You have probably have heard the duet “Drive Away” featuring Kacey Musgraves. Bet you have also sung along to The Band Perry’s “Done”. And, do you watch “Nashville”? Then, you’ve heard “Be My Girl”. However, do you recognize the names John Davidson and Jacob Bryant? Well…pay attention, they have written all of those songs, and... Continue Reading →
Orchestral Music & Pop Become One At J.C. Santalis’ Raw Recording Studio
Whatever happened to musical artists that paint a picture and evoke drama and heart palpitations when you listen? Well…I found a few at Raw Recording in Patterson, NY. (http://www.rawrecording.com/) Thankfully, Producer/Engineer, Jean-Christophe Santalis (J.C.), Raw Recording’s owner brought together the young and talented Bond Villain (aka Robert Roche) and former “American Idol,” Kimberley Locke. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Summer 2018: Ken Davenport, The Brummies, Elizsabeth & More
This summer will be hot for Unblockthemusic.blog. Look for stories about the Brummies, J.C Santalis, Bond Villain, Kimberley Locke and I am very excited to say,,,I just spoke with Tony Award Winning Producer Ken Davenport! Ken, who won the Tony for Kinky Boots, is nominated once again for “Once On This Island”! Tonys are this... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Ashley Tepper: “Do What You Love and Do It Very Loudly”
“Do What You Love and Do It Very Loudly.” That is Jennifer Ashley Tepper’s best advice. Who is she? Author of The Untold Stories of Broadway book series. She is Creative and Programming Director at the esteemed Feinstein’s/ 54 Below (a venue in Manhattan for A-list performers focused on theater). Aside from that, she is... Continue Reading →
Lee Ritenour Says He Wants To Support Upcoming Musicians With “Six String Theory” Music Competition
What can you get for $35 these days? Maybe dinner. Two and a half movie tickets? Lattes? If you aspire to play guitar, piano, bass or drums, I have a better investment for you. Or rather Grammy Award Winning guitarist Lee Ritenour does. With only a $35 registration fee, Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition... Continue Reading →
50 Years After Designing Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady, John Storyk Is Stoked About The Future Of Recording Studios
It's not the first time, John Storyk has changed his business vision. In 1968, fresh out of Princeton, he got a job working on a club in New York City. And, as the story goes, he made architectural suggestions, the owners liked them, and thus the club “Cerebrum” was born. The story really took... Continue Reading →