Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #26 W/Special Guest, Kevin Mileski (Featuring Kevin Mileski, Gary Vincent, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Johnson and Paul Simon.)

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The Bus Stop Blues

 

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, Kevin is a master of the intimate song and the big moment.

You’ll hear exclusive live cuts, some of his most personal original work, and the stories behind the songs—plus a few classic tracks from artists who helped shape his sound, like James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Johnson, and Paul Simon.

This episode is rich with reflection, laughter, and a couple of jam sessions that might just stop you in your tracks. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering Kevin Mileski for the first time, this is the kind of night that reminds you why we make this ride together.

Shoutout to last week’s lineup of fresh talent including Charlie Slavik, Memphis D, Singa B, Ken Tucker Blues Band, Highfield Collective, Big Joe Shelton, Sadie Johnson, and the Abby Kay Band.

🎧 Listen to the podcast at thebusstopblues.com 🚍 Join our Patreon family through the site and help keep the wheels turning. Big thanks to our early supporters—Larry, Linda, James Rice, Randy Hall, and Radar’s House of Paint—you’re fueling the future of this show.

So grab a seat in the back, pour yourself a little something, and settle in. It’s time for another unforgettable night of stories and songs—this is The Bus Stop Blues.

 

Episode 26 – Song List

Guest: Kevin Mileski Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell

1. "I’m the Reason She Walks That Way" – Gary Vincent – 3:08

2. "Lo and Behold" – James Taylor – 2:37

3. "Café Brioche" – Kevin Mileski – 4:01

4. "Painted Empty Apartment" – Kevin Mileski – 4:11

5. "Hear Me Lord" – Bonnie Raitt – 5:33

6. "Last Fair Deal Goin’ Down" – Robert Johnson – 2:37

7. "You Would Have Loved Me When I Was Young" – Kevin Mileski – 2:56

8. "Late in the Evening" – Paul Simon – 4:02

9. "Lives of the Party" – Kevin Mileski – 4:13

10. [Jam Session #1] – Kevin & Kevin – ~(Improvised)

11. [Jam Session #2] – Kevin & Kevin – ~(Improvised)