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
A Few Photo’s From Country Jam on Saturday – did you go?
It was a perfect day for a summertime Country Music get together. It's called COUNTRY JAM in Eau Claire, WI.
Early Church – week 12 [VIDEO, MUSIC & MORE]
EARLY CHURCH focuses on the 'early years' of Eric Church's career,
the 2006 ‘Sinners Like Me’ album, and the 2009 ‘Carolina’ Capital-Nashville effort.
Don Henley – Cass County Official Trailer [NEW MUSIC – VIDEOs]
Don Henley’s new album, Cass County, will be released in stores and online September 25th.
Early Church – Week 11 [VIDEO, MUSIC & MORE]
EARLY CHURCH: The ‘early years’ of Eric Church’s career, the 2006 ‘Sinners Like Me’ album, and the 2009 ‘Carolina’ Capital-Nashville effort.
Johnny Cash: “Ragged Old Flag” [VIDEO]
I was going to post this video on the 4th of July, but got distracted and forgot. Better late than never, right?
I barely remember Johnny Cash doing this on TV but I'm proud to say that I'm glad he wrote it, and performed it!
Top Gun Sequel Will Feature Tom Cruise Versus Drones
Rumors of “Top Gun 2" have swirled since the original touched down in 1986.
The movie will explore "the end of an era of dogfighting," says producer David Ellison.
Early Church – week 10 [VIDEO, MUSIC & MORE]
EARLY CHURCH focuses on the 'early years' of Eric Church's career, the 2006 ‘Sinners Like Me’ album, and the 2009 ‘Carolina’ Capital-Nashville effort.
Early Church on the 4th Of July….perfect! [VIDEO, MUSIC & MORE]
Week #9 of EARLY CHURCH,a weekly website feature here at Quick Country DOT com concocted by Steve Richards. #theChurchChoir #EarlyChurch #fandom
Chris Janson – “Buy Me A Boat” (Official Video)
Who’s ready to get out on the water this weekend? Here's a song & video just in case you can't!
It’s Saturday, and Once Again It’s Early Church! [MUSIC + VIDEO]
EARLY CHURCH is a Saturday weekly website feature here at Quick Country DOT com concocted by Steve Richards.