The Summit FM

08/29/2025

We are proud to announce that The Summit FM has been awarded an operating grant from the Ohio Arts Council for the very first time. This landmark achievement affirms our artistic merit and community impact while providing crucial unrestricted support to sustain our daily operations and ensure the station’s long-term future.

Summit FM General Manager Tommy Bruno adds: "The loss of federal CPB funding was a major challenge for us, and it made us take a hard look at how we could continue delivering the kind of local, independent programming our listeners count on. Receiving this support from the Ohio Arts Council is not just financial help—it’s recognition that what we do matters to the cultural fabric of Northeast Ohio. This grant helps ensure that The Summit can remain strong, independent, and community-focused."

For more information on the Ohio Arts Council, visit oac.ohio.gov

08/28/2025

Celebrating our four-legged friends... 🐕 September 4th & 5th... Only on the Summit FM! 📻 Stay tuned!

08/27/2025

Welcome to Fantasy Football, Public Radio style! If you’re a sports nut, or maybe just stuck with one, a minimum $25 donation earns you a Summit Fantasy Football team!

We have space for up to 100 Summit Fantasy Football teams, split into up to TEN leagues that will play each week throughout the NFL football season.

Each league will be joined by at least two Summit artists or staff members. Compete and encourage…or smack talk with your new league frenemies and Summit FM Personalities!

The deadline to sign up is Labor Day, Monday, September 1st! For more information, or to sign up, visit thesummit.fm

08/25/2025

WHAT WE LOVE - AND LISTEN TO MORE THAN ONCE!

One of our favorite listens right now: Malcolm Gladwell's deep dive into the origins of genius on Revisionist History!

In this fascinating episode, Malcolm explores how innovation really happens by examining Elvis Costello's take on the classic song "Deportee." It's a brilliant look at creativity, inspiration, and the unexpected ways genius emerges.

Gladwell also traces the creative lineage from Picasso to Cezanne, connecting the dots between Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, and Leonard Cohen - showing how artistic genius builds upon itself across generations.

Perfect for your commute or weekend listening!

https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/encore-hallelujah

08/24/2025

The Summit FM thanks Mary Quine Auerbach her sons Dan, Geoff, and the entire family for allowing us to share in the love and celebration of their father, husband, and our friend, Chuck Auerbach.

The evening at Jilly's Music Room was filled with his songs; his poetry and heartfelt, authentic, candid stories that made Chuck an Akron original.

Our own Chad A. Miller served as master of ceremonies, handling the event with respect and authenticity. Special thanks to dynamic duo Tracey Thomas and Jill Bacon Madden for organizing and hosting this beautiful tribute, with proceeds benefitting The Summit FM.

As guests left this private celebration, they were encouraged to "take a record" from Chuck's cherished LP collection - a final gift that perfectly captured his generous spirit. But Laura Smiley, Brad Savage Chad A. Miller and Tommy Bruno left with more than vinyl. We were reminded of the overwhelming collective healing power of music, family, and friends. It's a night we will never forget.

Chuck Auerbach understood what we celebrate daily - that music isn't just entertainment, it's essential to our humanity.

As his obituary requested: "In his honor, please support your local music scene." That was Chuck - forever championing the authentic, the creative, and the local.

Chuck Auerbach - father, art dealer, lyricist, and true believer in the power of music. Thank you for helping make Akron a more creative and authentic place.

https://thesummit.fm/2025/04/08/remembering-chuck-auerbach-a-tribute-to-an-akron-original/

08/22/2025

08/21/2025

Join The Summit FM's Fantasy Football League - where the pigskin meets enlightened music content.

How it works:
$25 donation = 1 team (up to $50 for 2 teams)
100 spots total across 10 leagues
Play alongside Summit FM staff & artists all season long.

Epic Prizes:
League winners DJ their victory song LIVE ON-AIR
Champions get their team name proudly displayed on a plaque

Key Dates:
Sign up by Labor Day (Sept 1st)
Live draft party: Wednesday, Sept 3rd, 7:30pm (location TBA)
Can't make the draft? No problem - auto-draft available!

Ready to talk smack with your favorite Summit FM personalities while supporting great radio?

We need your team name(s) and song choices. More details after registration!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gbToJOrGO0Shq3_o6HevR0PKjuvLORNPgKZocWk-M_RUNlc3VDZUWE0ySTlGOUZMV0xWWkM4RklLTy4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

08/20/2025

NEW STUDIO C SESSIONS LIVE ON YOUTUBE!

Our exclusive, member-produced Studio C sessions are now streaming! Featuring intimate performances from:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Travis - Scottish indie rock legends behind classics like "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" and "Writing to Reach You"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ErP_lIquAk&list=PLBtcTGRWwBj1UtNZCd-S55EXt7sDXDopW

🇨🇦 Leif Vollebekk, Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and Juno Award nominee known for his haunting, cinematic folk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMxRuqPXMsA

These professionally edited, stripped-down performances capture the raw artistry you can only experience at Summit FM - from Glasgow's finest to Montreal's most mesmerizing - witness these incredible artists in our intimate studio setting.

👆 Link in bio to watch now!



These exclusive sessions are made possible by our amazing members - thank you for supporting independent music and public radio!

08/19/2025

The Summit FM has been supporting The Clarks since the very beginning. As of the current spin count, The Summit FM has shared the music of this incredible band nearly 5,000 times!

The Clarks authentic indie rock sound perfectly captures the spirit of our Midwest region; they've remained true to their roots while evolving their sound over the decades; their live performances create unforgettable connections.

This Fall, The Clarks return to Northeast Ohio at Musica on Friday, October 10, 2025.