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 #73 W/ Special Guest: Nick Sanzeri, (Featuring: Paul and Linda McCartney, Dr John, James Brown, White Denim, Knower, Chick Correa, and Nick Sanzeri) 17.03.2026 2:08:00

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 #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 look...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #72 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Big Mama Thornton 14.03.2026 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 #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 pr...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #71 The Music Show (Featuring: Muddy Waters, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Delbert McClinton, Derrick Procell and Kevin Mileski) 11.03.2026 58:16

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 #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 ro...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #70 W/ Special Guest: REVELATOR, A Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band (Featuring: The Music of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Ax and the Hatchetmen) 09.03.2026 1:58:05

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 #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 spiri...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #69 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Son House 07.03.2026 1:07:14

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 #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...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #68 The Music Show (Featuring: King Crimson, Albert King, Alvin Lee, Buddy Guy, Big Men Big Music, Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Nick, Jim Murry and Sadie Johnson) 05.03.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM 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...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #67 W/ Special Guest: Kevin Mileski (Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Jamie Cullum Shawn Colvin, and Big Men Big Music) 03.03.2026 2:03:31

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 #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 Craig...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #66 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: BB King 28.02.2026 1:01:00

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 #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...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #65 “The Music Show” (Featuring: ZZ Top, Grand Funk Railroad, Janis Joplin, Joe Bonamassa, The Honeydrippers, Chuck Berry and more) 26.02.2026 1:15:40

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM 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, a...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #64 W/ Special Guest: JIM BELUSHI (Featuring: The Blues Brothers, The Allman Brothers, Son House, and Big Men Big Music) 24.02.2026 2:01:00

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 #64 2/17/26 -Jim Belushi Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome a very special guest to the Big Bus — actor, comedian, musician, and bluesman Jim Belushi. From his Chicago roots to stages...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #63 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Janis Joplin 21.02.2026 1:05:00

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 #63 2/19/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Janis Joplin Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Janis Joplin didn’t just sing the blues… she lived them out loud. This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell dive...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #62 “The Music Show” (Featuring: BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, ELO, Bo Didley, Janis Joplin, Ivy Ford, Gary Vincent, and Derrick Procell) 20.02.2026 1:28:14

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 #62 2/17/26 - 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 “Shoeshine” Purcell, bringing you...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #61 W/ Special Guest: International Superstar Keith Semple (Featuring: AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Thunder, Porcupine Tree, The Cyberiam and Keith Semple) 17.02.2026 2:01:58

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 #61 2/15/26 - International Superstar, Keith Semple Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome special guest Keith Semple, a powerhouse vocalist whose career spans international stages and Chi...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #60 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Charley Patton 14.02.2026 59:06

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #60 2/12/26 -A Chapter in the History of the Blues - Charley Patton Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell present another installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, shining a spotlight on the...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #59 “The Music Show” (Featuring: Grand Funk Railroad, Freddy King, BB King, Gary Vincent, Chuck Berry, Janis Joplin, Deep Purple and More) 11.02.2026 1:21:30

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #59 2/10/26 -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 “Shoeshine” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, an...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #58 W/ Special Guest: Pete Baushke (Featuring: Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Toto, Rush, Frank Zappa, REO and More) 09.02.2026 2:00:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #58 2/08/26 -Pete Bauschke Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome drummer Pete Bauschke, a player who understands the power of the pocket. Known for his steady time, feel-first approach, and play-for-the-song mindset, Pete represen...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #57 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Muddy Waters 07.02.2026 1:01:26

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #57 2/05/26 - "A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Muddy Waters" Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell present a special history episode dedicated to one of the most important figures in American mus...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #56 “The Music Show” (Featuring: Ax and the Hatchetmen, Gary Vincent and the Swamp Honkeys, Derick Procell, Chuck Berry, The Arc Angels, and more) 05.02.2026 1:15:30

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #56 2/03/26 - "The Music Show" Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill The Bus Stop Blues is a weekly music, personality, and history show dedicated to the stories behind the songs. Hosted by Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, the show blends deep-rooted blues with rock,...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #55 W/ Special Guest: Bobby Carlson from, The Sundance Saloon (Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, Chicago, Billy Joel and the Eagles) 02.02.2026 2:01:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK STARTING IN FEBUARY - TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #55 2/01/26 - W/ Special Guest: Bob Carlson from The Sundance Saloon Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome Bob Carlson, owner of the legendary Sundance Saloon in Mundelein, Illinois. Bob joins the show to tal...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #54 W/ Special Guest: Rachel Currie (Featuring: Pearl Jam, Chuck Berry, Otis Redding, Duke Ellington, Alaina Castillo, David Bowie and Jimmy Nick) 27.01.2026 2:01:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK STARTING IN FEBUARY - TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #54 1/25/26 - W/ Special Guest: Rachel Currie Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Rachel Currie for an engaging night of music, conversation, and stories from the road...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #53 – ONE YEAR!!! - Reflections - (Featuring: Muddy Waters. ZZ Top, George Thorogood, Paul Simon, CCR as well as Recording from our in-studio guests) 20.01.2026 1:55:48

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #53 1/18/26 - OUR 1 YEAR SHOW Reflections!!! Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Episode 53 of The Bus Stop Blues is a special night of looking back, tipping hats, and letting the road stretch out behind us. Hosted by Road Bill alongside Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, this episode is built around Reflections, a thoughtful journey throu...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #52 – W/ Sam Bassin (Featuring: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Cocker, Pink Floyd Steely Dan, and Squeeze) 13.01.2026 1:59:36

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #52 1/11/26 - With Special Guest: Sam Bassin Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill On this week’s Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Sam Bassin, a master craftsman of the keyboards whose playing speaks with feel, restraint, and soul. From Hammond grooves to piano grit and gospel-tinged pockets, Sam joins...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #51 - W/ Shaun Ferguson (Featuring: The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Freddy King, and Chris Cain) 06.01.2026 2:10:15

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #51 1/04/26 - With Special Guest: Shaun Ferguson Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #50 – W/ Bob the DJ (Featuring: The Beatles, The Moody Blues, George Thorogood, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Billie Eilish and KPN) 29.12.2025 2:03:43

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #50 12/28/25 - With Special Guest: Bob the DJ Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome a true hometown hero of the airwaves, Bob the DJ from Wauconda, Illinois. Bob is one of those voices that doesn’t just play the music, he lives inside it. With a deep love for the blues and a crate-digger’s...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #49 – W/ THE NIGHTBURNERS (Featuring: Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners) 23.12.2025 2:04:17

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #49 12/21/25 - With Special Guest: The Nightburners Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we’ve got a full car and the engine’s already warm. Joining us in the studio are the Nightburners themselves, Bill LeClair, Don Laferty, Tony Root, and Pete Cruz. Five players, that make up one band that knows ho...