The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   BONUS EPISODE #2 - With Axel Ellis, Charlie Slavik and Stevie Craig Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill    Musicland!!!   Axel From Ax and the Hatchetmen came with with Hunter as well as Axles parents John and Nikki (Episode #20), Charlie was our very first overseas interview (Episode #35) and Stevie is the newest Guitar addition to the Night...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   BONUS EPISODE #1 - With Don Laferty and Mike Church Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill    Musicland!!!   Don was our first guest to play on our show (Episode #5), Mike was the second (Episode #8).    In celebration of the completion of our first year we will releasing a number of clips from players on our previous shows stay tuned!!!

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon We hit 10,000 Downloads!!! EPISODE #48 12/14/25 - With Special Guest Beth Miller and Craig Dreiling Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill    Good evening, Musicland, and welcome aboard Episode 48 of The Bus Stop Blues. Tonight’s ride is packed with groove, grit, and a few curveballs straight from the engine room. We’ve got a longtime friend of th...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #47 12/07/25 - With Special Guest Sal Canzone Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill    Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues! We’re rolling deep with local percussion powerhouse Sal Canzone, a drummer whose groove could thaw a Chicago winter. Sal’s played with Heather Moran, Jeff Anthony, Black Diamond Sessions, and helped power the recent “Las...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #46 11/23/25 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Alan Lomax  Hosts: Road Bill & \Guest Host Bill "North Star" LeClair   Tonight, we open another chapter in the History of the Blues — a chapter about the man who preserved more American music than anyone before or since. A man who traveled the backroads into the deep South, carr...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #45 11/23/25 Terry Abrahamson with Derrick Procell Hosts: Road Bill & Kevin Purcell   Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome one of the great living storytellers of American blues history — Terry Abrahamson. A Grammy-winning songwriter for Muddy Waters, a longtime Chicago blues insider, and a...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #44 11/16/25 The Black Diamond Sessions: Blake Wollerman, Todd Lazar, and Bongo Mike Hosts: Road Bill & Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell   On this episode we hop back on board The Bus Stop Blues to welcome members of The Black Diamond Sessions — Blake Wollerman, Todd Lazar, and Mike Orfanos — for a night of groove-heavy conversation, stor...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #43 11/09/25 Pino Farina Hosts: Road Bill & Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell   This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell take the big bus on a ride that crosses the lines between rock, soul, and pure emotional fire. Our special guest is none other than Pino Farina — frontman, songwriter, and powerhouse vocal...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #42 11/02/25 The H.O.G. POD podcast   This week on The Bus Stop Blues! Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome the crew from The H.O.G. POD Podcast — Chris Rhodes, Pete Jansen, and Mike “Bongo” Orfanos — for a wild ride full of stories, laughs, and raw conversation about music, life, and brotherhood. 🎶 Featuring tracks by Led...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon A Chapter in the History of the Blues   This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we open another Chapter in the History of the Blues — a special edition dedicated to the life and legacy of John Lomax, the man who captured America’s earliest blues, folk, and gospel voices from cotton fields, chain gangs, and front porches across the South.   Episode 41 –...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 40 – October 19th, 2025 Guest: Ivy Ford   Known as “The Chicago Blues Kitten,” Ivy is a powerhouse guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who’s been lighting up stages across the country with her mix of raw blues, soul, and fearless rock energy. She’s not just carrying the torch — she’s forging her own path, proving that the blues are alive...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 39 – October 12th, 2025 Guest: Laurie and Kellen Barth with Derrick Procell and Heather Moran    This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell roll the big bus into Lindy’s Landing in Wauconda to celebrate 60 years of great music and good times! Joining the party are two powerhouse performers — Derrick Procell...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 38 – October 5th, 2025 Guest: Jimmy O'Connell   This week on The Bus Stop Blues, the Bus welcomes a powerhouse vocalist and performer — the one and only Jimmy O’Connell. Known for his smooth, soulful delivery and dynamic stage presence, Jimmy brings heart, energy, and authenticity to every performance. Whether he’s belting out a rock cla...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 37 – September 28, 2025 Guest: A Chapter in the History of the Blues This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell open up a special chapter that’s close to home—the music that inspired them and shaped the soul of the show itself. Instead of the usual history lesson, tonight’s ride is a personal journey through...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 36 – September 21th, 2025 Guest: The Abby Kay Band   Good evening, Musicland! On tonight’s ride of The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill is at the wheel with the Amazing Bill LeClair filling in for Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell — at least until we patch him in along the way. Together, we’re keeping the blues bus rolling strong with another unforgett...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 35 – September 14th, 2025 Guest: Charlie Slavík   This week on The Bus Stop Blues, the Big Bus is making a very special stop — all the way in the Czech Republic — to welcome one of Europe’s finest harmonica players, Charlie Slavík. Charlie has earned international acclaim for his fiery harp style, soulful phrasing, and the rare ability t...

The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon Episode 34 – September 7, 2025 Guest: Jim Murry of Skip Towne and the Greyhounds This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill takes the wheel alongside the better late than never, Mr. Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell. And what a trip we’ve got lined up! Our featured guest is none other than Jim Murry, the powerhouse drummer and vocalist of Skip Towne and...

  The Bus Stop Blues  Episode #33 (08/31/25) A Chapter in the History of the Blues! Check out our Patreon Hosted by Road Bill and Kevin Purcell On this special edition of The Bus Stop Blues, we open up the book of time and turn to a chapter that tells the story of America’s greatest musical gift — the blues. From its earliest roots in the work songs and spirituals of the Deep South, to the raw gri...

The Bus Stop Blues  Episode 32 (08/24/25)   Check out our Patreon Hosted by Road Bill and Kevin Purcell with special guest co-host Bill Pantle Our featured guest is none other than guitarist, singer, and songwriter Dan Peters. Dan is a gifted songwriter, crafting music that’s honest, powerful, and rooted in tradition while sounding fresh and alive. In this episode, you’ll hear tracks from Led Zepp...

The Bus Stop Blues  Episode 31 Aired: 08/17/25 Special Guest: Mitch "The Lip" and Robb Calabro Visit our PATREON Episode Title: The Back Burners – Mitch and Robb   Musicland! Tonight, the Big Bus is rolling heavy with horn power as we welcome two masters of brass and soul. Joining us are sax man Robb Calabro—a player whose tone moves from smoky smooth to raw and gritty without missing a beat—and t...

The Bus Stop Blues  Episode 30 Aired: 08/10/25 Special Guest: Tim McGovern and Pete Gustafson of Triadd Visit our PATREON Episode Title: Triadd on the Bus – Tim McGovern & Pete Gustafson This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we’ve got the kind of guests who make you want to grab a front-row seat and hang on for the ride. Host Road Bill, alongside Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, welcomes two powerhouse p...

The Bus Stop Blues  Episode 29 Aired: 08/03/25 Special Guest: Gary Stratton of Wall of Denial Visit our PATREON This week, The Bus Stop Blues rolls into Texas blues territory as Gary Stratton, front man of Wall of Denial—Chicago’s premier Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band—jumps on board. Known for his fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and uncanny ability to channel the spirit of SRV, Gary brings th...

The Bus Stop Blues #thebusstopblues – Episode 28 Aired: July 27, 2025 Special Feature: A Chapter in the History of the Blues Listen now at thebusstopblues.com or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and every major podcast platform. Check out our Patreon This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell open the pages of music’s greatest storybook for a...

The Bus Stop Blues Episode 27 Aired: July 13, 2025 Special Guest: Jeff Anthony thebusstopblues.com Patreon!!! This week on The Bus Stop Blues , Road Bill takes the wheel with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell riding shotgun, and together they welcome the soulful and gravel-voiced Jeff Anthony to the studio. Known for his heartfelt songwriting, road-worn vocals, and deeply personal lyrics, Jeff shares stor...

Happy 6 Months.... The Bus Stop Blues   Episode 26 – Guest: Kevin Mileski | Air Date: July 13, 2025 Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome a truly special artist aboard the Big Bus—Kevin Mileski, a singer-songwriter whose music is as real and honest as the roads he's traveled. With a voice that can haunt or heal, and guitar work that bridges...