By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I was eight-years-old when my dad introduced me to Fleetwood Mac. When I first heard their 1997 live album, The Dance, I became an instant fan and as time went on…they became my Beatles. I have seen Fleetwood Mac twice as a foursome in 2009 and 2013 (both shows were respectively […]
A Conversation with Kevin “K.O.” Olusola
March 26, 2015 By
I am very excited to welcome Kevin “K.O.” Olusola to Jake’s Take! Kevin is an accomplished quintuple threat: singer-songwriter, cellist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and beatboxer. His artistry caught the attention of music icon Quincy Jones, who asked Kevin to represent him in concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Kevin also shared the stage with celebrated musicians […]
“American Idol” heads back to the 1980s
March 25, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s been a while since I last recapped American Idol, so here is a quick fresher-upper: Quaasim Middleton almost joined Sarina-Joi Crowe in the elimination club, but thanks to the timely efforts of the judges…he was saved! Now, with the Judges’ save gone…everyone must step up to the plate! Tonight, two […]
Nate Ruess joins “The Voice” just in time for Knockouts
March 23, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Blinds and Battles are over! But, in order for our artists to get to our votes in the Live Shows…they have one more hurdle they have to face: The Knockout Rounds! Since its inception back in the show’s third season, the Knockouts have changed the show in numerous ways. For […]
Ursula confronts Hook as August faces off against evil on “OUAT”
March 22, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Queens of Darkness have taken Storybrooke by storm! Using the blood of Snow and Charming, Ursula and Cruella de Vil resurrected their old partner-in-crime: the Mistress of All Evil-Maleficent. It turns out she wants to watch the Charmings suffer for their failure to protect her child when Regina enacted the […]
Nataliya Meyer & Michael Drummond captures night two of Kansas City Fashion Week
March 21, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Night two of the Spring Edition of Kansas City Fashion Week was a sold out spectacular! Hundreds of fashion aficionados packed into Union Station to view the best designers based in the Midwest had to offer for the upcoming fall and winter season. Last night’s emcee, NBC Action News reporter and […]
Marlee Ju, Molly Elizabeth Designs & Young Hearted Socks showcase the next generation of fashion at KC Fashion Week
March 20, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One bi-annual event that I look forward to is Kansas City Fashion Week! I am so proud how this event has grown over the past three years. Each year, Kansas City Fashion Week bring impeccable designers to showcase their brands’ point-of-view. Last night, the show kicked off its three-night celebration of […]
All eyes are on Pharrell as “The Voice: Season Eight” Battles conclude
March 17, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past two weeks, The Voice artists duked it out in the Battle Rounds. Several battles such as Team Blake’s Hannah Kirby vs. Sarah Potenza’s “Gimme Shelter,” Team Pharrell’s Meghan Linsey vs. Paul Pfau’s “Don’t Let Me Down” and Team Christina’s India Carney vs. Aaron Washington’s “Stay” hit all the […]
The Five Question Challenge with Scott Herman
March 17, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I truly enjoy when my friend, fitness icon Scott Herman, drops by Jake’s Take. 2015 might possibly be one of the biggest years in the entrepreneur’s professional career! Recently, the Scott Herman Fitness website evolved into Muscular Strength.com, where he offers users intriguing articles, superb recipes and fitness tips that will […]
Team Pharrell and Team Xtina tackle the Battle Rounds
March 16, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Battle Rounds continued tonight! Before, we head to tonight’s battles…here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Deanna Johnson, Nathan Hermida, Blaze Johnson & Joshua Davis (stole from Blake) Team Blake: Brian Johnson, Sarah Potenza, Cody Wickline, Travis Ewing (stole from Pharrell) & Meghan Linsey (also stolen from […]
