The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast
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.
Episodes
EPISODE #111
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/11/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy Edwards
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 111 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy EdwardsEpisode 114 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls back into the roots of American music with another installment of A Chapter in the History of the...
EPISODE #113
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/16/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 113 – The Music Show (06/16/26)Episode 113 of The Bus Stop Blues fires up the jukebox for another high-energy Music Show packed with blues, rock, soul, and a little highway dust kicked into the speakers. Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues&r...
EPISODE #112
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/14/26 - with special guest Gina Knight
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 112 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls in with special guest Gina Knight, a powerhouse drummer and percussionist who has spent years driving the rhythm of the Chicagoland music scene. Road Bill and Kevin sit down with Gina to talk music, life b...
EPISODE #111
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/11/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy Edwards
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 111 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Honey Boy EdwardsEpisode 111 of The Bus Stop Blues takes a ride deep into the roots of Delta blues with another installment of A Chapter in the History ...
EPISODE #110
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/09/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 110 – The Music Show (06/09/26)
Episode 110 – The Music Show (06/09/26)All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin return with another edition of The Music Show, delivering a rich mix of blues, rock, roots, and soul from some legendary arti...
EPISODE #109
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/07/26 - with special guest Chris Duarte
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 109 – Chris Duarte (06/07/26)All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome back Texas blues guitar powerhouse Chris Duarte for his second appearance on the show. Known for his fiery guitar w...
EPISODE #108
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/04/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Albert King
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 108 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Albert King (06/04/26)Climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues takes a deep dive into the life, music, and legacy of one of the true giants of electric blues, ...
EPISODE #107
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 06/02/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 107 – The Music Show (06/02/26)
All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin are back with another edition of The Music Show, delivering a diverse mix of blues, rock, roots, and Americana favorites. This week's ride features music from Mississippi H...
EPISODE #106
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/31/26 - with special guest: Wally Swiatly
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 106 – Wally Swiatly (05/31/26)All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Midwest singer-songwriter Wally Swiatly for an evening of music, stories, and conversation. Known for his heartf...
EPISODE #105
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/28/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Ma Rainey
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 105 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Ma Rainey (05/28/26)
Climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues explores the life and legacy of one of the true pioneers of American music—Ma Rainey, the lege...
EPISODE #104
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/26/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 104 – The Music Show (05/26/26)
All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell are back with another edition of The Music Show, bringing together a powerful mix of blues, rock, soul, and roots music. This epis...
EPISODE #103
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/24/26 - with special guest Jamo Van de Bogert
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 103 – Jamo Van DerBogert (05/24/26)
All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome special guest Jamo Van der Bogert, longtime drum tech for the legendar...
EPISODE #102
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/21/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Chicago Blues
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Chicago Blues
Climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues dives into one of the most important and influential movements in American music history—Chicago Blues. Road Bill and...
EPISODE #102
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/19/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 101 – The Music Show (05/19/26)
All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell are back with another edition of The Music Show, serving up a powerful mix of blues, rock, soul, and roots music. This episode features a ...
EPISODE #100
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/17/26 - with special guest Rob Anderlik and Mike Church
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill .
Episode 100 – The Desperate Bastards / Mike Church & Rob Anderlik (05/17/26)
It’s Episode 100 of The Bus Stop Blues, and Road Bill and Kevin celebrate the 100 episode milestone with two longtime torchbearers of roots...
EPISODE #99
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/14/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 99 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Elmore James (05/14/26)
All aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues rolls into another “Chapter in the History of the Blues,” this time spotlighting the l...
EPISODE #98
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/12/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 98 – The Music Show (05/12/26)
All aboard the Big Bus! Road Bill and Kevin are back with another edition of The Music Show, spinning a rich mix of blues, soul, and roots-driven rock. This episode rolls through a dynamic lineup featuring the Abby K...
EPISODE #97
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/010/26 - with special guest Tom Holland
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 97 – Tom Holland (05/10/26)
Punch your ticket and climb aboard the Big Bus as Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicago blues veteran Tom Holland to The Bus Stop Blues! A respected guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, Tom joins the sh...
EPISODE #96
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/07/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: John Lee Hooker
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Punch your ticket and climb aboard the Big Bus as The Bus Stop Blues dives deep into the life, sound, and legacy of the one and only John Lee Hooker. Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell take you on a journ...
EPISODE #95
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 05/05/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 95 – The Music Show (05/05/26)
All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill is re-united with Kevin for a high-energy ride through a killer mix of blues, rock, and soul. With Kevin back for the evening, the guys keep the ...
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