The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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The Bus Stop Blues podcast, a three times a week radio show broadcasted from live and recorded at 98.3 FM – The Life radio station in Northern Lake County, Illinois from 7pm on Tuesday's, Thursday's and 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.

  1. 1d ago

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #144 W/Special Guest: Jim Murray

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #144 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/13/26 -With Special Guest: Jim Murray Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    Episode 144 – Jim Murray Road Bill and Kevin welcome Jim Murray back aboard the Big Bus! Jim talks about his life in music, songwriting, producing, and his work with Skip Towne and the Greyhounds and The Drunk Whisperers. Plus, plenty of great music and stories from the road. Song List: Let the Good Times Roll – B.B. King & Bobby “Blue” Bland Good Day for the Blues – Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners Soul Intro / The Chicken – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Boom, Boom, Out Go the Lights – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Bulletproof Heart – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Don’t Worry Baby – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Mystery Train – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Life Is Hard – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Big Chief – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Up the Line – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds The Curly Shuffle – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds

  2. Sep 8

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #143 - W/ Special Guest: Tony Root

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #143 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/06/26 -With Special Guest Tony Root Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill    The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 143 | Tony Root Tony Root returns to The Bus Stop Blues for an evening of great stories, conversation, and music. Road Bill and Kevin talk with the veteran bassist about his musical journey, his impressive bass collection, and how he gave Road Bill his famous name. Song List: Albert King – “I’ll Play the Blues for You” Gov’t Mule – “Hole in My Soul” Deep Purple – “The Rider” Deep Purple – “Jessica’s Bra” Deep Purple – “One Night in Vegas” Deep Purple – “Weirdistan” Steve Morse Band – “Break Through” King Crimson – “Asbury Park” Led Zeppelin – “Royal Orleans” Pacific – “X” Blusion – “Tell You Something”

  3. Sep 5

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #142 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Jelly Roll Morton

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #142 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/03/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jelly Roll Morton This week on A Chapter in the History of the Blues, we take a look at the life and music of Jelly Roll Morton, the legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and one of the most colorful characters in the early history of jazz and blues. We’ll explore Morton’s remarkable career, his New Orleans roots, his influence on American music, and the larger-than-life stories that surrounded him. Song List:   Jelly Roll Morton – Original Jelly Roll Blues Jelly Roll Morton – King Porter Stomp Jelly Roll Morton - Black Bottom Stomp Jelly Roll Morton – Jungle Blues Jelly Roll Morton – Doctor Jazz Jelly Roll Morton – Dead Man Blues Jelly Roll Morton – Mr. Jelly Lord Jelly Roll Morton – Sweet Substitute

  4. Sep 1

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #141 - W/ Special Guest: Michael ‘Mojo’ O'Brien

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #141 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/30/26 -With Special Guest Michael 'Mojo' Obrien Hosts: Mitch The Lip and Road Bill    The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 141 | Michael “Mojo” O’Brien This week, Road Bill and Mitch “The Lip” welcome veteran guitarist and vocalist Michael “Mojo” O’Brien to The Bus Stop Blues. Mojo takes us through his decades-long musical journey, from getting his start in Turkey in 1976 to his connection with the blues and his unforgettable experience interviewing Muddy Waters. We’ll also talk about his current musical projects and the stories behind the music that shaped him. And this week’s playlist takes a few unexpected turns, from Howlin’ Wolf and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Johann Strauss, Neil Diamond, Frank Zappa, Gillian Welch, and Muddy Waters. Song List: Howlin’ Wolf – Shake For Me Lynyrd Skynyrd – Swamp Music Johann Strauss – The Blue Danube Neil Diamond – Holly Holy Jonathan Edwards – Athens County The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band – Whoa Mule Crazy Elephant – Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’ Frank Zappa – City Of Tiny Lites (Live) Gillian Welch – By The Mark Muddy Waters – I Want To Be Loved (if time allows)

  5. Aug 29

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #140 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Isaac Hayes

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #140 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/25/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   The Bus Stop Blues – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin open another chapter in the history of the blues with the incredible story of Isaac Hayes. From his early days surrounded by gospel music in Tennessee to the legendary halls of Stax Records, Hayes helped shape the sound of Memphis soul as a songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, and performer. Along the way, his partnership with David Porter produced some of the biggest songs of the soul era before Hayes stepped into the spotlight with his groundbreaking Hot Buttered Soul. We'll follow his journey through soul, funk, gospel, and the blues, all the way to his Academy Award-winning work on Shaft and the unmistakable “Theme from Shaft.” We'll also explore Hayes' influence on generations of musicians and why his music belongs in the ongoing story of the blues. So punch your ticket, climb aboard the Big Bus, and join Road and Kevin for another fascinating trip through music history. Song List Soul Man – Sam & Dave Hold On, I'm Comin' – Sam & Dave B-A-B-Y – Carla Thomas Walk On By – Isaac Hayes By the Time I Get to Phoenix – Isaac Hayes Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic – Isaac Hayes Theme from Shaft – Isaac Hayes Soulsville – Isaac Hayes Never Can Say Goodbye – Isaac Hayes I Stand Accused – Isaac Hayes From the church to Stax, from Memphis soul to Hollywood, this is the story of a musical giant who helped take the sounds of the blues somewhere entirely new.

  6. Aug 27

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #139 The Music Show (Pino Farina, Abby Kay, Jim Murray, Chris Duarte, John Lee Hooker, Muddy, Johnny Winter, Little Walter, John Mayall, and Down The Line)

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #139 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/25/26 - The Music Show Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill  The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 139: The Music Show This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin are back with another award-winning Music Show, bringing you a packed playlist that travels from the Chicagoland music scene to some of the legendary names who helped shape the blues. We kick things off with Pino Farina, the Abby Kay Band, and Jim Murray, then turn up the guitar with Chris Duarte before taking a trip through the blues with John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. The second half brings us Johnny Winter, Little Walter, and John Mayall, before we close out the show with “Smokin'” by Down The Line. So punch your ticket, grab your favorite seat on the Big Bus, and get ready for another ride filled with great guitars, great blues, and great music! 🎵 Song List Break – Pino Farina My Old Man – Abby Kay Band Whiskey in the Jar – Jim Murray Borrowed Love – Chris Duarte Sally Mae – John Lee Hooker feat. George Thorogood Louisiana Blues – Muddy Waters Come on in My Kitchen – Johnny Winter Key to the Highway – Little Walter I'm a Sucker for Love – John Mayall Smokin' – Down The Line From local favorites to blues legends, this week's Music Show has a little something for every passenger on the Big Bus. Climb aboard and turn it up!

  7. Aug 25

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #138 - W/ Special Guest: Mike “Pops” Poupko, with Pino Farina.

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #138 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/16/26 -With Special Guest Mike "Pops" Poupko w/ Pino Farina Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill  The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 138: Mike “Pops” Poupko with Pino Farina This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Mike “Pops” Poupko, guitarist with the Pino Farina Band, with Pino Farina himself joining the conversation. We'll get into Pops' musical journey, his guitar influences, his work with Pino Farina, and the music that helped shape his playing. The playlist takes us on a guitar-driven ride from Led Zeppelin, Larry McCray, Quiet Riot, and Metallica to George Benson, Phish, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Al Di Meola. Then we'll turn the spotlight toward the Pino Farina Band, featuring three of their tracks, after wrapping things up with some good old-fashioned jamming in the studio. So punch your ticket, settle into your favorite seat, and turn up the volume. It's another great ride on The Bus Stop Blues!  Song List Good Times Bad Times – Led Zeppelin Sugar Coated Love – Larry McCray Metal Health – Quiet Riot For Whom the Bell Tolls – Metallica Take Five – George Benson Stash – Phish Little Wing – Stevie Ray Vaughan Mediterranean Sundance – Al Di Meola Low Down Dirty Devil – Pino Farina Band Run Out – Pino Farina Band Guilty – Pino Farina Band

  8. Aug 22

    Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #137 “A Chapter in the History of The Blues” Featuring: Son House

    The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #137 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/20/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Son House Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill   The Bus Stop Blues – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Son House This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin head deep into the Mississippi Delta to explore the extraordinary life and music of Son House, one of the most powerful and influential figures in the history of Delta blues. From his early days as a preacher to his time at Parchman Farm, his friendships with Charley Patton, Willie Brown, and Robert Johnson, his early Paramount recordings, and his remarkable disappearance from music, we follow the story of a man whose music nearly vanished before he was rediscovered during the blues revival of the 1960s. We'll talk about the raw intensity of House's guitar and voice, his influence on generations of musicians, and the incredible journey that took him from the Mississippi Delta to becoming a living link to the earliest days of the blues. 🎵 Song List My Black Mama, Part 1 – Son House Preachin' Blues – Son House Louise McGhee – Son House County Farm Blues – Son House John the Revelator – Son House Walking Blues – Son House Grinnin' in Your Face – Son House Levee Camp Moan – Son House Empire State Express – Son House Death Letter – Son House Another ride through the people, stories, and music that built the blues. This is Son House on The Bus Stop Blues

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The Bus Stop Blues podcast, a three times a week radio show broadcasted from live and recorded at 98.3 FM – The Life radio station in Northern Lake County, Illinois from 7pm on Tuesday's, Thursday's and 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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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
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    Explicit
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