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EPISODE #74

3/17/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW

Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell take listeners on a musical journey through the roots and evolution of the blues. Featuring legends like Muddy Waters and Little Walter alongside modern artists such as the Abby Kay Band, Derrick Procell, and the Pino Farina Band, this episode highlights the timeless influence of blues music. The ride continues with blues-rock favorites from Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Black Crowes, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Song List

Abby Kay Band – Rock Bottom (3:21)

Derrick Procell – Skin in the Game (4:09)

Pino Farina Band – Run Out (4:16)

Muddy Waters – Cross Eyed Cat (6:00)

Les Paul & Friends (Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, Rick Derringer) – Good Morning Little School Girl (4:01)

Little Walter – Key to the Highway (2:43)

Tedeschi Trucks Band – Ball and Chain (3:57)

The Black Crowes – Hard to Handle (3:08)

Lynyrd Skynyrd – That Smell (5:50)

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EPISODE #73

3/15/26 -Nick Sanzeri

Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome Nick Sanzeri, a dynamic one-man performer who traded the corporate world for the stage and hasn’t looked back since. With his bass, powerful vocals, and creative use of backing tracks, Nick delivers a high-energy show that feels like a full band experience.

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The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 73

Dr. John – Right Place Wrong Time (2:55)

White Denim – Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah) (3:54)

Nick Sanzeri – Postcard for Alex (4:12)

Knower – Overtime (4:28)

James Brown – Give It Up (6:10)

Chet Faker & Marcus Marr – The Trouble with Us (3:42)

Nick Sanzeri – My Body (3:53)

Chick Corea Elektric Band – Beneath the Mask (3:33)

Nick Sanzeri – Get at Me Babe (2:10)

Paul & Linda McCartney – 3 Legs (2:47)

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EPISODE #72

3/12/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Big Mama Thornton

Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell shine the spotlight on the powerful voice and larger-than-life presence of Big Mama Thornton.

Long before rock and roll took center stage, Big Mama was delivering raw, commanding performances that helped shape the sound of modern music. From her original recording of Hound Dog to the deep blues of Ball and Chain and the swagger of Little Red Rooster, this episode explores the music, influence, and legacy of one of the most important and often overlooked pioneers of blues and R&B.

Join us as we tell the story of the woman whose voice carried grit, soul, and authority and whose influence can still be heard from the blues stage to the rock arena.

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Episode 72 – Song List

Big Mama Thornton – Hound Dog

Big Mama Thornton – Ball and Chain

Big Mama Thornton – Little Red Rooster

Big Mama Thornton – They Call Me Big Mama

Big Mama Thornton – Chauffeur Blues

Big Mama Thornton – Rock Me Baby

Big Mama Thornton – I’m Feeling Alright

Big Mama Thornton – My Man Called

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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.

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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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EPISODE #70

3/08/26 -REVELATOR, A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

www.revelatortribute.com

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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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.

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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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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.

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Episode 68 Song List

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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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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.

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Episode 66 Song List

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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.