By Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice finale is just around the corner! As Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne, Meghan Linsey and Joshua Davis prepare for the biggest night of their lives, Jake’s Take is providing a retrospective of the season. While there were so many performances that captivated me all season long, the 12 performances […]
An all-star group of artists assemble for the “American Idol XIV” finale
May 13, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, Clark Beckham and Nick Fradiani went note-to-note on the American Idol XIV finale! But, before Ryan Seacrest gave us the crucial result, the audience was treated to a smorgasbord of performances between this year’s finalists and guest performers. Did the collaborations live up to the epic moments from previous […]
The Top Two duke it out for the “American Idol” title
May 12, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past 13 years, I always look forward to watching the American Idol finale. The final stage of the FOX singing competition (which ends its course on May 2016) always delivers impeccable milestone performances. Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This,” Clay Aiken’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Fantasia’s “Dreams,” Adam Lambert’s […]
“The Voice” Final Five fight for the Finale
May 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com And, then there were five! Following Team Christina’s Kimberly Nichole’s shocking elimination, the remaining five artists (Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne, India Carney, Joshua Davis and Meghan Linsey) had to deliver the performances of their lives in order to convince America that they were worthy of a trip to the finale! Which […]
“OUAT” has a season finale full of “Heroes & Villains”
May 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Once Upon A Time: Season Four started out with a simple wish from Storybrooke’s former Evil Queen: “Villains should have their happy endings.” Angry that Emma Swan and Captain Hook accidentally brought back Robin Hood’s first love, “Marian” (who was later revealed to be the treacherous Zelena) to the present day, […]
OUAT-Season Four’s Most Memorable Moments
May 8, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Mother’s Day, Once Upon A Time will air its series changing season finale! Before we find out if Henry can save everyone from the Author’s pen, here are several highlights from this season of OUAT! Elsa’s arrival in Storybrooke Technically, Season Four began at the very end of “There’s No […]
“American Idol” Top Four head home for a Hero’s welcome
May 6, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past couple of years, the American Idol hometown visits are a cornerstone to the show and a right of passage for every Idol semifinalist. Who doesn’t remember seeing Elliott Yamin’s emotional return to Richmond? How about seeing a sea of people filling up Kansas City Live at the Power […]
A Conversation with Forte Tenors’ Josh Page
May 6, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome tenor Josh Page to Jake’s Take. His passion for music and vocals led him to work with a diverse group of artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Charice, Delta Goodrem, Jackie Evancho and Josh Groban. However, Josh captured the world’s attention three years ago, when […]
“The Voice” has a class reunion as The Top Five are revealed
May 5, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice should open a business for hosting for reunions because these alumni get-togethers have been growing in size for over the past few weeks. Last week, the show brought back three fan-favorite coaches (CeeLo Green, Usher & Gwen Stefani) to help the coaches mentor their remaining contestants…now, four of the […]
New Music Releases-Week of May 3, 2015
May 5, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the biggest edition of New Music Releases yet! We have a lot to get to, so let’s get this party started! Special Effects by Tech N9Ne Kansas City-based rapper Tech N9Ne has released his 15th studio album: Special Effects. If you are unfamiliar with Tech N9ne’s work, his […]
