Rockin' Rick's All-Request Fest

12/20/2022

Alright Rockers, in 30 minutes it's time for the All-Request Fest.
Going to start with a few Rockin' Christmas songs.
What would YOU like to hear tonight?
Put your request in the comment section or call me at 970-870-9079!!!

12/13/2022

Stay warm and tune-in today for these live shows:

11 a.m. The Good Stuff for Lunch w/ DJ Jean Larie
5 p.m. Rockin’ Rick’s All-Request Fest
7 p.m. The Spanish Show w/ Miguel Blanco

12/01/2022

Welcome to the first day of Meteorological Winter 😃 ❄️

11/30/2022

Rock Legend Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac has passed away at 79 😔

11/30/2022

METALLICA's 'Enhanced Experiences' And Ticket Packages On 'M72' Tour Range In Price From $400 To $7,000

What a line-up!

METALLICA has announced the details of the "Enhanced Experiences" for all shows on the band's upcoming "M72" tour, with five levels to choose from. Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey (in North America only) and promoted by Live Nation, the "M72" world tour will s...

11/29/2022

Old School Radio!!!
Shoot me your Rock Request for tonight or call me at 970-827-9079.
107.9 on your Radio dial, radiofreeminturn.org or on the free Tune-In app.
Lets ROCK!!!

11/29/2022

10 years ago tonight met my favorite band, seats 20 feet from the stage and a CRAZY after party.

11/29/2022

PANTERA Announces North American Tour Dates With METALLICA

Wow

Earlier today, METALLICA had revealed its touring plans for 2023 and 2024, including a host of shows with support from the newly reformed PANTERA. METALLICA has promised not to repeat any songs over the course of each two-show run, which will also feature different nightly opening acts. PANTERA will...

11/24/2022

11/23/2022

Taking and playing YOUR ROCK REQUEST for the next 2 hours.
970-827-9079 or put your request in the comment section.
LET'S ROCK!!!

11/17/2022

One week from Thanksgiving 🦃 & 2 weeks from the first day of the meteorological Winter ❄️ 😍

11/11/2022

Vail Valley Rockers
Join me Tuesday's 5-7 for Rockin' Rick's ALL-REQUEST FEST at 107.9FM or at radiofreeminturn.org

11/06/2022

Good Morning Rockers:
I am pleased to announce that Rockin' Rick's All-Request Fest will be moving to Tuesday's 5-7pm MST at 107.9 FM or radiofreeminturn.org
Please help me spread the word.
Peace Out!

Send a message to learn more.

08/13/2022

Hi friends. Today is the last day of our FUND DRIVE. Our goal of $5,000 will go towards critical repairs to our Broadcast system and to a replacement automator computer.

A $25 or greater donation gets you a RFM t-shirt and sticker with the microphone logo. There is also The Radio Free Minturn Pirate Club. Thank-you to those who join or renew their annual membership with a one-time donation of $107.90 or a recurring monthly commitment of $10.79. All Pirate Club members will receive our exclusive Skull and Crossbones t-shirt and sticker.

Please use this link:
https://radiofreeminturn.org/youcanhelp/

Or Venmo us at: @ Radio-FreeMinturn.

You can also phone your favorite DJ during their show and they can help you donate: (970) 827-9079.

Any amount is appreciated.

THANKS FOR KEEPING US ON - AIR !!!

08/11/2022

RUSH's ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Reunite On Stage To Perform 'Closer To The Heart'

The reunion took place at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver with Primus last night.
Primus will be performing Rush's album Farewell To Kings tomorrow night and Saturday night at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail.

RUSH legends Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reunited on stage last night (Wednesday, August 10) to perform the band's classic song "Closer To The Heart". The reunion took place at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver as part of a celebration marking the 25th anniversary of animated comedy show "South Pa...

08/06/2022

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Blames The "TikTok And YouTube Crowd" For Lack Of Modern Rock Stars

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Blames The "TikTok And YouTube Crowd" For Lack Of Modern Rock Stars

"You hear a lot of stuff out there, but it's few and far between."

08/06/2022

Thankful for the rain!
Make your rock requests tonight 6 to 8pm.

07/30/2022

3 years ago tonight I had the privilege of meeting Bush in New Orleans.
Be thinking of what YOU want to hear tonight!

07/15/2022

It's Official: ZAKK WYLDE And CHARLIE BENANTE To Tour With PANTERA's Surviving Members

Nobody thought it would ever happen!
"ZAKK WYLDE And CHARLIE BENANTE To Tour With PANTERA's Surviving Members for reunion tour"
Had the privilage of interviewing Phil Anselmo about 10 years.
Good choices, met and saw Zakk Wylde in 1996 or 97.

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported last night, it has now been confirmed that ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde are the musicians who will join PANTERA's surviving members on a reunion tour. Wylde and Benante, along with singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brow...

07/04/2022

Have a Rockin' 4th.

Happy Independence Day from Beaver Creek! 🇺🇸

06/23/2022

My first concert, 1979.
They were the backup band for UFO.
Less than a year before Bon passed away.
3rd row on the floor.
Couldn't hear for 3 days 😃

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06/18/2022

Tonight from 6 to 8

05/28/2022

What do YOU want to hear tonight?
Call me with your requests tonight at 970-827-9079 from 6 to 8 (Mountain Time) and listen on 107.9 or on-line at radiofreeminturn.org OR on the free Tunein App
Here is Honey Island Swamp Band from New Orleans doing some Pink Floyd.

05/27/2022

Rockin' Rick's All-Request Fest updated their address.

Rockin' Rick's All-Request Fest updated their address.

05/27/2022

6 years ago today
with Lejon lead singer of the grammy nominated @

05/26/2022

Rock music fans, this show is for YOU!
I started my radio career 28 years ago here in the Vail Valley at KSKE when it was a Rock station and have moved back.
I ask you to listen, make a request and like or follow my PAGE.
Make YOUR rock requests at 970-827-9079 Saturday nights 6 to 8pm MST or leave your rock request right here on this post.
You have multiple ways to listen, 107.9FM, www.radiofreeminturn.org/listen-online or on the free TuneIn App, (search Minturn).
Please like or follow my page.
Thank you in advance and let's ROCK this Memorial Day weekend Saturday night.
Peace out

05/26/2022

Make sure you tune in on-line or on-air Saturday night from 6 to 8pm MST
Along with your Rock requests, I will be interviewing a couple bands and playing their new releases.
11:11 from Supersession and Red from Exile The Icon
Make Rockin' Rick's Saturday Night All-Request Fest part of your Memorial Day Weekend!

05/22/2022

Who was your first Rock concert?
Mine was AC/DC, it was so long ago that UFO was the headliner 😆

05/21/2022

Radio Free Minturn

This is your show and it starts NOW!
Who is going to make a request?
Listen at radiofreeminturn.org or on the free Tunein app, search Minturn
Request line: 970-827-9079
Lets ROCK

Radio Free Minturn is a grassroots, all-volunteer, nonprofit radio station located in historic Minturn, Colorado. Tune in locally to 107.9 FM, or listen online.

05/20/2022

The Eagle River is near its peak...
And it's snowing ❄️ 😆
Be thinking about what you are going to request tomorrow night (970-827-9079) and tell all your rocker friends to follow the page, listen on-air (107.9) or on-line (radiofreeminturn.org) tomorrow night at 6!
Peace Out

05/18/2022

ROCKIN' RICK'S ROCK REPORT 5/18/2022
MAY 22ND THC @ THE MOXIE THEATRE IN GREELY
MAY 24TH GUAR @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
MAY 26TH LIMP BIZKIT @ BUDWEISER EVENTS CENTER IN LOVELAND
MAY 27TH STARSET @ THE SUMMIT IN DENVER
JUNE 3RD NIGHT RANGER @ LOS COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 5TH 311 @ LOS COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 8TH ADELITAS WAY @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 10TH EVERCLEAR @ LOS COLONIAS GJ
JUNE 11TH JACK WHITE @ 1ST BANK CENTER IN BROOMFIELD
JUNE 11TH BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 12TH NOTHING MORE @ FILMORE IN DENVER
JUNE 14TH ZZ TOP @ LOS COLONIAS GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 18TH NON-POINT @ THE ORIENTAL THEATRE IN DENVER
JUNE 21ST BA*****ED LADIES/GIN BLOSSOMS/TOAD THE WET SPROCKET @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 23-26 WIDESPREAD PANIC @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 24-26th GOVERNMENT MULE, BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS, TAB BENOIT IN WINTER PARK
JUNE 27TH THIRD EYE BLIND @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 29TH SANTANA @ BALL ARENA @ BALL THEATRE
JULY 4TH BLUES TRAVELER @ RED ROCKS
JULY 6TH HEAD PE @ THE VENUE IN DENVER
JULY 9TH MOLLY HATCHET @ DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE IN GOLDEN
JULY 21ST MOTLEY CRUE/DEF LEPPARD/POISON @ COORS FIELD IN DENVER
JULY 27TH GOO GOO DOLLS @ RED ROCKS
AUGUST 1ST ANTHRAX /BLACK LABEL SOCIETY @ FILMORE IN DENVER
AUGUST 6TH TRAIN @ RED ROCKS
AUGUST 7TH HALESTORM/THE PRETTY RECKLESS @ LOS COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
AUGUST 9TH STATIC-X @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
AUGUST 10TH POP EVIL @ BLACK SHEEP IN COLORADO SPRINGS
AUGUST 12TH/13TH PRIMUS AT FORD AMPHITHEATER IN VAIL DOING RUSHES FAREWELL TO KINGS
AUGUST 15TH THREE DAYS GRACE @ THE MISSION BALLROOM IN DENVER
AUGUST 16TH KORN @ THE BALL ARENA IN DENVER
AUGUST 27TH ALICE IN CHAINS/BUSH/BREAKING BENJAMIN @ FIDDLERS GREEN IN EVERGREEN
AUGUST 29TH SAMMY HAGAR @ FIDDLERS GREEN IN EVERGREEN
AUGUST 29TH BLACK CROWES @ RED ROCKS
AUGUST 30TH TA***IC @ HERMANS HIGHWAY IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 1ST ROBERT PLANT @ RED ROCKS
SEPTEMBER 2ND & 3RD NINE INCH NAILS @ RED ROCKS
SEPTEMBER 4TH STEVIE NICKS @ SNOWMASS TOWN PARK IN ASPEN
SEPTEMBER 6TH ROGER WATTERS @ THE BALL ARENA IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 16TH TOADIES OGDEN THEATRE IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 17TH IRON MAIDEN @ THE BALL ARENA IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 29TH SCORPIONS @ BALL ARENA IN DENVER
OCTOBER 14TH FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH @ BALL ARENA IN DENVER
OCTOBER 17TH THE WHO @ BALL ARENA IN DENVER
NOVEMBER 7TH THE SMASHING PUMPKINS @ BALL ARENA IN DENVER

05/16/2022

RUSH's GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON Watch PRIMUS Perform 'A Farewell To Kings' In Its Entirety In Toronto

Primus will be here in Vail at the Gerald Ford Amphitheatre Friday and Saturday August 12th & 13th doing Rush's Farewell To Kings in its entirety.

RUSH members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were in attendance on Friday (May 13) at Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada as PRIMUS performed RUSH's 1977 album "A Farewell To Kings" in its entirety as part of the "A Tribute To Kings" tour with special guests THE SWORD. On Sunday (May 15),Lee took to h....

05/12/2022

CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Says He Is 'Retiring' After 30th Anniversary Of Band's Debut Album

When I interviewed him for their 20 year anniversary he said he couldn't imagine going past 30 years.
Glad I got a chance to see him again in Grand Junction about 6 weeks ago.

CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin has announced plans to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. "I am retiring after next summer — yes, I am retiring," he told the 94.3 The Shark radio station in an interview that was conducted on May 7 (as transcribed by...

05/12/2022

ROCKIN' RICK'S ROCK REPORT 5/11/2022

MAY 11TH ESCAPE THE FATE @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
MAY 14TH EVE 6 COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
MAY 22ND THC @ THE MOXIE THEATRE IN GREELY
MAY 24TH GUAR @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
MAY 26TH LIMP BIZKIT @ BUDWEISER EVENTS CENTER IN LOVELAND
MAY 27TH STARSET @ THE SUMMIT IN DENVER
JUNE 3RD NIGHT RANGER @ LOS COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 5TH 311 @ LOS COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 8TH ADELITAS WAY @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 10TH EVERCLEAR @ LOS COLONIAS GJ
JUNE 11TH JACK WHITE @ 1ST BANK CENTER IN BROOMFIELD
JUNE 11TH BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 14TH ZZ TOP @ LOS COLONIAS GRAND JUNCTION
JUNE 18TH NON-POINT @ THE ORIENTAL THEATRE IN DENVER
JUNE 21ST BA*****ED LADIES/GIN BLOSSOMS/TOADD THE WET SPROCKET @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 23-26 WIDESPREAD PANIC @ RED ROCKS
JUNE 24-26th GOVERNMENT MULE, BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS, TAB BENOIT IN WINTER PARK
JUNE 27TH THIRD EYE BLIND @ RED ROCKS
JULY 4TH BLUES TRAVELER @ RED ROCKS
JULY 9TH MOLLY HATCHET @ DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE IN GOLDEN
JULY 21ST MOTLEY CRUE/DEF LEPPARD/POISON @ COORS FIELD IN DENVER
JULY 27TH GOO GOO DOLLS @ RED ROCKS
AUGUST 1ST ANTHRAX /BLACK LABEL SOCIETY @ FILMORE IN DENVER
AUGUST 7TH HALESTORM/THE PRETTY RECKLESS @ LOS COLONIAS IN GRAND JUNCTION
AUGUST 9TH STATIC-X @ MESA THEATRE IN GRAND JUNCTION
AUGUST 10TH POP EVIL @ BLACK SHEEP IN COLORADO SPRINGS
AUGUST 12TH/13TH PRIMUS AT FORD AMPHITHEATER IN VAIL DOING RUSHES FAREWELL TO KINGS
AUGUST 15TH THREE DAYS GRACE @ THE MISSION BALLROOM IN DENVER
AUGUST 16TH KORN @ THE BALL ARENA IN DENVER
AUGUST 27TH ALICE IN CHAINS/BUSH/BREAKING BENJAMIN @ FIDDLERS GREEN IN EVERGREEN
AUGUST 29TH SAMMY HAGAR @ FIDDLERS GREEN IN EVERGREEN
AUGUST 29TH BLACK CROWES @ RED ROCKS
AUGUST 30TH TA***IC @ HERMANS HIGHWAY IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 2ND & 3RD NINE INCH NAILS @ RED ROCKS
SEPTEMBER 4TH STEVIE NICKS @ SNOWMASS TOWN PARK IN ASPEN
SEPTEMBER 6TH ROGER WATTERS @ THE BALL ARENA IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 16TH TOADIES OGDEN THEATRE IN DENVER
SEPTEMBER 17TH IRON MAIDEN @ THE BALL ARENA IN DENVER

05/10/2022

Be thinking about what bands and songs YOU want to hear Saturday night.
With Taylor Momsen (aka Cindy Lou Who) from the Pretty Reckless 8 years ago today just after her first #1 rock hit "Heaven Knows" and Def Leppard 6 years ago today.

05/03/2022