DJ Profile: Daniel Lee
The Horseshoe Lounge with Daniel Lee airs Fridays from 1-3 PM.
How did you come to be involved with WQSV? And how long have you been involved?
Several months prior to relocation from Texas, I visited Staunton for a week to build a fence at the newly acquired home. I scanned through stations on the truck stereo and locked in 106.3 immediately and never deviated from the station. During that week I listened to all the various programs, diverse offerings, and local goodness. Among the great shows I heard Out of The Crate with Steve The Painter and made sure my vinyl was packed in a convenient and accessible location so that I could participate in the program after the big move.
When did you start DJing? Are there any DJs who influenced you? Or something/someone else who influenced you?
After settling in Staunton, there were various Out of The Crate vinyl sets with Steve but my first solo gig as a DJ was when friend and fellow WQSV DJ, Big Pappy Turtleneck very generously offered me his radio spot one evening. After scrutinizing the playlist for several days It was finally time to deliver live on the air. After that nerve racking experience I was hooked.
Growing up in Fort Worth, Texas there were numerous radio station influences and big on air personalities. In the earlier years it was KAFM 92 1/2, which showcased Rock, Top 40, Progressive Country/Western Swing, Adult Rock and Jazz. Then KAMC, Hard-core Country and Outlaw Country music. We had KSCS Country, The Eagle 97 Rock, Q102 Rock, KZEW, The Zoo, and Classic Rock which featured programs like the Dr. Demento show. The AM Broadcast WBAP, which was the metroplex life-blood and favorite of the old timers, featured weather, live Ranger game broadcasts, farm reports, and traffic reports via a helicopter! After moving to and living in and around Austin for over 22 years, I developed a real respect and awe for local radio personality and legend Larry Monroe.
