Which shows do you DJ?
On the River and After Dark
When did you start volunteering at the station?
June 7, 2023 (first solo show)
How did you first hear about KAXE?
By spinning the radio dial when I first started working in Bemidji in 2014, and needed a good station to listen to.
Your favorite recent album or artist?
Buddy Guy..."Ain't Done with the Blues"
Who got you into music?
Walt Disney
Most memorable concert or festival?
The Eagles, Steve Miller and Pablo Cruise at the Met Stadium in Bloomington in 1978. Close second is The Big Turn Music Fest in Red Wing. Small venues. 100+ Minnesota bands. Up close and personal experience for 2 days. Great thing to do on a February weekend.
Tell us about your favorite KAXE memory.
The smell that of the electronics give off. Kind of a sweet, clean, electric smell. It's really noticeable on the weekends.
Favorite fellow on-air DJ at KAXE?
Too many to list.
What hobbies do you have outside of DJing?
Taking care of the critters at my Happy Hillbilly Haven!
What's a musical ick for you?
The deep throated scream. Makes my throat hurt listening to it.
Prince or Dylan?
PRINCE!!
KAXE is turning 50 in 2026! Why should KAXE exist for another 50 years?
So the next generation can continue to share creative, REAL music, preformed by creative, REAL people. Variety is the spice of life!
Diane'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.
Here is a link to hear Diane's playlist on your preferred streaming platform (Spotify link below).
