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?"
Cedar Rapids’ own blues brother are back at it again with another episode, discussing a variety of blues tones from this Friday’s Big Mo Blues Show. Notable topics this week include the long standing Big Mo tradition of playing monkey songs as well as artists who’re driven to play the blues regardless of their circumstances. …
This week the Big Mo Pod Show usher in the upcoming Halloween holiday with a selection of blues tunes that in some way embody the spooky, the supernatural, and the dark, and discuss the value of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of that darkness. Songs featured in the episode: Watermelon Slim – “The …
Once again Noah and John are hooked up with all their wires and dials for another pod show! This week’s episode features an eclectic mix of old and new blues tracks from a variety of blues sub – genres, tune in to hear which! Songs featured in the episode: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee – …
On this week’s episode of the Big Mo Pod Show John and Noah discuss a variety of tracks from Friday’s blues show, featuring songs that spark strong emotions and evoke the gritty soul of the blues. As always, listen in to find out more! Songs featured in the episode: Tom Waits – “Eyeball Kid” Gina …
Its Saturday, you know what that means, another deep dive into the blues with John and producer Noah! Like every episode the selection of tracks carry a garden variety of blues tones, including one soul artist as well. To see who that is tune into the episode! Songs featured in the episode: Bonny Raitt – …
In this special episode John and Noah interview the legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist, dog rescuer, and all around blues man Bryce Janey! Our hosts discuss his background in music, how he develops his musical style, and what artists have inspired his work through the years. Listen to ‘da Friday Blues with Big Mo each week …
Another Big Mo Blues show has aired which means another Big Mo Pod Show comes with it! This week John and Noah do some digging into some older artists all the way back to the delta blues, as well as a few more contemporary works. Tune in to hear all the blues delights they’ve picked! …
With another episode done John and Noah are back on track, covering this past Friday’s Big Mo show! Our intrepid blues brothers dive right into another selection of tracks, from drinking music to gospel, they cover it all. Songs featured in the episode: Buddy Rich – “Rotten Kid” Mitch Kashmar ft Junior Watson, Fred Kaplan, …
