The 20 Best Reality T.V. Performances of 2012: Part Two

By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the chance at reading part one of my series, click here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2012/12/the-20-best-reality-t-v-performances-of-2012-part-one/ This is it! Here are the 10 Best Reality T.V. Performances of 2012!   10. Rachael Leahcar, “La Vie en Rose” (The Voice Australia: Season One) The best Blind Audition of any Voice series this […]

The 20 Best Reality T.V. Performances of 2012: Part One

By: Jacob Elyachar In the final two days of 2012, many people will be reminiscing over the best that this year had to offer. I will be counting down the 20 best performances from competitive singing competition shows.   For the first time ever, both the United Kingdom’s version of X Factor and Australia version of […]

A Conversation with Coffee Lunch Coffee author Alana Muller

By: Jacob Elyachar Recently, I introduced you to author Alana Muller in my first installment of the 5 Questions series. Alana is an impeccable master of networking and has shared her strategies for networking success in her debut book: Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field Guide for Master Networking.  I recently had the opportunity to […]

The Best Albums of 2012

By: Jacob Elyachar Out of all of the albums that were released this year, there were only 12 records that made my Best Albums of 2012 list. The albums that I selected showcased impressive musicianship, strong vocal performances and amazing songs.   If you have not downloaded or purchased these albums, you are missing out on […]

Stan Lee turns 90!

By: Jacob Elyachar Do you know these characters? Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the Avengers These iconic superheroes would not have seen the light of day if it were not for the efforts of their co-creator: Stan Lee. Born Stanley Martin Lieber, the New York City native […]

Jacob Reviews….Amazing Spider-Man #700

By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Major spoilers ahead! Four issues ago, a dying Doctor Octopus did the unthinkable and swapped minds with his legendary adversary: the Amazing Spider-Man. Trapped inside his longtime opponent’s decaying body, Peter Parker only had 700 minutes to reverse the process so he would not die in Doc Ock’s body. Unfortunately, he […]

5 Questions with DJ Ashton Martin

  By: Jacob Elyachar If there were an award for Most Valuable Player in the Kansas City entertainment industry, it would probably go to Ashton Martin. He is one of the city’s most popular and recognizable DJs that has gained a following across the area and lead him to take the stage at major events […]

A Conversation with Country Rocker Drew Six

By: Jacob Elyachar Country rocker Drew Six had a busy 2012! He performed across the Kansas City metropolitan area and released his new benefit single, “We Choose Livin.” Drew continued to captivate crowds through his strong vocals, impressive showmanship and inspirational song lyrics. I recently had the opportunity to interview Drew about a variety of […]

The 10 Best Performances from X Factor: Season Two

By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight, X Factor’s final three: Carly Rose Sonenclar, Tate Stevens and Fifth Harmony will take the stage one final time to make their respective mentors: Britney Spears, L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell proud and to convince America, why they are worthy of the $5,000,000 recording contract. But, before the action starts on […]

Jacob Interviews….Singer/Songwriter Jared Blake

  By: Jacob Elyachar While Nicholas David, Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope prepare for the final round of competition on The Voice, I had the chance to catch up with season one quarterfinalist Jared Blake. Before he wowed the audience with his incredible covers of “Not Ready to Make Nice” and “Use Somebody,” the Arkansas […]

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