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
No Eric Church at the ACM’s This Sunday? Off to the Rare Video Vault Instead
No nominations. No award show performance scheduled. No presenting awards to others. How does this happen? He does have this Sunday off!
WATCH this RARE Video from deep in the vault!
Five Reasons to Go See Vince Gill LIVE in a Rare Area Performance
Vince Gill
Thursday, April 6th 2017 - 08:00 PM
Verizon Wireless Center - Mankato, Minnesota
Follow Up – Concert Ticketing ‘Giant’ is in the Fight Against Scalper’s and Their Intrusive BOTS
It sounds like the ticketing giants are just as frustrated as we concert consumers are, and are taking measures to improve the Ticketing and Concert Industries!
Once Again Eric Church Goes Above and Beyond – This Time For Fans Hampered by Two Blizzards
Here's the word that went out late last Tues afternoon before Eric Church's show In Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada - Western Manitoba was in the midst of a full fledged Blizzard Warning.
Calling All Canine Lovers – This Video Will Make You Want to Stand and Salute!
An Air Force Serviceman says goodbye to his fellow Patriot Military Service Dog - Watch the VIDEO.......It has gone VIRAL!
Upgrade Your Grilling Game at the Rochester Home,Vacation, and RV Show
Brought to you by Home Solutions Midwest - Making Homes New Again!
PLUS....an UPDATE from Steve's Test Kitchen and Grill - Photos
I Bet I Can Make You Drool With a Simple Potato – Watch the Video
Bake it in the oven, or take it outdoors to your grill. This one looks like a winner! Follow these easy steps and additional TIPS for success!
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Chris Stapleton Fits Fifteen Years into the Palm of His Hand – A Video Introspective
This is one of the most introspective videos you'll see by any recording artist. How 'Traveller' became 'Traveller' in Chris Stapleton's 15 year journey to where he is today.
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Keith Urban, Vince Gill and Chris Stapleton Trade Guitar Solos at the Ryman in Nashville
Three guitar 'titans' squared-off to exchange solos on Keith Urban's most recent number one hit, 'Blue Ain't Your Color' at the legendary venue on downtown Nashville.
Life on the Deck in February in Rochester, Minnesota – Gotta Love It!
Alongside the bird feeder, heated bird bath (which I should have turned off), gas grill, and ACOUSTIC GUITAR, life out on the deck in Rochester, MN for the last several days has been pretty special, or just plain 'bazzarro-world' to say the least!