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 #133 - W/ Special Guest: Justin Wallace 11.08.2026 2:05:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #133 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/09/26 - with special guest Justin Wallace Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 133 Air Date: August 9, 2026 This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicagoland guitarist, singer, and songwriter Justin Wallace for an evening of great conversa...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #132 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Koko Taylor 08.08.2026 1:02:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #132 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/06/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Koko Taylor Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 132 Air Date: August 6, 2026 This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin present another installment of "A Chapter in the History of the Blues," celebrating the...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #131 - W/ Special Guest: Howard Levy w/Don Laferty 04.08.2026 2:00:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #130 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/02/26 - with special guest Howard Levy w/Don Laferty Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues Episode 131 | August 2, 2026 Guest: Howard Levy with Don Laferty This week, The Bus Stop Blues welcomes a true musical innovator as Road Bill and Kevin sit down with Grammy Award-winning...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #130 - W/ Special Guest: Emily and Jeremy Beyer from – New Vintage Strings 28.07.2026 1:55:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #130 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/26/26 - with special guest Emily and Jeremy Beyer from - New Vintage Strings Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues Episode 130 | July 26, 2026 Guest: Jeremy & Emily Beyer of New Vintage Strings This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Jeremy and Emily...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #129 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: R.L. Burnside 25.07.2026 1:04:13

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #129 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/23/26 - A Chapter in the history of the Blues: R.L. Burnside Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues: A Chapter in the History of the Blues, R.L. Burnside Episode 129 | July 23, 2026 A Chapter in the History of the Blues: R.L. Burnside This week, Road Bill and Kevin continue t...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #128 The Music Show (Charlie Slavik, The Drunk Whisperers, Jimmy Nick, The Allman Brothers, Arc Angels, Tedeschi Trucks, ZZ Top, Samantha Fish and SRV) 25.07.2026 1:01:43

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #128 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/21/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues Episode 128 | July 21, 2026 The Music Show All aboard! This week, Road Bill and Kevin are back behind the microphones for another edition of The Music Show, serving up an eclectic mix of blues, blues rock, Southern...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #127 - W/ Special Guest: Heather Moran with Chris Grant and Mike Church 21.07.2026 1:59:52

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #127 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/19/26 - with special guest Heather Moran (Bluewater Creek) with Chris Grant and Mike Church Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 127 - The Bus Stop Blues Date: July 19, 2026 Guests: Heather Moran (Bluewater Creek) & Mike Church Episode 127 of The Bus Stop Blues welcomes two famili...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #126 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee 18.07.2026 1:09:07

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #126 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/16/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 126 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee Date: July 16, 2026 Episode 126 of The Bus Stop Blues shines a spotlight on one of the greate...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #125 The Music Show (Tom Holland, Sadie Johnson, Kings and Assc, Cream, Edgar Winter, The Nighthawks, Blues Brothers, SRV, Samantha Fish and Lynyrd Skynyrd) 16.07.2026 57:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #125 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/14/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 125 of The Bus Stop Blues delivers another exciting edition of The Music Show, with Road Bill and Kevin taking listeners on a musical road trip filled with blues, rock, and a few hidden gems along the way. This week's ride fe...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #124 - W/ Special Guest: Rob Stepen with Kate Payton 14.07.2026 2:17:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #124 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/12/26 - with special guest Rob Stepen with Kate Payton Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 124 of The Bus Stop Blues welcomes back a familiar friend as musician and songwriter Rob Stephan returns to the Big Bus, this time joined by special guest Kate Payton for an evening of music, s...

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...