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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

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EPISODE #143
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/06/26 -With Special Guest Tony Root
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill 
 
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 143 | Tony Root
Tony Root returns to The Bus Stop Blues for an evening of great stories, conversation, and music. Road Bill and Kevin talk with the veteran bassist about his musical journey, his impressive bass collection, and how he gave Road Bill his famous name.
Song List:
Albert King – “I’ll Play the Blues for You”
Gov’t Mule – “Hole in My Soul”
Deep Purple – “The Rider”
Deep Purple – “Jessica’s Bra”
Deep Purple – “One Night in Vegas”
Deep Purple – “Weirdistan”
Steve Morse Band – “Break Through”
King Crimson – “Asbury Park”
Led Zeppelin – “Royal Orleans”
Pacific – “X”
Blusion – “Tell You Something”

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EPISODE #142
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 09/03/26 - A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Isaac Hayes
Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill
 
A Chapter in the History of the Blues: Jelly Roll Morton
This week on A Chapter in the History of the Blues, we take a look at the life and music of Jelly Roll Morton, the legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and one of the most colorful characters in the early history of jazz and blues.
We’ll explore Morton’s remarkable career, his New Orleans roots, his influence on American music, and the larger-than-life stories that surrounded him.
Song List:
 
Jelly Roll Morton – Original Jelly Roll Blues
Jelly Roll Morton – King Porter Stomp
Jelly Roll Morton - Black Bottom Stomp
Jelly Roll Morton – Jungle Blues
Jelly Roll Morton – Doctor Jazz
Jelly Roll Morton – Dead Man Blues
Jelly Roll Morton – Mr. Jelly Lord
Jelly Roll Morton – Sweet Substitute

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EPISODE #141
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 08/30/26 -With Special Guest Michael 'Mojo' Obrien
Hosts: Mitch The Lip and Road Bill 
 
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 141 | Michael “Mojo” O’Brien
This week, Road Bill and Mitch “The Lip” welcome veteran guitarist and vocalist Michael “Mojo” O’Brien to The Bus Stop Blues.
Mojo takes us through his decades-long musical journey, from getting his start in Turkey in 1976 to his connection with the blues and his unforgettable experience interviewing Muddy Waters. We’ll also talk about his current musical projects and the stories behind the music that shaped him.
And this week’s playlist takes a few unexpected turns, from Howlin’ Wolf and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Johann Strauss, Neil Diamond, Frank Zappa, Gillian Welch, and Muddy Waters.
Song List:
Howlin’ Wolf – Shake For Me
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Swamp Music
Johann Strauss – The Blue Danube
Neil Diamond – Holly Holy
Jonathan Edwards – Athens County
The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band – Whoa Mule
Crazy Elephant – Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’
Frank Zappa – City Of Tiny Lites (Live)
Gillian Welch – By The Mark
Muddy Waters – I Want To Be Loved (if time allows)

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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