Brad’s Savage Birthday Bash is back for 2026, and The Summit FM is throwing two nights of live music to celebrate 🎉 Join us Friday, February 20 at Westside Bowl in Youngstown with performances from The Shootouts, Tano Jones Revelry, Rolling Boxcar International, and Bad Hooks, then keep the party rolling Saturday, February 21 at the Celestia […]
Read MoreThrough The Summit FM’s Marilyn Stroud Music Alive Program, generous donors give gently used instruments a second life. Those instruments are carefully repaired and placed directly into the hands of students at area schools—helping young musicians discover the power of music. Thanks to this community, more than 700 instruments have already been donated to local […]
Read MoreEach year, the Summit FM airwaves tell their own story. From songs that slowly found their footing to tracks that became instant staples, these are the records that resonated most through sheer repetition and connection. In 2025, our musically adventurous playlist once again spanned genres, generations, and scenes, spotlighting both new discoveries and trusted favorites. […]
Read MoreAt The Summit FM, we spend a lot of time listening — digging through new releases, falling in love with unexpected songs, and chasing that feeling you only get when a record hits just right. As 2025 comes to a close, we asked our staff to share the music and moments that stood out to […]
Read MoreJoseph Arthur week is here at The Summit FM! 🎧 Start with the deep dive: Below, you can check out our longform podcast recorded during Joseph’s last visit — a great look into his music and story. 📻 On-air Guest DJ: Joseph joins Brad Savage as a Guest DJ on Tues 11/25 from 4–6 PM. 🎶 Live performance this week: Joseph Arthur performs “Thanksgiving […]
Read MoreAfter a completely sold-out first installment, The Summit FM is thrilled to present The Akron 200 Forgotten History Forum Series: History of the Akron Sound Part Two, proudly presented in partnership with FirstEnergy Foundation, on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM at the Downtown Akron Library. Join us as we dive even deeper into the stories, […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contributor Matt Anthony "People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby I had an innate confirmation, early in my youth, that it was the best game ever invented. While […]
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