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 #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...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #98 The Music Show (Abby Kay Band, Mississippi Heat, Kevin Mileski, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, BB King, Delbert McClinton, Dr. John, and Elvis) 14.05.2026 58:45

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #98 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/12/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 98 – The Music Show (05/12/26) All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin are back with another edition of The Music Show, spinning a rich mix of blues, soul, and roots-driven rock. This episode rolls through a dynamic line...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #97 - W/ Special Guest: Tom Holland 12.05.2026 1:58:44

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #97 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/010/26 - with special guest Tom Holland Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 97 – Tom Holland (05/10/26) Punch your ticket and climb aboard the Big Bus as Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicago blues veteran Tom Holland to The Bus Stop Blues! A respected guitarist, songwriter, and bandl...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #96 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: John Lee Hooker 09.05.2026 58:20

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #96 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/07/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: John Lee Hooker Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Punch your ticket and climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues dives deep into the life, sound, and legacy of the one and only John Lee Hooker. Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell tak...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #95 The Music Show (Pino Farina, Skip Towne and the Greyhounds, The Cyberiam, SRV, Sly and Family Stone, Rory Gallagher, Ray Charles, and R.L. Burnside) 07.05.2026 58:10

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #95 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/05/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 95 – The Music Show (05/05/26) All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill is re-united with Kevin for a high-energy ride through a killer mix of blues, rock, and soul. With Kevin back for the evening, t...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #94 - W/ Special Guest: Michael Paterson 05.05.2026 1:56:56

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #94 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/03/26 - with special guest Michael Paterson Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome special guest Michael Paterson for a night of great conversation and even better music. Known for his soulf...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #93 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Les Paul 02.05.2026 56:59

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #93 Aired 04/30/26 -A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Les Paul Host: Road Bill Step into the workshop of a true innovator on Episode 93 of The Bus Stop Blues with another installment of “A Chapter in the History of the Blues,” featuring the l...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #92 The Music Show (Ax and the Hatchetmen, KPN, The SideWinders, The Marshall Tucker Band, Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi, Janis Joplin, and Howlin Wolf) 30.04.2026 57:29

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #92 Aired 04/28/26 - The Music Show Host: Road Bill Jump on board for Episode 92 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill rolls out another edition of “The Music Show”—no guest, just a non-stop ride of great music. This episode spans blues, rock, and sou...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #91 - Road Bill with guest co-host Mitch the Lip W/ Special Guest: Tom Trinka 28.04.2026 1:55:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #91 Aired 04/26/26 -Tom Trinka Hosts: Road Bill and guest co-host Mitch the Lip All aboard for Episode 91 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill is joined by guest host Mitch “The Lip” for a night of groove, horns, and serious musical flavor. In the s...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #90 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Bonnie Raitt 25.04.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #90 Aired 4/23/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Take a ride through soul, slide guitar, and timeless songwriting on Episode 90 of The Bus Stop Blues with another installment of “A Chapter in the History of the Blues,” fea...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #89 The Music Show (The West Side Winders, Jim Murray, Kraig Kenning, Sonny Boy Williamson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lyle Lovett, The Hollies, and Freddie King) 23.04.2026 57:42

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #89 Aired 4/21/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Jump on board for Episode 89 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill and Kevin Purcell roll out another edition of “The Music Show”—packed wall-to-wall with great tunes and no gue...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #88 W/ Special Guest: Brett Vandenberg and Vic Perinno from Evolution Blues Band. 21.04.2026 2:01:20

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #88 Aired 04/19/26 -Brett Vandenberg and Vic Perrino Hosts: Road Bill and Kevin Purcell All aboard for Episode 88 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicago guitarist Brett Vandenberg and Vic Perrino to the studio. Evolution Blue...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #87 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Little Walter 18.04.2026 59:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #87 Aired 4/16/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Little Walter Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Step into the electrified heart of Chicago blues on Episode 87 of The Bus Stop Blues with another installment of “A Chapter in the Histor...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #86 The Music Show (Featuring: Kevin Mileski, Kings & Associates, Ray Charles, ZZ Top, Charlie Daniels, Santana, Jimmy Thackery, and Joe Bonamassa) 16.04.2026 57:17

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #86 4/14/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Jump on board for Episode 86 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill and Kevin bring you another edition of “The Music Show”—no guest, just a full ride of killer tracks. This episode fe...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #85 W/ Special Guest: Pierre Lacocque from Mississippi Heat. 14.04.2026 2:07:54

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #85 04/12/26 -Pierre Lacocque from, Mississippi Heat Hosts: Road Bill with Special Guest host Dan Peters All aboard for Episode 85 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill is joined by special guest host Dan “Showstopper” Peters for a night packed with...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #84 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Etta James 11.04.2026 58:30

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM on 98.3FM in Round Lake, IL EPISODE #84 4/09/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Etta James Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Take a ride through soul, blues, and raw emotion on Episode 84 of The Bus Stop Blues with another installment of “A Chapter in the History of the...