Beyond Top 40
I remember the first time I heard “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the radio. I was so….confused! All I knew was…I loved it. Queen became one of my favorite bands. I hope the new Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” that hits theaters this Friday, November 2, will do the band’s talent justice. In the meantime, for fun…go... Continue Reading →
One stop shopping continues to be the theme of recording studios that “Un-Block The Music” has had the privilege to visit lately. Manhattan Center Studios is no exception to that. However, these studios offer another special advantage. They are connected to two large venue spaces, The Hammerstein Ballroom and The Grand Ballroom as well as... Continue Reading →
“Desperate Measures” will end its run at Off-Broadway's New World Stages October 28 it was announced Monday. This makes me so sad. You won’t see many reviews on “Un-Block The Music” because I know how difficult it is to put on a show, and all of the blood, sweat and tears that go into it. However,... Continue Reading →
This is an exciting week for Un-Block The Music. The Audio Engineering Show (AES) opens tomorrow at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. If you are not familiar with the Javits Center, it is in the middle of Manhattan, close to studios and theater. Un-Block The Music is trying to re-connect with the studios... Continue Reading →
As I walked by the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City, home to the Broadway sensation, “Hamilton,” I was struck and seriously surprised by the audience standing on line. Perhaps it was the time of day, a Wednesday matinee, but the majority of those waiting were older…dare I say…my age and above? I get... Continue Reading →
As a New Yorker, I am constantly on the move. For “Un-Block The Music,” I am running from one interview to the next; one show to the next; writing articles; emailing; talking on the phone….you get the picture. Sometimes, I would just like to take a deep breath, sit still and concentrate on one project. ... Continue Reading →
Depending how you look at it, I either have the best timing or the worst. “Un-Block The Music” had the great pleasure (and honor) of interviewing Joe Iconis on August 29. That was just a few days before it was announced that “Be More Chill,” (the musical that was an internet sensation for which he... Continue Reading →
What I loved most about visiting the famed Power Station recording studio in Manhattan recently is that, the philosophy of its new owner, BerkleeNYC, is like mine. “Un-Block The Music”! Stephen Webber, executive director, walked me around the famed recording space and spoke about BerkleeNYC’s plans for the future. “New York is the place of... Continue Reading →
It’s opening night! Jacob Brandt’s “1969: The Second Man” will premiere at the Fourth Street Theatre, as part of Next Door at New York Theatre Work Shop. After working on this show for five years, Jacob’s musical vision of the second man on the moon has finally landed on the stage for a limited run... Continue Reading →
