The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast
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.
Episodes
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 unforgettable night of music, stories, and so...
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 to make the blues harp whisper, cry, ...
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 Greyhounds. For decades, Jim ha...
Episode #33 (08/31/25)
A Chapter in the History of the Blues!
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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 grit of the Delta, and on to the ele...
Episode 32 (08/24/25)
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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 Zeppelin, Alvin Lee, and a whole mess...
Episode 31 Aired: 08/17/25 Special Guest: Mitch "The Lip" and Robb Calabro
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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 the one and only Mitch “the Lip”, b...
Episode 30 Aired: 08/10/25 Special Guest: Tim McGovern and Pete Gustafson of Triadd
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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 players from the band Triadd — Tim ...
Episode 29 Aired: 08/03/25 Special Guest: Gary Stratton of Wall of Denial
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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 that raw Texas tone and stage energy...
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– Episode 28 Aired: July 27, 2025
Special Feature: A Chapter in the History of the Blues
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This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell open the pages of music’s greatest storybook for another installment of “A Chapter i...
Episode 27 Aired: July 13, 2025 Special Guest: Jeff Anthony
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 stories behind the music, his creative ...
Happy 6 Months....
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 folk, blues, and roots with grace, ...
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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-bending collective jams, tonight’s show i...
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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 Bill.
Tonight’s featured guest is ...
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, this journey honors the legends w...
THE BUS STOP BLUES w/special guest STEVIE CRAIG!
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, laughter, and that signature Bus Sto...
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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
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Chris Duarte – "Make Me Feel So Right" (4:34)
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Mahavishnu Orchestra – "Miles Beyond" (4:38)
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John Coltrane –...
THE BUS STOP BLUES-Bus Stop Blues – Episode 20 (June 1, 2025)
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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-rock fusion, his creative journey, ...
The Bus Stop Blues – Show Summary (05/25/25)
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Hop on board for another jam-packed ride with The Bus Stop Blues! Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell are back behind the wheel, br...
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 closing groove from Chris Duarte.
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The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 17
(05/11/25): Featuring Derrick Procell
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Punch your ticket and ride with us. It's another soulful stop on The Bus Stop Blues!
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