thebusstopblues

The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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The Bus Stop Blues podcast is a weekly 2 hour radio show broadcasted from live and recorded at 98.3 FM – The Life radio station in Northern Lake County, Illinois from 7pm to 9pm on Sunday nights. The show features blues inspired music, with originals from Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners as well as Blues legends from today and yesteryear. The show includes “Tales From The Road” a recurring feature, plus witty conversations from your hosts and special in studio guests.

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Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #123 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Memphis 11.07.2026 1:04:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #123 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/09/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Memphis Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 123 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Memphis Date: July 9, 2026 Episode 123 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls straight down Beale Street for another installment of A Chapter in the History of...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #122 The Music Show (Dan Peters, Skip Towne, Skapone, The Family Stone, Stanley Clarke, KC and the Sunshine, SRV, Joe Bonamassa, Taj Mahal, and Johnny Cash) 09.07.2026 1:01:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #122 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/07/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 122 of The Bus Stop Blues delivers another eclectic Music Show packed with blues, funk, rock, soul, ska, and a little outlaw country rolling through the speakers like a jukebox with chrome wheels and no speed limit. Road Bi...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #121 - W/ Special Guest: Bill Pantle 07.07.2026 2:09:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #121 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/06/26 - with special guest Bill Pantle Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 121 of The Bus Stop Blues brings a little Rat Pack swagger aboard the Big Bus as Road Bill and Kevin welcome special guest Bill “Bob” Pantle for a night filled with stories, laughter, classic crooner vibes, an...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #120 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Chuck Berry 04.07.2026 57:37

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #120 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/02/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Chuck Berry Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 120 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Chuck Berry Date: July 2, 2026 Episode 120 of The Bus Stop Blues turns the ignition key on the history of rock and roll as Road Bill and Kevin s...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #119 The Music Show (Derrick Procell, Ivy Ford, Keith Semple, KWS, Chris Duarte, Elvis, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Susan Tedeschi, and SRV) 02.07.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #119 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/30/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode #119 of The Bus Stop Blues delivers another wide-ranging Music Show packed with blues, soul, rock, and powerhouse vocals from both modern artists and timeless legends. Road Bill and Kevin steer the Big Bus through a night of fi...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #118 - W/ Special Guest: Kevin Ward 30.06.2026 1:58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #118 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/28/26 - with special guest Kevin Ward Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 118 of The Bus Stop Blues cranks the amplifiers into classic rock territory as Road Bill and Kevin welcome special guest Kevin Ward, lead vocalist of the acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir. Known for d...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #117 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Elvis 27.06.2026 1:03:13

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #117 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/25/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elvis Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 117 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elvis On Episode 117 of The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin take a special look at one of the most influential figures in American music history a...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #116 The Music Show (Gary Vincent, Jim Murray, Abby Kay Band, AC/DC, Alvin Lee, Anthony Gomes, Bad Company, Bonnie Raitt, and Deep Purple) 26.06.2026 1:00:30

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #116 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/23/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 116 – The Music Show (06/23/26) Episode 116 of The Bus Stop Blues is another high-octane Music Show packed with a blend of blues, rock, and roots music from both local favorites and legendary artists. Road Bill and Kevin cl...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #115 - W/ Special Guest: J.C. Pasquel 23.06.2026 1:59:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #115 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/21/26 - with special guest J.C. Pasquel Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 115 of The Bus Stop Blues brings a heavy dose of guitar firepower as Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicagoland guitarist J.C. Pasquel aboard the Big Bus. Known for his expressive playing, road-tested experience...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #114 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Memphis Minnie 20.06.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #111 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/11/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy Edwards Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 111 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy Edwards Episode 114 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls back into the roots of American music with another installment of A Chapter in...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #113 The Music Show (Jimmy Nick, Ivy Ford, Kevin Mileski, ZZ Top, Big Mama Thornton, Freddy King, Todd Rundgren, The Doors, and The Blues Brothers) 18.06.2026 49:37

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #113 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/16/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 113 – The Music Show (06/16/26) Episode 113 of The Bus Stop Blues fires up the jukebox for another high-energy Music Show packed with blues, rock, soul, and a little highway dust kicked into the speakers. Road Bill and...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #112 - W/ Special Guest: Gina Knight 16.06.2026 1:59:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #112 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/14/26 - with special guest Gina Knight Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 112 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls in with special guest Gina Knight, a powerhouse drummer and percussionist who has spent years driving the rhythm of the Chicagoland music scene. Road Bill and Kevin sit down wit...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #111 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: “Honey Boy” Edwards 15.06.2026 1:00:59

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #111 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/11/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy Edwards Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 111 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy Edwards Episode 111 of The Bus Stop Blues takes a ride deep into the roots of Delta blues with another installment of A Chapte...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #110 The Music Show (Ivy Ford, Dan Peters, Tom Holland, Janis Joplin, James Cotton, Howlin’ Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Thackery, and Joe Bonamassa) 11.06.2026 59:37

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #110 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/09/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 110 – The Music Show (06/09/26) Episode 110 – The Music Show (06/09/26) All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin return with another edition of The Music Show, delivering a rich mix of blues, rock, roots, and soul from som...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #109 - W/ Special Guest: Chris Duarte 09.06.2026 2:02:56

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #109 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/07/26 - with special guest Chris Duarte Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 109 – Chris Duarte (06/07/26) All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome back Texas blues guitar powerhouse Chris Duarte for his second appearance on the show. Known...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #108 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Albert King 06.06.2026 1:01:06

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #108 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/04/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Albert King Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 108 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Albert King (06/04/26) Climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues takes a deep dive into the life, music, and legacy of one of the true gian...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #107 The Music Show (Mississippi Heat, Kraig Kenning, KPN, R.L Burnside, The Nighthawks, Allman Brothers, The Kinks, Three Dog Night, and SRV) 04.06.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #107 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/02/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 107 – The Music Show (06/02/26) All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin are back with another edition of The Music Show, delivering a diverse mix of blues, rock, roots, and Americana favorites. This week's ride features mus...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #106 - W/ Special Guest: Wally Swiatly 02.06.2026 1:59:07

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #106 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/31/26 - with special guest: Wally Swiatly Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 106 – Wally Swiatly (05/31/26) All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Midwest singer-songwriter Wally Swiatly for an evening of music, stories, and conversation...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #105 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Ma Rainey 30.05.2026 57:53

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #105 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/28/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Ma Rainey Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 105 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Ma Rainey (05/28/26) Climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues explores the life and legacy of one of the true pioneers of American music—Ma...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #104 The Music Show (Tom Holland, Mississippi Heat, Ivy Ford, Alvin Lee, Big Momma Thornton, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck Berry, and Chris Duarte) 28.05.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #104 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/26/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 104 – The Music Show (05/26/26) All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell are back with another edition of The Music Show, bringing together a powerful mix of blues, rock, soul, and roots music. This ep...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #103 - W/ Special Guest: Jamo Van de Bogert 26.05.2026 1:57:30

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #103 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/24/26 - with special guest Jamo Van de Bogert Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 103 – Jamo Van DerBogert (05/24/26) All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome special guest Jamo Van der Bogert, longtime drum tech for th...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #102 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Chicago Blues 23.05.2026 1:07:03

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #102 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/21/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Chicago Blues Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Chicago Blues Climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues dives into one of the most important and influential movements in American music history—Chicag...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #101 The Music Show (Dan Peters, Sadie Johnson, Pino Farina, Muddy Water, Led Zeppelin, Junior Wells, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Bonamassa and Fats Domino) 21.05.2026 58:02

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #102 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/19/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 101 – The Music Show (05/19/26) All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell are back with another edition of The Music Show, serving up a powerful mix of blues, rock, soul, and roots music. This episode f...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #100 - W/ Special Guest: Rob Anderlik and Mike Church 19.05.2026 2:02:12

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #100 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/17/26 - with special guest Rob Anderlik and Mike Church Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill . Episode 100 – The Desperate Bastards / Mike Church & Rob Anderlik (05/17/26) It’s Episode 100 of The Bus Stop Blues, and Road Bill and Kevin celebrate the 100 episode milestone with two longtime...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #99 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Elmore James 16.05.2026 58:45

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #99 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/14/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 99 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James (05/14/26) All aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues rolls into another “Chapter in the History of the Blues,” this time spotligh...