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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.

Listen to the podcast at thebusstopblues.com Support us on Patreon for exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes content, and more surprises coming soon.

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

Episode 23 – June 22, 2025 Guest: A Chapter in the History of the Blues

Step aboard the big blue bus for another deep dive into America’s greatest musical treasure—the blues.

In this special episode, Road Bill and Kevin “Shoeshine” Purcell take you on a guided tour through time with A Chapter in the History of the Blues. From front porches in the Mississippi Delta to the electric alleys of Chicago, this journey honors the legends who shaped the sound and soul of the blues.

Tonight’s soundtrack features timeless recordings from Muddy Waters, The Blues Brothers, The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Jelly Roll Morton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Junior Wells, RL Burnside, and the legendary trio Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee & JC Burris. Along the way, you’ll hear stories from the road, plenty of blues banter, and reflections on the roots that still resonate today.

Don’t forget to visit thebusstopblues.com to catch the podcast, see the concert calendar, and check out bonus content on our Patreon. So grab your ticket, settle in, and let the music carry you back in time on The Bus Stop Blues.