What happened to summer? “Un-Block The Music” seems to ask that question every year! I certainly had a busy one going to shows and meeting people who really seem to love what I am doing! I admit it. My Social Media learning has been a little slow, but I am getting there! I still need... Continue Reading →
Summer Outlook: “Enter Laughing,” “Emergency,” Andrew Synowiec, Pleasantville Music Festival & More
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 →
Happy 1st Birthday To Un-Block The Music
Happy One Year Anniversary to “Un-Block The Music”! Hope you like my new look! More changes to come! Boy, have I learned a lot! I learned that I still love chasing a story, and meeting new people and interviewing and writing. I learned that my initial premise of “unblocking” all music is really valid. I... Continue Reading →
It’s An “Emergency” As Father/Son Recipients Of Ken Davenport Grant Set Sights On NYC
How much could you advance your career in 2019 by surrounding yourself with other like-minded theater professionals all working to achieve their goals? That is the question Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Ken Davenport (“Kinky Boots,” “Once On This Island”) poses on his blog. The answer to the question is A LOT! Just ask father/son musical writing... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” Promises Exciting Stories & New Features In 2019!
Happy New Year everyone! “Un-Block The Music” has lots in store for 2019! Follow the blog here, as well as on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The more followers the better the stories! Blogging is a whole new world for this journalist who continues to learn about all the cool things that can be done,... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” Is Back!
Hi fans of "Un-Block The Music!" Haven’t posted in a while as I was on Jury Duty…But, I will be back in the saddle tomorrow, hoping to have a story up by Wednesday at the latest. There are great things to look forward to including info about Broadway ‘s “Anastasia” vinyl release, interviews with Yamaha... Continue Reading →
From Un-Block The Music To You
Thanks for reading "Un-Block The Music." In the next few months, you will see a lot of exciting changes and stories as this blog really begins to come into its own character. Please Share it, Tweet it, Instagram it. And please, send me any comments and suggestions. Check out the "contact" and "about" sections on... Continue Reading →
Vote For “The Arts” If You Want To Cultivate Critical Thinkers
“Un-Block The Music” was just writing up an interview I did with the very lovely, very talented Kathyrn Bostic who was recently named Scoring Artist In Residence at Berklee College of Music. Although we weren’t talking about the election during the interview, we did talk about the need for arts in the schools. If you... Continue Reading →
“Angels In America” Composer, Adrian Sutton, Talks About His Tony-Nomination For A Play Score, In A Musical Category
When watching a play like “Angels In America” (which received the most Tony nominations of any play in 2018), perhaps you are not really paying conscious attention to the score as you might to songs in a musical, but most certainly you are feeling that music. This particular score was nominated in a category usually... Continue Reading →
Att: Indie Artists
Welcome To Un-Block The Music (unblockthemusic.blog) As a music journalist, I have found that the best artists are often those that are unsigned and working hard to get noticed. I can help. Fill out this form and send it to me with a picture. If it looks good and sound good, I will post... Continue Reading →