Welcome to The Club
Summit FM Guitar Club members are a small group of like-minded donors that super charge our radio station.
By becoming a member of the Guitar Club, you recognize The Summit FM as a local and global treasure. Your commitment and partnership energizes us and provides the foundation for our creative future.
Most importantly, Summit FM Guitar Club members will play a significant role in ensuring the continued success of the station that so many in the Akron-Canton area and around the world enjoy each and every day.
Guitar Club members have a chance to meet like minded members at private gatherings, receive first notice of Studio C sessions, exclusive opportunities for meet & greets with artists, and a chance to share the music that influenced their lives as a guest on Life and Lyrics, hosted by General Manager Tommy Bruno. It’s our way of thanking and recognizing you for the dedication you show to your public radio station that celebrates music and community.
After all -- your financial dedication and partnership provides the foundation for the future of this locally owned, locally staffed, locally funded, listener-supported public radio station.
Choose Your Guitar
RED
$1,000 / yearly
- Advanced invitations to Summit Studio C Sessions
- Share the music that influenced your life as a guest on Life and Lyrics
- Exclusive vinyl from Chad Miller’s collection
- Invitations to exclusive “Guitar Club” events
- Preferred seating at our annual 330 Day event
- “Member of the Day” recognition
GOLD
$2,500 / yearly
Everything from the
previous level, plus:
- Copilot an hour of LIVE radio, revolving around YOUR taste in music, as a guest of Music and Program Director Brad Savage
- Advanced invitations to Summit Studio C Sessions with front row seating
PLATINUM
$5,000
Everything from the
previous level, plus:
- Our popular Summit Sounding Board is hitting the road—straight to YOU! Host a private listening party at your home or chosen spot, where you and your family and friends get the chance to help shape the music you’ll hear on The Summit’s airwaves
DIAMOND
$10,000
Everything from the
previous level, plus:
- We bring the music to YOU with a 330 Roadshow! Live music in your backyard, for you and your friends
Past Guitar Club Events
Summit Guitar Club Soundcheck Meet & Greet and VIP Party
September 21, 2025
Our Guitar Club members got the VIP treatment with The 502s and wow, did they deliver!
This Florida beach folk band treated Guitar Club members to an exclusive, interactive pre-show carnival experience!
This is exactly what Summit FM Guitar Club membership is all about - exclusive access to unforgettable musical experiences you can't get anywhere else - all before the show even starts!
Summit Sounding Board at Strawberry Fields
September 15, 2025
Nearly 70 Summit members enjoyed a spirited evening of music and conversation at the 47th Summit Sounding Board event, hosted by our Music Director Chad Miller.
Previewed songs included new music from Amanda Shires, Jesse Welles, Josh Ritter, Wunderhorse, Charley Crockett, Spirits, and more.