By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Out of the thousands of hopefuls that tried out…only 31 artists are still standing and ready for America’s votes. However, before they got to sing one note…the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and … [Continue reading]
New Music Releases: Week of February 17, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into debut albums from fan-favorite Reality TV alums and new singles from some old favorites! Music Speaks by … [Continue reading]
The Five Question Challenge with Mix 93.3’s Dave O & Nathan Graham
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the best duos in Midwest radio is KMXV-FM Mix 93.3’s Dave O and Nathan Graham! If listeners had the chance to meet this dynamic duo in person, you would realize that this is not just a buddy act…but it … [Continue reading]
The Five Question Challenge with Breanna Lynn
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Breanna Lynn to Jake’s Take. Originally from Chicago, Breanna Lynn has evolved as a performer and has written over 200 songs and even a full-length Broadway … [Continue reading]
Connick Jr, Lopez and Urban present your “American Idol XIII” Top 30
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, America! Tonight, the entire American Idol XIII Top 30 was revealed! Who else joined Andrina Brogden, Bria Anai, Dexter Roberts, Alex Preston, Emmanuel Zidor, Jessica Meuse, Jillian Jensen, … [Continue reading]
Hollywood Week concludes with part one of the Final Judgment on “American Idol”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Hollywood Week returned to American Idol with a vengeance! Hundreds of hopefuls were eliminated as they failed to reach judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban’s high expectations. … [Continue reading]
A Night at the Theatre: Bring It On! The Musical
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I remember watching bits and pieces of Bring It On as a child. The 2000 teen comedy centered around Torrance Shipman (Kristen Dunst) and the Toros’ cheerleading team as they prepare to capture a sixth national … [Continue reading]
New Music Releases: Week of February 10, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s time for another edition of New Music Releases! This week, I check on several rising artists including Elise Testone and Matt Goss. In addition, I unpack the latest singles from Miranda Lambert, Hot … [Continue reading]
The 20 Best Beatles Covers
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 50 years ago, the music industry changed forever when the late Ed Sullivan introduced America to four lads from Liverpool, England. Together, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr … [Continue reading]