Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #138 - W/ Special Guest: Mike “Pops” Poupko, with Pino Farina.

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   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