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By Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Let us rewind back to the olden days when radio was a genuine force of power and influence. No, seriously! Way back before anyone's Tik had even thought about Toking, radio had a significant presence on the musical landscape. From the 1960s through the early 80s in particular, […]
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 MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor "I felt like I was going f***ing crazy," Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brian told Q Magazine looking back on the time period just before writing what would become 'Kid A.' "Every time I picked up a guitar I just got the horrors. I would start writing a song, stop […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Hold on a moment. The Summit FM and Metallica? No, that is not a misprint and yes your rafters will shake and your neighbors will tremble, but that's alright, honest! ‘Ride The Lightning’ turns 40 this year. Heavy Metal is a peculiar beast to say the least. The legions of metal fans are among the […]
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 […]
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