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?"
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 – …
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! …
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 …
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 …
This week’s new episode features a variety of blues flavors, with a healthy dose of gospel and funky soul. Our hosts delve into the connection of gospel and blues as well as what contributes to the atmosphere of each Friday night Big Mo Blues Show. Songs featured in the episode: Tower of Power – “Diggin’ …
Its that time of the week folks! We’ve got another episode of the pod show with Big Mo and his trusty twenty – something sidekick, producer Noah. This week’s show takes a behind the scenes look at how John organizes his Friday night shows, discussing the ways he tries to balance the many flavors of …
With another week come and gone another episode of the pod show has come as well! This week’s sampling of tunes features plenty of new artists with their own takes on the blues, each having their own distinctive flair! Songs featured in the episode: Charlie Musselwhite – “Storm Warning” Dickey Betts – “Duane’s Tune” Gary …
After their brief hiatus John and Noah are back with another installment of the pod show! This time around our duo discusses of mix of old timey blues swing and newer releases, emphasizing the importance of appreciating both eras of the blues. Songs featured in the episode: Kirk Fletcher – “Shine A Light On Love” …
