By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 2014 marked the Kennedy Center Honors’ 37th anniversary! Ever year, superstars from stage, screen and the recording industry are honored for their achievements in American culture. Tonight, Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin, Sting, Patricia McBride and the Reverend Al Green joined this superb honor society! Future Late Show host Stephen Colbert took […]
Jake’s Take-The 24 Songs of 2014
December 28, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In all honesty, 2014 has been a mixed bag in music! However, there were 24 gems that ignited the hearts of music lovers and aficionados this year. This year’s tracks that are featured in The 24 Songs of 2014 include a diverse group of covers, collaborations and original material! Before, we […]
Jake’s Take On…The 10 People Who Deserve Kennedy Center Honors
December 27, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In a few short days, CBS will air its annual special: The Kennedy Center Honors! This year, Tom Hanks, Sting, Lily Tomlin, Patricia McBride and Reverend Al Green joined the ranks of countless performers to be inducted into the Kennedy Center’s revered honor society. While only a few people with close […]
New Music Releases: Week of December 22, 2014
December 24, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the final 2014 edition of New Music Releases! This week, several of the biggest names in music have released new material. Hopefully, these tunes might be the soundtrack of not only this year’s holiday parties, but also the 2015 Billboard and radio charts. Rebel Heart (The first six […]
A Tribute to Joe Cocker (1944-2014)
December 22, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Multiple news outlets including ABC News, BBC News, CNN and The New York Times have reported that Joe Cocker has died! The Associated Press released a statement from Mr. Cocker’s London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, that stated that the 70-year-old iconic singer past away today in Colorado after complications from lung cancer. […]
A Note From The Publisher: The State of Jake’s Take (2014 Edition)
December 21, 2014 By
Dear Readers: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to read Jake’s Take. Your support means the world to me! I am very proud to say that this blog has had its biggest year since the 2011 launch of its predecessor: jacobelyacharjournalist.com! As of today, Jake’s Take has been viewed […]
Top 10 Duets of 2014-Reality TV Edition
December 20, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s official…we are done another year of performance-based Reality TV shows! 2014 has been a great year filled with memorable voices and superb moments on AGT, Idol, The Voice UK, The Voice USA & X Factor UK! Without further ado…let “Top 10 Duets of 2014” countdown commence! Craig Wayne Boyd […]
The Five Question Challenge with Practically Einstein
December 19, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Practically Einstein to Jake’s Take! Brad “Radish” Pugh, Robert “France” Kucynski, Jersey Phil Saraceno and Mark “The General” Kuczysnki comprise this Arlington, Virginia-based band. The band has been quite busy this year! They recently released their latest EP: Love + Hate onto iTunes and ventured […]
An All-Star group of artists celebrate the end of “The Voice: Season Seven”
December 16, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice: Season Seven Final Four (Matt McAndrew, Craig Wayne Boyd, Damien and Chris Jamison) gave outstanding performances to prove to America why they should join Javier Colon, Jermaine Paul, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbury, Tessanne Chin and Josh Kauffman in the winner’s circle! Who won the Universal Music Group […]
“The Voice: Season Seven” Final Four compete for the championship
December 15, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com A couple of months ago, over a hundred artists received invitations to audition for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be mentored by Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani! After an impressive round of Blind Auditions, several early frontrunners such as Alessandra Castronovo, Taylor Phelan, Toia Jones, Elyjuh Rene, Ricky […]
