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Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #67 W/ Special Guest: Kevin Mileski (Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Jamie Cullum Shawn Colvin, and Big Men Big Music)

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EPISODE #67
3/01/26 -Kevin Mileski
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
 
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell welcome back one of Chicagoland’s finest singer songwriters, Kevin Mileski.
From mainstage moments at Craigstock to intimate performances at venues like Hey Nonny, Kevin brings a style that blends soul, storytelling, and serious musicianship. In this episode, we dive into his musical influences, the road stories behind the songs, and what keeps his creative fire burning.
Featuring music from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Tracy Chapman, Jamie Cullum, Shawn Colvin, and more, the night builds toward a special live jam session that you won’t want to miss.
 
Song List 
Big Men Big Music – Can’t Get Out Of It
Jamie Cullum – Twentysomething
Tracy Chapman – She Got Her Ticket
Paul Simon – How the Heart Approaches What It Yearns
Tom Waits – Diamonds on My Windshield
Shawn Colvin – The Heart of Saturday Night
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Life By the Drop

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #66 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: BB King

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EPISODE #66
2/26/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: BB King
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
The King Has Arrived at the Bus Stop
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell shine the spotlight on the legendary B.B. King, the man who gave the blues a voice that could whisper, cry, and soar all in the same breath.
From his Mississippi roots to the world’s biggest stages, we trace the life, the sound, and the soul of Riley B. King. Hear the stories behind Lucille, the signature vibrato that changed guitar forever, and the timeless songs that made B.B. the undisputed King of the Blues.
Featuring classic tracks, career highlights, and the lasting influence that shaped rock, soul, and modern blues, this episode is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians to ever bend a note.
Join us Sunday at 7pm on 98.3 FM The Life, or listen anytime at thebusstopblues.com and all major podcast platforms.
 
Episode 66 Song List
The Thrill Is Gone
Sweet Little Angel
Every Day I Have the Blues
How Blue Can You Get
Rock Me Baby
Paying the Cost to Be the Boss
I Like to Live the Love
Why I Sing the Blues
You Upset Me Baby
Nobody Loves Me But My Mother

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #65 “The Music Show” (Featuring: ZZ Top, Grand Funk Railroad, Janis Joplin, Joe Bonamassa, The Honeydrippers, Chuck Berry and more)

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EPISODE #65
2/24/26 -THE MUSIC SHOW
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the voices that keep the music alive.
So grab a seat, turn it up, and enjoy the ride. The Bus Stop Blues starts now.

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #64 W/ Special Guest: JIM BELUSHI (Featuring: The Blues Brothers, The Allman Brothers, Son House, and Big Men Big Music)

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EPISODE #64
2/17/26 -Jim Belushi
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome a very special guest to the Big Bus — actor, comedian, musician, and bluesman Jim Belushi.
From his Chicago roots to stages around the world, Jim shares stories from a life spent in entertainment, his deep connection to the blues, and his work with The Sacred Hearts, Big Men Big Music, and the legendary Blues Brothers. It’s a conversation filled with humor, heart, and a genuine love for the music that keeps the blues alive.
Featuring music from Son House, The Blues Brothers, Big Men Big Music, and The Allman Brothers, this episode blends Delta roots, classic grooves, and modern energy — plus a special on-air jam session to close out the night.
Join us for a powerful ride through music, stories, and soul with a man who lives the blues both on and off the stage.
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The Bus Stop BluesWhere the stories are real, the music is loud, and the blues always rides shotgun.
 
Song List
Son House – John the Revelator
The Blues Brothers – She Caught the Katy
Big Men Big Music – Dig Myself a Hole
The Blues Brothers – Messin’ with the Kid
The Blues Brothers – Flip, Flop and Fly
The Allman Brothers – One Way Out
Big Men Big Music – Driving Wheel
Big Men Big Music – 300 Pounds of Joy
The Blues Brothers – Everybody Needs Somebody to Love

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #63 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Janis Joplin

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EPISODE #63
2/19/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Janis Joplin
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
Janis Joplin didn’t just sing the blues… she lived them out loud.
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Papa Blues” Purcell dive into the life and legacy of the woman who brought Delta soul to the psychedelic age. From her deep roots in the music of Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton to her explosive rise at Monterey and her unforgettable recordings with Big Brother and the Holding Company and the Full Tilt Boogie Band, this episode traces the blues heartbeat inside Janis’s powerful voice.
Hear the stories, the influences, and the songs that made her a force of nature, raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.
 
Episode 63 Song List:
Piece of My HeartThe song that made her a force of nature. Pain, power, and no safety net.
Ball and ChainPure Big Mama Thornton lineage. Long, slow, and emotionally devastating.
Cry BabyFull voice, full band, full heartbreak. Janis at maximum voltage.
SummertimeHaunting and blues soaked. She turns a lullaby into a confession.
Me and Bobby McGeeHer only No. 1 hit. Freedom wrapped in loss.
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)Soul driven and urgent. Janis pushing against the walls.
Kozmic BluesFame, loneliness, and exhaustion laid bare.
Mercedes BenzA cappella, sarcastic, and painfully human. Recorded days before her death.
Down on MeEarly folk blues energy with teeth.
MaybeIntimate and fragile. One of her most underrated performances.

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #62 “The Music Show” (Featuring: BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, ELO, Bo Didley, Janis Joplin, Ivy Ford, Gary Vincent, and Derrick Procell)

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EPISODE #62
2/17/26 - The Music Show
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
Welcome to The Bus Stop Blues, your home for great blues, roots, rock, and the stories behind the music. I’m your host, Road Bill, along with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, bringing you the sounds, the history, and the voices that keep the music alive.
So grab a seat, turn it up, and enjoy the ride. The Bus Stop Blues starts now.

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #61 W/ Special Guest: International Superstar Keith Semple (Featuring: AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Thunder, Porcupine Tree, The Cyberiam and Keith Semple)

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EPISODE #61
2/15/26 - International Superstar, Keith Semple
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome special guest Keith Semple, a powerhouse vocalist whose career spans international stages and Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Best known as the longtime front man for 7th Heaven, Keith brings soul, range, and undeniable energy to every performance.
 
Episode 61 – Song List – February 15, 2026
AC/DC – Ride On
Keith Semple – Hand on My Heart
Thunder – Low Life in High Places
Bryan Adams – Heaven
Pink Floyd – Coming Back to Life
Porcupine Tree – Blackest Eyes
The Cyberiam – Alice in Afterland
Bon Jovi – These Days
Queen – The Show Must Go On
AND JAMMIN AT THE END!

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #60 A Chapter in the History of the Blues Featuring: Charley Patton

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EPISODE #60
2/12/26 -A Chapter in the History of the Blues - Charley Patton
Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill
 
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell present another installment of A Chapter in the History of the Blues, shining a spotlight on the legendary Charley Patton, the powerful voice and driving force behind Delta blues.
Often called the Father of the Delta Blues, Patton’s raw vocals, rhythmic guitar style, and larger-than-life presence helped shape the sound and spirit of generations to come. This episode features a full hour of his influential recordings, exploring the music that helped lay the foundation for modern blues and rock.
 
Episode 60 – Song List – February 12, 2026Artist: Charley Patton
Tell Me Man Blues
High Sheriff Blues
Elder Greene Blues
Dry Well Blues
Some Summer Day
I’m Goin’ Home
Going to Move to Alabama
Jersey Bull Blues
Stone Pony Blues
Mind Reader Blues
A full hour of Delta roots from the man who helped build the foundation of the blues.