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The Cigarette Waltz
A couple of days ago we heard a ballet called The Cigarette Waltz by a French composer, Edouard Lalo, on one of the Iowa Public Radio (IPR) classical music programs. The announcer told a little anecdote (most of which I didn’t hear) about the saying “Smoke‘em if ya got’em” which he traced to the World…
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Friday Blues with Big Mo on KCCK
Heard this on the Big Mo Blues show tonight on ‘da Friday Blues, “your blues prophylactic protecting you from the demon seeds of life every Friday night” with Big Mo on KCCK, 88.3, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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Trekfest Almost Here!
The Star Trek festival, Trekfest is almost here! Don’t miss this event held in Riverside, Iowa on June 24 and 25th this week.
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The Big Mo Blues Show
Heard this on ‘da Friday Blues with John Heim, aka Big Mo. Everybody in the band looks like they’re having a good time.
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Big Mo Blues Show
I remember talking about wanting to hear Big Mo spin the song “Space Captain” back on April 29th on KCCK 88.3 , ‘da Friday Blues. I got it tonight. It included Herbie Hancock and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
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The Good Old Days
I’m not a fan of country music, generally. I usually listen to the Big Mo (AKA John Heim) blues show on KCCK 88.3 on Friday nights. I also listen to the Music Choice channel on TV, either Easy Listening or Light Classical. However, a few nights ago I heard the song “Grandpa, Tell Me ‘bout…
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The Big Mo Blues Show KCCK Radio 88.3
Whenever John Heim gets a request from out there to hear something from the Tedeschi Trucks Band, he always plays “Tell The Truth,” which I like of course. On the other hand, I really like to hear a song from them I can relate to and which speaks to how important it is for people…
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New Hawkeye Wave Anthem Strong Contender
I formally nominated “I Lived” by OneRepublic to be the new Hawkeye Wave Anthem. On the other hand, I just noticed there is a strong contender for the new Hawkeye Wave song. Dalles Jacobus is a former Hawkeye football player who recently submitted his song, “We Wave.” He has a lot going for him. He’s…
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‘da Friday Blues with Big Mo
OK, so just heard this song “Jumpin’ Jack Rabbit” by Catfish Keith, playing on KCCK Big Mo Blues Show. I’ve looked for the lyrics and can’t find them. Anyway it was interesting, but puzzling. I don’t know anything about guitars and never heard of Principato, but this is unreal.
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KCCK Big Mo Blues Show
I heard “Oh Mary Don’t You Weep” by the Swan Silvertones for the first time earlier this evening. It kicked off ‘da Friday Night Blues with John Heim. on Jazz 88.3 KCCK. Every Friday night, Big Mo says something that sounds like, “KCCK, your blues prophylactic protecting you from the demon seeds of life.” Don’t…
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