Beyond Top 40
I don’t know about you, but “Un-Block The Music” has always felt left-out of the “cool” group being too young to really remember much of the 1960s. How can I be a music writer and not have experienced the Woodstock Festival in 1969 in upstate New York? I watched the documentary and I’ve listened to... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” remembers the first time Reggae was on Top 40 radio, or at the least the first time I heard it. It was the song, “Roxanne” by the Police. I was instantly in love. Rock music was king at the time, with punk on the rise in the U.S., but I was curious.... Continue Reading →
The Highland Divas! Not the type of music you are accustomed to reading about on “Un-Block The Music.” However, as you know, my mantra is…listen to every kind of music at least once in your life. I listened to the Highland Divas…and I want more! The trio of Georgia, Margaret and Marla have diverse musical... Continue Reading →
So, if you’d like to experience music that is good and unexpected, then “Un-Block The Music” suggests you check out the band, International Orange. They play jazz with a twist. Drummer/percussionist Todd Isler, one of the founding members, spent some time with me to explain. Guitarist, David Phelps and Todd met in the later 1980s... Continue Reading →
Everclear will take the New York Pleasantville Music Festival stage at 8:05 pm this Saturday, July 13. The performance will be the culmination of a day of mini concerts from world-class headliners, breakout stars and local artists you need to know. “Un-Block The Music” posted a preview yesterday at https://unblockthemusic.blog/2019/07/11/the-pleasantville-music-festival-this-weekend-brings-much-needed-music-to-nyc-suburbs/ Everclear has been around since... Continue Reading →
Back from vacation, and ready to listen to new music!!!Living in the suburbs of New York City, “Un-Block The Music” is always on a train heading south to see shows! When I was in college, it was different the drinking age was 18, and there were so many bars and clubs playing live music, we... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music’s” obsession with guitar heroes continues with Andrew Synowiec. That name might not ring a bell right away, but he has been a sought-after guitarist for years having been part of 25 Grammy-nominated recordings. He won a Grammy of his own in 2015 as part of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. And….he has... Continue Reading →
So much happening this summer in music! “Un-Block The Music” has a great line up of stories coming. Here is a tease. Admittedly, I am a little late posting info on “Enter Laughing”. The musical, based on the original novel by Carl Reiner is a hilarious musical in the same vein as “The Rivals” and... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” is so very happy to share this link to Amanda Ayala’s debut pop single, “Lost You.” The track is currently available for pre-order and will be released to all music platforms tomorrow, Friday, May 24, 2019. You may recognize Amanda from Season 9 of The Voice or more recently, TopGolf's television show Who Will... Continue Reading →
