After talking to all of the amazing women behind the international sound consoles of Dear Evan Hansen (DEH), “Un-Block The Music” was able to secure an interview with Nevin Steinberg, who is the sound designer for the Broadway show and who had the foresight to hire these women. “To work, I always gather a lot... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: From “Emojiland” To “Ugly Dolls” To “Marriage Material,” Laura Schein Proves She Is More Than A Smize
Cover Photo Mark J. Franklin Every time I interview a successful person involved with music, I relive my own path. Since this article is not about me, I won’t drone on about how I became a music journalist/writer, but I will tell you that meeting Laura Schein reminded so much of myself and having a... Continue Reading →
Can It Be? COVID’s Positive Effect On “Emergency” The Musical: Rebroadcast Of “From Bullets To Broadway” Saturday, Sept. 26 At Noon
As the season changes to autumn, “Un-Block The Music” expects we all are quarantine-weary, and we so desperately want live performance back! I have been lucky through this whole ordeal to be talking with Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy about the development of their musical, Emergency. And, I have to give much thanks to WFYL... Continue Reading →
The Foys Debut A New Song On “From Bullets To Broadway” This Saturday On WFYL 1180AM At Noon
A new episode of From Bullets To Broadway, Anatomy of A Show hits the WFYL 1180 AM airwaves noon on Saturday, September 19, 2020 (Eastern time). In case you haven’t heard, “Un-Block The Music” joins show host Sgt. Dan McCaughan as we follow Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy on their road to the New York... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Nick Cordero’s Life With Release Of His Album: Proceeds Go To His Family
Nick Cordero should be celebrating his birthday today, but he lost his battle with COVID-19 on July 5. Broadway Records released Nick’s album today, “Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below.” It is available from all major music retailers and commemorates what would have been Nick’s 42nd birthday. Proceeds from the album will go to benefit his... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays Part 2: Melissa Errico’s Beautiful Tribute To Michel Legrand & His Music
“Un-Block The Music” (UBTM) remembers watching Michel Legrand on The Merv Griffin Show, I think way back in the 1970s when my love of music just started to be cultivated. He looked so European and I remember being so very fascinated. His music was different from anything else I had ever heard (Of course, I... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: “My Fair Lady’s” Melissa Errico Shares Success With Her Mentors Who Prod Her, Cheer Her, & Prod Her Again!—Part 1
Finally! “Un-Block The Music” brings you my extended interview with the talented Melissa Errico promised to you earlier this summer. As this blog continues to grow, I find that while all artists are different, they also come from a similar place in their heart. I hope that reading “Un-Block The Music’s” (UBTM) interviews during the... Continue Reading →
Change The World Through Art: Support “Safe & Sound The Musical”
“Un-Block The Music” is proud to help Holly Block and Elizabeth Jerjan announce the social media and GoFundMe for Safe & Sound the Musical. While much of the world, is negative these days, these young women are hoping to change the world through their art, and bring this musical to the stage. They are specifically... Continue Reading →
Women Wednesdays: Songwriter Holly Gewandter Proves Female Teams (Eg. Sarah Stiles) Are Golden
As the world is somehow reimagined this year, artists like Holly Gewandter already are a step ahead of the rest in more ways than one. Do you remember Cinderella: The Real True Story? It’s the story of when Cinderella found her Princess! (More on that later). “Un-block The Music” found Holly Gewandter when I came... Continue Reading →
Autumn Approaches, Theaters Get Closer To Reopening, & We Listen To The Build Of “Emergency”
Featured Image is Emily Cramer I wonder if you are like me. No matter how old I get, the first morning that you wake up feeling a little chilly, you get sad and think…summer’s over…gotta get back to homework! Well…that happened to “Un-Block The Music” over the weekend. While I usually like Autumn once it... Continue Reading →