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The Bus Stop Blues

Episode 26 – Guest: Kevin Mileski | Air Date: July 13, 2025 Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell

Tonight on The Bus Stop Blues, we welcome a truly special artist aboard the Big Bus—Kevin Mileski, a singer-songwriter whose music is as real and honest as the roads he's traveled. With a voice that can haunt or heal, and guitar work that bridges folk, blues, and roots with grace, Kevin is a master of the intimate song and the big moment.

You’ll hear exclusive live cuts, some of his most personal original work, and the stories behind the songs—plus a few classic tracks from artists who helped shape his sound, like James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Johnson, and Paul Simon.

This episode is rich with reflection, laughter, and a couple of jam sessions that might just stop you in your tracks. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering Kevin Mileski for the first time, this is the kind of night that reminds you why we make this ride together.

Shoutout to last week’s lineup of fresh talent including Charlie Slavik, Memphis D, Singa B, Ken Tucker Blues Band, Highfield Collective, Big Joe Shelton, Sadie Johnson, and the Abby Kay Band.

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So grab a seat in the back, pour yourself a little something, and settle in. It’s time for another unforgettable night of stories and songs—this is The Bus Stop Blues.

Guest: Kevin Mileski Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell

1. "I’m the Reason She Walks That Way" – Gary Vincent – 3:08

2. "Lo and Behold" – James Taylor – 2:37

3. "Café Brioche" – Kevin Mileski – 4:01

4. "Painted Empty Apartment" – Kevin Mileski – 4:11

5. "Hear Me Lord" – Bonnie Raitt – 5:33

6. "Last Fair Deal Goin’ Down" – Robert Johnson – 2:37

7. "You Would Have Loved Me When I Was Young" – Kevin Mileski – 2:56

8. "Late in the Evening" – Paul Simon – 4:02

9. "Lives of the Party" – Kevin Mileski – 4:13

10. [Jam Session #1] – Kevin & Kevin – ~(Improvised)

11. [Jam Session #2] – Kevin & Kevin – ~(Improvised)

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Episode #25 – New Artist Night | Air Date: July 06, 2025 Host: 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.

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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!

Theme: New Artist Night Host: Road Bill | Co-Host: Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell

1. "House of the Rising Sun" – The Animals – 4:29
2. "Hard to Handle" The Black Crows – 3:08
3. "1979" The Smashing Pumpkins – 4:26
4. "Harmonica Bounce" – Charlie Slovik – 3:39
5. "Medicine" – Sadie Johnson – 4:18
6. "SUS" – The Abby Kay Band – 5:38
7. "Motel Lights" – Kevin Mileski – 3:35
8. "Babe I'm Gonna Leave you" – Led Zeppelin – 6:40
9. "Angels on a Mountain" – Ken Tucker – 4:53
10. "Don’t Play with My Money" – Singa B – 2:55
11. "Bad Dog" – Highfield Collective – 3:42
12. "Pity Party" – Big Joe Shelton – 3:57
13. "Mind My Own Business" – Memphis D – 3:32
14. "Juke Joint" – Charlie Slovik – 5:41

15. "Nothing New" – Singa B – 4:41

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Episode 24 – June 29, 2025 Guest: Mitch "The Lip" Goldman Guest 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.

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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.

1. The Man – The Killers (4:10)

2. I’m Gone – KPN (4:14)

3. Sing a Song – Earth, Wind & Fire (3:22)

4. If I Were a Bell – Miles Davis (8:47)

5. Little Bitch – The Specials (2:32)

6. Love Love Love – Shun Kikuta (4:05)

7. Whisky Devil – Head Honchos (2:33)

8. Armed and Dangerous – Skapone (4:30)