The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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.

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March 6, 2026 67 mins

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EPISODE #69

3/05/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Son House

Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill

 

This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell dig deep into the Delta soil for another powerful installment of A Chapter in the His...

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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...

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    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 ...

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    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, ...

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    EPISODE #51

    1/04/26 - With Special Guest: Shaun Ferguson

    Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill 

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    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...

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