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EPISODE #159

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 11/01/26 -With Special Guest: Roger That!

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

Episode 159 – Roger That!| 11/01/26

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Special Guests: Roger That!

All aboard The Bus Stop Blues! This week, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicagoland's own Roger That! Join us as Will, Ira, Dave, and Roger bring their unique blend of California surf, British Invasion, rockabilly, and good old-fashioned rock and roll to the Big Bus! We're talking music, sharing stories, and enjoying some live in-studio jamming. It's a rockin' good time you won't want to miss!

Song List:

Too Slim and the Taildraggers – One More Gallon of Gasoline

Tab Benoit – Down in the Swamp

Jonny Lang – Lie to Me

The Surfaris – Wipe Out

The Rivieras – California Sun

Stevie Wonder – As

Big Joe Turner – Shake, Rattle and Roll

Jørgen Ingmann – Echo Boogie

Ted Harris – Just Thought I'd Set You Straight

Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues

Elvis Presley – That's All Right

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EPISODE #158

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/25/26 -With Special Guest: Barbra Bouboutsis

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

Special Guest: Barb "BB" Bouboutsis

All aboard The Bus Stop Blues! This week, Road Bill and Kevin welcome powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Barb "BB" Bouboutsis of BB & the Honey! Join us as we explore her musical journey, the Chicago music scene, and the story behind her band, plus some live in-studio jamming! It's another great ride filled with stories, laughs, and outstanding music!

Song List:

Gov't Mule – Black Horizon

Tedeschi Trucks Band – Don't Let Me Slide

Russ Columbo – Prisoner of Love

Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy

Anita Ward – Ring My Bell

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Prologue

Heart – These Dreams

Jimmy McGriff – The Worm

Anita O'Day – Ace in the Hole

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EPISODE #157

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/18/26 -With Special Guest: Elise McLearen

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

Episode 157 – Elise McLearen | 10/18/26

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All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome powerhouse Chicagoland vocalist Elise McLearen, along with Brent Johnson! From her work with My Metal Heart and Sabbatha Chicago to her love of rock legends and involvement in charitable music projects, Elise shares her musical journey, influences, and stories from the stage.

We've got great conversation, a little jamming, and an incredible mix of blues, rock, and everything in between!

Song List:

KPN – Drive Monkey Drive

Led Zeppelin – Gallows Pole

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Jacob and Sons

The Cranberries – Salvation

Tori Amos – Precious Things (Live)

Heart – Barracuda

Evanescence – Going Under

Steve Vai – For the Love of God

Nina Simone – Feeling Good

The Bus Stop Blues – Where the music and the stories meet!

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EPISODE #156

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/15/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Blind Blake

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill

Join Road Bill and Kevin on The Bus Stop Blues as we explore the life, music, and mysterious legacy of Blind Blake, one of the greatest fingerstyle guitarists of the early blues era. Known for his incredible ragtime guitar playing and rhythmic brilliance, Blind Blake helped shape the sound of American blues and influenced generations of guitarists. Climb aboard the Big Bus as we travel back to the 1920s and celebrate a true pioneer of the blues!

Song List:

Early Morning Blues

West Coast Blues

Southern Rag

Police Dog Blues

Diddie Wa Diddie

Too Tight Blues No. 2

Georgia Bound

Rope Stretching Blues

That'll Never Happen No More

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EPISODE #155

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/13/26 - The Music Show

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

Episode 155 – The Music Show

Climb aboard the Big Bus as Road and Kevin roll through another hour of The Music Show, mixing local favorites, blues legends, Southern rock, and a few musical curves along the way. From Sadie Johnson and Tom Holland to John Lee Hooker, John Mayall, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat and Lyle Lovett, this ride covers plenty of musical ground.

Song List

Sadie Johnson – “To You from Me”

Tom Holland – “Hey Pardner!”

Jimmy Nick – “Fantasyland”

John Lee Hooker – “Blues Before Sunrise”

Larry McCray – “Worried Down with the Blues”

John Mayall – “Sawmill Gulch Road”

Lynyrd Skynyrd – “I Know a Little”

Little Feat – “Texas Twister”

Lyle Lovett – “She’s No Lady”

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EPISODE #154

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/11/26 -With Special Guest: Tom Bowling

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

Episode 154 – Tom Bowling | 10/11/26

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Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome local violinist Tom Bowling aboard the Big Bus. Tom takes us through his musical journey, influences and the unique world of the violin, from classical music and jazz fusion to blues and rock & roll. Plus, Tom joins Kevin for some live jamming in the studio!

Song List:

Kenny Wayne Shepherd – “(Long) Gone”

Larry McCray – “Man on Bended Knee”

Cream – “Sunshine of Your Love”

Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Miles Beyond”

“Violin Concerto, Op. 14”

Steve Winwood – “Can’t Find My Way Home”

“Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor”

Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Haze”

Led Zeppelin – “Kashmir”

Jean-Luc Ponty & Stéphane Grappelli – “Blues in the Dungeon”

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EPISODE #153

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/04/26 -With Special Guest: Frank Livingston

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

Episode 153 – Frank Livingston | 10/04/26

Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Frank Livingston, founder and bandleader of Kashmir, for a trip through his musical journey, influences, life on the road, and the music that eventually led him to celebrating the legendary sound of Led Zeppelin.

Along the way, we spin blues, British rock, and plenty of Zeppelin!

Song List:

Samantha Fish – “Imaginary War”

Muddy Waters – “Rollin’ Stone”

The Animals – “House of the Rising Sun”

The Beatles – “She Loves You”

The Rolling Stones – “Time Is on My Side”

Savoy Brown – “It Hurts Me Too”

Led Zeppelin – “When the Levee Breaks”

Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times”

Led Zeppelin – “Whole Lotta Love”

Led Zeppelin – “Heartbreaker”

Led Zeppelin – “Since I’ve Been Loving You”

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EPISODE #152

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/24/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: T-Bone Walker

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill

The Bus Stop Blues – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: T-Bone Walker

Join Road Bill and Kevin as we celebrate the legendary T-Bone Walker, one of the founding fathers of electric blues guitar. From his early recordings to his groundbreaking guitar style and unforgettable influence on generations of blues and rock musicians, we explore the life, music, and legacy of a true blues pioneer. Climb aboard the Big Bus for another chapter in the history of the blues!

 Song List

I Got a Break, Baby

Mean Old World

T-Bone Shuffle

Bobby Sox Blues

West Side Baby

Cold Cold Feeling

The Hustle Is On

Call It Stormy Monday but Tuesday Is Just as Bad

All songs performed by T-Bone Walker.

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EPISODE #151

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/29/26 - The Music Show

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 151 The Music Show | September 29, 2026

Climb aboard the Big Bus as Road Bill and Kevin take you on another musical journey! This week we're mixing legendary blues, classic rock, and some incredible local talent. From Ray Charles and Rory Gallagher to Samantha Fish and Stevie Ray Vaughan, we've got a little something for everyone. Punch your ticket, turn it up, and enjoy the ride!

Song List

Mississippi Heat – My Woman Is an Old Black Spider

Pino Farina – Lightning

The Sidewinders – She Put a Spell on Me

Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack

The Allman Brothers – Melissa

Rory Gallagher – Secret Agent

The Black Crowes – Hard to Handle

Roy Buchanan – Tribute to Elmore James

Samantha Fish – Better Be Lonely

Stevie Ray Vaughan – Life by the Drop

Great music, good company, and another trip down the blues highway!

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EPISODE #150

Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/27/26 -With Special Guest: John Braun, w/Jeff Anthony

Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 150Special Guests: John Braun & Jeff Anthony

It's a milestone celebration as The Bus Stop Blues hits Episode 150 and 41,000 downloads! Road Bill and Kevin welcome guitarist John Braun of Jak Tripper and The Jeff Anthony Group, joined by returning guest Jeff Anthony. We're talking music, guitars, life on the road, and sharing a few laughs along the way!

Tonight's Song List:

Chris Duarte – Amy Lee

Earth, Wind & Fire – September

The Archies – Sugar, Sugar

Queen – Killer Queen

Todd Rundgren – Hello It's Me

Billy Joel – Vienna

Slash featuring Chris Robinson – The Pusher

Lord Huron – Watch Me Go

Duncan Sheik – She Runs Away

The Who – Imagine a Man