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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“Un-Block The Music” had a lot of fun speaking with Luba Mason as she gets ready to release her album tomorrow, October 23rd! Luba will be the subject of an upcoming “Women Wednesday”, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to tell you about Triangle. Luba describes Triangle as “a blend of different musical... Continue Reading →
It is Wednesday, and “Un-Block The Music” just posted a story called The Second Man…LOL…But, I have more!!! Victoria Theodore gave me an interview just in time for me to promote her immersive show on October 10th. If you don’t recognize her name, you will recognize her work. Not only was she the musical director... Continue Reading →
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