Ashton’s Quarterly Recap (and Preview)

DJ Ashton Martin Kansas City

It has been a while since we last checked in with our favorite DJ: Ashton Martin. As we head into the third month of 2014, the Kansas City-based DJ reflected on some of his favorite events of the year and previewed what he has in store for the … [Continue reading]

American Idol XIII Top 12 tackles “Home Week”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com And then, there were 12! Last week, Kristen O’Connor was eliminated from the FOX singing competition after failing to impress the show’s voters. This week, the Top 12 will be singing tracks about showcase … [Continue reading]

“It’s A Woman’s World” on “The Voice”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, nearly a dozen artists caught the attention of four of the biggest names in the music industry (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher). However, during tonight’s episode, it seemed like the … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of March 3, 2014

American Authors Oh What a Life

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What a great week for new music! In this edition, I look into the debut albums of both American Authors and Lea Michele.  Plus, I also look at new CDs and singles from old favorites! Oh, What a Life by … [Continue reading]

Talent continues to explode on “The Voice: Season Six”

Shakira and Usher The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com We are on Week Two of Season Six Blind Auditions! Before we dive into this episode of The Voice, here is where the teams stand: Team Adam: Christina Grimmie, Dawn and Hudson, Delvin Choice & Cary … [Continue reading]

Ellen DeGeneres shines at the 2014 Oscars

Ellen DeGeneres Oscars

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There is always something magical about Oscar night! Seeing the best and brightest in Hollywood come together at the Dolby Theatre always puts a smile on my face. So who took home Oscar glory? Read on to … [Continue reading]

The “Jake’s Take” Workout Playlist: Volume Two

Jacob Elyachar lifting

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I have a lot of friends that will be competing in the CrossFit Games Open and are training for the WBFF Words. In honor of their training, I have complied another playlist of workout songs that I hope will … [Continue reading]

Candice Glover returns as a contestant exits the “Idol” dome

Candice Glover returns to American Idol

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the American Idol XIII Top 13 took the stage and delivered a mix of average and outstanding performances. Who was saved by your votes?  Which artists ended up in the season’s first Bottom Three? … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Grayce

Grayce The Golden Girl

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Grayce to Jake’s Take. Originally from Hong Kong and later Japan, Grayce moved to the United States four years ago to chase her dream of becoming a performer.   … [Continue reading]

American Idol XIII Top 13: “This is Me”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After thousands of auditions and one of the most brutal Hollywood Weeks in the show’s history, the American Idol XIII Top 13 took the stage to show their artistry to the viewers. In addition to impressing the … [Continue reading]

Copyright 2020 Jacob Elyachar