The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / Low Power FM Offers Very Unusual & Eclectic Playlist

**Posted by RadioActive** February 17, 2025 8:45 pm

There are a few stations in the GTA that still play oldies, most notably AM740.

But there's a low power FM station, KQLH, from a place called Yucaipa, California that perhaps even beats them: the listed format includes music from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. That's quite a range. The station also offers speciality programming, promising songs radio doesn't play anymore. (They stream online and you can sample the station here if you're curious.)

Among the offerings: Rick Dees does afternoons, and a wide ranging eclectic playlist. Here's a look at the artists you might hear:

**Posted by RadioAaron** February 17, 2025 8:52 pm

There are some more contemporary artists than 70s in that list too: Ben Folds (listed twice), Kenny G, Diana Krall, Jason Mraz, Natalie Imbruglia, Norah Jones (listed twice), etc.

**Posted by RadioActive** February 17, 2025 9:18 pm

Can't remember the last time I saw an "oldies" station programming Doris Day!

Oh well. Que Sera Sera...

**Posted by paterson1** February 17, 2025 9:22 pm

RadioActive wrote:
Can't remember the last time I saw an "oldies" station programming Doris Day!

Oh well. Que Sera Sera...

Zoomer plays Doris. In fact they play a lot from the list.

**Posted by RadioActive** February 17, 2025 9:28 pm

Never heard them do it, but I'll take your word for it. The point is there are few stations these days with a playlist ranging from the 30s to the 70s and beyond. The quality of the online feed is quite good.

I mostly listen to music radio online during the summer and I'll give this one a chance to impress me then. Although right now summer seems a very, very long way away!

**Posted by Fitz** February 17, 2025 10:38 pm

RadioAaron wrote:
There are some more contemporary artists than 70s in that list too: Ben Folds (listed twice), Kenny G, Diana Krall, Jason Mraz, Natalie Imbruglia, Norah Jones (listed twice), etc.

This is what their web site says and I see they have a Yacht Rock show::
KQLH airs an eclectic mix of the "Music of America's Mainstreet." From the era of the 40's,50's, 60, 70's and beyond..From Big Band Music to Rock not heard otherwise.

Last edited by Fitz (February 17, 2025 10:42 pm)

**Posted by Scarboroughbluffsradiof99** February 18, 2025 2:59 pm

Thanks for letting us know about this station.
Another one I like is wemp fm.
Its an easy listening station with mostly vocals.

**Posted by Scarboroughbluffsradiof99** February 18, 2025 5:18 pm

Fitz wrote:
RadioAaron wrote:
There are some more contemporary artists than 70s in that list too: Ben Folds (listed twice), Kenny G, Diana Krall, Jason Mraz, Natalie Imbruglia, Norah Jones (listed twice), etc.
This is what their web site says and I see they have a Yacht Rock show::
KQLH airs an eclectic mix of the "Music of America's Mainstreet." From the era of the 40's,50's, 60, 70's and beyond..From Big Band Music to Rock not heard otherwise.

About yoght rock, CKOC has a yoght rock show on sonday

**Posted by mace** February 19, 2025 8:54 pm

I listened to KQLH at work today. Didn't hear any music from the 1930's and 40's. There were a few pre Bill Hayley 50's tunes played. Majority were 60's, 70's and 80's During their morning show they played episodes of the Tooth Fairy and Chickenman. [10:45 and 11:15 if you are a fan] Rick Dees syndicated show airs in Afternoon Drive.