“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 →
If You Long For The Days When Artists Told A Story, Check Out Ryan Doyle!!!
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 →
Women Wonders: Pianist Lara Downes “Un-Blocks” History With EP Releases Highlighting Women Who Have Shaped All Music
On my journalistic path to “Un-Block The Music,” I have discovered my dislike for 2-minute snippets delivered on the news morning shows. What do we actually learn? My desire to widen the scope of knowledge, is the first thing I found in common with pianist Lara Downes. Lara said, “I am driven by my own... Continue Reading →
2021 Starts With New Music From Miley & Sir Paul; But, “Ratatouille The Tik Tok Musical” Only Available Til Jan 4
Happy 2021!!! All of our problems might not disappear overnight, but I choose to look towards the light at the end of the tunnel. Despite this past administration’s neglect of the arts, we are on the horizon of a new day! And…there is no time like the present to shake up your music tastes and... Continue Reading →
WFYL1180AM’s ’s Sgt. Dan McCaughan Hopes “Santa Will Bring Broadway Back” As He Chats With The Foys About Their Song Premiere On A Virtual Holiday Show: Rebroadcast Dec. 19th
If you have been reading “Un-Block The Music” and listening to WFYL 1180Am’s “From Bullets To Broadway,” you know what a fan I am of Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy. You also know that I have a daughter who is a musical theater writer/actress. You may also know that Debbie Galante Block was a pop... Continue Reading →
WFYL’s From Bullets To Broadway Offers A Holiday Show Dec. 12th With A New Hilarious Song By The Foys
If you have been listening to WFYL 1180AM’s “From Bullets” To Broadway” chronicling Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy’s journey to New York with their musical Emergency, you are going to love the show this Saturday (Dec. 12 at noon). With the end of 2020 upon us (thank God), we are taking a little detour with... Continue Reading →
What Are You Doing Tonite? Watching A Holiday Show, With Seasonal Music & Original Songs From Safe & Sound (With Guests, Jacob Foy & S.C.!!!)
Experience some holiday magic for a good cause tonight! Holly Block and Elizabeth Jerjian, the creators of Safe & Sound, The Musical (https://www.safeandsoundmusical.com/), have a treat in store with their virtual holiday show this evening, December 5 at 8 p.m. (Eastern time). Not only will you have a night of enjoyment, you will help raise... Continue Reading →
Well-Strung’s Violinist, Singer, Actor, Edmund Bagnell Treats Us With Solo Christmas Album
One of the great joys of writing “Un-Block The Music” is that I get to break a stereotype…so to speak. While a journalist’s “stereotype” is different than an actor’s, or musician’s we are pushed in to covering only one part of the industry. And, while Social Media and the Internet have wreaked havoc on the... Continue Reading →
Women Wonders: Single Available Today From Upcoming Musical “Safe And Sound!” ; A Show Written By Women
Want a fabulous way to start the holiday weekend? "Un-Block The Music" suggests you buy this NEW single out today from Safe and Sound The Musical, “I’m Not Ashamed.” The show’s writing team, Holly Block and Elizabeth Jerjian are slowly releasing songs from this upcoming musical which is the story about how LOVE guides four... Continue Reading →
Check Out “Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe”: A New Release From Melissa Errico & Lara Downes In Support Of “Broadway For Biden”
As the lines for early voting keep getting longer and longer, “Un-Block The Music” is posting a video to infuse you with enthusiasm to exercise your right no matter how long it takes. Melissa Errico and Lara Downes’s rendition of “Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe” is part of “Broadway for Biden”’s efforts. (www.BroadwayForBiden.com).... Continue Reading →