brian Hunt, founder x co-owner at Moonlight Brewing and David Carey, co-chef x co-owner at Camber Events. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by David Carey AI. Follow @nolifetillager, https://…

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Ep 498 Mary Strand 54:07

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Mary Strand (Mary Strand and the Garage) makes her inaugural visit to the SmartStartMN studio! This lawyer-turned-novelist-turned-musician has a new album on the way. I Don't Need Your Permission will be released Aug 1, and the big release party at the Hook and Ladder is happening the night before, July 31st. We get to hear a lot about her wild rid…

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Ep 497 Michael Anschel OA Design Build Architecture 1:05:14

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Michael Anschel, the main brain behind OA Design Build Architecture (a sponsor of this fine podcast), stops by for another rousing discussion. This is far more than an hour long infomercial, it's a robust discussion of community, our relationship to the natural world and the ongoing battle against the erosion of human decency. He's also conjured up…

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Ep 496 Andra Suchy 52:50

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Andra Suchy shares great stories about growing up in North Dakota, Daisy the cow, performing with amazing musicians and Poky here sweet pooch!

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Ep 495 Jenny Case (Flamin' Oh's, She Rock She Rock and so much more!) 46:17

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Jenny Case was on the show today! She's an amazing guitar and bass player in so many bands and she heads up SheRockSheRock.com to teach girls to rock! She had some great song picks and we talked about the Laurie Lindeen scholorship for her camp and her connection with Jill Sobule, who recently passed away in Woodbury. Enjoy the show!…

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Ep 494 Matthew Hope for Open Arms at The Hook July 12th 50:50

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Matthew Hope certainly lives up to his name! Matthew, a musician in his own right, has organized an incredible benefit for Open Arms MN coming up July 12. The musical line up is killer and it couldn't be for a more important cause. Learn all about the event and enjoy the music! Cheers!

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No Life 'Til Lager Episode 14 - Tom Beckmann x Goldfinger 1:36:44

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Send us a text No Life 'Til Lager Episode Fourteen with Tom Beckmann, owner and head brewer at Goldfinger Brewing. Hosted by failed Master Cicerone® Adam Zuniga. Produced by Jeremy Batchelor. No Life 'Til Lager theme song by The Bad Actors. Episode art by Joe Beckmann. Follow @nolifetillager, https://nolifetillager.buzzsprout.com Drink More Lager -…

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Ep 493 Minnesota Music Resistance (Event at Hook & Ladder Sunday, 6/22) 53:35

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Claire Luger and Mikkel Bee join us to talk all things Minnesota Music Resistance. It's a new organization that puts on events to raise money for great causes. Their first event is Sunday at Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis starting at 2pm and going until 7. A killer lineup of bands including Silent Treatment Buffalo Weaver, Turn Turn …

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Ep 492 Tina Schlieske 57:37

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She's a force in the Twin Cities music scene and a fierce advocate for people's rights, Tina Schlieske joins us on this show to talk about her show at Lowertown Sounds on Thursday and her show atop the Hewing Hotel on Sunday. We commemorate Sly of Sly and the family stone, Brian Wilson and hear a great Tina song! Enjoy!…

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Ep 491 Dave Rave & The Governors (at least one of the governors) 52:38

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Legendary Canadian rocker Dave Rave (Teenage Head, The Shakers) and MN musical everyman Craig Teiken (Edie Rae Band, Bleek & Grimm) join us to talk about the latest expolits of their mutual music endeavor, Dave Rave & The Governors. The band is finish up sessions for their 9th (!) album at Rich Mattson's Sparta Sound, and we caught them just before…

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490 Randy Casey and Nate Westgor (Willie DelMar) 49:20

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This episode features MN music stalwart Randy Casey along with Nate Westgor (aka 'Willie' of Willies American Guitars). They both joined to talk about a great show coming up this weekend. Sunday night (6/15) at The Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis it's a special Father's Day celebration of the legendary Joey Molland of Badfinger. We hear some g…