Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues, Episode #9 W/special Guest Tony Root (featuring Deep Purple)

🔥 Bass, Blues & Boogie: Tony Root & Bill LeClair Take Over Bus Stop Blues! 🎸🎹

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This week on The Bus Stop Blues, we’re bringing in the heavy hitters! 🎶🔥 Bass virtuoso Tony Root and master keyboardist Bill LeClair join the show for an electrifying night of stories, grooves, and deep blues wisdom.

🎸 Tony Root – The backbone of Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners for 25 years, Tony has played with blues legends like Son Seals and two-time Grammy nominee Gary Vincent. His thunderous bass has rocked stages with Deep Purple, Gov’t Mule, Robin Trower, CCR, and more—now, he’s here to drop some road tales and blues gold!

🎹 Bill LeClair – A veteran of the Chicago blues scene, Bill has shredded keys for Jimmy Rogers and the Maudes, Joe Moss, and Wayne Baker Brooks, playing iconic venues like House of Blues, Buddy Guy's Legends, and Ravinia. He’s jammed with legends like Elvin Bishop, Jimmy Johnson, and Lonnie Brooks—plus, rumor has it, he's got some serious dance moves!

With special guest host Bill LeClair adding his own spin, this episode is packed with fiery blues, killer stories, and maybe even a surprise jam session! Don’t miss out—stream now on Spotify, YouTube, Podbean & all major platforms!

🔊 Hit play and step into the groove! 🎶
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Show Notes: The Bus Stop Blues – Episode 9
🎙️ Special Guests: Tony Root (Bassist, The Nightburners) & Special Guest Host Bill LeClair (Keyboardist)

📅 Air Date: Sunday, 7-9 PM CST
📻 Listen on: 98.3 FM – The Life, Spotify, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Pandora & all major podcast platforms

🔥 Episode Highlights:
🎸 Tales From The Road with Bill LeClair & Tony Root
🏆 Tony Root’s journey joining Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners
🎶 Deep dive into Tony’s musical influences and experiences playing with legends
🔥 A killer blues & rock setlist featuring Deep Purple, Sly & The Family Stone, King Crimson, Steve Morse Band & more!
🎵 Featured Tracks & Segments

Track #1 – Dangerous Decisions / Bad Things – Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama (8:19)
Track #2 – Lazy – Deep Purple (7:22)

🎤 7:38 PM – Tales From The Road w/ Bill LeClair (5:00)

Track #3 – Dance to the Music – Sly & The Family Stone (2:59)
Track #4 – What’s Going on Here – Deep Purple (4:57)

🎤 8:05 PM – Tony Root on Meeting & Joining The Nightburners (5:00)

Track #5 – No One Came – Deep Purple (6:26)
Track #6 – Twiggs Approved – Dixie Dregs (4:34)

🎤 8:21 PM – Tales From The Road w/ Tony Root (5:00)

Track #7 – Lay Down, Stay Down – Deep Purple (4:20)
Track #8 – Anyone’s Daughter – Deep Purple (3:18)
Track #9 – Old Fangled Thing – Deep Purple (4:43)

🎤 8:40 PM – Tony Root on Influences & Today’s Playing Style (5:00)

Track #10 – Book of Saturday – King Crimson (2:56)
Track #11 – Runaway Train – Steve Morse Band (3:05)

🔥 Don’t Miss a Beat!

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📧 Got a song request or question? Email us at thebusstopblues@gmail.com
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