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EPISODE #157
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/18/26 -With Special Guest: Elise McLearen
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 157 – Elise McLearen | 10/18/26
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All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome powerhouse Chicagoland vocalist Elise McLearen, along with Brent Johnson! From her work with My Metal Heart and Sabbatha Chicago to her love of rock legends and involvement in charitable music projects, Elise shares her musical journey, influences, and stories from the stage.
We've got great conversation, a little jamming, and an incredible mix of blues, rock, and everything in between!
Song List:
KPN – Drive Monkey Drive
Led Zeppelin – Gallows Pole
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Jacob and Sons
The Cranberries – Salvation
Tori Amos – Precious Things (Live)
Heart – Barracuda
Evanescence – Going Under
Steve Vai – For the Love of God
Nina Simone – Feeling Good
The Bus Stop Blues – Where the music and the stories meet!
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EPISODE #156
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/15/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Blind Blake
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
 
A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Blind Blake
Join Road Bill and Kevin on The Bus Stop Blues as we explore the life, music, and mysterious legacy of Blind Blake, one of the greatest fingerstyle guitarists of the early blues era. Known for his incredible ragtime guitar playing and rhythmic brilliance, Blind Blake helped shape the sound of American blues and influenced generations of guitarists. Climb aboard the Big Bus as we travel back to the 1920s and celebrate a true pioneer of the blues!
Song List:
Early Morning Blues
West Coast Blues
Southern Rag
Police Dog Blues
Diddie Wa Diddie
Too Tight Blues No. 2
Georgia Bound
Rope Stretching Blues
That'll Never Happen No More

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EPISODE #155
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/13/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
 
Episode 155 – The Music Show
Climb aboard the Big Bus as Road and Kevin roll through another hour of The Music Show, mixing local favorites, blues legends, Southern rock, and a few musical curves along the way. From Sadie Johnson and Tom Holland to John Lee Hooker, John Mayall, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat and Lyle Lovett, this ride covers plenty of musical ground.
Song List
Sadie Johnson – “To You from Me”
Tom Holland – “Hey Pardner!”
Jimmy Nick – “Fantasyland”
John Lee Hooker – “Blues Before Sunrise”
Larry McCray – “Worried Down with the Blues”
John Mayall – “Sawmill Gulch Road”
Lynyrd Skynyrd – “I Know a Little”
Little Feat – “Texas Twister”
Lyle Lovett – “She’s No Lady”

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EPISODE #154
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/11/26 -With Special Guest: Tom Bowling
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 154 – Tom Bowling | 10/11/26
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Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome local violinist Tom Bowling aboard the Big Bus. Tom takes us through his musical journey, influences and the unique world of the violin, from classical music and jazz fusion to blues and rock & roll. Plus, Tom joins Kevin for some live jamming in the studio!
Song List:
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – “(Long) Gone”
Larry McCray – “Man on Bended Knee”
Cream – “Sunshine of Your Love”
Mahavishnu Orchestra – “Miles Beyond”
“Violin Concerto, Op. 14”
Steve Winwood – “Can’t Find My Way Home”
“Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor”
Jimi Hendrix – “Purple Haze”
Led Zeppelin – “Kashmir”
Jean-Luc Ponty & Stéphane Grappelli – “Blues in the Dungeon”

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EPISODE #153
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/04/26 -With Special Guest: Frank Livingston
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 153 – Frank Livingston | 10/04/26
Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Frank Livingston, founder and bandleader of Kashmir, for a trip through his musical journey, influences, life on the road, and the music that eventually led him to celebrating the legendary sound of Led Zeppelin.
Along the way, we spin blues, British rock, and plenty of Zeppelin!
Song List:
Samantha Fish – “Imaginary War”
Muddy Waters – “Rollin’ Stone”
The Animals – “House of the Rising Sun”
The Beatles – “She Loves You”
The Rolling Stones – “Time Is on My Side”
Savoy Brown – “It Hurts Me Too”
Led Zeppelin – “When the Levee Breaks”
Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times”
Led Zeppelin – “Whole Lotta Love”
Led Zeppelin – “Heartbreaker”
Led Zeppelin – “Since I’ve Been Loving You”

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EPISODE #152
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/24/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: T-Bone Walker
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
 
The Bus Stop Blues – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: T-Bone Walker
Join Road Bill and Kevin as we celebrate the legendary T-Bone Walker, one of the founding fathers of electric blues guitar. From his early recordings to his groundbreaking guitar style and unforgettable influence on generations of blues and rock musicians, we explore the life, music, and legacy of a true blues pioneer. Climb aboard the Big Bus for another chapter in the history of the blues!
 Song List
I Got a Break, Baby
Mean Old World
T-Bone Shuffle
Bobby Sox Blues
West Side Baby
Cold Cold Feeling
The Hustle Is On
Call It Stormy Monday but Tuesday Is Just as Bad
All songs performed by T-Bone Walker.

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EPISODE #151
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/29/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 151 The Music Show | September 29, 2026
Climb aboard the Big Bus as Road Bill and Kevin take you on another musical journey! This week we're mixing legendary blues, classic rock, and some incredible local talent. From Ray Charles and Rory Gallagher to Samantha Fish and Stevie Ray Vaughan, we've got a little something for everyone. Punch your ticket, turn it up, and enjoy the ride!
Song List
Mississippi Heat – My Woman Is an Old Black Spider
Pino Farina – Lightning
The Sidewinders – She Put a Spell on Me
Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack
The Allman Brothers – Melissa
Rory Gallagher – Secret Agent
The Black Crowes – Hard to Handle
Roy Buchanan – Tribute to Elmore James
Samantha Fish – Better Be Lonely
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Life by the Drop
Great music, good company, and another trip down the blues highway!

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EPISODE #150
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/27/26 -With Special Guest: John Braun, w/Jeff Anthony
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 150Special Guests: John Braun & Jeff Anthony
It's a milestone celebration as The Bus Stop Blues hits Episode 150 and 41,000 downloads! Road Bill and Kevin welcome guitarist John Braun of Jak Tripper and The Jeff Anthony Group, joined by returning guest Jeff Anthony. We're talking music, guitars, life on the road, and sharing a few laughs along the way!
Tonight's Song List:
Chris Duarte – Amy Lee
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
The Archies – Sugar, Sugar
Queen – Killer Queen
Todd Rundgren – Hello It's Me
Billy Joel – Vienna
Slash featuring Chris Robinson – The Pusher
Lord Huron – Watch Me Go
Duncan Sheik – She Runs Away
The Who – Imagine a Man