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The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #28 A Chapter in the History of the Blues, CRAIGSTOCK!!! (Featuring: Muddy Waters, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Nightburners, Kraig Kenning, and Ann Cole)The Bus Stop Blues #thebusstopblues – Episode 28 Aired: July 27, 2025 Special Feature: A Chapter in the History of the Blues Listen now at thebusstopblues.com or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and every major podcast platform. Check out our Patreon This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell open the pages of music’s greatest storybook for another installment of “A Chapter in the History of the Blues.” From the Delta’s dusty crossroads to Chicago’s electric backrooms, the blues has ca...2025-07-291h 56

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #27 W/Special Guest, Jeff Anthony (Featuring The Beatles, Elvis, The Who, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, KISS and Queen.)The Bus Stop Blues Episode 27 Aired: July 13, 2025 Special Guest: Jeff Anthony thebusstopblues.com Patreon!!! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill takes the wheel with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell riding shotgun, and together they welcome the soulful and gravel-voiced Jeff Anthony to the studio. Known for his heartfelt songwriting, road-worn vocals, and deeply personal lyrics, Jeff shares stories behind the music, his creative journey, and his roots in the Midwest music scene. From the quiet power of his acoustic ballads to the raw punch of his blue...2025-07-221h 59

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #26 W/Special Guest, Kevin Mileski (Featuring Kevin Mileski, Gary Vincent, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Johnson and Paul Simon.)Happy 6 Months.... The Bus Stop Blues Episode 26 – Guest: Kevin Mileski | Air Date: July 13, 2025 Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome a truly special artist aboard the Big Bus—Kevin Mileski, a singer-songwriter whose music is as real and honest as the roads he's traveled. With a voice that can haunt or heal, and guitar work that bridges folk, blues, and roots with grace, Kevin is a master of the intimate song and the big moment. You’ll hear exclusive live cuts, some...2025-07-151h 59

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #25 New Artists (Featuring Charlie Slavik, Sadie Johnson, Kevin Mileski, Ken Tucker, Highfield Collective, Big Joe Sheldon as well as Memphis D and SINGA B!)The Bus Stop Blues! thebusstopblues.com Patreon Episode #25 – New Artist Night | Air Date: July 06, 2025 Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin "Shoeshine" Purcell This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we shine the spotlight on the future of blues, soul, funk, and roots rock in a special edition episode: New Artist Night! From smoky harmonica grooves to electric guitar fire, fresh soul vocals to genre-bending collective jams, tonight’s show is all about introducing you to tomorrow’s legends—today. Road Bill takes the wheel as host, with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell ridi...2025-07-082h 00

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #24 W/Special Guest, Mitch "The Lip" Goldman (Featuring The Killers. Earth wind and Fire, Miles Davis and Skapone)The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Patreon mitchthelip.com Episode 24 – June 29, 2025 Guest: Mitch "The Lip" Goldman Guest Host: Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair It’s a wild ride on this week’s Bus Stop Blues as Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell takes the night off, and stepping in behind the mic is none other than the legendary Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair, riding shotgun with your usual driver, Road Bill. Tonight’s featured guest is a man whose trumpet has cut through countless smoky clubs, street fests, and jam sessions all across...2025-07-011h 57

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #23 A Chapter in the History of the Blues (Featuring Muddy Waters, The Allman Brothers, The Blues Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis and Junior Wells)Episode 23 – June 22, 2025 Guest: A Chapter in the History of the Blues Step aboard the big blue bus for another deep dive into America’s greatest musical treasure—the blues. In this special episode, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell take you on a guided tour through time with A Chapter in the History of the Blues. From front porches in the Mississippi Delta to the electric alleys of Chicago, this journey honors the legends who shaped the sound and soul of the blues. Tonight’s soundtrack features timeless recordings from Muddy Waters, The Blues Br...2025-06-241h 55

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #22 W/Special Guest, Stevie Craig (Featuring BB King, Henry McCullough, Rory Gallagher, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix)THE BUS STOP BLUES w/special guest STEVIE CRAIG! thebusstopblues.com Patreon Welcome aboard, Bus Riders! You’ve just punched your ticket for another ride on The Bus Stop Blues — the show where stories roll, strings sing, and the blues never stop. This episode features tracks from legends like B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, and Henry McCullough — along with stories, laughter, and that signature Bus Stop vibe. And hey — The Bus Stop Blues is now on Patreon! If you love the sho...2025-06-171h 59

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #21 W/Special Guest, Chris Duarte (Featuring Chris Duarte, Mahavishnu Orchestra, John Coltrane, King Crimson, and Kings and Associates)Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - visit our Patreon thebusstopblues.com Chris Duarte Episode Playlist – The Bus Stop Blues featuring Chris Duarte Airdate: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Live on 98.3 FM – The Life | Stream: 983thelife.com Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio & more thebusstopblues.com Hour 1: Chris Duarte – "Make Me Feel So Right" (4:34) Mahavishnu Orchestra – "Miles Beyond" (4:38) John Coltrane – "Giant Steps" (4:47) Hour 2: Chris Duarte – "Just Kissed My Baby" (6:43) Stevie Ray Vaughan – "Tin Pan Alley" (9:11) Kings and Associates...2025-06-101h 59

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #20 W/Special Guests Axle and Hunter from Ax and the Hatchetmen (Featuring Kings and Associates, Chris Duarte, Ray Charles, and Ax and the Hatchetmen)THE BUS STOP BLUES-Bus Stop Blues – Episode 20 (June 1, 2025) Please visit our Patreon Website: thebusstopblues.com Ax and the Hatchetmen This week, we’re cranking up the volume with none other than Axle Ellis, the dynamic front man, and Hunter Olshefke the stylish bassist, of Ax and the Hatchetmen, a band that’s been tearing up stages from Chicago to the world. We’ll dive into Axle’s blues-rock fusion, his creative journey, and what drives the signature swagger of the Hatchetmen. Song List 2025-06-031h 57

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #19 W/Special Guest Bonnie from The Broken Oar! (Featuring Pat Travers, Chris Duarte, Lyle Lovett, Elvis Presley and Gary Vincent and the Swamp Honkys)The Bus Stop Blues – Show Summary (05/25/25) Website: www.thebusstopblues.com Email: www.brokenoar.com Podcast available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and more. Listen Live on Sunday nights 7pm-9pm on 98.3 FM – The Life in Chicago Stream: 983thelife.com Watch: Twitch @983thelife Hop on board for another jam-packed ride with The Bus Stop Blues! Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell are back behind the wheel, bringing you a lively mix of blues, rock, and everything in between. Tonight...2025-05-271h 59

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues. Episode #18 The Blues Cafe, in Kutna Hora & A Chapter in the History of the Blues (Featuring, Chris Duarte, Charlie Slavik, Tereza Havelkova, and Muddy Waters)The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 18 (05/18/25) This week, The Bus Stop Blues takes a trip across the pond and deep into the roots of the blues. We shine a spotlight on Czech Republic blues phenom Charlie Slavík, who made waves at the Blues Café in Kutná Hora, and the stunning vocals of Tereza Havelková. We round it out with legends like Junior Parker, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and a closing groove from Chris Duarte. Plus, Kevin and Road Bill ask for your feedback, and preview what’s coming next on the Big Bus. Let us kno...2025-05-201h 58

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues. Episode #17 W/Special Guest Derrick Procell (Featuring Procol Harum, The Animals and Ray Charles)The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 17 (05/11/25): Featuring Derrick Procell Visit us at thebusstopblues.com Visit Derrick Procell at derrickprocellmusic.com Contact us anytime at 983thelife.com, or watch the studio feed on Twitch @983thelife. Punch your ticket and ride with us. It's another soulful stop on The Bus Stop Blues! 2025-05-131h 57

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues. Episode #16 W/Special Guest(s) Dave Swanson and Bill LeClair from RoseHill Revival (Featuring Joe Bonamassa, The Doobie Brothers and Gov't Mule)Chicago Blues; The Bus Stop Blues Episode 16 – Dave 'Swanny' Swanson & Bill LeClair from Rosehill Revival Original Air Date: May 4, 2025 (Star Wars Day!!!) Feedback, Feedback, Feedback... we need your feedback please!!! Stay Connected: Website: thebusstopblues.com Email: thebusstopblues@gmail.com Socials: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Bluesky | YouTube | TikTok | Twitch Upcoming Guests: May 11 – Derrick Procell May 18 – A Chapter in Blues History May 25 – Bonnie from The Broken Oar June 1 – Axle Ellis from Ax and the Hatchetmen June...2025-05-051h 59

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #15 W/Special Guest Jay and Dean from RoseHill Revival (featuring, The Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Chris Duarte, and Mike Bloomfield) The Bus Stop Blues Website: thebusstopblues.com Email: 983thelife.com, watch us on Twitch @983thelife, or find our past episodes anywhere you get your podcasts — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky, and even TikTok! Tonight’s featured artists include: Chris Duarte Rory Gallagher The Allman Brothers Band ZZ Top (twice!) Michael Bloomfield Plus exclusive jam sessions featuring Kevin, Dean, and Jay! Featured Tracks: Letter to My Girlfriend – Chris Duarte 2025-04-292h 00

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #14 A Chapter in the History of the Blues (featuring, Chris Duarte, BB King, KoKo Taylor, and Janis Joplin) The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com thebusstopblues@gmail.com The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 14: A Chapter on the History of the Blues Originally aired April 20, 2025 Hop aboard the big bus as Road Bill and Kevin "Shoeshine" Purcell take you on a soulful ride through the deep roots of blues history. In this special edition of A Chapter on the History of the Blues, we spotlight the artists who shaped the genre and the stories behind the music that still moves us today. F...2025-04-221h 55

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #13 W/Special Guest Heather Moran from Bluewater Creek (featuring Julie London, Nina Simone, Susan Tedeshi and Grand Funk Railroad)The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 13 https://thebusstopblues.com/ Air Date: April 13, 2025 Guest: Heather Moran of Bluewater Creek https://www.heathermoran.com/ https://www.bluewatercreekband.com/ Hop on the big bus and ride with us for another unforgettable night of music, stories, and local flavor! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Chicagoland’s own Heather Moran — jazz vocalist and frontwoman for Bluewater Creek — for a deep-dive conversation about her musical roots, current projects, and road stories. This episode i...2025-04-151h 56

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #12 W/Special Guest(s) Paul and Tammy from MSO (featuring Albert King, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Counting Crows)THE BUS STOP BLUES: www.thebusstopblues.com MAIN STREET OUTFITTERS: www.msopub.com Episode 12 – “Main Street Mojo” | Guests: Paul & Tammy from MSO (Main Street Outfitters) Aired: April 6, 2025 Hop on the big blues bus for a ride like no other! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Paul and Tammy, the dynamic duo behind Main Street Outfitters (MSO) in Wauconda, IL—a bike shop turned bluesy juke joint that’s redefining local culture. It’s the first time we’ve featured a no...2025-04-082h 03

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #11 A Chapter in the History of the Blues (featuring Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, and ZZ Top)thebusstopblues.com Bus Stop Blues: Episode 11 Song List – 🔥 Opening Set Junior Wells–Hoodoo Man Blues (2:53) Muddy Waters–I’m Ready (3:02) 🎸 Tales From The Road w/ Kevin ZZ Top–Jesus Just Left Chicago (3:30) Rory Gallagher–Tattoo’d Lady (4:59) Harmonica Blues Classics Little Walter–Juke (2:45) Carlos Del Junco–Just Your Fool (Fast Version) (5:38) ⏳ 8:00 PM – Break & Show Reopen (~1:08, music fades in at ~:30) 🎻Fiddle & Acoustic Blues (8:15 PM) 🎶 Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners-Calling Me Home (5:51) Fiddlin’ John Carson-Don...2025-03-311h 53

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #10 W/special Guest Peter Kruse (featuring Led Zeppelin and Muddy Waters) 🎶 Stevie Ray Vaughan – Leave My Little Girl Alone (4:46) 🎶 Chris Duarte – Big Legged Woman (5:15) 🎤 7:35 PM – Tales From The Road w/ Kevin (10:00) 🎶 The Beatles – Yer Blues (4:01) 🎶 Muddy Waters – Mannish Boy (5:24) 🎶 Beatles Deep Cut Spotlight (7:59 PM) 🎶 The Beatles – Rain (2:59) 🎶 The Beatles – Cry Baby Cry (3:02) 🎤 8:05 PM – Tales From The Road w/ Peter (~7:00) 🎶 The Animals – House of the Rising Sun (4:29) 🎶 John Hiatt – Memphis in the Meantime (3:59) 🎤 8:42 PM – Kevin & Peter Discuss Peter’s Early Years in Music (~7:00)) 🎶 Led Zeppelin – Black Dog (4:54) 🎧 Listen & Subscribe! Stream The Bus Stop Blues on Spotify, YouTube, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Pandor...2025-03-252h 24

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #9 W/special Guest Tony Root (featuring Deep Purple)🔥 Bass, Blues & Boogie: Tony Root & Bill LeClair Take Over Bus Stop Blues! 🎸🎹 SEO-Optimized Description: This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we’re bringing in the heavy hitters! 🎶🔥 Bass virtuoso Tony Root and master keyboardist Bill LeClair join the show for an electrifying night of stories, grooves, and deep blues wisdom. 🎸 Tony Root – The backbone of Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners for 25 years, Tony has played with blues legends like Son Seals and two-time Grammy nominee Gary Vincent. His thunderous bass has rocked stages with Deep Purple, Gov’t Mule, Robin Trower, CCR, and more—now, he’s here to drop som...2025-03-182h 12

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #8 W/Special Guest Mike Church (featuring The Beatles, Tony Rice, and Bill Monroe)Featuring songs by: Led Zeppelin, Kraig Kenning, Tony Rice, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Beatles, Van Halen, Django Reinhardt, Stive Ray Vaughn, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, and Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs and The Foggy Mountain Boys 2025-03-111h 55

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #7 W/Special Guest Bill Pantle (featuring Frank Sinatra)Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode 7 W/Special Guest Bill Pantle (featuring Frank Sinatra) Track #1 – Minnie The Moocher Artist- Cab Calloway Time: 3:24 Track #2 – Rockin’ at Midnight Artist- The Honeydrippers Time – 6:00 Track #3 Sunny Artist- Frank Sinatra Time: 4:11 Track #4 Blues in the Night Artist- Frank Sinatra Time- 4:44 Track #5 In the Mood Artist- Glen Miller Time 3:36 Track #6 Learnin’ the Blues Artist- Frank Time 3:00 Track #7 I Wanna be Around Artist- Fra...2025-03-042h 42

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #6 A Chapter in the History of the Blues (A 'Hey Nonny' Story) Featuring songs by Little WalterBus Stop Blues upcoming shows/guests, March 2nd Bill Pantle March 9th Mike Church and Rob Anderlik March 16th Tony Root March 23rd Peter Kruse March 30th History of the Blues Song List #1 – Sucker for Love Artist by John Mayall #2 Low Down Dirty Shame by Carey Bell #3 Key to the Highway by Little Walter #4 My Babe by Little Walter #5 Nosey Joe by Bull Moose Jackson #6 Big 10-inch Record by...2025-02-251h 57

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues Episode #5 w/ Special Guest Don LafertyThe Bus Stop Blues Episode #5 w/ Special Guest Don Laferty Don Laferty joined us in studio and a little bit of magic happened... Song List: Kansas City by Albert King The Blues had a Baby, by Muddy Waters Cryin' in the Streets, by George Perkins That will Never Do by Jimmy Johnson Scatterbrain by Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners Tribute to Elmore James by Roy Buchanan You Don't Know what Love is by Jimmy Johnson Di...2025-02-182h 37

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues Episode #4 w/ Guest Host Steve NeilsonKevin found himself elsewhere, so we called in a favor. Thanks Steve!~ This is one of our less "Bluesy" Episodes, but still quite good! thanks to everyone for tuning in!!! 2025-02-122h 00

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues Episode #3 w/Guest Bill LeClairThe Bus Stop Blues with Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 2025-02-042h 45

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues:The Bus Stop Blues Episode #2Bus Stop Blues Episode #2 2025-01-302h 02

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastChicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues Episode #1 The Debut!Join Kevin Purcell and Road Bill, as they embark on an exciting journey to launch their inaugural radio show, The Bus Stop Blues. In this engaging pilot episode, Kevin and co-host Road Bill bring their listeners into the heart of 'Music Land', sharing stories about the vibrant blues world they inhabit. The episode kicks off with Kevin's bandmates jamming to Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners, reminiscing about the collaborative creation of their music. Listeners get a sneak peek into 'the life' with candid stories from their Memphis adventures and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of band life. Tune...2025-01-221h 51

The Bus Stop Blues’s PodcastRide the Blues Express: Sunday Nights with Bus Stop BluesJoin us every Sunday night from 7 to 9 p.m. for "Bus Stop Blues," your go-to program for the best in blues music. Get ready to groove as we explore the rich sounds of blues, featuring some of the genre's most iconic and up-and-coming artists. In addition to the music, stay tuned for engaging conversations with exciting guests who bring their own unique stories and insights into the world of blues and local music. Whether you're a long-time blues enthusiast or a new listener, "Bus Stop Blues" offers something for everyone. Don't miss our updates on...2025-01-2200 min