Beyond Top 40
If you have doubts that theater people can command an audience outside of a Broadway stage, then you need to catch Will Van Dyke’s concert. For my first live music outing, “Un-Block The Music” went to New York City’s famed venue The Bitter End to watch and listen to Will and his band play mostly... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block the Music” recently caught up with Composer/Orchestrator Will Van Dyke (Little Shop of Horrors, Pretty Woman) to talk about his debut EP of original music, The Mayor. https://open.spotify.com/album/28sXoiTJqHks8HIqHNAwdX?si=YLvxX_tST-a6vSDFO4Z9lw&dl_branch=1&nd=1 Before I share that interview, I want to share the news that he will be playing with his band this evening at the legendary club, The... Continue Reading →
Despite my professional experience in pop music, “Un-Block The Music” has always expressed my lifelong love of theater. I am from Mt. Vernon, NY. I worked in NYC, but when I had my children, I had to move further into the suburbs to afford a house. I moved to Putnam County. Imagine my delight when... Continue Reading →
To all of those silly people who have been saying New York Theater will never be the same, “Un-Block the Music” says….ha! Although Broadway shows will not start to open until September, small theaters are leading the way this summer, and you can find out what’s happening at 1657 Broadway. It’s a new ticket booth.... Continue Reading →
For those of you born AFTER 1984, let “Un-Block The Music” take you back to the days when MTV ran videos all day long. Let me take you back to when my friends and I sat by the TV waiting for a list of times Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” would be played, and when we saw... Continue Reading →
"Un-Block The Music" is celebrating "Pride" today with the amazing and multi-talented Ryan Doyle and his new release "Strings Attached". If Ryan looks familiar, he was one of the stars in "Safe And Sound The Musical." Look for my interview with Ryan later this week....But, enjoy this now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWDoK3nGn7g&ab_channel=RyanDoyle
Damn! If you are having a gloomy week with all of this crazy weather throughout the U.S. Or, are you just ready to finally get out in the world and celebrate, here’s a song to pump you up!!!“Amplify,” written by Lynne Shankel and featuring Shoshanna Bean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsMBm7jKVHM&ab_channel=MaestraMusic Wow!!! “Un-Block The Music” has been dragging along... Continue Reading →
While I wasn’t there is person, “Un-Block The Music” was at 54 Below in spirit last night when the doors to the famed New York City club opened for the first time since pandemic shutdown in March 2020. Although theaters and live performance openings have been announced in the last month, New York reached a... Continue Reading →
It’s finally here! Live Performance returns tomorrow night June 17 at one of my favorite venues…Feinstein’s/54 Below which is lovingly referred to as Broadway’s Living Room! Jennifer Ashley Tepper is the creative program leader and Un-Block The Music got to speak with her recently about not only what’s in store at the venue but also... Continue Reading →
Un-Block The Music has discovered “Conversations From Away,” a podcast that encourages a dialog about systemic racism, police brutality, Black Lives Matter and how these issues affect the Broadway industry. Since shutdown, I have talked a lot about women’s issues, and I am glad to say I have been getting great response. That being said,... Continue Reading →
