By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the Great White Way’s best musicals made a huge splash in Kansas City! The nine-time Tony-winning Book of Mormon is currently winding down its two- week engagement at the Music Hall and if you want to see this show, tickets are vanishing faster than a trip to “Sal Tlay […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 2, 2015
March 3, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello everyone! Hopefully winter will “Let It Go” with its icy grip and give us some springtime weather soon. While you go look for your blankets, hats and cocoa glasses, you should listen to some of this week’s featured artists! Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson It is hard to believe […]
The coaches bicker as artists rise on “The Voice”
March 2, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, The Voice returned for their eighth season! Rejoining stalwarts Adam Levine and Blake Shelton were Season Seven fan-favorite coach, Pharrell Williams, and original coach and Queen of The Voice: six-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera. This year, the artists have been providing higher caliber auditions to impress our favorite superstar […]
A Conversation with Wendy Starland
March 1, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Wendy Starland to Jake’s Take! This impeccable singer-songwriter has accumulated an impressive resume throughout her career. VH1’s “Best Emerging Artist” recorded music with Snoop Dogg, Moby, Lil Wayne, the Wu Tang Clan and the Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.Ap, opened for Sheryl Crow and Jack White, […]
Jake’s Take On…Once Upon A Time 4B
February 27, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The wait is almost over, Oncers! This Sunday, Once Upon A Time returns to ABC as the ultimate battle between good and evil begins! In one corner, a united family—Regina, Henry and Emma! The trio is looking to find the Author, who could give the former Evil Queen her lost happy […]
It’s ladies night on “American Idol XIV”
February 26, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the American Idol XIV guys took the Fillmore stage and created memorable performances. I have a good feeling that this will be an easy task for half of the Idol Top 12 Ladies! So, which ladies impressed judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban tonight? Who might […]
The “Idol” Top 12 Guys take Detroit by storm
February 25, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Attention, American Idol viewers! The power is now in your hands. The American Idol XIV Top 24 headed to Detroit for a two-week road trip to perform in front of judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and for a place in next week’s Top 16. Tonight, the Top […]
“The Voice: Season Eight” coaches “Get Lucky” as Blind Auditions continue
February 24, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice kicked off their eighth season with the returns of original coach six-time Grammy winner Christina Aguilera and the Blind Auditions. Both Pharrell and Blake each scored three artists, while the Queen of The Voice successfully recruited two artists. As for Adam….let’s just say that he has a […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 22, 2015
February 24, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, several familiar faces dropped new tunes and I will introduce you to a band that you need to keep your eyes on. First Kiss by Kid Rock Kid Rock recently dropped his tenth studio album! The passionate Detroit rocker […]
Xtina returns to “The Voice” as Season Eight Blind Auditions begin!
February 23, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Queen of The Voice is back! The six-time Grammy winner returned to her chair after an absence of two seasons. Her fellow original coaches, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, plus fan-favorite coach Pharrell will round out this season’s coaching panel. Tonight marked the first Blind Auditions of Season Eight! Which […]
