Every Wednesday, “Un-Block The Music” has posted an interview with a woman making the difference in music today. If only I could interview Sister Rosetta Tharpe today. What would she say? I have a long list of women interviewed for the blog and I am excited to share those stories, but, “Un-Block the Music” is... Continue Reading →
Dare I say, that college is not the only stepping stone into a career; particularly a career in the arts? I know, I know….you need a plan B if you want to eat. “Un-Block The Music” begs to differ. As a journalist interviewing all kinds of creatives (and being one myself), I have heard numerous... Continue Reading →
Although not planned this way, the release of Georgia Stitt’s album, “A Quiet Revolution” probably could not have been at a better time with music lovers having the time to sit down and reflect on music during the quarantine. As a kid, “Un-Block The Music” read every liner note and voraciously dissected and listened to... Continue Reading →
In case you don’t know the history of “Un-Block The Music,” the quick summary is…I graduated college and worked in a department store as I frantically searched for a job as a reporter. It was the beginning of the Internet. Email wasn’t really “a thing,” but I knew networking was the only way to get... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! It’s Women Wednesdays, and I am currently writing up an interview that I did with Emma Ford, drummer extraordinaire. Come From Away drummer Larry Lelli introduced me to her at an industry reading this past December, and I finally caught up with her. Emma is originally from Sydney, Australia where she earned her... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the chips just fall in place. This week, I didn’t have to look far for a subject for Women Wednesday. It’s writer/lyricist Marcy Heisler. As quarantine drags on, “Un-Block The Music,” is immersing itself in music and most especially musical theater any way I can get it. Lucky for me, an industry friend connected... Continue Reading →
An area of entertainment that “Un-Block The Music” hasn’t really touched on is opera. I don’t know much about this genre beyond La Boehme. Let’s think about it. All music has the same task…its’s all about telling stories, said Beth Lake, Associate Sound Designer for the most recent production of My Fair Lady at Lincoln... Continue Reading →
OK…I know it is not Wednesday. “Un-Block The Music” intended to put a Women’s story up yesterday, but I had the good fortune to have four interviews scheduled with women, and I didn’t have time to write! That’s amazing news on two levels. People are starting to come to life and are learning how to... Continue Reading →
A Hadestown lyric from the song “I Raise My Cup” comes to mind in this horrible time of Coronavirus. “Some birds sing when the sun shines bright. My praise is not for them, but the one who sings in the dead of night. I raise my cup to him.” Broadway sang through September 11th recovery... Continue Reading →
In light of news that Broadway won’t resume at least until June 7, “Un-Block The Music” will not hold back any of the interviews I have already done. And, I hope to reach more people through the next month. If the only way we can connect is through blogs and social media, so be it... Continue Reading →
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