The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast
The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast
Podcast Description
Blues Music, Guests, and witty Banter
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show focuses on the rich history and evolution of blues music, with episodes covering the lives and contributions of influential artists like Junior Wells and Muddy Waters, alongside personal anecdotes from Kevin Purcell's experiences in 'Music Land' and the local music scene.
The Bus Stop Blues podcast, a three times a week radio show broadcasted from live and recorded at 98.3 FM
– The Life radio station in Northern Lake County, Illinois from 7pm on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Sunday nights.
The show features blues inspired music, with originals from Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners as well as
Blues legends from today and yesteryear. The show includes “Tales From The Road” a recurring feature, plus witty
conversations from your hosts and special in studio guests.
EPISODE #135
Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago – 08/16/26 -With Special Guest Kevin Purcell
Hosts: Guest Host -Bill Pantle and Road Bill
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 135
Air Date: August 16, 2026
Guest: Kevin Purcell with Guest Host Bill Pantle
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill welcomes a very special guest to the other side of the microphone: longtime cohost, musician, harmonica player, and Road’s friend, Kevin Purcell.
For this episode, Kevin takes the guest seat while Bill Pantle joins Road as guest host. The result is a personal and entertaining conversation filled with stories, music, memories, and plenty of Kevin’s favorite songs and influences.
From Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Yes, Kansas, Storyville, Arc Angels, Billy Cobham, John Mayall, Delbert McClinton, and The Allman Brothers, Kevin’s playlist reveals the wide musical road that helped shape him as a musician and blues lover.
It’s a little different ride this week on The Bus Stop Blues, so punch your ticket and climb aboard!
🎵 Episode Song List
- Drinkin’ Again – Frank Sinatra (3:12)
- Blues in the Night – Julie London (3:51)
- Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters (2:55)
- Couldn’t Stand the Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan (4:41)
- Going for the One – Yes (5:32)
- Two Cents Worth – Kansas (3:07)
- Good Day for the Blues – Storyville (3:56)
- Too Many Ways to Fall – Arc Angels (5:51)
- Quadrant 4 – Billy Cobham (4:27)
- Room to Move – John Mayall (5:02)
- Standing on Shaky Ground – Delbert McClinton (4:03)
- Whipping Post – The Allman Brothers Band (5:19)
The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 135
Air Date: August 16, 2026
Guest: Kevin Purcell with Guest Host Bill Pantle
This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill welcomes a very special guest to the other side of the microphone: longtime cohost, musician, harmonica player, and Road’s friend, Kevin Purcell.
For this episode, Kevin takes the guest seat while Bill Pantle joins Road as guest host. The result is a personal and entertaining conversation filled with stories, music, memories, and plenty of Kevin’s favorite songs and influences.
From Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Yes, Kansas, Storyville, Arc Angels, Billy Cobham, John Mayall, Delbert McClinton, and The Allman Brothers, Kevin’s playlist reveals the wide musical road that helped shape him as a musician and blues lover.
It’s a little different ride this week on The Bus Stop Blues, so punch your ticket and climb aboard!
🎵 Episode Song List
- Drinkin’ Again – Frank Sinatra (3:12)
- Blues in the Night – Julie London (3:51)
- Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters (2:55)
- Couldn’t Stand the Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan (4:41)
- Going for the One – Yes (5:32)
- Two Cents Worth – Kansas (3:07)
- Good Day for the Blues – Storyville (3:56)
- Too Many Ways to Fall – Arc Angels (5:51)
- Quadrant 4 – Billy Cobham (4:27)
- Room to Move – John Mayall (5:02)
- Standing on Shaky Ground – Delbert McClinton (4:03)
- Whipping Post – The Allman Brothers Band (5:19)
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