Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records – Show #4 Craig presents another wonderful sampling of jazz from the remarkable Steeplechase label from Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded by Nils Winther in 1972, Steeplechase has created over a thousand top-notch releases from great jazz artists like Jackie McLean, Harold Danko, Andrew Hill, Eddie …
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 …
Nile Dusdieker from the Eastern Iowa Orchid Society is back and joining him is one of their newer members, our very own Ron Adkins! The society is getting ready for its 11th orchid show, this time with a halloween theme. It’s Orchids Are A Scream! October 19 (10am-5pm) and October 20 (10am-4pm) at Elks Lodge …
The Metro Marching Band Classic brings seven high school marching bands together from the Cedar Rapids and Marion area: including Jefferson, Kennedy, Linn-Mar, Marion, Prairie, Washington, and Xavier, featuring an opening act from the Iowa State marching band. MMBC committee members Carol Vester and Seth Hoffman are in the studio ahead of the 27th year …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Dave Holland’s Birthday Host Craig Kessler celebrates the 78th birthday of Dave Holland (October 1, 1946). He’ll spin a variety of stylish material from his early days with Miles Davis, all the way up to his latest current recordings. Wednesday …
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 …
Tim Hankewich is back and with him for his culture crawl debut is Orchestra Iowa’s new CEO, Eric Marshall. The orchestra’s second Masterwork of the season was inspired by cellist Philip Bergman and the music of Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Cencerto for Cello & Orchestra. If you’re familiar with the martial arts film Crouching Tiger …
