Category: BigMo Pod Show

John Heim, aka "Big Mo" and Producer Noah discuss music selections from "da Friday Blues shows, answering the questions "Why'd you play that?" or "Why'd you play THAT?"

Big Mo Pod Show 073 – “Spiritual IV”

Welcome back to the pod show folks! After a brief break your hosts are back to provide another thorough dissection of some blues classics both new and old! Songs featured in the episode:  Elmore James – “Talk To Me Baby”  Buddy Guy – “Been There Done That”  The vaughan Brothers – “Brothers”  Sugaray Rayford – …

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Big Mo Pod Show 072 – “The Yellow Butane Curse”

Welcome back folks! On this week’s episode we take another look at some of Friday night’s tracks and discuss the artists and culture behind each one, as well as discussing some of the superstitious traditions that permeate the blues! Songs featured in the episode:  Kentucky Headhunters – “Stumblin”  Damon Fowler – “Fast Driving Woman”  Devon …

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Big Mo Pod Show 071 – “He plays what can’t be written down”

Howdy folks! This week we have a special edition of the big mo pod show, eschewing our typical why’d you play that in favor of a brand new interview! We brought local blues legend Merrill Miller in for a second time to get a more in depth look at his story and the thoughts that …

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Big Mo Pod Show 070 – “In The Pocket”

Hey Folks! This week’s show features the usual mix of old and new blues artists, with topics of discussion that range from how music can heal, and the musical science that goes behind creating a funky track! Songs featured in the episode:  Monster Mike Welch – “Living Till I Die”  Little Ed and the Blues …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 – …

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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:  …

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