From Akron & Beyond Podcast

 
“Craig Bell”In this episode, Nick and Bob visit with Craig Bell.  Craig is a true musical legend, having been a member of Rocket From the Tombs, the ur-punk band from Cleveland that ultimately spawned Pere Ubu and the Dead Boys. He’s co-writer of the classic song “Final Solution”, amongst other anthems, and has continued making music with a variety of great bands. Craig has great stories, and a lot of great music. Listen Thursday, June 25 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3 - or later any time, wherever you get your podcasts!
 

In this special episode, we preview the new documentary about 15-60-75 (The Numbers Band) with filmmaker Jason Prufer.  Over a decade in the making, this film promises to be the definitive portrait of one of the most original and dynamic musical forces ever to come from our region - or any region, for that matter. We are also joined by Robert Kidney, who shares his take on the film.Director Prufer integrates interviews, rare photos, and exhilarating live performances for a film experience you won’t want to miss!“Out of Oblivion, Into Obscurity” will premiere at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.

Join us tonight, Thursday. March 26 at 10 pm. as we celebrate the classic collection of 1960’s mayhem NUGGETS! Curated by Lenny Kaye. who with an all-star band of local rockers will be performing songs tomorrow@ night at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland!As is always the case when we’re joined by Dave Swanson, the conversation goes all over the place. Tons of great songs on this special episode!Listen tonight at 10 pm on The Summit FM. 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!(Thanks to Brad Savage)

In this episode, Nick and Bob visit with our friend Joyce Lagios about her nearly 60 year career at WAKR.  Akron’s historic radio station, home of Alan Freed, and still thriving today, Joyce was there, and has stories - This is a fun episode!

In this episode, a first of a two-parter, Bob and Nick conjure up an incomplete and impossible list of their favorite music films. Rock Docs predominate, but there’s some ringers as well. Grab some popcorn and prepare to complain!
Listen Thursday, February 13, at 10 pm, on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

Our guest is one of the busiest guys in NE Ohio, from the Cool Cleveland website to his band Vanity Crash, Thomas Mulready is keeping alive the history and spirit of the region’s art and music scenes.And - Thomas’ story is an intriguing one, including corporate jobs, performance art, and elaborate multi-media concert events.With a couple of big events celebrating the Punk/New Wave legacy of both Akron and Cleveland coming up, this is a fun and timely interview - with lots of great music!

Pearl Coffee is an Akron landmark and success story. Founded over 100 years ago by a family of Greek immigrants, their high quality brews and blends are delicious and popular throughout the country. In this episode, Nick and Bob talk with Johnna Economou, proprietor of Pearl Coffee about their long history, and the old school process and techniques behind their products.Johnna is also a big local music fan, so we sneak some cool tunes in!Listen Thursday, February 26, on The Summit FM, 91.3, at 10 pm - or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!

No one, but no one, knows more about the history and musical legacy of Kent, Ohio than Jason Prufer. In this episode, Nick and Bob discuss with Jason his research and archiving of the city’s architecture, clubs, artists, and concerts. We also learn about the upcoming, highly anticipated documentary he has made about the Numbers Band.This is a special episode! Listen Thursday, February 19 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3 - or later, wherever you get your podcasts!

Nick and Bob continue their unofficial survey of significant double albums.  Too much, or not enough? Either way, lots of great tunes will be heard!Listen Thursday, January 22, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!(For complete songs, we recommend [http://www.SoundCloud.com)]www.SoundCloud.com)

Nick and Bob talk with Silas Hite, a highly accomplished musician, composer, and producer.  Silas is an Emmy Award winner, creating music for commercials, TV, film, video games… and he’s working right here in Akron!This weekend sees a record release party and art show for his latest project: “The Return of the Vampire Hustlers From Hell”, the evocative soundtrack for an (as of now!) fictitious ‘70’s Italian Horror Action Movie!To hear more about Silas and his work, listen Thursday, February 5, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!