By: Jacob Elyachar This week’s edition of New Music Releases focuses on new albums from Harry Connick, Jr., the Lonely Island and Big Time Rush. Plus, I have some hot singles from Mike Posner, Blake Shelton and Kosha Dillz. Every Man Should Know by Harry Connick, Jr. The New Orleans actor-crooner is back with his […]
New Music Releases: Week of June 3, 2013
June 6, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Happy first full week of June everyone! This week’s edition of New Music Releases focuses on new albums from LeAnn Rimes, Matthew Morrison and the Barenaked Ladies. In addition, get my take on hot new singles from Miley Cyrus, John Oates and Cassadee Pope. Spitfire by LeAnn Rimes For her eleventh studio […]
Chris Mann soars at the Midland by AMC
June 2, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Recording artist Chris Mann returned to Kansas City for an incredible homecoming concert at the Midland by AMC. He opened the concert with his brand-new single: “Unless You Mean It” that contained spellbinding vocals and set the mood for the 90-minute show. Next, Chris performed his cover of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida,” […]
A Conversation with Chris Mann
June 1, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar It was a privilege to have “A Conversation” with fellow Kansas native Chris Mann. Since his appearance on the sophomore season of The Voice, where he was a member of Christina Aguilera’s team, Chris has blossomed as an incredible recording artist. He released his debut album Roads last fall and it peaked […]
Ashton’s Monthly Recap-May 2013
May 31, 2013 By
One of the Midwest’s busiest DJs had another exciting month full of multiple gigs. Ashton returns to Kauffman Stadium Ashton kicked off May by spinning at the Kansas City Royals-New York Yankees series on May 10 and May 12. Ashton performed at the one-hour pre-game show and both Royals and Yankee fans enjoyed his set. […]
New Music Releases: Week of May 28, 2013
May 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back! This week, I looked at the new albums from John Fogerty, Little Mix and Imagine Dragons plus new singles from Sammy Adams, Chris Mann, Carole King and Simmy. Wrote a Song for Everyone by John Fogerty The singer-songwriter’s ninth solo studio album is full of collaborations with […]
Oklahoma’s finest team up for Healing in the Heartland
May 29, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Last week, a tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma. This devastating tornado destroyed a town and took 24 people away from their families and friends. Country star and Voice coach Blake Shelton gathered a group of some of his closest friends in the music industry and Oklahoma natives to perform a tribute […]
A Conversation with singer-songwriter Amanda Brown
May 22, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Amanda Brown is the latest performer to have “A Conversation” with Jake’s Take. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter from The Bronx already had several opportunities that would make many performers envious. Among those opportunities included performing on world-renowned venues around the country including the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall. In […]
New Music Releases-Week of April 29, 2013
April 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back for another exciting edition! This week, Jake’s Take looks into new albums from Jessica Sanchez and the Randy Rogers Band, an EP from Fleetwood Mac and hot singles from Becky G, Marc Anthony and Ke$ha. Me, You & The Music by Jessica Sanchez Jessica Sanchez’s powerhouse voice […]
Ashton’s Monthly Recap-April 2013
April 29, 2013 By
One of Kansas City’s most popular DJs had a huge April. With multiple gigs that ranged from his weekly Tecate Tuesdays at Sol Cantina to special events including the annual awards for both Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Helzberg Diamonds Annual Awards, Ashton was able to entertain a diverse audience everywhere […]
