Beyond Top 40
In this surreal life that, at times, feels like a level of Jumangi, “Un-Block The Music” knows that artists will lead us back to the real world, albeit an improved one. I am happy to report, that at least some live performances will be happening this summer at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ. Starting... Continue Reading →
In a time when many us feel the world has totally lost its empathy, it was so wonderful for “Un-Block the Music” to meet Mary Mitchell-Campbell, conductor, music director, orchestrator, composer, arranger and humanitarian. While serving as musical director for many New York musicals and tours, currently on Broadway’s Mean Girls, she is also founder... Continue Reading →
(Photo by Jeremy Daniel) Okay…did you listen to WFYL1180 AM’s From Bullets To Broadway, The Anatomy of A Broadway Show, featuring Emergency the Musical this past weekend? If you did, then you heard Emergency’s main character, Justin sing his “I Want Song,” Where I’m Mean To Be. (The song demo that you heard is sung... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” has not disappeared, and neither has WFYL 1180 AM’s how From Bullets to Broadway, Anatomy of A Broadway Show Featuring Emergency The Musical. In fact, host Sgt. Daniel McCaughan and “The Fabulous Foys” will return to the airwaves with a new episode tomorrow, Saturday, June 20th at noon, Eastern Time. Of course,... Continue Reading →
As “Un-Block The Music” has written many times, no artist has the same path to success and writing about those individual journeys is the fun of this blog. If you are in high school right now trying to make a decision about your life, do not agonize. What college you choose does not determine your... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” has been using the quarantine to improve my site, and I am hoping to find a social media enthusiast to hire for about three hours a week to start. If this could be you, email me at dgalanteblock@gmail.com. I have interviewed a lot of fantastic artists from musicians to behind the scene... Continue Reading →
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 →
When you listened to WFYL1180 AM’s (www.1180wfyl.com) “From Bullets To Broadway, The Anatomy of A Broadway Show, featuring Emergency the Musical” this past weekend, you must have been excited to hear Producer Ken Davenport’s interview http://www.BroadwayBullets.com. Both “Bullets” and “Un-Block The Music” mention Ken often. Not only is he the Foys’ mentor for Emergency, he... Continue Reading →
OMG! It’s almost summer. While “Un-Block The Music” is well aware of the families that are still suffering as the result of this worldwide pandemic, I am so grateful to say that New York’s curve is headed down. So, today, when I thought about writing my preview of From Bullets To Broadway, I thought I... 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 →
