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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 show, swing by thebusstopblues.com and check out how you can support what we’re building. Every little bit helps keep this blues bus rolling.

Alright folks, grab a cold drink, slide into your favorite seat, and enjoy the ride. This is The Bus Stop Blues — Episode 22 with Stevie Craig.

🎶 EPISODE 22 – SONG LIST

Track #1 – Every Day I Have the Blues

Track #2 – All Along the Watchtower

Track #3 – Layla

Track #4 – Tattoo’d Lady

Track #5 – Belfast to Boston

Live Jam Session – Kevin Purcell & Stevie Craig

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Chris Duarte

Episode Playlist – The Bus Stop Blues featuring Chris Duarte

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 – "Deadwood" (4:00)

King Crimson – "Easy Money" (7:53)

🎸 Featuring interviews, road stories, and reflections with blues-rock phenom Chris Duarte.

THE BUS STOP BLUES-Bus Stop Blues – Episode 20 (June 1, 2025)

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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

Couldn’t Stand the Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan (4:41)

Hallelujah, I Love Her So – Ray Charles (2:35)

 Jam Session with Axle and Kevin (Live)

The Bus Stop Blues – Show Summary (05/25/25)

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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’s special guest is Bonnie from The Broken Oar, the woman behind one of the hottest live music venues in the northwest suburbs. She shares stories from the road, insider tales from The Oar, and her passion for keeping the music flowing and the energy electric.

Musically, we’ve got a killer lineup for you, featuring:

Chris Duarte

Gary Vincent and the Swamp Honkys

Pat Travers

Elvis Presley

Lyle Lovett

Anthony Gomes

Kevin and Road Bill will also share their own road stories and ask for your much-needed feedback to help shape the future of the show. Whether you’re listening on 98.3 FM, streaming online, watching on Twitch, or catching up via podcast, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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🚌 Hop on board — the Big Bus is rollin’!

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 know how we’re doing — because the only way we grow is with you, the riders.

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Episode 18 Playlist

Highway Man – Charlie Slavík

Sugaree – Charlie Slavík

Natural Woman – Tereza Havelková

Drivin’ Wheel – Junior Parker

I’m Tore Down – Freddie King

Baby Please Don’t Go – Muddy Waters

The Red Rooster – Howlin’ Wolf

Borrowed Love – Chris Duarte

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 17

(05/11/25): Featuring Derrick Procell

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Punch your ticket and ride with us. It's another soulful stop on The Bus Stop Blues!

Episode 16 – Dave 'Swanny' Swanson & Bill LeClair from Rosehill Revival

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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 8 – Chris Duarte

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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

Edged in Blue – Rory Gallagher

Don’t Want You No More – The Allman Brothers

Apologies to Pearly – ZZ Top

Just Got Back from Baby’s – ZZ Top

Albert’s Shuffle – Mike Bloomfield

Jam #1 – Kevin, Dean, and Jay

Jam #2 – Kevin, Dean, and Jay

It’s guitars, grooves, stories, and surprises — and it's all happening tonight at The Bus Stop Blues!

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The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 14: A Chapter on the History of the Blues

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.

From the raw emotion of Big Mama Thornton and Bessie Smith to the blazing guitar licks of Chris Duarte and Larry McCray, this episode is packed with classic cuts, rare gems, and a whole lot of blues wisdom. Hear iconic tracks by B.B. King, Janis Joplin, Koko Taylor, and more, woven together with insights and tales from the road.

Whether you're a longtime blues fan or just discovering its roots, this episode is a must-listen. So find a seat, grab a drink, and let the Bus Stop Blues roll you through the heart of American music history.

Featured Tracks:

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Theme: A Chapter on the History of the Blues

Track #1 – My Way Down

Track #2 – I Don’t Feel Nothin’

Track #3 – Touch and Go

Track #4 – Sweet Little Angel

Track #5 – Hound Dog

Track #6 – Wang Dang Doodle

Track #7 – Cry Baby

Track #8 – St. Louis Blues

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Air Date: April 13, 2025

Guest: Heather Moran of Bluewater Creek

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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 is packed with soul, blues, and rock classics, plus a few surprising twists along the way. We also take a moment to correct the record on last week's Derrick Procell track “The Wolf Will Howl Again,” which features unreleased demo vocals by the late, great Eddie Shaw in a touching posthumous duet.

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Track #1: “C-Butt Rock”

Track #2: “The Eyes of Mississippi”

Track #3: “Blues in the Night”

Track #4: “I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl”

Track #5: “Hooked on a Feeling”

Track #6: “Tell Me Something Good”

Track #7: “I’m Your Captain”