Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #29 W/special guest Gary Stratton from Wall of Denial (Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Queen, Ram Jam, and Wall of Denial)

The Bus Stop Blues 

Episode 29 Aired: 08/03/25 Special Guest: Gary Stratton of Wall of Denial

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This week, The Bus Stop Blues rolls into Texas blues territory as Gary Stratton, front man of Wall of Denial—Chicago’s premier Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band—jumps on board.

Known for his fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and uncanny ability to channel the spirit of SRV, Gary brings that raw Texas tone and stage energy that fans can’t get enough of. In this episode, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell dig into Gary’s musical journey, the art of keeping SRV’s legacy alive, and the magic of the blues that connects generations.

 

Stream the episode now at thebusstopblues.com or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms.

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 29 Song List

 

1️⃣ Cold Feet – Albert King (2:47)

2️⃣ The Put-On Song – Buddy Whittington (3:44) 3️⃣ Red Neck Friend – Jackson Browne (3:58)

4️⃣ Honeybee – Stevie Ray Vaughan (2:43) 5️⃣ Wall of Denial – Stevie Ray Vaughan (5:36) 6️⃣ Tie Your Mother Down – Queen (4:46) 7️⃣ Black Betty – Ram Jam (3:57)

Wall of Denial – Stevie Ray Vaughan Set 8️⃣ Couldn’t Stand the Weather – Wall of Denial (4:21) 9️⃣ Crossfire – Wall of Denial (4:14) 🔟 House Is Rockin’ – Wall of Denial (2:59)

Closing Tune

GARY AND Kevin JAM!!!