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!

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!

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 the upcoming 46th Minnesota Bluegrass Winter Weekend. Enjoy!

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-gestating new album. This one felt good. Enjoy!

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 journalist who believes in information, honesty and decency. He also brought along a few great songs. Enjoy!

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 conversation with one of the youngest voices we've ever had on the show. Enjoy!

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? Mind-bending? Imortant? It is. Alex Bissen (IOSIS) and Zak Sally (Low) stop by to bring us the details, and some excellent music. Enjoy!

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.

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.

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!