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Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #25 New Artists (Featuring Charlie Slavik, Sadie Johnson, Kevin Mileski, Ken Tucker, Highfield Collective, Big Joe Sheldon as well as Memphis D and SINGA B!)

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Episode #25 – New Artist Night | Air Date: July 06, 2025Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin "Shoeshine" Purcell
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we shine the spotlight on the future of blues, soul, funk, and roots rock in a special edition episode: New Artist Night!
From smoky harmonica grooves to electric guitar fire, fresh soul vocals to genre-bending collective jams, tonight’s show is all about introducing you to tomorrow’s legends—today. Road Bill takes the wheel as host, with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell riding double shotgun, and together they roll through a stacked lineup of up-and-coming talent.
You’ll hear killer tracks from Charlie Slovik, Sadie Johnson, Kevin Mileski, Highfield Collective, Singa B, Memphis D, Ken Tucker, Big Joe Shelton, and many more—plus classic inspiration from The Animals, The Black Crowes, Smashing Pumpkins and Led Zeppelin just to keep things rooted in the tradition.
With segments like Tales from the Road, road-tested wisdom, lively banter, and a calendar packed with live blues coming your way, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
Listen to the podcast at thebusstopblues.comSupport us on Patreon for exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes content, and more surprises coming soon.
So punch your ticket, grab your seat in the back, and get ready to discover your next favorite artist—only on The Bus Stop Blues!
 
 
Episode #25 – Song List
Theme: New Artist NightHost: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell
"House of the Rising Sun" – The Animals – 4:29
 "Hard to Handle" The Black Crows – 3:08
"1979" The Smashing Pumpkins – 4:26
"Harmonica Bounce" – Charlie Slovik – 3:39 
"Medicine" – Sadie Johnson – 4:18
"SUS" – The Abby Kay Band – 5:38
"Motel Lights" – Kevin Mileski – 3:35
"Babe I'm Gonna Leave you" – Led Zeppelin  – 6:40
"Angels on a Mountain" – Ken Tucker – 4:53
"Don’t Play with My Money" – Singa B – 2:55
"Bad Dog" – Highfield Collective – 3:42
"Pity Party" – Big Joe Shelton – 3:57
"Mind My Own Business" – Memphis D – 3:32
"Juke Joint" – Charlie Slovik – 5:41
"Nothing New" – Singa B – 4:41

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #24 W/Special Guest, Mitch "The Lip" Goldman (Featuring The Killers. Earth wind and Fire, Miles Davis and Skapone)

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Episode 24 – June 29, 2025Guest: Mitch "The Lip" GoldmanGuest Host: Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair
It’s a wild ride on this week’s Bus Stop Blues as Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell takes the night off, and stepping in behind the mic is none other than the legendary Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair, riding shotgun with your usual driver, Road Bill.
Tonight’s featured guest is a man whose trumpet has cut through countless smoky clubs, street fests, and jam sessions all across Chicagoland—Mitch “The Lip” Goldman. From blues to jazz to ska and beyond, Mitch brings the soul, the stories, and the swagger. You’ll hear tales from the road, reflections on a life in music, and a few surprise laughs along the way.
The playlist’s just as bold as the banter, featuring genre-bending cuts from The Killers, Earth, Wind & Fire, Miles Davis, The Specials, Shun Kikuta, Head Honchos, and Chicago ska legends Skapone.
As always, you can catch the podcast and check out exclusive content over at thebusstopblues.com, including videos and behind-the-scenes fun on Patreon.
So punch your ticket, grab your favorite beverage, and settle into your seat—because tonight, we’re ridin’ in style with Mitch the Lip and Bill “Sausage Fingers” LeClair at the wheel. Only on The Bus Stop Blues.
 
🎶 Episode 24 – Song List
The Man – The Killers (4:10)
I’m Gone – KPN (4:14)
Sing a Song – Earth, Wind & Fire (3:22)
If I Were a Bell – Miles Davis (8:47)
Little Bitch – The Specials (2:32)
Love Love Love – Shun Kikuta (4:05)
Whisky Devil – Head Honchos (2:33)
Armed and Dangerous – Skapone (4:30)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #23 A Chapter in the History of the Blues (Featuring Muddy Waters, The Allman Brothers, The Blues Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis and Junior Wells)

Episode 23 – June 22, 2025Guest: A Chapter in the History of the Blues
Step aboard the big blue bus for another deep dive into America’s greatest musical treasure—the blues.
In this special episode, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell take you on a guided tour through time with A Chapter in the History of the Blues. From front porches in the Mississippi Delta to the electric alleys of Chicago, this journey honors the legends who shaped the sound and soul of the blues.
Tonight’s soundtrack features timeless recordings from Muddy Waters, The Blues Brothers, The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Jelly Roll Morton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Junior Wells, RL Burnside, and the legendary trio Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee & JC Burris. Along the way, you’ll hear stories from the road, plenty of blues banter, and reflections on the roots that still resonate today.
Don’t forget to visit thebusstopblues.com to catch the podcast, see the concert calendar, and check out bonus content on our Patreon. So grab your ticket, settle in, and let the music carry you back in time on The Bus Stop Blues.

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #22 W/Special Guest, Stevie Craig (Featuring BB King, Henry McCullough, Rory Gallagher, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix)

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Welcome aboard, Bus Riders! You’ve just punched your ticket for another ride on The Bus Stop Blues — the show where stories roll, strings sing, and the blues never stop.
 
This episode features tracks from legends like B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, and Henry McCullough — along with stories, laughter, and that signature Bus Stop vibe.
And hey — The Bus Stop Blues is now on Patreon! If you love the show, swing by thebusstopblues.com and check out how you can support what we’re building. Every little bit helps keep this blues bus rolling.
Alright folks, grab a cold drink, slide into your favorite seat, and enjoy the ride. This is The Bus Stop Blues — Episode 22 with Stevie Craig.
 
🎶 EPISODE 22 – SONG LISTAired: June 15, 2025Guest: Stevie Craig
Track #1 – Every Day I Have the BluesArtist: B.B. KingTime: 3:08
Track #2 – All Along the WatchtowerArtist: Jimi HendrixTime: 3:58
Track #3 – LaylaArtist: Eric ClaptonTime: 4:49
Track #4 – Tattoo’d LadyArtist: Rory GallagherTime: 4:59
Track #5 – Belfast to BostonArtist: Henry McCulloughTime: 7:46
Live Jam Session – Kevin Purcell & Stevie Craig
 

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #21 W/Special Guest, Chris Duarte (Featuring Chris Duarte, Mahavishnu Orchestra, John Coltrane, King Crimson, and Kings and Associates)

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Episode Playlist – The Bus Stop Blues featuring Chris DuarteAirdate: Sunday, June 8, 2025Live on 98.3 FM – The Life | Stream: 983thelife.comPodcast available on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio & morethebusstopblues.com
Hour 1:
Chris Duarte – "Make Me Feel So Right" (4:34)
Mahavishnu Orchestra – "Miles Beyond" (4:38)
John Coltrane – "Giant Steps" (4:47)
 Hour 2:
Chris Duarte – "Just Kissed My Baby" (6:43)
Stevie Ray Vaughan – "Tin Pan Alley" (9:11)
Kings and Associates – "Deadwood" (4:00)
King Crimson – "Easy Money" (7:53)
🎸 Featuring interviews, road stories, and reflections with blues-rock phenom Chris Duarte.#ChrisDuarte #BluesRock #TheBusStopBlues #GuitarLegends #SRV #JazzFusion #LiveRadio #MusicPodcast
 

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #20 W/Special Guests Axle and Hunter from Ax and the Hatchetmen (Featuring Kings and Associates, Chris Duarte, Ray Charles, and Ax and the Hatchetmen)

THE BUS STOP BLUES-Bus Stop Blues – Episode 20 (June 1, 2025)
 
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Ax and the Hatchetmen
 
This week, we’re cranking up the volume with none other than Axle Ellis, the dynamic front man, and Hunter Olshefke the stylish bassist, of Ax and the Hatchetmen, a band that’s been tearing up stages from Chicago to the world. We’ll dive into Axle’s blues-rock fusion, his creative journey, and what drives the signature swagger of the Hatchetmen.
 
 Song List
 
Couldn’t Stand the Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan (4:41)
The Thrill is Gone – Chris Duarte (5:07)Tales of a Rich Man – Kings and Associates (3:34)
Hotel Room – Ax and the Hatchetmen (2:28)Blurry Lights – Ax and the Hatchetmen (3:05)
Pictures of You – Kate Bollinger (3:09)Alright, Alright – Easy Honey (2:34)
 
Hallelujah, I Love Her So – Ray Charles (2:35)Utah – Ax and the Hatchetmen (4:36)
 Jam Session with Axle and Kevin (Live)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #19 W/Special Guest Bonnie from The Broken Oar! (Featuring Pat Travers, Chris Duarte, Lyle Lovett, Elvis Presley and Gary Vincent and the Swamp Honkys)

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Hop on board for another jam-packed ride with The Bus Stop Blues! Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell are back behind the wheel, bringing you a lively mix of blues, rock, and everything in between.
Tonight’s special guest is Bonnie from The Broken Oar, the woman behind one of the hottest live music venues in the northwest suburbs. She shares stories from the road, insider tales from The Oar, and her passion for keeping the music flowing and the energy electric.
 
Musically, we’ve got a killer lineup for you, featuring:
Chris Duarte
Gary Vincent and the Swamp Honkys
Pat Travers
Elvis Presley
Lyle Lovett
Anthony Gomes
Kevin and Road Bill will also share their own road stories and ask for your much-needed feedback to help shape the future of the show. Whether you’re listening on 98.3 FM, streaming online, watching on Twitch, or catching up via podcast, you won’t want to miss this episode.
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🚌 Hop on board — the Big Bus is rollin’!

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues. Episode #18 The Blues Cafe, in Kutna Hora & A Chapter in the History of the Blues (Featuring, Chris Duarte, Charlie Slavik, Tereza Havelkova, and Muddy Waters)

The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 18 (05/18/25)
This week, The Bus Stop Blues takes a trip across the pond and deep into the roots of the blues. We shine a spotlight on Czech Republic blues phenom Charlie Slavík, who made waves at the Blues Café in Kutná Hora, and the stunning vocals of Tereza Havelková. We round it out with legends like Junior Parker, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and a closing groove from Chris Duarte.
Plus, Kevin and Road Bill ask for your feedback, and preview what’s coming next on the Big Bus. Let us know how we’re doing — because the only way we grow is with you, the riders.
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Hop on board — we’re rollin’!
 
 
Episode 18 Playlist
Highway Man – Charlie Slavík
Sugaree – Charlie Slavík
Natural Woman – Tereza Havelková
Drivin’ Wheel – Junior Parker
I’m Tore Down – Freddie King
Baby Please Don’t Go – Muddy Waters
The Red Rooster – Howlin’ Wolf
Borrowed Love – Chris Duarte