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By 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 […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor Released in the fall of 1973, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' somewhat encapsulated everything Elton John had been working towards since his debut, 'Empty Sky,' back in 1969. Taking a variety of styles, melding them together in perfect fashion, Elton's seventh album remains a high-water mark of a long, […]
Read MoreThe Summit FM is proud to celebrate the 50th episode of "From Akron & Beyond," airing on Thursday, July 10th at 10PM featuring interviews with members of Chi-Pig and The Poor Girls. This is a special two-part episode that will continue on Thursday, July 18th. “From Akron & Beyond” is a captivating radio show and […]
Read MoreBy Dave Swanson - Summit FM Contributor There are certain albums that evoke a specific moment in time, a particular era. Those albums tend to be very special, as they often connected people from across many miles who were all in a similar mindset or point in their lives. The way Nirvana's 'Nevermind' is forever […]
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