Once again…with “Un-Block The Music,” I have found another soul sister of sorts…Emily Marshall, the musical director for Ratatouille! Like myself, Emily’s musical genes came from her mom’s side of the family. “My grandfather on my mother’s side had his own band. He conducted, arranged, played sax and clarinet. He taught himself to play sax... 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 →
Women Wonders: Writer/Musician Phoebe Kreutz Offers Tips To Get On Santa’s “Nice List” With A Little Help From Her Avenue Q/Aladdin Friends
Do you need a little Christmas? Right this very minute? “Un-Block The Music” encourages you to check out The Nice List with book and lyrics by the latest “Woman Wonder”, Phoebe Kreutz. (BTW…music is by Gary Adler, composer Altar Boyz, musical director Avenue Q and directed by Sesame’s Street’s Mr. Hooper, Alan Muraoka). The Nice... 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 →
Women Wonders: Luba Mason Shares Her Road To Broadway & A New Livestream
For those that know me, you know I like to talk and not text or email! However, as much as “Un-Block The Music” denounces computer takeover of our lives, I am sure happy we have had computers this year! How would we have ever made it through shutdown without Tik Tok, musical livestreams and of... Continue Reading →
“Girl From North Country’s” Luba Mason Drops Eclectic New Album Tomorrow!!
“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 →
Women Wednesdays: Queen Of The Cabarets, Karen Mason Talks About Her Career & How Live Performance Feels Like Home
“Un-Block The Music” talks a lot about Broadway shows. I also talk about concerts and albums, but I don ‘t spend a lot of time on Cabarets. After speaking to Karen Mason, I am more excited about them then ever. While Karen has done her share of Broadway shows, including Mamma Mia, Sunset Boulevard and... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: Let Karen Mason Entertain You Through The Pandemic
It’s Women Wednesday, and “Un-Block The Music” is whetting your appetite for the next exceptional woman I interviewed. It’s Karen Mason! Karen is part of the next TWO Bite-Sized Broadway shows that I featured on the blog last week ( https://unblockthemusic.blog/2020/10/06/get-your-fix-of-new-musical-theater-twice-a-month-on-bite-sized-broadway-a-mini-musical-podcast/). And, that’s not all. What are you doing tonight? Available? Buy a ticket to Karen’s... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: Stevie Wonder, Beyonce & Donna Summer Have 1 Thing In Common: Victoria Theodore!
Feelings of joy envelope you when speaking with Pianist/Composer/Musical Director Victoria Theodore. “Un-Block The Music” appreciates such delight and positivity every day! “The prevailing concept in my life is gratefulness,” she said. People recognize that energy, and it serves her tremendously, and I believe it is a huge part of her success. While one of... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: Musical Director Victoria Theodore Announces An Immersive Show With Her Band, EnSPirits, Oct. 10th
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 →