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Volunteers provide almost seventy hours of programming a week on KAXE! Our community members who are passionate about music and love sharing it with us. Join us as we celebrate the people behind the mics in Beyond the Voice.

Beyond the Voice: Alyssa Roberts aka Alyssa Ellyn

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Alyssa Ellyn is behind the mic for "On The River" as a volunteer DJ.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week, we find out more from "On the River" host and volunteer — and 2024 KAXE New Volunteer of the Year — Alyssa Roberts, who DJs under the name Alyssa Ellyn.

Which shows do you DJ?

On the River

When did you start volunteering at the station?

June 2023

How did you first hear about KAXE?

I can hardly remember, but it was probably while I was scanning the stations in my car one day about 10 years ago or so.

Your favorite recent album or artist?

Ascending, by the Nunnery

Who got you into music?

My dad — He played a lot of Pink Floyd and Frank Zappa for me when I was a kiddo.

Most memorable concert or festival?

I saw TOOL in 2017 — VIP, second row at the Xcel. 🤘🤘

Tell us about your favorite KAXE memory.

Being awarded New Volunteer of the Year after my first year at KAXE 🥰

Favorite fellow on-air DJ at KAXE?

Gina the Knife 🤘

What hobbies do you have outside of DJing?

Crafting, kayaking, cross-country skiing, hiking, listening to my records at home

What's a musical ick for you?

I hate it any time Axl Rose is singing.

Prince or Dylan?

Prince 💜

KAXE is turning 50 in 2026! Why should KAXE exist for another 50 years?

Because they help keep this wonderful community together and thriving!

Alyssa Ellyn's 50 Songs

In honor of KAXE turning 50, we asked our volunteers to send us a playlist of 50 songs that help tell their musical story.

Find Alyssa's 50 songs here to play on your preferred streaming platform.

Dan was born on the south side of Chicago and remembers dancing to Booker T and the MG's as his 1st musical memory. What followed has been a lifelong adventure of hearing new music and being exposed to the people and communities that produced the artists. Forwards in all directions!
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