Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #53 – ONE YEAR!!! - Reflections - (Featuring: Muddy Waters. ZZ Top, George Thorogood, Paul Simon, CCR as well as Recording from our in-studio guests)

The Bus Stop Blues  thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon   EPISODE #53 1/18/26 - OUR 1 YEAR SHOW Reflections!!! Hosts: Kevin Purcell & Road Bill    Episode 53 of The Bus Stop Blues is a special night of looking back, tipping hats, and letting the road stretch out behind us. Hosted by Road Bill alongside Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell, this episode is built around Reflections, a thoughtful journey through the artists, guests, and moments that helped shape the first 52 episodes of the show. The evening opens with familiar banter before diving into a wide-ranging soundtrack that mirrors the show’s history. From blues legends like Muddy Waters to rock and roots staples such as George Thorogood, ZZ Top, CCR, and Paul Simon, the music serves as a backdrop to stories of past guests, memorable conversations, and the growing Bus Stop Blues community. Throughout the night, Kevin and Road revisit episodes spanning the entire run of the show, spotlighting musicians, podcasters, venue owners, and storytellers who’ve taken a seat on the Big Bus. The reflections are paired with tracks from artists connected to the show, including Don Laferty, Mike Church, Axle Ellis, Bill LeClair, Mitch the Lip, Kevin Mileski, Gary Stratton, Stevie Kraig, Dan Peters, Pino Farina, Ivy Ford, and more. Episode 53 also includes special thanks to friends of the show, shoutouts to fellow podcasters, and a look ahead at upcoming guests and future stops down the line. It’s not just a recap. It’s a reminder that The Bus Stop Blues is about community, continuity, and the shared language of the blues. So punch your ticket, head to the back of the bus, and enjoy a night of music, memory, and momentum. The road rolls on.   The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 53: Reflections Air Date: January 18, 2026 Lay It On Me – Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – George Thorogood Waiting for the Bus – ZZ Top Down on the Corner – Creedence Clearwater Revival 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon Bus Driver – Muddy Waters Love Is Never Wrong – Performed by: Don Laferty Gold Rush – Performed by: Mike Church Born in Chicago – Performed by: Axel Ellis Unnamed – Performed by: Bill LeClair & Mitch the Lip Gypsy Woman – Performed by: Kevin Mileski Take Me With Ya – Performed by: Gary Stratton Key to the Highway – Performed by: Stevie Kraig Workin’ Man Blues – Performed by: Dan Peters I Don’t Talk Much – Performed by: Pino Farina Love Me Baby – Performed by: Ivy Ford Bone – Performed by: Shaun Ferguson and Bill LeClair