By: Jacob Elyachar This week’s New Music Releases focuses on new albums from will.i.am, Fantasia, Michael Buble and Tate Stevens; plus, new singles from Watkin’s Empire, Cody Simpson & Sara Bareilles #willpower by will.i.am The Voice UK coach’s fourth studio is album is (finally) out. #willpower is a strong album that contains strong singles that […]
Battle Rounds continue on the fourth season of The Voice
April 22, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Battle Rounds continue as Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Usher and Shakira try to narrow their teams down to the best vocalists to represent them in the Live Rounds. Who stole the Battle Rounds tonight? Did any of the coaches use their steals? Read on to find out! Team Usher kicked […]
A Conversation with Hitch Fit’s Micah Lacerte
April 22, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Micah Lacerte can transform your life. The WBFF (World Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation) champion and his wife, Diana Chaloux, own Hitch Fit, the world’s number one online personal training system and a 1-on-1 transformation gym in Kansas City, which has helped thousands of people from around the world change their lifestyles and […]
A Conversation with Ballroom dancer Lauren LaPointe
April 21, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Lauren LaPointe has a passion to dance. This Kansas City native has grown as a dancer since she became a student of renowned ballroom dancer Louis Bar. She quickly evolved from ballroom novice to traveling across the country with her teacher to compete against other high-caliber couples. Her hard work and training […]
The Five Question Challenge with Cody Belew
April 19, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Five Question Challenge is back! For this edition, Jake’s Take is proud to welcome singer-songwriter Cody Belew. Cody showed off his remarkable talents and superb vocals during the third season of the NBC ratings juggernaut, The Voice, as part of Team Cee Lo. After placing in the Top Eight, the Arkansas […]
The Kansas City Broadway Series kicks off 2013-14 season
April 18, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Theater lovers gathered at the Music Hall for a taste of the 2013-14 Kansas City Broadway Series season. NBC Action News’ Valissa Smith emceed the evening that kicked off with a video presentation and several surprises that highlighted the seven shows that will grace Kansas City. Something Wicked Returns to KC One […]
The Mowgli’s, Family of the Year rock the Record Bar
April 17, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Two of Los Angeles’ finest Indie bands hit the Record Bar in Kansas City for an epic late night concert. Family of the Year kicked things off with a quality hour that showcased a strong positive vibe throughout their set. Brothers Joseph and Sebastian Keefe and their band members: Christina Schroeter, […]
New Music Releases: Week of April 15, 2013
April 16, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back with another edition of exciting new music! This week, Jake’s Take looks at hot albums from Fall Out Boy, Olly Murs and Krystal Keith. Plus, new singles from John Legend, Lady Antebellum, PSY and will.i.am! Save Rock & Roll by Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy […]
The Voice’s Season Four Battle Rounds Begin!
April 15, 2013 By
The Blind Auditions are done! Now it is time for the Battle Rounds! During the Battle Rounds, the coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher) pitted two of their acts against each other in order to find out who is the strongest artist that they can bring with them to the Live Rounds. Each […]
A Conversation With Dancer-Choreographer Ivan Koumaev
April 15, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ivan Koumaev (for those of you who don’t know, it’s pronounced Koo-My-Ev) is one of the most successful dancers of his generation. Since his debut on So You Think You Can Dance eight short years ago, Ivan has continued to inspire countless dancers around the world with his smooth moves […]
