From Akron & Beyond, a new radio show/podcast that delves into the music and culture of a midwestern mecca - the past, present, and future of the "Akron Sound!"

Hosted by Bob Ethington (Unit 5) and Nick Nicholis (The Bizarros), the program features interesting guests, awesome music, and plenty of laughter.

New episodes air at 10PM Thursday nights on The Summit FM, and are then available on thesummit.fm -- or wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!

Miss an episode? Check them out here:

From left to right: Nick Nicholis and Bob Ethington

Our friends The War & Treaty, Michael and Tanya Trotter, stopped by The Summit FM on the first day of our Spring Membership drive! They played a passionate set of stripped-down songs from their new album, "Lover's Game" for a room full of Summit FM members.

Stay tuned to our Western Reserve PBS television show "Studio C Sessions," as well as our Youtube page, to see clips from their performance!

Get invites to Studio C performances by becoming a member of The Summit FM

Pictured: Summit Music Director Chad Miller and Michael & Tanya Trotter

The Summit FM's annual 330 Day Concert returned to Akron this year, filling the beautiful Goodyear Theater with music from 23 Akron area acts. Over 1,000 music-loving Summit listeners -- including over 750 members -- joined us to celebrate.

Performers included: Ben Gage, Benny Lava & The Guavas, Bethany Joy, Big Pop, Buffalo Ryders, Jeff Klemm, Jen Maurer, JT’s Electrik Blackout, Katy Robinson, Madison Cummins, Marc Lee Shannon, Michael Weber, Ohio Weather Band, Rami Feinstein, Shelby Olive, The Kidney Brothers, The Shootouts, Theron Brown, Tracey Thomas, Yankee Bravo, and Akron Public Schools Miller South students. Listen to the show below!

Read the Cleveland.com preview of the show here.

Photos by Thomas Apathy