The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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The Bus Stop Blues podcast, a three times a week radio show broadcasted from live and recorded at 98.3 FM
– The Life radio station in Northern Lake County, Illinois from 7pm on Tuesday's, Thursd

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March 11, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #71 The Music Show (Featuring: Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Delbert McClinton, Derrick Procell and Kevin Mileski)
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EPISODE #71
0/10/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

Episode 71 – March 10, 2026
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell fire up a high-energy music ride that traces the blues from its roots to the rock stages it helped create.
The journey starts with standout modern voices like Kevin Mileski, Derrick Procell, and Gary Vincent, then rolls into heavy blues grooves from Delbert McClinton, Cream, and a powerhouse performance of Stormy Monday. The final stretch turns up the voltage with Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin before bringing it home to the source with the legendary Muddy Waters.
From contemporary blues to the giants of blues-rock, this episode shows how one sound grew into a musical movement that still shakes the speakers today.
Listen live Sundays at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or catch the podcast anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major streaming platforms.
Kevin Mileski – Motel Lights
Derrick Procell – Ain’t Nuthin’ More About It
Gary Vincent – Some Things Are Worth Fightin’ For
Delbert McClinton – Standing on Shaky Ground
Cream – Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan – Call It Stormy Monday
Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze
Led Zeppelin – Rock and Roll
Muddy Waters – Hoochie Coochie Man
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59min
March 09, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #70 W/ Special Guest: REVELATOR, A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band (Featuring: The Music of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Ax and the Hatchetmen)
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EPISODE #70
3/08/26 -REVELATOR, A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

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This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome a band that brings the soul, power, and spirit of one of modern blues’ most beloved groups to life. Our guests are Revelator, a powerhouse tribute to the music of the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Blending blues, Southern soul, gospel energy, and soaring guitar work, Revelator captures the heart and groove that have made Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks a cornerstone of modern roots music. In this episode, we talk music, influences, and the passion behind honoring one of the most dynamic bands on the road today.
Song List
Ax and the Hatchetmen – Utah
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Bound for Glory
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Love Has Something Else to Say
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Shelter
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Come and See About Me
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Simple Things
Tedeschi Trucks Band – Midnight in Harlem
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1h 59min
March 07, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #69 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Son House
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EPISODE #69
3/05/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Son House
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell dig deep into the Delta soil for another powerful installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, spotlighting the raw and riveting Son House.
From the haunting cry of “Death Letter Blues” to the spiritual intensity of “Preachin’ the Blues” and the hypnotic stomp of “Grinnin’ in Your Face,” this episode traces the fire and fury that made Son House one of the most influential figures in Delta blues history. His voice carried the weight of the church, the fields, and the human struggle, while his slide guitar carved out a sound that would shape Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and generations beyond.
Join us as we explore the music, the ministry, the mystery, and the rediscovery of a man who helped define the very foundation of the blues.
Listen live Sundays at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or catch the podcast anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major streaming platforms.
Punch your ticket, take your seat, and ride with us into the heart of the Delta.
The Bus Stop Blues
Where history lives… and the blues rolls on.
Episode 69 Song List
Son House – Death Letter Blues
Son House – Grinnin’ in Your Face
Son House – Preachin’ the Blues (Up Jumped the Devil)
Son House – My Black Mama (Parts 1 & 2)
Son House – Levee Camp Moan
Son House – Dry Spell Blues
Son House – Walking Blues
Son House – County Farm Blues
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1h 8min
March 05, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #68 The Music Show (Featuring: King Crimson, Albert King, Alvin Lee, Buddy Guy, Big Men Big Music, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Nick, Jim Murry and Sadie Johnson)
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EPISODE #68
3/03/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

Episode 68 – March 3, 2026
All aboard, Musicland! This week’s Bus Stop Blues is a full ride through the open highway of sound, a handpicked music show packed with blues, roots, rock, and a few surprises along the way.
Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell keep the conversation rolling between sets as the playlist moves from the soulful grooves of Jim Murry, Sadie Johnson, and Jimmy Nick to blues royalty and modern masters like Buddy Guy and Bonnie Raitt. The journey keeps cruising with the fiery energy of Alvin Lee, the deep groove of Albert King, and a curveball classic from King Crimson to round out the ride.
It’s a little grit, a little groove, and a whole lot of great music, just the way the Bus runs.
Listen live Sundays at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or catch the podcast anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major streaming platforms.
Episode 68 Song List
Jim Murry – S.F.P. (3:12)
Sadie Johnson – Don’t Be Shy (4:57)
Jimmy Nick – Couldn’t Rise to the Occasion (3:15)
Big Men Big Music – Cadillac Man (2:26)
Buddy Guy – Blues Chase the Blues Away (4:49)
Bonnie Raitt – Love Sneakin’ Up on You (3:40)7. Alvin Lee – How Do You Do It (4:31)
Alvin Lee – How Do You Do It (4:31)
Albert King – Funk Shun (3:46)
King Crimson – Book of Saturday (2:56)
Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners – Funks Groove (4:09)
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58min
March 03, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #67 W/ Special Guest: Kevin Mileski (Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Jamie Cullum Shawn Colvin, and Big Men Big Music)
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EPISODE #67
3/01/26 -Kevin Mileski
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome back one of Chicagoland’s finest singer songwriters, Kevin Mileski.
From mainstage moments at Craigstock to intimate performances at venues like Hey Nonny, Kevin brings a style that blends soul, storytelling, and serious musicianship. In this episode, we dive into his musical influences, the road stories behind the songs, and what keeps his creative fire burning.
Featuring music from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Jamie Cullum, Shawn Colvin, and more, the night builds toward a special live jam session that you won’t want to miss.

Song List
Big Men Big Music – Can’t Get Out Of It
Jamie Cullum – Twentysomething
Tracy Chapman – She Got Her Ticket
Paul Simon – How the Heart Approaches What It Yearns
Tom Waits – Diamonds on My Windshield
Shawn Colvin – The Heart of Saturday Night
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Life By the Drop
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2h 4min
February 28, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #66 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: BB King
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EPISODE #66
2/26/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: BB King
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

The King Has Arrived at the Bus Stop
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell shine the spotlight on the legendary B.B. King, the man who gave the blues a voice that could whisper, cry, and soar all in the same breath.
From his Mississippi roots to the world’s biggest stages, we trace the life, the sound, and the soul of Riley B. King. Hear the stories behind Lucille, the signature vibrato that changed guitar forever, and the timeless songs that made B.B. the undisputed King of the Blues.
Featuring classic tracks, career highlights, and the lasting influence that shaped rock, soul, and modern blues, this episode is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians to ever bend a note.
Join us Sunday at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or listen anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major podcast platforms.

Episode 66 Song List
The Thrill Is Gone
Sweet Little Angel
Every Day I Have the Blues
How Blue Can You Get
Rock Me Baby
Paying the Cost to Be the Boss
I Like to Live the Love
Why I Sing the Blues
You Upset Me Baby
Nobody Loves Me But My Mother
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1h 1min
February 26, 2026 Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #65 “The Music Show” (Featuring: ZZ Top, Grand Funk Railroad, Janis Joplin, Joe Bonamassa, The Honeydrippers, Chuck Berry and more)
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EPISODE #65
2/24/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the voices that keep the music alive.
So grab a seat, turn it up, and enjoy the ride. The Bus Stop Blues starts now.
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1h 16min
February 24, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #64 W/ Special Guest: JIM BELUSHI (Featuring: The Blues Brothers, The Allman Brothers, Son House, and Big Men Big Music)
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EPISODE #64
2/17/26 -Jim Belushi
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome a very special guest to the Big Bus — actor, comedian, musician, and bluesman Jim Belushi.
From his Chicago roots to stages around the world, Jim shares stories from a life spent in entertainment, his deep connection to the blues, and his work with The Sacred Hearts, Big Men Big Music, and the legendary Blues Brothers. It’s a conversation filled with humor, heart, and a genuine love for the music that keeps the blues alive.
Featuring music from Son House, The Blues Brothers, Big Men Big Music, and The Allman Brothers, this episode blends Delta roots, classic grooves, and modern energy — plus a special on-air jam session to close out the night.
Join us for a powerful ride through music, stories, and soul with a man who lives the blues both on and off the stage.
Listen live Sundays at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or catch the podcast anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major streaming platforms.
The Bus Stop Blues
Where the stories are real, the music is loud, and the blues always rides shotgun.

Song List
Son House – John the Revelator
The Blues Brothers – She Caught the Katy
Big Men Big Music – Dig Myself a Hole
The Blues Brothers – Messin’ with the Kid
The Blues Brothers – Flip, Flop and Fly
The Allman Brothers – One Way Out
Big Men Big Music – Driving Wheel
Big Men Big Music – 300 Pounds of Joy
The Blues Brothers – Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
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2h 1min
February 21, 2026Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #63 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Janis Joplin
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EPISODE #63
2/19/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Janis Joplin
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

Janis Joplin didn’t just sing the blues… she lived them out loud.
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell dive into the life and legacy of the woman who brought Delta soul to the psychedelic age. From her deep roots in the music of Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton to her explosive rise at Monterey and her unforgettable recordings with Big Brother and the Holding Company and the Full Tilt Boogie Band, this episode traces the blues heartbeat inside Janis’s powerful voice.
Hear the stories, the influences, and the songs that made her a force of nature, raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.

Episode 63 Song List:
Piece of My Heart
The song that made her a force of nature. Pain, power, and no safety net.
Ball and Chain
Pure Big Mama Thornton lineage. Long, slow, and emotionally devastating.
Cry Baby
Full voice, full band, full heartbreak. Janis at maximum voltage.
Summertime
Haunting and blues soaked. She turns a lullaby into a confession.
Me and Bobby McGee
Her only No. 1 hit. Freedom wrapped in loss.
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)
Soul driven and urgent. Janis pushing against the walls.
Kozmic Blues
Fame, loneliness, and exhaustion laid bare.
Mercedes Benz
A cappella, sarcastic, and painfully human. Recorded days before her death.
Down on Me
Early folk blues energy with teeth.
Maybe
Intimate and fragile. One of her most underrated performances.
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1h 5min
February 20, 2026 Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #62 “The Music Show” (Featuring: BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, ELO, Bo Didley, Janis Joplin, Ivy Ford, Gary Vincent, and Derrick Procell)
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EPISODE #62
2/17/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the voices that keep the music alive.
So grab a seat, turn it up, and enjoy the ride. The Bus Stop Blues starts now.
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1h 29min

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