By Matt Anthony - Summit FM Contributor But, hell, I chose it, yeah, I own it And it brings me to my knees I got lucky. “Lucky” - Elle King It was one-thousand, six-hundred and seventy cubic centimeters of torque-laden mechanical ingenuity. It was a rare black-and-gold color scheme that prompted instant commentary from onlookers. And it was a […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contributor Marc Lee Shannon I would arrive home, click on the Yamaha tuner that powers up the Klipsch speakers and subwoofer, and exhale—the simple joy of my favorite music station's at-home, end-of-day comfort. As I took off my jacket, put my backpack on the floor, and plopped on the couch, I would […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contributor Marc Lee Shannon March 15th, 2015. It’s my first solo all-original singer-songwriter gig—sober. Location? A downtown bar that used to be the late-night palace of promises to myself to quit my drinking, and here I was on the stage, tuning, pacing, and panicking. Tonight, I was flying without a net. The previous November, […]
Read MoreBy Matt Anthony - Summit FM Contributor We had just checked out at one of the local chain grocery stores, the one with lower prices but a limited selection. As anyone who takes on the chore of food shopping can attest, it doesn’t seem to matter much lately where one shops. (If you’re a devoted […]
Read MoreBy Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist Don’t cut yourself. Don’t cut yourself. Don’t cut yourself. I found myself mumbling this mantra with more repetition than The Beatles at the end of “Hey Jude.” I tried to recall everything I had watched on YouTube earlier during my morning stationary bike ride. But I […]
Read MoreYou may not know their name, but you’ve probably seen their work. SpeedPro is an Akron-based graphics company that provides high quality banners, signs, prints, vehicle wraps, displays, and decals to a variety of clients, ranging from The University of Akron and Summit Metro parks to Domino’s and Google. SpeedPro have also lent their services […]
Read More“To create and support inclusive communities through individual exploration and the collaborative art process.” - Passion Works mission statement Check out Passion Works, an all-inclusive collaborative art studio in uptown Athens, Ohio. Passion Works began in 1998 in the small corner of a workshop, supported by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council. In 2009, the […]
Read MoreBy Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist “When the world comes in They come, they come To build a wall between us We know they won’t win” “Don’t Dream It’s Over” – Crowded House This was supposed to be one of the most satisfying events of my whole week. My Sunday morning walk. I look forward to […]
Read MoreAll of us at The Summit FM are deeply committed to strengthening community engagement through the power of music. That's why we are thrilled to proudly announce our most recent contribution; a variety of string instruments to The Federal Valley Resource Center. The donation is part of The Summit FM's ongoing efforts to support organizations […]
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