Back in October of 1990, I entered a contest offered on a Milwaukee radio station - "Win Your Own Hour On Our Airwaves." The contest was simple. Write them a letter & tell them why they should pick my entry. So, I wrote the letter and I WON, and the rest, like they say, is history! Ten days later I would have my first radio gig. Since then I have worked in radio part-time (around my full-time jobs) in Beaver Dam, WI, Appleton, WI, Tuscon, AZ, and for the past 13 years, right here in Rochester, MN. I enjoy going to concerts and supporting live music, My absolute favorite band live is ZZ - TOP, who I've seen LIVE 29 times! Also, Eric Church (23 times), Little Big Town (25 times), plus many 100's more, and many acts multiple times. If you wish just call me 'The Concert Guy'. I enjoy my gas grill, growing Hungarian heirloom peppers, playing acoustic guitar & harmonica, along with my full time job at a local, well known garden center on 2nd St. in Rochester. Working here at Quick Country is a true passion, and it is still as thrilling and fun as it was on my first day in radio. Oh yeah, I am a proud papa, grand dad, and five-year Navy aviation veteran, too! LONG LIVE THE MUSIC!
Steve Richards
Early Church – Labor Day Weekend Edition [THROWBACK VIDEO]
EARLY CHURCH focuses on the ‘early years’ of Eric Church’s career, the 2006 ‘Sinners Like Me’ album, and this week, the 2009 ‘Carolina’ Capital-Nashville effort.
SNEEK PEEK: SARA EVANS with REO Speedwagon, Ridin’ the Storm Out (From CMT Crossroads)
It's Labor Day Weekend, so lets ROCK!! REO Speedwagon & Sara Evans have teamed up for a Crossroads version of "Ridin' The Storm Out".
EARLY CHURCH – Week #15 – [MUSIC – VIDEO – PHOTO’s]
EARLY CHURCH focuses on the ‘early years’ of Eric Church’s career,
the 2006 ‘Sinners Like Me’ album, and this week, the 2009 ‘Carolina’ Capital-Nashville effort.
1 in 7 People ON EARTH Used Facebook this past Monday
A million users isn't cool, you know what's cool? A billion users!
EARLY CHURCH happens just about every Saturday [MUSIC – VIDEO – PHOTO’s & more]
EARLY CHURCH focuses on the ‘early years’ of Eric Church’s career, the 2006 ‘Sinners Like Me’ album, and this week, the 2009 ‘Carolina’ Capital-Nashville effort. #EarlyChurch
Helping You Get Ready for Harvest Jam on September 12th [Videos]
If you missed the chance to win VIP Tickets to Harvest Jam Fri evening, keep in mind we’ll also be at Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill on Thursday, August 27 from 5-7 pm. #HarvestJam #goVIP #YeeHawTime
EARLY CHURCH is back! ‘Carolina’ [MUSIC – VIDEO – PHOTO’s & more]
A couple weeks have passed but EarlyChurch returns this weekend coming off an exciting whirlwind trip to Nashville. I have plenty of photo's to share with you over the next few weeks.
Roadside Stands – PEAK of the Season in SE MN!
All throughout SE MN you will find them. From Stewartville to Mantorville. From Harmony to Owatanna. From Wannamingo, to Rochester. Everywhere you can find them, and everywhere in between. It's easy to find a great deal on fresh produce...
We’re In For a GREAT Perseids Meteor Shower Aug 12/13
Every year in mid-August, Earth plows headlong into the debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
There’s a NEW Amphitheater in Music City – Ascend [PHOTOS-VIDEOS]
Last Wednesday, July 29, I embarked on a whirlwind mini-vacation to take in a couple of concerts. (That should not surprise anybody!) At the end of the 12 hour drive, I arrived in Nashville to attend the inaugural concerts to open the brand-spankin' NEW outdoor venue in downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. It's called 'The Ascend Amphitheater'... and it is pretty darn cool!