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 →
Kenny Rogers Was One Of “The Greatest Gift(s) Of All”
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 →
American Idol’s Kimberley Locke Debuts Her One-Woman Show At The White Plains Performing Arts Center This Weekend
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 →
Midge Ure & Me At Daryl’s House
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 →
Ultravox’s Midge Ure On His Tour, His Retrospective & Remaining Impact Of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
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 →
Macy Gray To Mentor: Joe Solo Offers “Sound” Advice On Breaking Into Music
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 →
Jake Clemons “Celebrates The Hope For The Future” With New Album & Tour
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 →
Come From Away’s Drummer, Larry Lelli, Offers A Glimpse Of His Career & What Makes This 9-11 Musical So Special
“Un-Block The Music” meant to run this story the week of September 11th, but unforeseen circumstances slowed down my writing. However, I had the great pleasure of seeing Come From Away on September 11th on Broadway. Eighteen years after this tragic day, emotions are still raw, but seeing this show was such a positive experience,... Continue Reading →
Will Van Dyke + Chris Dwan=Stereo Dawn & New Pop Music
Perhaps what I love best about writing “Un-Block The Music,” is meeting people! Not just any people, but amazingly talented people. Musical Director/Orchestrator, Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots) is one of those talented people, and what I love about actually speaking to people instead of emailing and texting them is…I find all of... Continue Reading →
18 Years After The Terrorist Attacks, Daniel Rodriguez Is Still “The Voice That Heals A Nation”
Today, while we honor those we lost on September 11, 2001, we also celebrate our American spirit. On September 12, 2001, we all forgot that we were Democrats or Republications, we just became Americans. One of the people who helped us deal with our grief and feel stronger again was “The Voice That Healed A... Continue Reading →