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 […]
Jake’s Take: Planet Comicon 2015 Wrap Up
March 15, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Planet Comicon 2015 is in the history books! Thousands of people caravanned to Bartle Hall in Kansas City to celebrate the best in pop culture. I have been attended Planet Comicon since its inception in 1999. The show has come quite a long way from its early days at the Overland […]
Jake’s Take On….Planet Comicon 2015
March 12, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Kansas City is going to be the epicenter of pop culture for the next three days! Thousands of fans will flock to Bartle Hall to celebrate the best in pop culture. If you are heading to Planet Comicon, Jake’s Take has a few tips and potential highlights that will hopefully create […]
“American Idol XIV” Top 12 goes “Back to the Beginning!”
March 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ladies and Gentlemen! This is it! Tonight, after months of auditions, Hollywood Week and showcases at the House of Blues and performances at the Fillmore Detroit, American Idol XIV introduced this season’s Top 12, which included two deserving candidates that grabbed the two Wild Card slots. Which of your favorites […]
A Conversation with Peter Hollens
March 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer Peter Hollens to Jake’s Take! The Sony Music Masterworks artist first captured the attention of the nation when he appeared as a soloist for the University of Oregon’s male a cappella group On The Rocks on the sophomore season of NBC’s The Sing-Off. After […]
“The Voice: Season Eight” Battles continue
March 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night! The Voice concluded their Season Eight Blind Auditions and went directly into the Battle Rounds. Superstars Ellie Goulding, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas and music legend Lionel Richie joined Adam, Blake, Christina and Pharrell respectively to shape their artists. Adam kept Tonya Boyd-Cannon and stole Joshua Davis from Team […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 9, 2015
March 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week’s highlights include two queens (one pop and one county), Pentatonix’s go-to celloboxer and new releases from your favorite Reality TV alums! Also, I take a look at a couple of new artists that are really going to shake up the […]
“The Voice: Season Eight” Blinds end as the Battles begin!
March 9, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hold on tight, Voice fans! After the Blind Auditions concluded, the show immediately dove into Battle Rounds! But before we get to know the remaining artists that will be participating in the Battles, here is a recap of where the Coaches’ teams currently stand: Team Adam: Barry Minniefield, Blaze Johnson, Bren’nae […]
