The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #158 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/25/26 -With Special Guest: Barbra Bouboutsis Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 158 – October 25, 2026 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 Ho...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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 Brought to you by Accurate Wheel Repair in Batavia, IL www.accuratewheel.com   All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome powerhouse...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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   A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Blind Blake 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...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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 a...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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 Brought to you by Accurate Wheel Repair in Batavia, IL www.accuratewheel.com Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome local violinist Tom Bowling aboard the Big B...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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 o...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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 guitar...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #149 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/24/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jerry Lee Lewis Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   Episode 149 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jerry Lee Lewis Road Bill goes solo for another Chapter in the History of the Blues, this time exploring the wild, complicated, and unmistaka...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #148 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/22/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 148 – The Music Show | 09/22/26 It’s another Music Show aboard the Big Bus! A solo Road Bill lets the music do the talking with a ride through blues, rock, soul, and a few local favorites. From Tom Holland and The Sidewinders...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #147 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/20/26 -With Special Guest: Drew Delneky, Featuring Guest host Derrick Procell Hosts: Derrick Procell and Road Bill    Episode 147 – Drew Delneky Road Bill and Kevin welcome singer-songwriter Drew Delneky aboard the Big Bus! We talk with Drew about writing and creating his own music, his influe...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #146 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/17/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Johnny Winter Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   A Chapter in the History of the Blues – Johnny Winter Road Bill and Kevin climb aboard the Big Bus for A Chapter in the History of the Blues, celebrating the life and music of the legendary Johnny...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #145 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/15/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 145 – The Music Show Road Bill and Kevin climb aboard the Big Bus for another edition of The Music Show! This week we're mixing new and local music with blues, classic rock, and some old-school favorites. No guest, just Road,...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #144 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/13/26 -With Special Guest: Jim Murray Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 144 – Jim Murray Road Bill and Kevin welcome Jim Murray back aboard the Big Bus! Jim talks about his life in music, songwriting, producing, and his work with Skip Towne and the Greyhounds and The Drunk Whispere...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #143 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/06/26 -With Special Guest Tony Root Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 143 | Tony Root Tony Root returns to The Bus Stop Blues for an evening of great stories, conversation, and music. Road Bill and Kevin talk with the veteran bassist about his musical journey,...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #142 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/03/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jelly Roll Morton This week on A Chapter in the History of the Blues, we take a look at the life and music of Jelly Roll Morton, the legendary pianist, compose...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #141 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/30/26 -With Special Guest Michael 'Mojo' Obrien Hosts: Mitch The Lip and Road Bill    The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 141 | Michael “Mojo” O’Brien This week, Road Bill and Mitch “The Lip” welcome veteran guitarist and vocalist Michael “Mojo” O’Brien to The Bus Stop Blues. Mojo takes us through hi...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #140 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/25/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   The Bus Stop Blues – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin open another chapter in the history of the blues with the incredible stor...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #139 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/25/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill  The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 139: The Music Show This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin are back with another award-winning Music Show, bringing you a packed playlist that travels from the Chicagoland music scene to some...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #138 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/16/26 -With Special Guest Mike "Pops" Poupko w/ Pino Farina Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill  The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 138: Mike “Pops” Poupko with Pino Farina This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Mike “Pops” Poupko, guitarist with the Pino Farina Band, with Pino...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #137 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/20/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Son House Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   The Bus Stop Blues – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Son House This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin head deep into the Mississippi Delta to explore the extraordinary life and mu...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #136 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/18/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 136: The Music Show This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin are back with another Music Show, where the music does the talking and the Big Bus takes a few unexpected turns along the way. We'v...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #135 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/16/26 -With Special Guest Kevin Purcell  Hosts: Guest Host -Bill Pantle and Road Bill  The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 135 Air Date: August 16, 2026 Guest: Kevin Purcell with Guest Host Bill Pantle This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill welcomes a very special guest to the other side of the m...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #134 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/16/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Buddy Guy Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 134 This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill presents another edition of "A Chapter in the History of the Blues," featuring the legendary Buddy Guy. From his humble beginn...