Beyond Top 40
If I have written this before, forgive me for repeating myself, but it is something I believe so strongly. If you always want to be working, create your own work! “Un-Block The Music” had the pleasure of speaking with Leandra Ellis-Gaston who is the Swing/Dance captain for Tina: The Tina Tuner Musical on Broadway. But,... Continue Reading →
While it seems that live theater is making rumbles with New York Mayor DeBlasio saying Fall could be a real re-opening date, Bite Sized Broadway forges ahead with original mini musicals. “Un-Block The Music” has been patiently awaiting the April 5th premiere of MTA which stars today’s “Woman Wonders” subject the multi-talented Gabrielle Ruiz. While... Continue Reading →
(Photo: Nathan Johnson) I don’t know where to begin. “Un-Block The Music” spoke to Emmy and Tony winning writer and lyricist Lynn Ahrens. She is half the famed songwriting team of Flaherty and Ahrens who wrote the song , “How Can I Tell You,” for the documentary Nasrin (about Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human... Continue Reading →
The inaugural Front Line Fringe Festival opens this weekend with 17 shows! Safe and Sound The Musical will premiere on Saturday night, March 13 at 10 p.m. Eastern/9 p.m. Central time. Tickets are on sale at https://www.safeandsoundmusical.com/. We often speak of kismet in relation to the perfect destiny of lovers coming together. There was even... Continue Reading →
It’s International Woman’s Day, and it is time for “Un-Block The Music” to celebrate as well! One year ago this week, “Un-Block The Music” had the idea to create a column highlighting women in music, and it has really taken off in popularity. As a result of the “Women Wonders” column, I have met amazing,... Continue Reading →
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 →
If it is possible to find a silver lining in the horrifying pandemic that has gripped the world, perhaps societal awareness and change jumps to the forefront. Women’s issues and race relations are talked about all of the time, strides have been made, but never enough. Perhaps “divine intentions” will finally become reality. As you... Continue Reading →
Like many Americans, “Un-Block The Music” was on a natural high last week with the inauguration of a new administration, and the hope that we will come back together as one HEALTHY nation. We’ve been talking a whole lot about the lack of empathy in the last few years, but instead of me saying the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
