Photo by: Jeremy Daniel What has been and continues to be exciting about writing a blog is watching it develop. “Un-Block The Music’s” original vision has taken a very different shape. With my background in pro-audio, I thought most of my stories would be a bit more technical. However, instead of writing about equipment,... Continue Reading →
Come From Away’s Drummer, Larry Lelli, Offers A Glimpse Of His Career & What Makes This 9-11 Musical So Special
“Un-Block The Music” meant to run this story the week of September 11th, but unforeseen circumstances slowed down my writing. However, I had the great pleasure of seeing Come From Away on September 11th on Broadway. Eighteen years after this tragic day, emotions are still raw, but seeing this show was such a positive experience,... Continue Reading →
Will Van Dyke + Chris Dwan=Stereo Dawn & New Pop Music
Perhaps what I love best about writing “Un-Block The Music,” is meeting people! Not just any people, but amazingly talented people. Musical Director/Orchestrator, Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots) is one of those talented people, and what I love about actually speaking to people instead of emailing and texting them is…I find all of... Continue Reading →
Bounty Hunter’s Up & Coming Musical Director, Geoffrey Ko, Part Of The Iconis Family
How lucky for “Un-Block The Music,” to interview one of the newer members to the Joe Iconis Family of artists, that is Geoffrey Ko, the musical director for off-Broadway’s Bounty Hunter. After having made its world premiere in 2017 at Barrington Stage Company, the show, Bounty Hunter, hit Off-Broadway at the Greenwich House Theater in... Continue Reading →