Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews (Week of June 29, 2018)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that Sunday is July 1! So many of our favorite artists crammed to release new music over the past few weeks just in time to prepare us for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.   Without further ado, let’s get this party started and talk about the […]

All Eyes Are On Heidi Klum As ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 13 Auditions Continue

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, all eyes were on Heidi Klum as we waited to meet her Golden Buzzer act.  So far, her fellow judges (Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Mel B) and host Tyra Banks have all selected acts that will go into the Season 13 live shows at the Dolby Theatre. Who were […]

Catching Up With Dynamite Dylan (The 2018 Edition)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome back recording artist and YouTube personality Dynamite Dylan to Jake’s Take. Dynamite Dylan just released his latest single, “NUMBERS UP,” which was written by superstar producer Poo Bear.  The music producer has worked with a plethora of artists such as Usher, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, […]

One Year Later: My Life In New York City (A Note From The Author)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last year, my brother, Aaron, and I completed our vast journey across the country that began in Overland Park, Kansas and ended in my new apartment in the Murray Hill area of New York City.  My folks, Gloria and Matthew Elyachar, who traveled via Southwest Airlines a few days earlier greeted […]

A Conversation With Red Wanting Blue’s Lead Singer Scott Terry

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Red Wanting Blue’s lead singer Scott Terry to Jake’s Take. 22 years ago, Scott, Mark McCullough, Greg Rahm, Dean Anshutz, and Eric Hall began their musical journey in Athens, Ohio.  As the group traveled across the country, Red Wanting Blue captured the attention of not […]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of June 16, 2018 (Albums Edition)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews is back! Over the past few weeks, a lot of our favorite artists have dropped new albums.  We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get started!   Liberation by Christina Aguilera The wait is over! Christina Aguilera dropped her first studio album in […]

‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 13 Judges’ Auditions Continue

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com   Before I begin my America’s Got Talent recap, Jake’s Take would like to offer its thoughts, prayers, and positive light to the family, friends, and fans of Season Three winner Neal E. Boyd. Numerous media outlets such as CNN, FOX, and Variety revealed that Boyd passed away on Sunday, May […]

A Golden Array Of Performers Headline Week Two Of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Auditions

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Before we dive into Week Two of America’s Got Talent: Season 13 Judges Auditions, here is a quick recap of last week’s season premiere: Oregon family band We Three made Mel B weep when they performed their original moving song, “Heaven’s Not Too Far Away,” which was dedicated to their mother […]

New Acts Invades ‘America’s Got Talent’ As Season 13 Kicks Off

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent is back Season 13! Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel return to the AGT judges table to find the next big act in America. Which Season 13 act will join Bianca Ryan, Terry Fator, Kenichi Ebina, […]

A Night At The Theatre: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If it were not for J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, I would not become the ferocious reader that I am today. I was first introduced to this wizard by my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Cynthia Johnston, at Indian Valley Elementary School in Overland Park, Kansas. While she only read a portion […]

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