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Best Of Columbia Nominations Are Open
Nominate the best of the best for Inside Columbia’s Best of Columbia 2025! Nominations are open now through March 14. You can nominate your favorites once per day. If you don’t see your favorite, write them in! Remember, only the top 5 nominees move on to the voting round, so nominate every day! The nomination round is powered by:
19th Annual Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cookoff
Columbia’s biggest chili competition is coming soon! Join KCMQ at the 19th Annual Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff, benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia! Enjoy live music, beverages and all the chili you can eat! Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. CPS teachers and staff are discounted to $5 each. Kids 12 and under get in FREE! Want to register your chili team? Email Diamond Scott at diamondmscott@gmail.com. WHEN: Saturday, Feb.
Rod Stewart | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | August 15, 2025
Rod Stewart is bringing his “One Last Time” tour to St. Louis with special guests Cheap Trick!
Think you know your Classic Rock? Prove it! KCMQ’s 30 Second Song Challenge is here to test your ability to identify songs and pay you! If you can give us the title and artist of 7 songs in thirty seconds, you’ll win money! We start with $50 in the pot and add $50 more each time we don’t get a winner…and if you think you can let other people do the work for you…you can’t. We’ll change the songs each time we play.
KCMQ's True North Request-A-Thon
Here’s your chance to take over KCMQ for a day! On Friday, November 8th we’re letting you pick the songs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All you have to do is make a minimum donation of $20 per song to True North. So, if you want to request 5 songs, that’s $100. You can donating and requesting your songs right now! When you click the button below, make sure to put your request in the “Write a note” field.
Shaman's Harvest | The Blue Note | December 21, 2024
Missouri’s own Shaman’s Harvest hits The Blue Note with Finneous Gage, Hang Your Hate, & T.R.O.Y.
Mizzou Homecoming Week Schedule
Monday, Oct. 14, to Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium Live from Jesse Auditorium, it’s the Homecoming Talent competition! Join us starting October 14 for three nights of skits, songs, and incredible performances from our most talented Tigers. Students from across campus will spend three nights entertaining audiences through skit, song, and dance. Doors open at 6 p.m. Public tickets are limited and available at the door nightly on a first-come, first-served basis.
KCMQ's Sports Prize Eliminator
KCMQ’s most popular contest is back with a sports twist! Listen weekdays at 7:35, 11:35, and 3:35 to be caller 7.
Trivia Night Benefitting Children’s Miracle Network
Gather your friends for a fun night of Trivia as we raise money for the kids of MU Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network! Bring whatever snacks you and your team would like as brain fuel! We’ll have Bud Light, Busch Light, Michelob Ultra, and Carbliss Cocktails available on-site thanks to Scheppers Distributing. All of the proceeds will stay local and go to support MU Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Miracle Network.
KCMQ'S Gear Up For Grades School Supply Drive
Each school year, teachers and families get their kids ready for school with backpacks, pencils, markers, and more! However, for some families, the choice between school supplies may be up against groceries, utilities, and other bills. Teachers (many of whom pay out of their own pocket) do what they can to help their students who do not have enough, but can only afford so much.
The KCMQ Olympic Weekend
The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics is Friday, and we want to celebrate our athletes. Since we’re not even close to athletic enough to get invited to the games, we’re doing the next best thing by playing blocks of songs all weekend that are themed around Olympic events. Running, jumping…even break dancing! Listen all weekend on the free KCMQ app!
The KCMQ True North Radiothon | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
The KCMQ True North Radiothon powered by Brian Wear Plumbing is back! True North is a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence victim service program. The services provided are designed to empower those who have been battered or abused by an intimate partner, enabling them to begin the healing process and work towards regaining control of their lives again. Join us on June 21st as we once again come together to support this incredible organization.
Everclear | CRMU Health Care Amphitheater | October 19, 2024 | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Everclear with Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, will make a stop in Jefferson City, MO for a show on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m.
Killer Queen | CRMU Health Care Amphitheater | October 5, 2024 | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Killer Queen – A Tribute To Queen Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, is visiting Jefferson City, MO for a show on Saturday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m.
The KCMQ Prize Goat | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Goats are known to eat anything, and once again, our goat has eaten a bunch of prizes. In the past it was tickets and cash, and this time it ate…well, pretty much everything we have. So here’s how you get cool stuff from our goat: listen for the goat to scream weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. When you hear the scream, be caller 7 and you’ll win a prize (we’ll take Memorial Day off).
KCMQ Presents Interstellar Overdrive | The Blue Note | April 13, 2024 | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
April 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm CDT Interstellar Overdrive brings Pink Floyd’s greatest hits to The Blue Note!
The Rootin' Tootin' Chili Cook Off | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
It’s Columbia’s biggest chili competition of the year! Join us at the 18th annual MFA Oil Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff presented by JES Holdings on Saturday, April 20 from 2-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Enjoy all the chili you can eat from more than 20 competing teams, as well as drinks and live music! Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door (plus fees). Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Cult Of Shags Work Conference | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
The annual gathering of like-minded individuals is back! On Saturday, 4/20 at 4:20 we’ll gather at Dive Bar to pay homage to our exalted leader Shags…or we’ll just get together to have a good time and support True North. The first 96 people through the door get a Cult of Shags t-shirt, so join us for live music, raffles for some awesome prizes, and great food and drinks! Proceeds will benefit True North.
Vote For The Best Of Columbia Awards | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Voting is now open for the Best of Columbia awards with Inside Columbia magazine! You can vote once per day through April 29th. Vote daily so your favorites take home the gold! The voting round of the Best of Columbia awards is powered by:
Go Fishing With Shags | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Shags is going to Minnesota to chase walleye, and you can go with him! Who wouldn’t want to spend four days with Shags? Join the most serious fisherman we know August 4-8 in Lake of the Woods, MN for four days of catching trophy walleye for $1,300 per person. Package includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, four nights lodging, three days guided walleye fishing (with rods, reels, bait, tackle & fish cleaning included), all meals and all taxes. Reservations must be made by May 1, 2024.
The KCMQ Man Show | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
The mid-Missouri expo for all things MAN is back! If you like hunting, fishing, power tools, beer, or anything else of the manly-sort, this event is for you! Join us on Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Northeast Event Center where the Boone County Fair is held.
Best Of Columbia 2024 Nominations Are Open! | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Nominate the best of the best for Inside Columbia’s Best of Columbia 2024! Nominations are open now through March 10. You can nominate your favorites once per day. If you don’t see your favorite, write them in! Go here to submit your nominations. Remember, only the top 5 nominees move on to the voting round, so nominate every day! The nomination round is powered by: • Las Margaritas • Mutrux Automotive • Heartland Homes • Level Up • Lakota Coffee • Shawna Neuner with Boulevard Realty
The Morning Shag Super Stupid Bowl Prop Bets | 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Make your picks and you could win a replica of the coin they’ll flip before the game! Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift during the game broadcast? Who Will Score First? Will the National Anthem be over or under 2 minutes? Will the coin toss land on Heads or Tails? How will the first points of the game be scored? The Octopus: Will the same player score a touchdown and then immediately score the 2 point conversion? Which Team Will Lead at Halftime?
Flight 9-6-7 Is Sending You To See Aerosmith In Boston! - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
KCMQ is sending you to a once in a lifetime experience when Flight 9-6-7 takes you to Boston to Aerosmith on New Year’s Eve! Aerosmith is on their farewell tour, and you can be there when they play their hometown for the last time ever! We’ll provide tickets to the show, airfare, and a hotel room for you and a guest.
Meet April - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Say hello to our newest addition to team KCMQ, April! I fell in love with radio at the tender age of 10, when I used to call and bother the DJ’s on air to play my requests. Unfortunately for the masses, someone gave me a microphone in college and I have been hooked ever since! I am a weird mix of Texas and Illinois, a proud Gen Xer and a self-proclaimed foodie.
Boy Scouts 2023 Sporting Clays Tournament - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
The annual Boy Scouts Sporting Clays Tournament raising money for the Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America is back! The annual Call of the Wild Auction is also back for you to bid on all kinds of outdoor items and experiences to help raise even more funds! The event features four different flight times to choose from, as well as a five stand competition to test your aim.
Eagles Announce Their Final Tour - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Concerts/Eagles Announce Their Final Tour Concerts, Events, Music News 13 Views The Eagles have announced the dates for what will be their final tour. After more than 50 years of being on the road, the hall of famers are embarking on their final tour. “The Long Goodbye” tour will also feature Steely Dan and will kick off on September 7th in New York.
The KCMQ Morning Shag Birthday Bash - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Concerts/The KCMQ Morning Shag Birthday Bash Concerts, Events, Morning Shag 7 Views It’s time to once again celebrate Shags and Trevor remaining employed, and this year, we’re going to straight up rumble! Join us at The Blue Note for the 11th Morning Shag Birthday Bash featuring a Battle of the Decades! This year, The Mercury Trio and Optimus Prime will do sets from the 70s, 80s, and 90s while Shags screams “PLAY CCR!” at them.
Foo Fighters Are Back To Make You Cry - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Music News/Foo Fighters Are Back To Make You Cry Music News 23 Views Dave Grohl and crew released a new song today, and if you have ever lost someone that you were close to, you may want some tissues before hitting play. It’s not surprising that the new Foo Fighters album will be all about loss and grief. Dave Grohl lost both his mom and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins within months of each other.
KCMQ’s Salute The Troops - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Tell us about the service member who has impacted your life and we’ll salute them on the air! We want to do something special for those who have served, so we’ve partnered with Graf and Sons to Salute The Troops! Tell us about a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor who served and how they’ve made a difference in your life. You can tell us about them by filling out the form below, or by downloading our free KCMQ app and using the Open Mic feature to record your message and send it to us.
Check Out Metallica’s New Song “72 Seasons” - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Metallica dropped a new song today – the title track from their new album. It’s good stuff. We’re getting strong “Master of Puppets” vibes here, which is always good. Check out the video. VIDEO “72 Seasons” the album is out April 14th. It appears that the album will slap.
Watch 100 Drummers Play ‘My Hero’ To Honor Taylor Hawkins - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Music News/Watch 100 Drummers Play ‘My Hero’ To Honor Taylor Hawkins Music News 15 Views It’s already been a year since Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters passed away, and 100 drummers got together to honor him in a super cool way. You can watch the video below to see the tribute, and honestly if you don’t get goosebumps from it, you may want to see a doctor as you are in need of some kind of medical attention. Tags 100 drummers Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins Tribute
The KCMQ Ticket Goat - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Concerts/The KCMQ Ticket Goat Concerts 10 Views What are the odds that we would find ANOTHER magic goat? Well, we did. The KCMQ Ticket Goat is here to hook you up with tickets to all the big shows! Listen weekdays at 7:35, 11:35, and 3:35 for the Ticket Goat to scream.
Guns N’ Roses Are Coming To Missouri - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Guns N’ Roses Are Coming To Missouri 22 mins ago Concerts 37 Views Guns N’ Roses have announced a new tour and they’ll make two stops in Missouri! They’ll hit St. Louis on September 9th and Kansas City on September 23rd. You can get tickets for both shows here (starting Friday, 2/24 at 10 a.m.). Of course, keep listening to KCMQ for details on how you can win your way into the St. Louis show!
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees Are Here - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Royalty-free stock photo ID: 535266562 The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees Are Here 29 mins ago Music News 15 Views The nominations are out and they’re…eclectic. There are 14 nominees for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, some have been on the ballot for multiple years (Iron Maiden), but no matter who gets in, we know there will be A TON of debate online about it. See the nominees and cast your vote here.
First Responder Support You Have My Heart Dinner & Dance - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Events/First Responder Support You Have My Heart Dinner & Dance Events 4 Views Come out for a night of dinner, dancing, and supporting first responders! First Responder Support You Have My Heart Dinner & Dance will be a celebration of our communities’ heroes, as well as an event to raise funds and awareness for First Responder Support so that they can continue to serve the citizens of Boone County.
The 17th Annual Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Events/The 17th Annual Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff Events 5 Views The annual Boys and Girls Club MFA Oil Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff is back on February 25th! Get signed up to be part of a great event that is a huge benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia! There will be live music, and lots and lots of chili as more than 50 teams compete. All the event information, including the link to register your team, is available here.
It’s A Guitar Gods Weekend - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Top Stories 19 Views Clapton. Page. Hendrix. You know the names, and you know they shred. They’re taking over this weekend, and they’re bringing friends! All weekend we’ll feature the Guitar Gods you know and love by playing some of their deeper cuts twice an hour! From Slash to Keith to Joe Perry, the Guitar Gods will rule this weekend on KCMQ! Listen Live Download the KCMQ App Listen On Amazon Echo
The KCMQ Holiday Prize Eliminator - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Contests/The KCMQ Holiday Prize Eliminator Contests 16 Views Our most popular contest is back…with a holiday spin this year! Let us do your holiday shopping for you with the KCMQ Holiday Prize Eliminator! More than 60 prizes are below for you to pick from. Remember, you’re ELIMINATING the prize you do NOT want to win.
Stevie Nicks Covered ‘For What It’s Worth’ - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Music News/Stevie Nicks Covered ‘For What It’s Worth’ Music News 16 Views Stevie Nicks released her cover of Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth” on Monday. Check it out here. It’s not terribly different from the original, but it is Stevie and she’s great, so check it out below and let us know what you think! Tags Buffalo Springfield Cover Song For What It's Worth Stevie Nicks
Poker Run For Lukas - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Home/Events/Poker Run For Lukas Events 6 Views Join the Hooligans Charitable Riding Group on October 8th for the Poker Run for Lukas! Lukas was born 5 weeks premature and underwent his first major surgery at only 3 days old. Head to Mo River Pub and Pool starting at 9am on October 8th to help out Lukas and his family. You can see more about the Poker Run here. See you on October 8th! Tags Hooligan Charitable Riding Group Poker Run for Lukas
The KCMQ Cash Goat - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
The KCMQ Cash Goat 40 mins ago Contests 78 Views One scream could be worth $100 for you! Listen weekdays at 7:35, 11:35, 1:35, and 3:35 for the Cash Goat to scream. When you hear it, be caller 7 at 1-800-455-1967 and you’ll win $100! That’s it. What could be easier? KCMQ Workforce members will get a little bonus, so sign up today if you haven’t. Get free money, weekdays with the KCMQ Cash Goat! CONTEST RULES
KCMQ’s True North Radiothon - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Join KCMQ and Atterberry Auction for our first True North Radiothon on 8/26! With your help, we’ll ensure that True North can continue to provide a safe place for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Last year, True North received over 4,500 calls for help. You can be a partner in providing that help. Starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, August 26th, we’ll raise money, shine a light on the many resources True North provides, and share powerful stories of survival and empowerment.
Boy Scouts 2022 Sporting Clays Tournament And Auction - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
The annual Boy Scouts Sporting Clays Tournament raising money for the Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America is back! The annual Call of the Wild Auction is also back and happening online. Bid on all kinds of outdoor items and experiences to help raise even more funds! The event features four different flight times to choose from, as well as a five stand competition to test your aim.
Hope For Heroes 5K - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Walk, run or wheel (chair) to show your support and appreciation to our heroes in need. Hope for Heroes 5K allows participants to help The Food Bank share food and bring hope to Veterans in need, including through the VIP Veteran Pack program. Saturday June 25th at Cosmo Park in Columbia and at Gold Star Memorial in Jefferson City. Opening ceremony is at 7:30am, race starts at 7:45 Registration is $35 Get signed up and learn more here.
The 10th KCMQ Morning Shag Birthday Bash - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Can you believe they made it TEN YEARS???
The KCMQ Guitar Riff Match Game - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
Sixteen iconic guitar riffs could mean big money for you! You could win $1,000 with KCMQ’s Guitar Riff Match Game! Caller 7 at 7:35, 11:35, and 3:35 will pick two squares on our grid. If you make a match, you’ll win tickets to an upcoming concert and you’ll be qualified to win the grand prize of $1,000! KCMQ Workforce members will get extra help, so sign up if you haven’t already! The KCMQ Guitar Riff Match Game starts Monday! KCMQ Guitar Riff Match Game Grid CONTEST RULES
57 mins ago Contests 36 Views It’s time to vote for your favorites in the Best of Columbia 2022 awards! You nominated your favorites, so now go vote! Vote a lot for all your favorites, but most importantly…vote for us! Vote for Shags for Best Radio Personality, The Morning Shag for Best Local Radio Show, and KCMQ for Best Radio Station please and thank you. Click Here To Vote Vote early, vote often, and encourage your friends to vote for all your favorites today!
Win Bon Jovi Tickets! - 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock
22 mins ago Concerts, Contests 23 Views Bon Jovi will be in St. Louis at the Enterprise Center THIS THURSDAY and you can win tickets! Kelly will give you a special keyword to text to 1-800-455-1967 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm tomorrow (4/20/22). We’ll randomly pick winners to score a pair of tickets to see the show Thursday night! Of course, KCMQ Workforce members will get the keyword early, so if you haven’t signed up yet, it’s highly recommended.
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