The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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...

The Bus Stop Blues! thebusstopblues.com Patreon Episode #25 – New Artist Night | Air Date: July 06, 2025 Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin "Shoeshine" Purcell This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we shine the spotlight on the future of blues, soul, funk, and roots rock in a special edition episode: New Artist Night! From smoky harmonica grooves to electric guitar fire, fresh soul vocals to genre-bendin...

The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Patreon mitchthelip.com Episode 24 – June 29, 2025 Guest: Mitch "The Lip" Goldman Guest Host: Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair It’s a wild ride on this week’s Bus Stop Blues as Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell takes the night off, and stepping in behind the mic is none other than the legendary Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair, riding shotgun with your usual driver, Road...

Episode 23 – June 22, 2025 Guest: A Chapter in the History of the Blues Step aboard the big blue bus for another deep dive into America’s greatest musical treasure—the blues. In this special episode, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell take you on a guided tour through time with A Chapter in the History of the Blues. From front porches in the Mississippi Delta to the electric alleys of Chicago...

THE BUS STOP BLUES w/special guest STEVIE CRAIG! thebusstopblues.com Patreon      Welcome aboard, Bus Riders! You’ve just punched your ticket for another ride on The Bus Stop Blues — the show where stories roll, strings sing, and the blues never stop.   This episode features tracks from legends like B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, and Henry McCullough — along with stories, l...

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - visit our Patreon thebusstopblues.com Chris Duarte Episode Playlist – The Bus Stop Blues featuring Chris Duarte Airdate: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Live on 98.3 FM – The Life | Stream: 983thelife.com Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio & more thebusstopblues.com Hour 1: Chris Duarte – "Make Me Feel So Right" (4:34) Mahavishnu Orchestra – "Miles Beyond...

THE BUS STOP BLUES-Bus Stop Blues – Episode 20 (June 1, 2025)   Please visit our Patreon Website: thebusstopblues.com   Ax and the Hatchetmen   This week, we’re cranking up the volume with none other than Axle Ellis, the dynamic front man, and Hunter Olshefke the stylish bassist, of Ax and the Hatchetmen, a band that’s been tearing up stages from Chicago to the world. We’ll dive into Axle’s blues-...

The Bus Stop Blues – Show Summary (05/25/25) Website: www.thebusstopblues.com  Email: www.brokenoar.com   Podcast available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and more. Listen Live on Sunday nights 7pm-9pm on 98.3 FM – The Life in Chicago  Stream: 983thelife.com  Watch: Twitch @983thelife   Hop on board for another jam-packed ride with The Bus Stop Blues! Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purc...

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 18 (05/18/25) This week, The Bus Stop Blues takes a trip across the pond and deep into the roots of the blues. We shine a spotlight on Czech Republic blues phenom Charlie Slavík, who made waves at the Blues Café in Kutná Hora, and the stunning vocals of Tereza Havelková. We round it out with legends like Junior Parker, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and a cl...

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 17 (05/11/25): Featuring Derrick Procell Visit us at thebusstopblues.com Visit Derrick Procell at derrickprocellmusic.com Contact us anytime at 983thelife.com , or watch the studio feed on Twitch @983thelife. Punch your ticket and ride with us. It's another soulful stop on The Bus Stop Blues!

Chicago Blues; The Bus Stop Blues Episode 16 – Dave 'Swanny' Swanson & Bill LeClair from Rosehill Revival Original Air Date: May 4, 2025 (Star Wars Day!!!) Feedback, Feedback, Feedback... we need your feedback please!!! Stay Connected: Website: thebusstopblues.com Email: thebusstopblues@gmail.com Socials: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Bluesky | YouTube | TikTok | Twitch     Upcoming Guests:...

The Bus Stop Blues   Website: thebusstopblues.com Email: 983thelife.com , watch us on Twitch @983thelife, or find our past episodes anywhere you get your podcasts — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky, and even TikTok! Tonight’s featured artists include: Chris Duarte Rory Gallagher The Allman Brothers Band ZZ Top (twice!) Mic...

  The Bus Stop Blues   thebusstopblues.com  thebusstopblues@gmail.com   The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 14: A Chapter on the History of the Blues Originally aired April 20, 2025 Hop aboard the big bus as Road Bill and Kevin "Shoeshine" Purcell take you on a soulful ride through the deep roots of blues history. In this special edition of A Chapter on the History of the Blues, we spotlight the artists...

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 13 https://thebusstopblues.com/   Air Date: April 13, 2025 Guest: Heather Moran of Bluewater Creek https://www.heathermoran.com/ https://www.bluewatercreekband.com/   Hop on the big bus and ride with us for another unforgettable night of music, stories, and local flavor! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Chicagoland’s own...

THE BUS STOP BLUES: www.thebusstopblues.com    MAIN STREET OUTFITTERS: www.msopub.com   Episode 12 – “Main Street Mojo” | Guests: Paul & Tammy from MSO (Main Street Outfitters) Aired: April 6, 2025 Hop on the big blues bus for a ride like no other! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Paul and Tammy, the dynamic duo behind Main Street Outfitters (MSO...

thebusstopblues.com     Bus Stop Blues: Episode 11 Song List –  🔥 Opening Set    Junior Wells–Hoodoo Man Blues (2:53)     Muddy Waters–I’m Ready (3:02)   🎸 Tales From The Road w/ Kevin   ZZ Top–Jesus Just Left Chicago (3:30)    Rory Gallagher–Tattoo’d Lady (4:59)      Harmonica Blues Classics  Little Walter–Juke (2:45)    Carlos Del Junco–Just Your Fool (Fast Version) (5:38)     ⏳ 8:00 PM – Bre...