Back in October 1990, I entered a contest offered on a Milwaukee radio station called, "Lazer103 Rock-Jock." The contest was simple, really; write them a letter & tell them why they should pick my entry. So, I wrote the letter and I WON, and the rest 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 and Appleton, WI, Tuscon, AZ, and for the past 14 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 30 times, uncle Ted Nugent 26 times, and many more artists/bands multiple times. Some of my other 'favs' are Stone Temple Pilots & Black Sabbath. And yes, I have met both Scott Weiland & Ozzy. Add Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Pink Floyd, along with Neil Young & Foo Fighters, to new acts like Royal Blood and Greta Van Fleet. Basically, I like anything that ROCKS with a hard guitar edge. I have been to over 500 concerts, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I enjoy my gas grill, growing heirloom Hungarian peppers on my deck, playing acoustic guitar & harmonica, along with my full-time job working outdoors at a local, well-known garden center on 2nd St. in Rochester. Working here at Z-Rock 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...........LONG LIVE ROCK! \m/\m/
Train Wreck
Do You Grow Your Own? If Not, Find Out How!
Once on the verge of extinction, the now 'global' Beaver Dam Pepper is enjoying a come-back of sorts, even right here in Rochester, Minnesota!
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Tool Concert Review From a Loyal Rochester Z-Rock Listener
A friend of the show, long-time Z-Rock listener, and friend, Aaron Landon agreed to act as my eyes and ears Friday night at the SOLD-OUT Xcel Energy Center in St Paul.
Summertime Day Trip – the Legendary Surf Ballroom
As Rochester residents (and rockers) await the results of of Monday's City Council meeting with regards to a newly proposed music venue in the old Armory Building, keep in mind that history is worth preserving. If they OK the project the artists will come, and so will the visitors!
Guns N Roses – Fortus and Slash do Rocket Queen at Slane Castle
In Ireland on Saturday, an Irish newspaper, the Irish Times said that 80,000 tickets were sold (out) in one day to flood the grounds surrounding the Slane Castle. What? This crowd looks a helluva lot bigger than 80k! Check it out for yourself! -VIDEO-
Have You Revised Your Concert Bucket List Lately?
Though it feels like a selfish, knee-jerk reaction, I should have bought the damn concert tickets! I was reminded of that again today as I visited a friend's Facebook Page and read her profile.
Mosquitoes – Six Natural Alternatives to Repel the Minnesota State Bird
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. The dude in the VIDEO has a major problem. WATCH IT !
Rochester Minnesota Needs a Rock Club like Reggie’s in Chicago
I say this partly in jest, and partly as serious as a heart attack..................
Rochester needs a pure 'Rock Club' like Reggie's on Chicago's near south side, PERIOD! ~~~ DMC? yeah......DESTINATION METAL CLUB!
Ever Wonder Why It’s So Hard to get Good Concert Tickets These Days?
Are you sick and tired of scalpers and their intrusive BOTS? Scalpers & their automated BOTS have become our number one nemesis, and I'm p'oed about it! You too?
Guess Who Spoke to Scott Stapp in a Tour Bus Restroom?
No matter what your opinion is about one Scott Stapp, this story is worth the read. You'll either laugh hysterically, find your safe-spot, or call for a ghost-buster!
It’s National Siblings Day – Post You, with Yours at Our Facebook Page!
I titled this one, 'Three Little Angels', but I guess it's who you ask! Post yours on the Z-Rock Facebook Page!