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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

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EPISODE #149
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/24/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jerry Lee Lewis
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
 
Episode 149 – A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jerry Lee Lewis
Road Bill goes solo for another Chapter in the History of the Blues, this time exploring the wild, complicated, and unmistakable career of Jerry Lee Lewis. From his early days at Sun Records and the birth of rock & roll to scandal, survival, and his remarkable comeback as a country star, we follow the story of “The Killer” through the music that made him a legend.
Song List:Jerry Lee Lewis – Crazy ArmsJerry Lee Lewis – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ OnJerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls of FireJerry Lee Lewis – BreathlessJerry Lee Lewis – High School ConfidentialJerry Lee Lewis – Another Place, Another TimeJerry Lee Lewis – What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)Jerry Lee Lewis – Would You Take Another Chance on Me
Plus Bonus tracks:
Deep Ellum BLues
Singing the Blues

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EPISODE #148
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/22/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 148 – The Music Show | 09/22/26
It’s another Music Show aboard the Big Bus! A solo Road Bill lets the music do the talking with a ride through blues, rock, soul, and a few local favorites. From Tom Holland and The Sidewinders to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Allman Brothers Band, turn it up and enjoy the ride!
Song List:Tom Holland and the Shuffle Kings – Long Road to TomorrowThe Sidewinders – She Put a Spell on MeThe Drunk Whispers – Folsom Prison BluesThin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back in TownThe Nighthawks – Long Distance CallThe Moody Blues – I'm Just a SingerTedeschi Trucks Band – Midnight in HarlemStevie Ray Vaughan – Give Me Back My WigSantana – Evil WaysThe Marshall Tucker Band – This Ol' CowboyRay Charles – Shake a Tail FeatherThe Allman Brothers Band – It's Not My Cross to Bear
 
 

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EPISODE #147
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/20/26 -With Special Guest: Drew Delneky, Featuring Guest host Derrick Procell
Hosts: Derrick Procell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 147 – Drew Delneky
Road Bill and Kevin welcome singer-songwriter Drew Delneky aboard the Big Bus! We talk with Drew about writing and creating his own music, his influences, and his journey as an independent artist. Plus, we spin several of Drew’s original tracks and finish the night with some live in-studio jammin’.
Song List:Derrick Procell – My Incredible HeartDerrick Procell – Gettin’ OldPrince – Let’s Go CrazyThe Beatles – BlackbirdBob Marley – Is This LoveDrew Delneky – LifeDrew Delneky – SirensDrew Delneky – The SicknessDrew Delneky – HowlinDrew Delneky – Over The EdgeDrew Delneky – Find Yourself

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EPISODE #146
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/17/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Johnny Winter
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
 
A Chapter in the History of the Blues – Johnny Winter
Road Bill and Kevin climb aboard the Big Bus for A Chapter in the History of the Blues, celebrating the life and music of the legendary Johnny Winter. From his Texas blues roots and blistering slide guitar to blues-rock stardom and his return to the traditional blues, we follow the music and story of one of the most electrifying guitarists to ever pick up a six-string.
Song List:
Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Johnny Winter
I’m Yours and I’m Hers – Johnny Winter
Mean Town Blues – Johnny Winter
Johnny B. Goode – Johnny Winter
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo – Johnny Winter And
Still Alive and Well – Johnny Winter
Don’t Take Advantage of Me – Johnny Winter
Death Letter – Johnny Winter
 

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EPISODE #145
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/15/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 145 – The Music Show
Road Bill and Kevin climb aboard the Big Bus for another edition of The Music Show! This week we're mixing new and local music with blues, classic rock, and some old-school favorites. No guest, just Road, Kevin, some conversation, and a whole lot of great music!
Song List:
Uncle Jeff – Singa B
Rock Bottom – Abby Kay Band
Hello Mojo! – Derrick Procell
Shoo Fly Marches On – Dr. John
Shake Your Money Maker – Elmore James
Ready for Love – Bad Company
I’ll Be Creepin’ – Free
Too Much Monkey Business – Chuck Berry
Down on the Corner – CCR
Snatch It Back and Hold It – Gov’t Mule

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EPISODE #144
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/13/26 -With Special Guest: Jim Murray
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
Episode 144 – Jim Murray
Road Bill and Kevin welcome Jim Murray back aboard the Big Bus! Jim talks about his life in music, songwriting, producing, and his work with Skip Towne and the Greyhounds and The Drunk Whisperers. Plus, plenty of great music and stories from the road.
Song List:
Let the Good Times Roll – B.B. King & Bobby “Blue” Bland
Good Day for the Blues – Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners
Soul Intro / The Chicken – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Boom, Boom, Out Go the Lights – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Bulletproof Heart – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Don’t Worry Baby – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Mystery Train – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Life Is Hard – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Big Chief – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
Up the Line – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
The Curly Shuffle – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds