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?"
With another Big Mo Blues show comes the Big Mo Pod Show! As always this week’s episode features a selection of five tracks from Friday night’s show, and similar to every episode they cover a wide range of blues tones from many genres and eras. This week Noah and John discuss the importance of giving …
Dovetailing the Pod Show’s interview comes another regular installment of the series! Just like always Noah and John review a selection of five songs from the most recent Big Mo Blues Show, this time taking a peek at a mixture of new and old, as well as vocals and instrumentals. Songs featured in the episode: …
This week’s Big Mo Pod Show is a special treat! Noah and John invite local legend Tom T-Bone Giblin to share his stories from when he played with Lonnie Brooks as well as how he approaches playing music as a “sideman” by profession. Tune in to hear his story! Listen to ‘da Friday Blues with …
In another episode of the Big Mo Pod Show John and his 20 something sidekick producer Noah discuss another smattering of songs from Friday night’s show. This time around some of the tracks spurred on conversations about women in the blues and what they’ve contributed to the art form. Song featured in the episode: Big …
This week our two blues aficionados delve into some blues history, and even a little American history, with some Friday’s tracks, discussing the unique environments that shaped the blues and those that played it. Songs featured in the episode: Pink Anderson – “Bo Weevil” Guitar Shorty – “True Lies” Curtis Salgado – “Slow Down” Albert …
On this week’s episode of the Big Mo Pod Show John and Noah discuss some dulcet blues tones from this Friday’s blues show! As always the selection of tracks features a garden variety of blues genres across different eras, tune in to hear them all! Songs featured in the episode: Shaun Murphy – “High Price …
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 …
