By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor and a privilege to welcome music icon Tanya Tucker to Jake’s Take! For 43 years, Ms. Tucker has entertained millions of people with her impressive catalog that boasts 66 singles and 24 studio albums. Throughout her career, she has received multiple honors from the Academy of County […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first October 2015 edition of New Music Releases! We have a lot of ground to this week, so let’s get this party started! Unbreakable by Janet Jackson Welcome back to the music world, Janet Jackson! I have been looking forward to hearing tunes from Ms. Jackson for years! […]
The Five Question Challenge with Sharon Irving
October 1, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Chicago singer Sharon Irving’s life was changed with one push of a Golden Buzzer during America’s Got Talent (AGT) ‘s tenth anniversary season. After her powerful and goose-bump inducing interpretation of Hozier’s “Take Me to Church,” judge Mel B used her Golden Buzzer and gave Sharon the opportunity to perform at […]
New Music Releases: Week of September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into new releases from Idol alums, music legends and up-and-coming superstars. Let’s get this party started! Digital Vein by David Cook The American Idol: Season Eight alum and KC native released his fourth studio album. This is a […]
The Five Question Challenge with Gerphil-Geraldine Flores
September 19, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This season, the Got Talent franchise celebrated 10 years on the global airwaves! America’s Got Talent just wrapped up its tenth anniversary celebration, while their British sister series (Britain’s Got Talent) is preparing for its massive 10th anniversary celebration that will air next year on ITV. Halfway around the world, another […]
The Five Question Challenge with Loren Smith
September 2, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to welcome singer-songwriter Loren Smith to Jake’s Take! When I first heard Loren’s voice on his music video, “Beautiful Smile,” I immediately thought of the late soul man extraordinaire Luther Vandross. His velvet baritone voice is not only reminiscent of the “So Amazing” Grammy winner, but is […]
New Music Releases: Week of August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the final August 2015 edition of New Music Releases! To commemorate this edition, I have picked some of the best new material from veteran (and rising) music acts in the industry Without further ado, let’s get the party started! Burning Bridges by Bon Jovi The world’s favorite New Jersey […]
A Conversation with Terry Manning
August 21, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For Terry Manning, he has built a career out of two loves: music and photography. When he first entered the music industry in the late 1960s, Terry worked as an engineer and producer at the iconic Stax Records and Ardent Studios, where he worked with a diverse group of legendary acts […]
New Music Releases: Week of August 15, 2015
August 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, we have an all-star group of Jake’s Take favorites and Top 40 darlings. So without further ado, let’s get this party started! All For You by Emily West Last year, I became an immediate fan of songstress Emily West […]
The Five Question Challenge with Etch
August 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is my pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Etch to Jake’s Take! Born Chloe Star Nakhjavanpour, Etch’s goal for her music career is simple—-make personal connections with her fans through her music. Inspired by an eccentric group of artists such as Demi Lovato, Guns N’ Roses and the late Amy Winehouse, Etch’s […]
