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
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EPISODE #68
3/03/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
Episode 68 – March 3, 2026
All aboard, Musicland! This week’s Bus Stop Blues is a full ride through the open highway of sound, a handpicked music show packed with blues, roots, rock, and a few su...
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EPISODE #67
3/01/26 -Kevin Mileski
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome back one of Chicagoland’s finest singer songwriters, Kevin Mileski.
From mainstage mo...
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EPISODE #66
2/26/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: BB King
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
The King Has Arrived at the Bus Stop
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell shine the spotlight on t...
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EPISODE #65
2/24/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the voices that keep the music al...
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EPISODE #64
2/17/26 -Jim Belushi
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome a very special guest to the Big Bus — actor, comedian, musician, and bluesman Jim Belushi.
From his Chicago ro...
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EPISODE #63
2/19/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Janis Joplin
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
Janis Joplin didn’t just sing the blues… she lived them out loud.
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues...
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EPISODE #62
2/17/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the vo...
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EPISODE #61
2/15/26 - International Superstar, Keith Semple
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome special guest Keith Semple, a powerhouse vocalist whose career spans international stages and Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Best kno...
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EPISODE #60
2/12/26 -A Chapter in the History of the Blues - Charley Patton
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell present another installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, shining a spotlight on the legendary Charley Patton, the power...
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EPISODE #59
2/10/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the voices that keep the music ali...
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EPISODE #58
2/08/26 -Pete Bauschke
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome drummer Pete Bauschke, a player who understands the power of the pocket. Known for his steady time, feel-first approach, and play-for-the-song mindset, Pete represents the kind of musician every band d...
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EPISODE #57
2/05/26 - "A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Muddy Waters"
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell present a special history episode dedicated to one of the most important figures in American music. Muddy Waters. In this chapter of...
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EPISODE #56
2/03/26 - "The Music Show"
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues is a weekly music, personality, and history show dedicated to the stories behind the songs. Hosted by Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, the show blends deep-rooted blues with rock, soul, Americana, and beyond, creati...
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EPISODE #55
2/01/26 - W/ Special Guest: Bob Carlson from The Sundance Saloon
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome Bob Carlson, owner of the legendary Sundance Saloon in Mundelein, Illinois. Bob joins the show to talk about building a true home for liv...
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EPISODE #54
1/25/26 - W/ Special Guest: Rachel Currie
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Rachel Currie for an engaging night of music, conversation, and stories from the road. Rachel joins the guys to talk abou...
EPISODE #53
1/18/26 - OUR 1 YEAR SHOW Reflections!!!
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
Episode 53 of The Bus Stop Blues is a special night of looking back, tipping hats, and letting the road stretch out behind us. Hosted by Road Bill alongside Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, this episode is built around Reflections, a thoughtful journey through the artists, guests, and moments ...
EPISODE #52
1/11/26 - With Special Guest: Sam Bassin
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
On this week’s Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell welcome Sam Bassin, a master craftsman of the keyboards whose playing speaks with feel, restraint, and soul. From Hammond grooves to piano grit and gospel-tinged pockets, Sam joins the show for conversation, stories, ...
EPISODE #51
1/04/26 - With Special Guest: Shaun Ferguson
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
EPISODE #50
12/28/25 - With Special Guest: Bob the DJ
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome a true hometown hero of the airwaves, Bob the DJ from Wauconda, Illinois. Bob is one of those voices that doesn’t just play the music, he lives inside it. With a deep love for the blues and a crate-digger’s ear for the good stuff, Bob has spen...
EPISODE #49
12/21/25 - With Special Guest: The Nightburners
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we’ve got a full car and the engine’s already warm. Joining us in the studio are the Nightburners themselves, Bill LeClair, Don Laferty, Tony Root, and Pete Cruz. Five players, that make up one band that knows how to turn sweat, stories, and volume...
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