The Splendid Turntable

The Splendid Turntable WQFS-FM show that transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio and turntables.
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I'm giving you some music you just don’t get to hear on the radio much any more, along with some of the best music being made today. The radio industry named the format AOR, which stood for album oriented rock. Critics of the format said AOR stood for “any old record” though, because they couldn

't wrap their heads around staying away from the hits and digging deeper into album cuts from the rock and psychedelic acts of the 60s and 70s. The Splendid Turntable is not affiliated with a certain public radio program with a similar name. That said, this program does focus on the culture, the history, the backstories and the deeper meanings that come together every time people sit down to enjoy music.

Here's the playlist from this morning's NC Folk Festival artists episode:
09/02/2024

Here's the playlist from this morning's NC Folk Festival artists episode:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

If you missed the North Carolina Folk Festival artists edition of The Splendid Turntable this morning, or want to hear t...
09/02/2024

If you missed the North Carolina Folk Festival artists edition of The Splendid Turntable this morning, or want to hear them again, today's show is available for download and/or playback. Nearly two hours of music by artists appearing this weekend (Sept 6-8) here in Greensboro! Look for the link in the comments.

This Thursday is a training day - we'll be on the air training one or more new WQFS student DJs for the upcoming fall se...
08/28/2024

This Thursday is a training day - we'll be on the air training one or more new WQFS student DJs for the upcoming fall semester during our 10am-noon show. You'll hear a little less talk and who knows what kinds of music as the training progresses. We can't wait to hear our new DJs! And nah, the training we give is nowhere near as intense as what Denzel did! 😅

The Splendid Turntable is taking a quick break and will not be on the air on Monday, August 26. We'll see ya back on the...
08/25/2024

The Splendid Turntable is taking a quick break and will not be on the air on Monday, August 26. We'll see ya back on the radio on Monday, September 2. Make it a splendid week!

Sincere thanks to everyone who rallied around Sergio Ward's memory to make last night's remembrance show happen on WQFS ...
08/25/2024

Sincere thanks to everyone who rallied around Sergio Ward's memory to make last night's remembrance show happen on WQFS Guilford College Radio. If you missed any of the show, there's a link to the recording in the comments.

08/23/2024

The WQFS community is very saddened but the loss of our good friend and DJ Sergio Ward. He has been a DJ with us for the past 9 years, with his iconic Jet Set Jazz Radio. We send his family lots of love and wish them the best during this hard time. A group of DJs will be honoring him during his time slot this Saturday from 5-8 PM. Tune in to hear stories about a wonderful friend and DJ, and of course for some jazz.

Here's the playlist from this morning's Chip & Don show of one-hit wonders:
08/22/2024

Here's the playlist from this morning's Chip & Don show of one-hit wonders:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

If you weren't able to tune in to Chip & Don this morning, the recording is now ready for download or playback. Check th...
08/22/2024

If you weren't able to tune in to Chip & Don this morning, the recording is now ready for download or playback. Check the comments for a link to the audio file. Thank you all for helping make it an awesome summer of music!

08/22/2024

I woke up to very sad news this morning. Sergio had been the host of Jet Set Jazz on WQFS for over 8 years.

Sergio was an old soul who loved the music he played - big band, jazz, and crooners. Listening to his show was a highlight of my Saturdays; my wife and I had a tradition of sitting on the deck and listening to him play the tunes, every single chance we had.

Sergio is the main reason I am at WQFS and I'll always be grateful to him. He was very encouraging to me a couple years ago when I told him I wanted to be a community DJ at WQFS. His reply was, "Dude...YES." That was all I needed to find a way to make it happen.

It was my great honor and privilege to fill in for Sergio on his show a few times. I did my best to give his listeners, whom he affectionately called "Jetsetters," the music that they wanted to hear. But there was only one Sergio and I couldn't presume to do it like he did. I just tried to keep the seat warm for him.

Sergio was a very positive person, and that came through clearly every time he spoke. He always urged us at the end of each show to "live life to the fullest." I know he always did.

Sergio, let me tell you what a blessing it's been to know you. Because of your faith, I know where you are today. Go ahead and turn the volume up, Brother. Rest well.

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Happy  !
08/20/2024

Happy !

Isn't this every adolescent's dream/fantasy? 😅
08/19/2024

Isn't this every adolescent's dream/fantasy? 😅

In November 1973, Scot Halpin, a 19-year-old kid, scalped tickets to The Who concert in San Francisco, California. Little did he know that he'd wind up playing drums for the band that night -- that his name would end up etched in the annals of rock 'n' roll.

Check out the playlist from this morning's show:
08/19/2024

Check out the playlist from this morning's show:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

This morning's show (including a short format deviation so we could shout out to Sergio and play a few of his favorite J...
08/19/2024

This morning's show (including a short format deviation so we could shout out to Sergio and play a few of his favorite Jet Set Jazz tunes) is ready for download and/or playback. Link is in the comments.

As promised, here's the playlist from this morning's show featuring some of our favorite soul and funk tunes:
08/15/2024

As promised, here's the playlist from this morning's show featuring some of our favorite soul and funk tunes:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

If you missed any of this morning's Chip & Don show of soul and funk tunes (after all, it was a long one), check the com...
08/15/2024

If you missed any of this morning's Chip & Don show of soul and funk tunes (after all, it was a long one), check the comments for a link to the show. You can play it back and/or download it for future grooving and jamming.

***NOTE EARLIER START: Tomorrow on the next Chip & Don show, we dive deep into the soul and funk music we both remember ...
08/14/2024

***NOTE EARLIER START: Tomorrow on the next Chip & Don show, we dive deep into the soul and funk music we both remember and love STARTING AT 9:30 AM EDT. Listen to WQFS Guilford College Radio Thursday, August 15, and grooving until noon. Tune in at 90.9 FM in Greensboro or stream us from anywhere! [STREAMING LINKS IN BIO]

Here's our playlist from this morning's show:
08/12/2024

Here's our playlist from this morning's show:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

If you missed this morning's episode of The Splendid Turntable, have no fear - link to the playback is in the comments.
08/12/2024

If you missed this morning's episode of The Splendid Turntable, have no fear - link to the playback is in the comments.

08/08/2024

Regrettably, this means WQFS Guilford College Radio is off the air today, too. If you’re in the path of Debby's remnants, please stay safe. The Splendid Turntable and Chip & Don will be back next week.

Here's the playlist from this morning's episode of The Splendid Turntable:
08/05/2024

Here's the playlist from this morning's episode of The Splendid Turntable:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

If you missed this morning's show, or just really need to hear the music again, look for the link in the comments!
08/05/2024

If you missed this morning's show, or just really need to hear the music again, look for the link in the comments!

Happy International Blues Music Day,  celebrated annually on the first Saturday in August. But just between you and me, ...
08/03/2024

Happy International Blues Music Day, celebrated annually on the first Saturday in August. But just between you and me, isn't every day a good day to celebrate the blues?

Nice song...also in the movie blues brothers

Here's the h***y tonkin' playlist from this morning's episode of Chip & Don:
08/01/2024

Here's the h***y tonkin' playlist from this morning's episode of Chip & Don:

Chip & Don are back with a special show spotlighting some of the rock and pop artists from the 60s through the 2000s who've tried their hands at country music.

If you missed this morning's special episode of Chip & Don on WQFS Guilford College Radio, here's your chance to downloa...
08/01/2024

If you missed this morning's special episode of Chip & Don on WQFS Guilford College Radio, here's your chance to download and/or play it back. [LINK IN COMMENTS]

But fair warning - it's a little different and we can't give your money back if you don't like it. Chip & Don spotlight some of the rock and pop artists from the 60s through the 2000s who've tried their hands at country music. If you dare, put on your cowboy hat and hop into our pickup truck for the ride!

Here's the playlist from this morning's episode of The Splendid Turntable:
07/29/2024

Here's the playlist from this morning's episode of The Splendid Turntable:

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

This morning's show is ready for download and/or playback. Look for the link in the comments!
07/29/2024

This morning's show is ready for download and/or playback. Look for the link in the comments!

Did you miss today's episode of Chip & Don on WQFS Guilford College Radio, or just want to hear the music again? The LIN...
07/25/2024

Did you miss today's episode of Chip & Don on WQFS Guilford College Radio, or just want to hear the music again? The LINK is waiting for you IN THE COMMENTS.
The Splendid Turntable and Songs of a Lifetime thank everybody for your calls and messages this morning. Can't wait to see you again next Thursday!

These clowns had a new publicity photo done to promote their next show. We think this epitomizes the Chip & Don brand. W...
07/24/2024

These clowns had a new publicity photo done to promote their next show. We think this epitomizes the Chip & Don brand. What do you think?

Tune in to WQFS Guilford College Radio on Thursday, July 25, 10-noon EDT, to hear the next episode of Chip & Don.

Here's the playlist from this morning's show.
07/22/2024

Here's the playlist from this morning's show.

The Splendid Turntable transports you back to the sound and spirit of album rock radio that disrupted the airwaves in the 60s and 70s when turntables were king. In that spirit, you'll also hear some of the best alternative/indie music being made today, including a lot of NC artists. You know…hippi...

Overslept? Live in the West and couldn't wake up early enough? This morning's show is now ready for playback and/or down...
07/22/2024

Overslept? Live in the West and couldn't wake up early enough? This morning's show is now ready for playback and/or download. Look for the link in the comments!

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