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There’s a new energy to your favorite radio station! KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs is our new name. 

We’re now combined with Gay Desert Guide as your source for the news, events and discovery of what’s happening in #ILoveGayPalm Springs.

You’re hearing a fresh sound and a return to our roots on the KGAY 106.5 airwaves and streaming at KGAYPalmSprings.com.

John Taylor is on mornings 6-10 am and program director Chris Shebel is on afternoons.  Our Retro Lunch with DJ Galaxy and DJ Eric Ornelas is now heard on Sundays as the Retro Lunch & Sunday Brunch from 11 am – 4 pm.

KGAY 106.5 FM is thrilled to be celebrating our 3rd year on the air by being voted the Best Radio Station in the Valley! With the greatest dance music, entertainment and information on the air, KGAY is growing louder and prouder every day.

Stream it right here, or listen on TuneIn Radio with Alexa or Siri by saying “Play K-GAY 1065 from Tune In Radio”.

Vincent Corrales

Vincent Corrales aka DJ Galaxy has been performing his djing skills since the age
of 13. DJ Galaxy is a beloved favorite within the community and is known for his charitable contributions and high energy.

He has won many awards for his talents, most recently he won Best DJ 2020 by CV Independent News and GED Magazine.

You can here him play is high energy tunes on KGAY 106.5FM every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon.

Eric Ornelas

Eric Ornelas

Eric Ornelas is a radio personality/nightclub DJ.

He has served as a Billboard chart reporter, written for music magazines such as Pulp Palm Springs & Grab Chicago, & produced many popular radio programs. Active in the community, Eric mentors local high school students & sits on the boards of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce & Safe Schools Desert Cities, an organization that advocates for LGBT+ youth. Catch Eric hosting the KGAY Retro Lunch at Noon every Tuesday & Thursday.

John Taylor

KGAY Palm Springs Morning Host John Taylor has been doing radio wakeup duties
since he was a baby deejay in the 80’s. Beginning his radio career in New England, Taylor has helmed top rated morning shows in Worcester MA, West Palm Beach FL and finally in Palm Springs as the first morning host of KGAY 1065. In 2005 Taylor relocated to Hollywood to further his sideline career, voice acting. As an in demand voice actor, Taylor has lent his talents to thousands of commercials, cartoons and motion pictures. An avid classic and classic film fan, Taylor has branched out into podcasting and has hosted and produced 103 episodes of the I Love Gay Palm Springs Podcast.

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