By Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Peter Hammill "Nadir's Big Chance" (1975 - Charisma Records)Released 50 Years Ago This Month "Peter Hammill is great. A true original, I've just liked him for years," John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten said in a 1978 Capital Radio interview. "If you listen to him, his solo albums, I'm […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor RIP Marianne Faithfull (December 29, 1946 - January 30, 2025) Of all the amazing female artists in the history of rock and roll music, there are few quite as intriguing, captivating, or simply beautiful, as Marianne Faithfull. She has long been a tower of strength, and her journey […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor In 1987, a young Irish singer wandered into the worldwide music scene via an album called 'The Lion and The Cobra,' The 21-year-old Sinead O'Connor was out to set herself apart from the faceless pop stars of the era. With a little help from Rob Dean of the […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Of all the blues legends in history, few, if any, have the magic and presence of Chester Arthur Burnett, better known as Howlin' Wolf. His transformation of acoustic blues into an electric-charged storm was a major factor in creating rock and roll music. His guitar playing was raw […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor The underground music world of the early 1980s was a treasure trove of styles, ideas, poses, and sonic assaults, each with a tale to tell. From the urgent pop of bands like the dB's and the Bongos to the garage party vibe of the Fleshtones and the Last, […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Tom Petty's decision to 'go solo' always seemed a bit off, since Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were, well obviously, his band. But in 1989, Petty did just that with mega hit, 'Full Moon Fever,' an album which could have easily been a Heartbreakers LP, but this go-round, […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contributor Ryan Humbert The Americana genre is more popular than ever. That also means there are more releases than ever before! I dedicated two episodes of the Americana Roundup, heard exclusively on The Summit FM, to some of my favorite songs from the year 2024. Enjoy! December 8, 2024 – Episode 219Ryan’s […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Throughout the years, contemporary artists of whatever genre have tossed their Santa hat in the ring, trying to create a classic Christmas album. Countless takes of holiday standards mixed with self-penned songs of the season would become standard, while at other times, artists would issue special 'fan club […]
Read MoreBy Summit Music Director Chad Miller One of the more nerdy and, I suppose, intense things about me when it comes to attending concerts has always been going for the setlist after the show. We've all been to concerts that leave lasting memories for us in the moment and in the time that follows, but […]
Read MoreI've been going to concerts for over two decades now, and one of the aspects of the concert-going experience that's always struck me is getting to the merch table upon arriving to see what's available to purchase. I'll usually buy myself a band t-shirt with the actual tour dates on the back as a way […]
Read More