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Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #34 W/Special Guest, Jim Murray (Featuring: Kraig Kenning, The Drunk Whisperers, Skip Towne and the Greyhounds, and of course Jim Murray himself)

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Episode 34 – September 7, 2025Guest: Jim Murry of Skip Towne and the Greyhounds
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill takes the wheel alongside the better late than never, Mr. Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell. And what a trip we’ve got lined up!
Our featured guest is none other than Jim Murry, the powerhouse drummer and vocalist of Skip Towne and the Greyhounds. For decades, Jim has been the driving force behind one of the Midwest’s most celebrated blues and R&B bands, blending groove, grit, and soul into every performance. He joins us to share his stories from the stage, life on the road, and the music that keeps him moving.
And that’s not all—actor/musician/friend of the show Axle Ellis has a brand-new Amazon Prime series The Runarounds, a coming-of-age drama about a high school band chasing big dreams (not far off from Ax’s own journey with Hatchetmen).
So punch your ticket, find your seat, and ride along for another night of great stories, hard-driving blues, and soulful grooves on The Bus Stop Blues!
 
Episode 34 – Song List (09/07/25)
Katey Mae – Kraig Kenning (4:18)
Up the Line – Skip Towne and the Greyhounds (4:50)
Come On Get Higher – The Drunk Whisperers (3:28)
Mystery Train – Jim Murray (3:16)
Help the Poor – Jim Murray (6:48)
The Gateway Girl – Jim Murray (2:58)
Summerfly – Jim Murray (2:58)
Fields of Gold – Jim Murray (3:42)
Wild Side – Jim Murray (5:39)
S.F.P. – Jim Murray (3:12)
One Endless Nights – Jim Murray (4:58)
Good Day for the Blues – The Salty Dogs (5:15)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #33 A Chapter in the History of the Blues (Featuring: The Monkeys, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Junior Wells, and Buddy Guy)

 
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Episode #33 (08/31/25)
A Chapter in the History of the Blues!
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Hosted by Road Bill and Kevin Purcell
On this special edition of The Bus Stop Blues, we open up the book of time and turn to a chapter that tells the story of America’s greatest musical gift — the blues. From its earliest roots in the work songs and spirituals of the Deep South, to the raw grit of the Delta, and on to the electrified sounds of Chicago and beyond, the blues has always carried the truth of human experience.
This isn’t just music history — it’s a living, breathing story of struggle, resilience, and joy that shaped the soundtrack of the world. Tonight, the bus is rolling back through time… welcome to A Chapter in the History of the Blues.
 
Song List – A Chapter in the History of the Blues 
Track #1
Goin’ Down — The Moneys (4:22)
Tracks #2 & #3 – Muddy Waters Set
Trouble No More (2:40)
Don’t Go No Farther (2:53)
Tracks #4 & #5 – Little Walter Set
Key to the Highway (2:43)
Tell Me Mama (2:42)
Tracks #6 & #7 – Buddy Guy Set
How Blues Is That (4:23)
Blues Chase the Blues Away (4:49)
Tracks #8 & #9 – Junior Wells Set
Snatch It Back and Hold It (2:45)
Hoodoo Man Blues (2:54)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #32 W/Special guest Dan Peters (Featuring: Led Zeppelin, Alvin Lee and a whole mess of The West Side Winders)

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Episode 32 (08/24/25)
 
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Hosted by Road Bill and Kevin Purcell with special guest co-host Bill Pantle
Our featured guest is none other than guitarist, singer, and songwriter Dan Peters. Dan is a gifted songwriter, crafting music that’s honest, powerful, and rooted in tradition while sounding fresh and alive.
In this episode, you’ll hear tracks from Led Zeppelin, Alvin Lee, and a whole mess of the West Side Winders, alongside live stories and featured cuts from Dan Peters. From his surf-inspired riffs to his gritty blues numbers, Dan brings the kind of energy that makes this bus roll a little faster.
So punch your ticket, climb aboard, and find your seat in the back — it’s going to be a night of six-string magic with Dan Peters on The Bus Stop Blues Show.
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Song List – The Bus Stop Blues (Ep. 32)Guest: Dan Peters
Until the Real Thing Comes Along – Dean Martin (3:02)
Heartbreaker – Led Zeppelin (4:13)
Goin’ Home – Alvin Lee (11:34)
The Spooky Surfer – Dan Peters & The SideWinders (3:01)
Way Down Low – Dan Peters & The SideWinders (3:35)
Gone So Long – Dan Peters & The SideWinders (3:35)
Keep It in the Family – Dan Peters & The West SideWinders (4:23)
Little Doggies – Dan Peters & The West SideWinders (3:51)
Slick Black Cadillac Daddy – Dan Peters & The West SideWinders (4:12)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #31 W/Special guest Mitch "The Lip" and Robb Calabro (Featuring: Ray Charles, Taj Mahal, Chuck Mangione, Dave Coz, Delbert McClinton, and Patois Six)

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Episode 31Aired: 08/17/25Special Guest: Mitch "The Lip" and Robb Calabro
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Episode Title: The Back Burners – Mitch and Robb
 
Musicland! Tonight, the Big Bus is rolling heavy with horn power as we welcome two masters of brass and soul. Joining us are sax man Robb Calabro—a player whose tone moves from smoky smooth to raw and gritty without missing a beat—and the one and only Mitch “the Lip”, back again with a trumpet sound that can sing, shout, and soar. Together, these two light up any stage, and when they roll with us, we call them The Back Burners.
 
Song List – Episode #31
Track 1: I’ve Got a Woman – Ray Charles (2:52)Track 2: This Type of Funk – Tower of Power (5:21)Track 3: Señor Blues – Taj Mahal (6:43)Track 4: Give It All You Got – Chuck Mangione (3:58)Track 5: Vehicle – Dave Koz (3:55)Track 6: Madison Square – Lettuce (4:16)Track 7: Treason – Patois Six (4:48)Track 8: Shaky Ground – Delbert McClinton (4:03)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #30 W/Special guest Tim McGovern and Pete Gustafson from Triadd (Featuring: Gary Vincent, Johnny Cash, Santana, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, and Lynyrd Skynyrd)

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Episode 30Aired: 08/10/25Special Guest: Tim McGovern and Pete Gustafson of Triadd
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Episode Title: Triadd on the Bus – Tim McGovern & Pete Gustafson
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we’ve got the kind of guests who make you want to grab a front-row seat and hang on for the ride. Host Road Bill, alongside Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, welcomes two powerhouse players from the band Triadd — Tim McGovern and Pete Gustafson.
Triadd isn’t just another weekend warrior band — they’re a well-oiled, road-tested machine that blends soulful blues, classic rock grit, and just the right dash of jam-band freedom. Tim McGovern brings commanding vocals and a guitar style that moves seamlessly from raw edge to smooth finesse, while Pete Gustafson lays down tasteful leads and deep-groove rhythms with the kind of feel you can’t fake. Together, they’ve built a sound that’s tight, vibrant, and rooted in the kind of musical chemistry that only comes from years of playing side by side.
 
THE BUS song list:
Ain’t No Room on the Wagon – Gary Vincent (2:47)
Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash (2:42)
Oye Como Va – Santana (4:18)
Kid Charlemagne – Steely Dan (4:37)
I Know a Little – Lynyrd Skynyrd (4:56)
Carry On – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (4:27)
Good Times Bad Times – Led Zeppelin (2:46)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #29 W/special guest Gary Stratton from Wall of Denial (Featuring: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Queen, Ram Jam, and Wall of Denial)

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Episode 29Aired: 08/03/25Special Guest: Gary Stratton of Wall of Denial
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This week, The Bus Stop Blues rolls into Texas blues territory as Gary Stratton, front man of Wall of Denial—Chicago’s premier Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band—jumps on board.
Known for his fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and uncanny ability to channel the spirit of SRV, Gary brings that raw Texas tone and stage energy that fans can’t get enough of. In this episode, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell dig into Gary’s musical journey, the art of keeping SRV’s legacy alive, and the magic of the blues that connects generations.
 
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The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 29 Song List
 
1️⃣ Cold Feet – Albert King (2:47)
2️⃣ The Put-On Song – Buddy Whittington (3:44)3️⃣ Red Neck Friend – Jackson Browne (3:58)
4️⃣ Honeybee – Stevie Ray Vaughan (2:43)5️⃣ Wall of Denial – Stevie Ray Vaughan (5:36)6️⃣ Tie Your Mother Down – Queen (4:46)7️⃣ Black Betty – Ram Jam (3:57)
Wall of Denial – Stevie Ray Vaughan Set8️⃣ Couldn’t Stand the Weather – Wall of Denial (4:21)9️⃣ Crossfire – Wall of Denial (4:14)🔟 House Is Rockin’ – Wall of Denial (2:59)
Closing Tune
GARY AND Kevin JAM!!!

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #28 A Chapter in the History of the Blues, CRAIGSTOCK!!! (Featuring: Muddy Waters, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Nightburners, Kraig Kenning, and Ann Cole)

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– Episode 28Aired: July 27, 2025
Special Feature: A Chapter in the History of the Blues
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This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell open the pages of music’s greatest storybook for another installment of “A Chapter in the History of the Blues.”
From the Delta’s dusty crossroads to Chicago’s electric backrooms, the blues has carried generations through heartbreak, hope, and everything in between. In this episode, we trace those roots through the legends who shaped the sound — and the voices who kept it alive.
Along the way, Kevin and Road Bill share Tales from the Road, swap stories about the birth and evolution of the blues, and keep the banter rolling between tracks that hit like a freight train.
 
🚌 The bus is heading back through blues history tonight — climb aboard, settle in, and let the music tell the story.
 
Episode 28 Song List
 
Opening Set1️⃣ Drive Monkey Drive – Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners (4:27)
2️⃣ Things Going On – Lynyrd Skynyrd (4:59)3️⃣ Curtis Loew – Lynyrd Skynyrd (4:51)4️⃣ Every Precious Moment – Kraig Kenning (5:35)5️⃣ Kit Carson – Kraig Kenning (3:38)6️⃣ Take the Bitter with the Sweet – Muddy Waters (3:06)7️⃣ I Ain’t Superstitious – Willie Dixon (4:04)8️⃣ Got My Mojo Working – Ann Cole (2:36)9️⃣ Mojo Hand – Lightnin’ Hopkins (3:00)🔟 Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters (2:50)

Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #27 W/Special Guest, Jeff Anthony (Featuring The Beatles, Elvis, The Who, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, KISS and Queen.)

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Episode 27Aired: July 13, 2025Special Guest: Jeff Anthony
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This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill takes the wheel with Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell riding shotgun, and together they welcome the soulful and gravel-voiced Jeff Anthony to the studio. Known for his heartfelt songwriting, road-worn vocals, and deeply personal lyrics, Jeff shares stories behind the music, his creative journey, and his roots in the Midwest music scene.
From the quiet power of his acoustic ballads to the raw punch of his bluesy numbers, Jeff delivers a performance that feels both intimate and cinematic. The conversation drifts through tales of heartbreak, hope, and highway miles, all tied together with that signature Bus Stop Blues wit and warmth.
 Featuring live performances and handpicked tracks that reflect the soul of Americana, folk, and back-alley blues, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves their music with a little dust and a lot of truth.
So pull up a seat, pour a drink, and stay awhile—this is The Bus Stop Blues.
 
Episode 27 – Song List:
1. Brand New Cadillac – Brian Setzer (3:36)
2. I Just Can’t Help Believin’ – Elvis Presley (4:41)3. Help! – The Beatles (2:52)
4. Pinball Wizard – The Who (2:57)5. Rock and Roll All Nite – KISS (2:48
6. I Wish – Stevie Wonder (4:12)7. Got to Get You Into My Life – Earth, Wind & Fire (4:10)
8. We Will Rock You – Queen (2:02)9. We Are the Champions – Queen (2:59)