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 #83 The Music Show (Featuring: Gary Vincent, Abby Kay, John Lee Hooker, Tedeschi Trucks, Little Walter, Pat Travers, Ray Charles, and Led Zeppelin) 09.04.2026 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 #83 4/07/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Jump on board for Episode 83 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 incredible tunes. This week’s...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #82 W/ Special Guest: Janis Wallin w/Dan Peters, (Featuring: John Scofield, Tower of Power, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Jerry Reed, and Brian Setzer) 07.04.2026 2:09:10

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 #82 04/05/26 -Janis Wallin W/Dan Peters Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill Hop on board for Episode 82 of The Bus Stop Blues as Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome a dynamic duo to the studio—bassist Janis Wallin and guitarist Dan P...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #81 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Howlin' Wolf 04.04.2026 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 04/02/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Howlin' Wolf Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell dive into another Chapter in the History of the Blues, spotlighting the legendary H...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #80 The Music Show (Featuring: Jimmy Nick, Kings and Associates, Sadie Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, Dr. John, Janis Joplin, and Roy Buchanan) 02.04.2026 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 #80 3/31/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell bring you another high-energy Music Show, blending blues, rock, and soul into one unforgettable ride. Fe...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #79 W/ Special Guest: Tommy Yurik w/Jeff Anthony, (Featuring: Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Eric Gales, Marcus King, Brent Mason, Sam Cooke, Free, and Foreigner) 31.03.2026 2:05:00

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 #79 3/29/26 -Tommy Yurik W/Jeff Anthony Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Tommy Yurik and Jeff Anthony of Blackberry Jam to the Big Bus for a night of powerful blues, rock, and jam-dr...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #78 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Bessie Smith 27.03.2026 58:31

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 #78 3/26/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Bessie Smith Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell continue their Chapter in the History of the Blues series with a spotl...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #77 The Music Show (Featuring: Led Zeppelin, CCR, Joe Cocker, Joe Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule, Chris Duarte, Sadie Johnson, Patois Six and Jimmy Nick) 26.03.2026 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 #77 3/24/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell bring you another high-energy Music Show packed with blues and blues-rock favorites. Featuring a mix of le...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #76 W/ Special Guest: Jimmy Nick, (Featuring: AC/DC, Howlin Wolf, Elmore James, Bobby Rush, Jerry Lee Lewis, and John Lee Hooker) 24.03.2026 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 #76 3/22/26 -Jimmy Nick Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicago blues powerhouse Jimmy Nick to the Big Bus. Known for his high-energy performances and fiery guitar work, Jimmy bring...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #75 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Fats Domino 21.03.2026 57:18

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 #75 3/19/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Fats Domino Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell continue their series A Chapter in the History of the Blues with a spot...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #74 The Music Show (Featuring: Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes, TTB, Pino Farina, Derrick Procell, and The Abby Kay Band) 19.03.2026 58:00

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon NOW 3 NIGHTS A WEEK TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAY AT 7PM EPISODE #74 3/17/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell take listeners on a musical journey through the roots and evolution of the blues. Featuring legends like Muddy Waters and Little Walter a...

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...