Jake’s Take: 10 More People Who Deserve Kennedy Center Honors

Kennedy Center Honors wish list

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Every year, I look forward to watching the Kennedy Center Honors (KCH)! This year, I am extremely excited to see George Lucas, Rita Moreno and Carole King (an artist who was on last year’s inaugural “10 People … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Ryan Shupe

Ryan Shupe guitar

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Ryan Shupe to Jake’s Take! This virtuoso musician is a fifth generation fiddler and mastered the acoustic and electric guitars and can play a mean mandolin. In addition to his … [Continue reading]

A Word from the Publisher: Holiday Greetings (The 2015 Edition)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Wow! What a year! The Kansas City Royals won the World Series. The Kansas City Chiefs are inching a step closer to participate in the NFL Playoffs and I had the opportunity to travel to both the East Coast … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Top 40-Songs of the Year (2015 Edition)-Part Four

Adele Hello cover art

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed part three of the countdown? Click here! This is it! Here are the 10 best songs of 2015! 10. 5 Seconds of Summer: “Hey Everybody!” 5 Seconds of Summer kicks off the final part of our … [Continue reading]

Adam Lambert & Pentatonix help celebrate Kansas City’s holiday season

Adam Lambert Jingle Jam 2015 Mix 93.3

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Two pop powerhouses teamed up to electrify Kansas City! International music phenom Adam Lambert and Grammy-winning a cappella sensations Pentatonix headlined KMXV Mix 93.3 FM’s Jingle Jam and both acts took … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Top 10 Duets from Reality TV (The 2015 Edition)

Kimberly Nichole Rob Taylor India Carney Christina Aguilera perform

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com As Jordan Smith continues to celebrate his victory on ‘The Voice,’ Jake’s Take is reliving the best duets from your favorite Reality TV shows! 10. Team Gwen (Jeffrey Austin, Korin Bukowski & Braiden … [Continue reading]

An all-star cast celebrate the end of ‘The Voice: Season Nine’

The Voice Season Nine Top Four

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Last night, the Top Four (Jordan Smith, Jeffery Austin, Emily Ann Roberts and Barrett Baber) took the stage and delivered three performances that showcased why they should win the NBC singing … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Top 40-Songs of the Year (2015 Edition)-Part Three

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed Part Two of my countdown? Click here! The countdown pushes forward! Did your favorite songs make the cut?  20. Sam Smith: “Writing’s On The Wall” Earlier this year, Sam Smith joined Dame … [Continue reading]

‘The Voice: Season Nine’ Top 4 duke it out for the crown

The Voice Season Nine Top 4

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, folks! After countless Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockout Rounds and live show performances, we are down to this season’s Top Four artists. Tonight, Jordan Smith (Team Adam), Emily Ann … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Happy Retirement, Willard Scott!

Willard Scott retires from Today Show

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Today Show will be saying goodbye to one of its iconic cast members tomorrow morning. After 35 years of delivering the nation’s weather and wishing centennials “Happy Birthday” (courtesy of Smuckers), … [Continue reading]

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