The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...