Beyond Top 40
Timing, as they say, is everything. As the world struggles to find an ordinary day during these days of quarantine, “Un-Block The Music” connected with a favorite guitarist Peter Calo (of Carly Simon fame) who released the video of his song “Ordinary Day.” “The fact that everything is amplified in terms of what is normal,”... Continue Reading →
Right before Broadway closed down on March 12th, “Un-Block the Music” had the great fortune be part of “Women’s Day On Broadway” (WomenOfBroadway.com) at the New Amsterdam Theater. The event, presented by Disney On Broadway, touted the success women have achieved in the theater community. I had conflicting emotions of hope and disappointment about women’s... Continue Reading →
Since you are reading this post, “Un-Block The Music” hopes you are looking to discover new music and forget about the pandemic for a while. Music is my survival mechanism! You can start exploring with a San Francisco-based band, Bray & The Dens who were about to release their fourth studio album in March just... Continue Reading →
I admit it. My attention span during this Coronavirus pandemic has been almost nonexistent. Everyone is encouraging solitude. TikTok videos are short. A lot of them are funny, but I am seriously in need of new music and to feel part of something. The quote above from Robert Browning says it all. Why then does... Continue Reading →
Just in case you haven’t realized by now, “Un-Block The Music” is written by a New Yorker. As the Coronavirus spreads and our governor has told all businesses to close and workers to stay home, I decided I should write up all of the interviews I have been lucky enough to have had in the... Continue Reading →
While “Un-Block The Music” fought the digital music revolution for a lot years because of its unnatural sound quality, I had to relent and start listening to music on my phone. However, that does not mean I don’t crave live music with an orchestra. That’s why “Un-Block The Music” is excited to announce that Kimberley... Continue Reading →
While "Un-Block The Music" says, if you are a child of the 1980s you will love MIdge Ure in concert. However, my husband, more of a classic rock fan, really loved the show too. It was all acoustic, and Midge even did a one man version of "Do They Know It's Christmas," which he co-wrote... Continue Reading →
If you are a child of the 80s, you may understand why “Un-Block The Music” lost it when I saw that Midge Ure is playing in my area this weekend. The name Midge Ure might not ring a bell immediately to Americans, but what if I say he co-wrote Do They Know It’s Christmas? with... Continue Reading →
How do you break into songwriting and producing? “Un-Block The Music” has been fortunate enough to hear a lot of amazing stories over the last two years. Songwriter/Producer, Joe Solo is the latest to share his journey and advice. What I love about Joe is his honesty. He won’t promise to make you a star,... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year from “Un-Block the Music”! Thanks to all of you who have made and continue to make this blog fun, exciting, hopefully informational and different from any thing that is out there! In the crazy world we live in, music helps keep out sanity. That is why, my first interview of 2020 is... Continue Reading →
