Last night’s “History of the Akron Sound” event, part of the Akron 200 Bicentennial’s Forgotten History Forum Series, brought the city’s musical legacy to life in a powerful and engaging way. Hosted at the Akron-Summit County Public Library and presented by the FirstEnergy Foundation, the evening was moderated by Brad Savage of The Summit FM and […]
Read MoreJoin Akron 200 and The Summit FM for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by the FirstEnergy Foundation, with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Brad Savage of The Summit FM moderates a discussion of Akron’s time in the spotlight of the […]
Read MoreFor nearly 30 years, The Summit FM has relied on annual funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, accounting for approximately 8% of our operating budget. This support is vital to our ability to deliver the local music programming, emergency alerts, and community services you count on. Recently, a federal executive order was issued to […]
Read MoreIt is with deep sadness that we share news of singer-songwriter Jill Sobule's sudden passing yesterday, Thursday, May 1st. Many of you were present for what we now know was one of her final performances when she graced our studio on Tuesday, April 22nd. That afternoon, Jill brought her characteristic wit, warmth, and musical brilliance […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM General Manager Tommy Bruno I remember sitting in Chuck Auerbach's car in the radio station parking lot, listening to a new Black Keys record. As the music filled the space between us, he turned to me with unmistakable pride shining in his eyes and said, "He can write a song - I […]
Read MoreBy Chad Miller - Summit FM Music Director What's everyone been listening to out there? So much new music coming at us, so little time... However, these songs that might fly under the radar to most are what I've been diggin' these past few weeks! Like what you hear? Please email me at chad@thesummit.fm and let me […]
Read MoreThank you to all who atteneded to make this the biggest and best 330 Day Concert yet, and thanks to all the folks who helped make it possible! We'll see you next year! Setlist – Ohio’s Greatest HitsMarch 30, 2025 – Akron Civic Theatre – 6:00 PM Showtime SET ONE: SET TWO: Thanks to our […]
Read MoreLaura Smiley, Director of Sales at The Summit FM, brought joy to second-grade scholars at King Community Learning Center during a special reading session featuring the book "My First Dog." Laughter and shared personal experiences united the room around the universal topic of pets and the responsibilities of caring for puppies, older dogs, cats, or […]
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