60's & Beyond

60's & Beyond streams live from Santa Barbara CA, United States, on Tuninga Radio.

This radio station specializes in Pop, Rock, Country, Soul, Funk, Top 40/CHR music.

The station broadcasts a diverse music selection spanning from the early 1960s through the 2000s, aiming to evoke memories and introduce younger audiences to classic sounds. The broadcaster’s core focus remains on music from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, encompassing a wide range of genres including Soul, Disco, Funk, Rock, Pop, and Country. While the music library extends into the 2010s and 2020s, the overall style and feel remain rooted in the aesthetics of the earlier decades. The station’s extensive music database contains over 13,000 songs, with significant representation from each decade. Approximately 1,900 songs originate from the 1990s, 500 from the 2000s, 250 from the 2010s, and over 300 from the 2020s, all carefully curated to align with the station's established musical identity. The broadcaster strives to include a variety of tracks, from popular hits to lesser-known “one-hit wonders.” The station operates as a hobby, managed and hosted by Rich Emerson, the owner. While there are no formally structured shows or specific host-led programs mentioned, listener requests are welcomed and encouraged through the station’s Facebook page. The broadcaster actively engages with listeners, inviting them to provide feedback and suggestions for music selections. The station’s Facebook page serves as a central hub for community interaction and a channel for listeners to connect with the broadcaster. The station was established in February 2014 as a personal hobby and continues to operate under that model. The broadcaster emphasizes that the station’s longevity is dependent on the ability to cover music royalty costs, and listener donations, while appreciated, are not required. The goal of the station is to provide a nostalgic and enjoyable listening experience, connecting generations through shared musical memories. The station’s commitment to maintaining this hobbyist approach underscores its dedication to providing a unique and personalized listening experience. The station is accessible through various music services, allowing listeners to tune in via their preferred platform. Details regarding the specific streaming technologies are available on the website. The broadcaster encourages listeners to visit and engage with the station’s Facebook page for updates, requests, and community interaction. The station’s owner, Rich Emerson, expresses gratitude to listeners and hopes they enjoy the music and memories shared through the broadcast.