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By Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Released in 2007, the third album from Canadian singer-songwriter Leslie Feist went a long way to solidify not only her artistry but also her fan base. Having released her debut album, Monarch, in 1999, she soon had listeners take notice of her signature, somewhat haunting vocal style, mixed with […]
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 MoreJim Chenot, our departed colleague and friend, lived each day with a unique ability to find joy in the ordinary and humor in challenging situations. His approach to life serves as an inspiration to us all: Jim's immense love for The Beatles, Cleveland sports teams, and local music exemplified his belief in cherishing the present […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Way back when, soundtracks to movies were usually a film score with the occasional vocal track for the title tune. Often created by one composer or artist, these soundtracks served as a sonic companion to the film. From the countless brilliant Henry Mancini soundtracks of the 1960s (and […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor What happens when your “side project” gains momentum and takes off down the road unexpectedly? You roll with it, and let it go! Just ask acclaimed singer/songwriter Ben Gibbard, of Death Cab For Cutie, who in 2003, took a break from DCFD to work on some other ideas, […]
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