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
In About Two Weeks We Go to Church in Minneapolis, and Double Down!
Minneapolis and southeast Minnesota have their chance on Feb 8th & 9th to reset the bar that was set last weekend in Omaha.
Countdown to Double Down Tour – Minneapolis
Based on the original fan club announcement video, along with some speculation and rumors, we can expect something very unique and epic!
Album Review – Eric Church – Desperate Man
This ride for many local Eric Church fans started right here in Rochester, MN. at Mayo Park in July of 2006!
Chris Stapleton on Timberlake’s New Single – A Real Teaser! [VIDEO]
Catch a SNEAK-PEEK as to what's going down later today.
Never Too Cold For This Wiener in Rochester!
Watch for the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile around Rochester on Saturday!
Time To Hammer-Out the Details at the Rochester Home, Vacation and RV Show
Now is the time to nail-down your home improvement projects for 2018!
What Event Topped Your Year? -2017 Year in Review
All of us have special events and happenings that occur during the course of a year. SHARE YOURS!
What Was Your Favorite Music Event of 2017?
Whatever, or whoever turned you on, or blew you away musically please post some, or all of those event/s on the Quick Country Facebook Page and lets build a HUGE list!
Minnesota Scores the Most Out-of-State Visitors to Nebraska for the Great American Eclipse 2017 [PHOTOS]
Hotel parking lots were jammed with Minnesota travelers. If you have family or friends in the 'Cornhusker State' just ask them, and they will tell you!
Travellers Unite at Country On The River
Life is a series of good and bad days that are strung together to help define our own life experiences. Friday August 4th, 2017 at Country On The River in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin was a good day. A VERY GOOD DAY!