By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome actor/singer-songwriter Mark Salling to Jake’s Take! For five seasons, he played class bully turned Air Force officer Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the groundbreaking FOX (and worldwide) phenomenon: Glee. As Glee makes its final bow in 2015, Mark is preparing to leave his fan-favorite character and […]
A Word from the Publisher: Thank you, Royals!
October 30, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Well, let me get this painful statement out-of-the-way first…Congratulations, San Francisco Giants on winning the World Series! Unfortunately, for millions of people (including a bulk of the United States) did not want to hear or read that statement and wanted to see the Kansas City Royals and Kauffman Stadium come […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 27, 2014 (The Albums Edition)
October 29, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is time for another edition of New Music Releases: The Albums Edition As I went across the music world for this edition, I chose artists who were either at the top of their game or working on a potential rebirth. So without further ado, here are the reviews: 1989 by […]
Taylor Swift inspires artists in second round of “Voice” knockouts
October 28, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It seems like bring in a fresh face to The Voice was a good idea! Key advisor Taylor Swift helped eight artists deliver some of their best performances so far this season! Tonight, 12 more artists will have their chance to perform for their lives to earn a spot on their […]
A Conversation with Michelle Chamuel
October 28, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a true pleasure and honor to welcome singer-songwriter Michelle Chamuel to Jake’s Take. Many hardcore music aficionados might recognize her from her time fronting the seven-piece Michigan rock band, Ella Riot. After spending nearly a decade touring the United States, the band dissolved and Michelle reinvented herself as a […]
Taylor Swift swiftifies “The Voice: Season Seven” Knockouts
October 27, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Knockout Rounds are back! While it sat out last season in favor of a second round of Battles, the Knockouts usually predict who does well in the Live Rounds. Amanda Brown’s “Paris (Ooh La La),” Amber Carrington’s “I’m With You,” Kat Robichaud’s “You Oughta Know” and both Matthew Schuler and […]
The Snow Queen “wants to build a snowman” on OUAT
October 26, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It seems like Emma Swan’s priorities are changing every week! Between chasing the Snow Queen, helping Elsa find Anna, capturing Will Scarlet and trying to regain Regina’s trust, she has not paid attention to what two of Storybrooke’s most powerful antagonists are doing to two of the men in her […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 19, 2014
October 22, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Music royalty took over this week’s New Music Releases! From the Queen of Soul and one of America’s greatest songwriters to an English rocker and the Queen of California Rock, this week’s new tunes will inspire listeners to think and get up and dance. Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva […]
Gwen Stefani rules “The Voice” during final night of Battles
October 21, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There is only one Coaches’ steal left in the Battles Rounds! That steal belongs to…Gwen Stefani! The “Hollaback Girl” singer and No Doubt front woman is looking for one more special artist to complete her team. Who joined her team? Read on to find out… Up first was Team Pharrell’s final […]
A Word From the Publisher: Go Royals!
October 21, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight is the night that Kansas City has been waiting for 29 years! The Kansas City Royals will take on the San Francisco Giants in Game One of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium. For many millennials and members of the digital generation, this is the first time we will see […]
