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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 Hayes
This 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 early days surrounded by gospel music in Tennessee to the legendary halls of Stax Records, Hayes helped shape the sound of Memphis soul as a songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, and performer. Along the way, his partnership with David Porter produced some of the biggest songs of the soul era before Hayes stepped into the spotlight with his groundbreaking Hot Buttered Soul.
We'll follow his journey through soul, funk, gospel, and the blues, all the way to his Academy Award-winning work on Shaft and the unmistakable “Theme from Shaft.” We'll also explore Hayes' influence on generations of musicians and why his music belongs in the ongoing story of the blues.
So punch your ticket, climb aboard the Big Bus, and join Road and Kevin for another fascinating trip through music history.
Song List
Soul Man – Sam & Dave
Hold On, I'm Comin' – Sam & Dave
B-A-B-Y – Carla Thomas
Walk On By – Isaac Hayes
By the Time I Get to Phoenix – Isaac Hayes
Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic – Isaac Hayes
Theme from Shaft – Isaac Hayes
Soulsville – Isaac Hayes
Never Can Say Goodbye – Isaac Hayes
I Stand Accused – Isaac Hayes
From the church to Stax, from Memphis soul to Hollywood, this is the story of a musical giant who helped take the sounds of the blues somewhere entirely new.

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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 Show
This 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 names who helped shape the blues.
We kick things off with Pino Farina, the Abby Kay Band, and Jim Murray, then turn up the guitar with Chris Duarte before taking a trip through the blues with John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters.
The second half brings us Johnny Winter, Little Walter, and John Mayall, before we close out the show with “Smokin'” by Down The Line.
So punch your ticket, grab your favorite seat on the Big Bus, and get ready for another ride filled with great guitars, great blues, and great music!
🎵 Song List
Break – Pino Farina
My Old Man – Abby Kay Band
Whiskey in the Jar – Jim Murray
Borrowed Love – Chris Duarte
Sally Mae – John Lee Hooker feat. George Thorogood
Louisiana Blues – Muddy Waters
Come on in My Kitchen – Johnny Winter
Key to the Highway – Little Walter
I'm a Sucker for Love – John Mayall
Smokin' – Down The Line
From local favorites to blues legends, this week's Music Show has a little something for every passenger on the Big Bus. Climb aboard and turn it up!

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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 Farina
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Mike “Pops” Poupko, guitarist with the Pino Farina Band, with Pino Farina himself joining the conversation.
We'll get into Pops' musical journey, his guitar influences, his work with Pino Farina, and the music that helped shape his playing. The playlist takes us on a guitar-driven ride from Led Zeppelin, Larry McCray, Quiet Riot, and Metallica to George Benson, Phish, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Al Di Meola.
Then we'll turn the spotlight toward the Pino Farina Band, featuring three of their tracks, after wrapping things up with some good old-fashioned jamming in the studio.
So punch your ticket, settle into your favorite seat, and turn up the volume. It's another great ride on The Bus Stop Blues! 
Song List
Good Times Bad Times – Led Zeppelin
Sugar Coated Love – Larry McCray
Metal Health – Quiet Riot
For Whom the Bell Tolls – Metallica
Take Five – George Benson
Stash – Phish
Little Wing – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Mediterranean Sundance – Al Di Meola
Low Down Dirty Devil – Pino Farina Band
Run Out – Pino Farina Band
Guilty – Pino Farina Band

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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 House
This 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 the most powerful and influential figures in the history of Delta blues.
From his early days as a preacher to his time at Parchman Farm, his friendships with Charley Patton, Willie Brown, and Robert Johnson, his early Paramount recordings, and his remarkable disappearance from music, we follow the story of a man whose music nearly vanished before he was rediscovered during the blues revival of the 1960s.
We'll talk about the raw intensity of House's guitar and voice, his influence on generations of musicians, and the incredible journey that took him from the Mississippi Delta to becoming a living link to the earliest days of the blues.
🎵 Song List
My Black Mama, Part 1 – Son House
Preachin' Blues – Son House
Louise McGhee – Son House
County Farm Blues – Son House
John the Revelator – Son House
Walking Blues – Son House
Grinnin' in Your Face – Son House
Levee Camp Moan – Son House
Empire State Express – Son House
Death Letter – Son House
Another ride through the people, stories, and music that built the blues. This is Son House on The Bus Stop Blues

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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 Show
This 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 everything in this one, starting with the soulful Heather Moran, followed by Kraig Kenning and Ivy Ford. Then we dig into the blues with Howlin' Wolf and Buddy Guy, crank up the guitar with Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix, and keep the ride rolling with Joe Bonamassa and John Lee Hooker.
And we'll bring the show home with a rockin' finale from Johnny Winter.
So punch your ticket, grab a seat, and turn it up. It's another Music Show on The Bus Stop Blues! 🎸🚌
Song List
Married to My DJ – Heather Moran
Sliding Delta Blues – Kraig Kenning
Black Sheep – Ivy Ford
Goin' Down Slow – Howlin' Wolf
How Blues Is That – Buddy Guy
Scatterbrain – Jeff Beck
Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix
Dirt in My Pocket – Joe Bonamassa
Bottle Up & Go – John Lee Hooker
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo – Johnny Winter
Blues, rock, guitar heroes, and a whole lot of great music. That's what we're bringing to the Big Bus this week on The Bus Stop Blues!

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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 135
Air Date: August 16, 2026Guest: 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: longtime cohost, musician, harmonica player, and Road's friend, Kevin Purcell.
For this episode, Kevin takes the guest seat while Bill Pantle joins Road as guest host. The result is a personal and entertaining conversation filled with stories, music, memories, and plenty of Kevin's favorite songs and influences.
From Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Yes, Kansas, Storyville, Arc Angels, Billy Cobham, John Mayall, Delbert McClinton, and The Allman Brothers, Kevin's playlist reveals the wide musical road that helped shape him as a musician and blues lover.
It's a little different ride this week on The Bus Stop Blues, so punch your ticket and climb aboard!
🎵 Episode Song List
Drinkin' Again – Frank Sinatra (3:12)
Blues in the Night – Julie London (3:51)
Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters (2:55)
Couldn't Stand the Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan (4:41)
Going for the One – Yes (5:32)
Two Cents Worth – Kansas (3:07)
Good Day for the Blues – Storyville (3:56)
Too Many Ways to Fall – Arc Angels (5:51)
Quadrant 4 – Billy Cobham (4:27)
Room to Move – John Mayall (5:02)
Standing on Shaky Ground – Delbert McClinton (4:03)
Whipping Post – The Allman Brothers Band (5:19)
 
 
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 135
Air Date: August 16, 2026Guest: 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: longtime cohost, musician, harmonica player, and Road's friend, Kevin Purcell.
For this episode, Kevin takes the guest seat while Bill Pantle joins Road as guest host. The result is a personal and entertaining conversation filled with stories, music, memories, and plenty of Kevin's favorite songs and influences.
From Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Yes, Kansas, Storyville, Arc Angels, Billy Cobham, John Mayall, Delbert McClinton, and The Allman Brothers, Kevin's playlist reveals the wide musical road that helped shape him as a musician and blues lover.
It's a little different ride this week on The Bus Stop Blues, so punch your ticket and climb aboard!
🎵 Episode Song List
Drinkin' Again – Frank Sinatra (3:12)
Blues in the Night – Julie London (3:51)
Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters (2:55)
Couldn't Stand the Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan (4:41)
Going for the One – Yes (5:32)
Two Cents Worth – Kansas (3:07)
Good Day for the Blues – Storyville (3:56)
Too Many Ways to Fall – Arc Angels (5:51)
Quadrant 4 – Billy Cobham (4:27)
Room to Move – John Mayall (5:02)
Standing on Shaky Ground – Delbert McClinton (4:03)
Whipping Post – The Allman Brothers Band (5:19)

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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 134
This 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.
From his humble beginnings as a sharecropper's son in rural Louisiana to becoming one of the most influential guitarists in music history, Buddy Guy's remarkable journey helped shape the sound of modern blues and rock. Join Road Bill as he explores Buddy's life, career, unforgettable performances, and the lasting impact he's had on generations of musicians around the world.
It's an hour filled with incredible music, fascinating stories, and a celebration of one of the greatest ambassadors the blues has ever known.
Episode Song List
First Time I Met the Blues – Buddy Guy
Stone Crazy – Buddy Guy
Leave My Girl Alone – Buddy Guy
Damn Right, I've Got the Blues – Buddy Guy
Five Long Years – Buddy Guy
Feels Like Rain – Buddy Guy
Skin Deep – Buddy Guy
74 Years Young – Buddy Guy
Cognac (featuring Jeff Beck & Keith Richards) – Buddy Guy
What Kind of Woman is This – Buddy Guy

 
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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 133Air 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 evening of great conversation and great music.
Justin joins the show to share the story behind his musical journey, the artists who have inspired him, his approach to songwriting and performing, and what lies ahead in his career. Along the way, Road Bill and Kevin dive into stories from the road, discuss the music that has influenced Justin over the years, and even wrap up the night with a live jam session.
The night's playlist reflects Justin's diverse musical tastes, featuring tracks by Howard Levy, Howlin' Wolf, Oasis, Nirvana, Lil Uzi Vert, Rush, Chris Stapleton, and Post Malone.
Whether you're a fan of the blues, classic rock, country, or modern music, this episode offers an entertaining conversation with one of Chicagoland's rising musicians and a look at the wide range of artists who helped shape his sound.
Song List
Howard's Blues – Howard Levy (3:50)
Built for Comfort – Howlin' Wolf (2:37)
Supersonic – Oasis (4:43)
Drain You – Nirvana (3:43)
Sanguine Paradise – Lil Uzi Vert (3:04)
Limelight – Rush (4:19)
White Horse – Chris Stapleton (4:27)
Candy Paint – Post Malone (3:47)