From Akron & Beyond Podcast

Double Albums, Part 1

Ah, the double album! Twice the fun, or double the trouble?  In this episode, Nick and Bob consider the genre, and conjure up a list of their personal favorites.  And play a lot of cool tunes.A double episode!Listen Thursday, January 15, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, of later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!

12 (13) Songs of Christmas - Our Third Annual Holiday Special

We again jingle some bells and knock back the eggnog as Nick, Bob, and special guest Brad Savage go WAY beyond to choose four songs each to get into the holiday mood - with a surprise 13th tune guaranteed to rock your Yuletide!Listen on Thursday, December 18 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or anytime later wherever you get your podcasts!AND…. All three of our Holiday Song Specials will also run on Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25th!Ho Ho Ho!

Elliott Carter

Our guest is Elliott Carter, the lead singer, songwriter, and visual artist.  Her band Detention made a huge impact locally, and as OFF-LEASH their ambitions and potential are higher than ever.Nick and Bob talk with Elliott about the challenges of doing music and art in today’s economic and social climate - and the rewards as well. Lots of rockin’ in this episode!Listen Thursday, December 11 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, anywhere you get your podcasts!
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The Akron Sound Panels, Part 2

This episode features a recording of the second event, from October at the Akron Main Library. Players in the “Akron Sound” Era reminisce, comment, and laugh, sharing stories from that time. The bands, the clubs, the scene….  Part 2 features David Giffels, Debbie Smith-Cahan, Danny Basone, Dave Swanson, and Bob Ethington.  Brad Savage is the moderator.These programs were very well-received. If you missed it, or just want to hear again, here’s your chance!Listen Thursday, 12/4, at 10 pm, on The Summit FM, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

The Akron Sound Panels, Part 1

This episode features a recording of the first event in May. Key players in the “Akron Sound” Era reminisce, comment, and laugh, sharing stories from that time. The bands, the clubs, the scene….  These programs were very well-received. If you missed it, or just want to hear again, here’s your chance!Listen Thursday, 12/4, at 10 pm, on The Summit FM, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts!
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Where Did the Highland Square PorchRokr Festival Come From?

It’s been called “The Best Day of the Year” by music fans all over Akron.  (Also “the Hottest Day of the Year” by those hauling drums and gear!).
But as the success of PorchRokr grows bigger and bigger with each year, you might wonder: How did this thing get started in the first place? In this episode, we talk with Mark D. Smith, professional architect, and one of the original key organizers of the popular event. It’ll be no surprise to learn that there were a lot of local politics involved - and also a lot of enthusiastic Highland Square residents who made it all happen….
 

Halloween Rock

Just in time for Halloween, in this episode Dr. Nick and Mr. Bob choose some spooky tunes for the season. Sit back with some hemlock and your favorite ghoul, and enjoy horror-filled hits from the graveyard of Rock!Listen Thursday, October 30, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anywhere you get your podcasts!(Thanks Brad Savage)

Big Kid Jeff Klemm

One of the most popular and acclaimed area performers for children, “Mr. Jeff” is also an accomplished songwriter, musician, theatrical artist, and teacher. After years of leading rock bands, Jeff has certainly found his calling in entertaining children via his YouTube videos and live performances. (Bob can attest to this, as his granddaughter is a superfan!). In this episode, we discuss with Jeff his curious and fascinating path to success - with big and little kids!Listen Thursday, September 18, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or anytime later, wherever you get your podcasts!

It’s Finally Come to This: Bob

With the upcoming Album Release Show for “Lost Language(s)” by the Robert Ethington Quintet Ty, Nick, with the aid of Brad Savage, investigate this Ethington character….Fiery Ambition! Torrid Relationships!  Futile Gestures!  Hilarious Pretentiousness! Questionable Hairstyles!  (And that’s just Bob).Unit 5, Tracey Thomas Shepard, Tin Huey, Ralph Carney, Half Cleveland, Glenn Lazear, Golems of the Red Planet - and more! It’s all here….Listen Thursday, August 28, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!

The Professor of Punk - Steven H. Gardner

In this episode, we visit with writer/historian Steven Gardner. Gardner’s five volume (so far!) History of Punk and New Wave music in the 1970’s (and beyond!) is about as close to definitive as we’ll ever get.  And - Akron finally gets its due!We discuss Gardner’s inspirations, methods, and his ultimate hopes for this ambitious project. And there’s a lot of great music!Listen Thursday, July 31, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3 - or anytime later, wherever you get your podcasts!
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