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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: Nicole Hoops

Nicole Hoops, KAXE Volunteer Host
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KAXE On the River Volunteer DJ Nicole Hoops.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from On the River host and volunteer, Nicole Hoops.

Which shows do you DJ?

On The River

When did you start volunteering at the station?

2008

How did you first hear about KAXE?

Heard it on the radio

Your favorite recent album or artist?

Prince! Favorite recent album Lukas Nelson, "American Romance."

Who got you into music?

I guess myself. Always enjoyed listening to music, concerts and sang in choir in high school and college. Go Lucia Singers!

Most memorable concert or festival?

Ooh that’s tough. Probably Prince in Vegas or U2 in the pouring rain in Minneapolis.

Tell us about your favorite KAXE memory.

Riverfest in the rain with all your friends back when we had the bring your own cooler at the tent.

Favorite fellow on-air DJ at KAXE?

RIP Jesse B-Side

What hobbies do you have outside of DJing?

XC skiing, hiking, motorcycling, reading, swimming, travel.

What's a musical ick for you?

Sirens in songs.

Prince or Dylan?

Prince

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

KAXE is an OG of radio- nothing out there like it!


Nicole's 50 Songs

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

Check out Nicole's playlist from a recent On the River 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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