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 →
Happy 2021!!! All of our problems might not disappear overnight, but I choose to look towards the light at the end of the tunnel. Despite this past administration’s neglect of the arts, we are on the horizon of a new day! And…there is no time like the present to shake up your music tastes and... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays Everyone! “Un-Block The Music” has been off the spectrum! Christmas is always my favorite time of year. I usually love to be in the middle of NYC seeing shows and visiting the beautifully decorated department store windows, visiting Rockefeller Center and the holiday markets in Bryant and Central Parks. Of course, seeing family... Continue Reading →
Musical theater students have told “Un-Block The Music,” that one of the biggest problems with theater training in school is that “timing” is unrealistic. Shows come together in weeks, not months. And, although this pandemic has seemingly allowed artists more time for projects, in reality, creation time has been sped up not slowed down. Case... Continue Reading →
It’s no surprise when “Un-Block The Music” writes that artists often work for no money. It’s even less of a surprise when I say artists during the pandemic are working for no money. HOWEVER, it may be a bit surprising to realize how many people in the theater industry have been out of work since... Continue Reading →
1986 was a year or two before my music journalist career really started taking off. I was relentless as a newspaper stringer (in essence a freelancer who gets paid $25 for a story if they are lucky). At any rate, I would also use phony credentials to get invited to events. You could do that... Continue Reading →
If you have been reading “Un-Block The Music” and listening to WFYL 1180Am’s “From Bullets To Broadway,” you know what a fan I am of Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy. You also know that I have a daughter who is a musical theater writer/actress. You may also know that Debbie Galante Block was a pop... Continue Reading →
If you have been listening to WFYL 1180AM’s “From Bullets” To Broadway” chronicling Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy’s journey to New York with their musical Emergency, you are going to love the show this Saturday (Dec. 12 at noon). With the end of 2020 upon us (thank God), we are taking a little detour with... 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 →
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 →
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