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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: Dan Zorman aka DJ Ironsides

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Dan Zorman
DJ Ironsides hosts On the River, Jazz on America Ave and After Dark on KAXE.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, On the River, Jazz on America Ave and After Dark host Dan Zorman, aka DJ Ironsides.

Which shows do you DJ?

On the River (Tuesdays), Jazz on America Ave and After Dark

When did you start volunteering at the station?

January 2024 (I think)

How did you first hear about KAXE?

I tuned into the morning show on the way to work many years ago.

Your favorite recent album or artist?

Blue Moon Marquee and Northern Cree - "Get Your Feathers Ready"

Who got you into music?

My dad and his massive vinyl collection

Most memorable concert or festival?

Warped tour/Ozzfest 1998

Tell us about your favorite KAXE memory.

Being surprised with the Volunteer of the Year award last year!

What hobbies do you have outside of DJing?

Handcycling, wood turning, fishing

What's a musical ick for you?

Michael McDonald’s voice

Prince or Dylan?

Probably Dylan

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

Because the world is a better place with KAXE in it.

DJ Ironside's Playlist

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

We grabbed these songs from Ironside's latest On the River show. We know you'll enjoy it!

Find DJ Ironside's songs here to play on your preferred streaming platform.

Check back to kaxe.org for more Beyond the Voice features, honoring our wonderful on-air volunteers!

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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