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Big Mo Pod Show 069 – “Wiggle Your Way Into People’s Hearts”
After a brief break the pod show is back for another episode! This week you can expect the usual from your hosts, a dissection of blues tracks both new and old, as well as all the emotions that those tracks can bring! Songs featured in the episode: Jimmy Vaughn and the Fabulous Thunderbirds – “Tuff …
Big Mo Pod Show 068 – “Smokestack Howlin”
Welcome to another show! This week we have a selection of tracks from blue’s past with classic artists as well as one new recording from an old favorite. Tune in to see who it is! Songs featured in the episode: Champion Jack Dupree – “Evil Woman” Warren Haynes – “These Changes” Howlin Wolf – “Smokestack …
Big Mo Pod Show 067 – “Grab a Twelve Pack and be Somebody”
The pod show’s back again! This week’s episode features a selection of tracks from newer artists in the blues scene, but the discussion of each leads into a commentary about the very beginning of blues and rock & roll. Listen in to hear how that story unfolds! Songs featured in the episode: Robert Randolph – …
Big Mo Blues Show 066 – “Music of The People”
With another week blazing by comes another episode of the pod show! This week’s sampling of tunes features various artists across many generations of blues, and the main topic of discussion is how the blues played a vital role in forming many American cultural traditions that continue to this day. Songs featured in the episode: …
Big Mo Pod Show 065 – “Bluesmore”
Welcome back folks! Your hosts take you an another blues safari with a selection of artists across generations and blues styles, tune in to hear who’s featured! Songs featured in the episode: Roomful of Blues – “What Can I Do?” Brandon Santini – “Blues So Bad” Beth Hart – “Can’t Let Go” Willie Dixon – …
Big Mo Pod Show 64 – “Salad of Influences”
This week’s episode of the pod show is a special one! The drop the needle game has an additional player, local blues man Bryce Janey! This episode’s tracks are a little different than usual, featuring a mix of songs from artists that influenced Bryce. Tune in to hear more about his takes on them all! …
Big Mo Pod Show 063 – “In Between”
Welcome back to the show! This week’s episode features a variety of blues tunes as always, but also features one track that sits between jazz and blues, offering a unique sound that few other tracks on the show provide. Tune in to hear it! Songs featured in the episode: Eddy Clearwater – “Hypnotized” Davis Coen …
Big Mo Pod Show 062 – “The Book of Blues”
This week’s episode of the pod show is a special edition featuring a third host, Merrill J. Miller! This Cedar Rapids blues man of great renown joins your usual hosts for a game of “why’d you play that”, offering his views on the blues artists featured in the show. He offers a unique viewpoint in …