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 Song That Will Not Be on the New Chris Stapleton Album
I am a firm believer that the best performances are caught LIVE, and in the moment. (That's why I go to so many LIVE shows!) If you're a Chris Stapleton fan, this one will speak to you, guaranteed!
Gardeners Should Consider Growing a Hungarian Heirloom Pepper This Season
Some call me 'The Pepperazzi.' But, no, I just have an earthy side!
If you're into gardening to help offset your food dollar, spring-like temperatures certainly gets you thinking about getting your hands dirty again, doesn't it? If you're contemplating what to grow this upcoming season, consider this...
One Man, a Washing Machine, and Some Chords on a Guitar
Sometimes a little silliness is worth it's weight in laundry! -Watch The Video-
Country on the River Snapshot – Brothers Osborne
One of their video's on You Tube has over 13 MILLION views. There must be a good reason for that, right? ~~ Watch'em! ~~
Army Reservist Delaney Welcomed Home at Rochester International Airport – Photos
Saturday evening around 9:30 a crowd of approximately 100+ assembled to welcome home SGT. Jeremy Delaney, an Army Reservist returning from a 14 month deployment in Iraq.
C’mon Rochester, Let’s See Your Creations – Big Game Foodie’s Unite!
Some watch the game, some watch the commercials, but we all can come together for some great game-time grub! POST YOUR PHOTOS & RECIPES!
Little Big Town Having a Big Week, and an Even Bigger, Better February!
Little Big Town’s 'Better Man' now ranks as America’s hottest country song. Another #1 hit!
Hey Minnesota, Vince Gill is a Huge Hockey Fan – Watch Him Celebrate His Fandom!
How big of a Hockey Fan is Vince Gill? Watch the hilarious video!
An Eric Church Deep Cut from Last Weekend – Watch The Video
Eric Church has been changing-up his set list every night of his 'Holdin My Own' Tour thus far. Here's one I saw him do on the 2nd night of the tour in Sioux Falls, SD. He played it again last Saturday night in Green Bay, WI. It's a DEEP CUT! ~~WATCH THE VIDEO ~~
Eric Church Target Center Show Sets the Bar High for the Rest of the Tour
Eric Church announced that Minneapolis may have set the standard on this 'Holdin My Own Tour' in front of 19,000 at the sold out Target Center Friday night. -- SEE PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO --