Steve Richards

Steve Richards

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!

From Deep in the Eric Church Vaults – Unreleased Songs [LISTEN]
From Deep in the Eric Church Vaults – Unreleased Songs [LISTEN]
Eric Church fans know that 'Chief' is a song writing machine! This unreleased single DID NOT end up on an album earlier in his career during 'the Chief Era' , but is an absolute boot-tapper that I think you will enjoy. Give it a listen!
Container Gardening Tips for All Minnesotans
Container Gardening Tips for All Minnesotans
Once again, as Minnesotans prepare to move outside to their backyards, patios and decks, or to their northern lake cabins for the Memorial Day Weekend, many will find ways to enjoy and enhance their outdoor living spaces.
Six Natural Alternatives to Repel the Minnesota State Bird – the Mosquito
Six Natural Alternatives to Repel the Minnesota State Bird – the Mosquito
As Minnesotan's prepare to move outside to their backyards, their patios & decks, or to their northern lake cabins after the reality that is the long Minnesota winter, an annual nemesis, the mosquito could be around in epic proportions this year due to the extremely wet Spring we've had. WATCH THE CRAZY VIDEO! (we don't need this dude's problems!)
Rochester Needs an Independently Owned Record Store!
Rochester Needs an Independently Owned Record Store!
Rochester wants to be hip. Rochester wants diversity. Rochester wants to be known as a 'cool' place to live and work. Rochester wants it's residents to 'Shop Local'. Rochester doesn't have an independently owned record shop in town. I Wonder why?
Need To Go Outside Your Normal ? Check Out ‘The Doc’
Need To Go Outside Your Normal ? Check Out ‘The Doc’
The 'NEW' 103.9 'The Doc' gets the Steve Richards 'squeal-of-approval'! You may find that it may even stop YOU in your tracks like it did me. Jaw-drop AMAZING variety and unpredictability!

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