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 #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 &ldq...
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 HayesThis 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 ...
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 ShowThis 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 name...
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 FarinaThis week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Mike “Pops” Poupko, guitarist with the Pino Farina Band, with Pi...
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 HouseThis 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 th...
EPISODE #136
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/18/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 136: The Music ShowThis week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin are back with another Music Show, where the music does the talking and the Big Bus takes a few unexpected turns along the way.
We've got a little bit of ...
EPISODE #135
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/16/26 -With Special Guest Kevin Purcell
Hosts: Guest Host -Bill Pantle and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 135Air Date: August 16, 2026 Guest: Kevin Purcell with Guest Host Bill Pantle
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill welcomes a very special guest to the other side of the microphone: longt...
EPISODE #134
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/16/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Buddy Guy
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 134This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill presents another edition of "A Chapter in the History of the Blues," featuring the legendary Buddy Guy.
EPISODE #133
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/09/26 - with special guest Justin Wallace
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 133 Air Date: August 9, 2026
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicagoland guitarist, singer, and songwriter Justin Wallace for an...
EPISODE #132
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/06/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Koko Taylor
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 132 Air Date: August 6, 2026
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin present another installment of "A Chapter in the History of the ...
EPISODE #130
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/02/26 - with special guest Howard Levy w/Don Laferty
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues Episode 131 | August 2, 2026Guest: Howard Levy with Don Laferty
This week, The Bus Stop Blues welcomes a true musical innovator as Road Bill and Kevin sit down wi...
EPISODE #130
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/26/26 - with special guest Emily and Jeremy Beyer from - New Vintage Strings
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues Episode 130 | July 26, 2026Guest: Jeremy & Emily Beyer of New Vintage Strings
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin we...
EPISODE #129
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/23/26 - A Chapter in the history of the Blues: R.L. Burnside
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues: A Chapter in the History of the Blues, R.L. Burnside Episode 129 | July 23, 2026A Chapter in the History of the Blues: R.L. Burnside
This week, Road Bil...
EPISODE #128
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/21/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues Episode 128 | July 21, 2026The Music Show
All aboard! This week, Road Bill and Kevin are back behind the microphones for another edition of The Music Show, serving up an eclectic mix of blues...
EPISODE #127
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/19/26 - with special guest Heather Moran (Bluewater Creek) with Chris Grant and Mike Church
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 127 - The Bus Stop BluesDate: July 19, 2026 Guests: Heather Moran (Bluewater Creek) & Mike Church
Episode 127 of The Bus Stop Blues welcomes two familiar faces aboard the Big Bus ...
EPISODE #126
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/16/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 126 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Sonny Terry and Brownie McGheeDate: July 16, 2026
Episode 126 of The Bus Stop Blues shines a spotlight on one of the greatest partnerships in blues his...
EPISODE #125
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/14/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 125 of The Bus Stop Blues delivers another exciting edition of The Music Show, with Road Bill and Kevin taking listeners on a musical road trip filled with blues, rock, and a few hidden gems along the way.
This...
EPISODE #124
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/12/26 - with special guest Rob Stepen with Kate Payton
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 124 of The Bus Stop Blues welcomes back a familiar friend as musician and songwriter Rob Stephan returns to the Big Bus, this time joined by special guest Kate Payton for an even...
EPISODE #123
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/09/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Memphis
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 123 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: MemphisDate: July 9, 2026
Episode 123 of The Bus Stop Blues rolls straight down Beale Street for another installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, this time explor...
EPISODE #122
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 07/07/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
Episode 122 of The Bus Stop Blues delivers another eclectic Music Show packed with blues, funk, rock, soul, ska, and a little outlaw country rolling through the speakers like a jukebox with chrome wheels and no speed ...
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