By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I first heard Anthony Rankin’s “Phoenix in Vegas,” I knew that I wanted him to take my Five Question Challenge. I love the northeastern turned Nashville resident’s pop rock sound and impressive vocals. He is a true master of pop music as he studied the works of Michael Jackson, Maroon […]
Sinbad, Six & Henderson score at the 2014 Variety Show
March 29, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I walked into the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland last night, hundreds were already registered and mingling in the lobby. While they were socializing, several donors went to the Mystery Box table and with either a $50 or $100 payment; guests received something extra for lending their support […]
Jake’s Take On…. The 2014 Variety Show
March 27, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Friday evening, hundreds will be heading to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland for the 2014 Variety Show. Every year, the Variety Show benefits Variety, the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City. The charity’s mission is to help make the dreams of Kansas City children become a reality. For […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 24, 2014 (The Albums Edition)
March 26, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the Albums edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into a brand new album from one of my favorite Voice coaches, a posthumous album from a music icon and new material from three acts that you need to keep an eye on during the remainder of 2014. […]
The Voice Season Six Battle Rounds ends with a Steal
March 25, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! The first round of the Battle Rounds concluded tonight! Who won their battles? Who was the lucky artist that received Usher’s final steal? Read on to find out…. Of all the battles that occurred during this season, Adam’s second to last battle was the weakest. The Maroon 5 […]
The Five Question Challenge with Def Manic
March 25, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rapper Def Manic is the latest rapper to tackle The Five Question Challenge. The Belgrade, Serbia native is taking Hip-Hop and experimental music to another level of excellence. In addition to fusing old school and new school Hip-Hop with Soul, Rock and Jazz music, Def Manic has opened for B.o.B, Scribe […]
The Season Six Battle Rounds continue on “The Voice”
March 24, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The competition is heating up on the Voice’s sixth season! Before we get to tonight’s battles…. here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins, Delvin Choice, Jake Barker (Stolen) & Brittnee Camelle (Stolen) Team Usher: T.J. Wilkins, Stevie Jo, Morgan Wallen & Melissa Jimenez Team Shakira: Dani Moz, Clarissa […]
Rapunzel makes her “OUAT” debut while Wicked schemes
March 23, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Wicked Witch of the West has invaded Storybrooke! Zelena recently dropped a huge bombshell…she is Regina’s half-sister! In addition, she claimed that two of the series’ greatest evils: Cora (her mother) and Rumpelstiltskin abandoned her. In addition, she is also responsible for taking away the Storybrooke residents’ memories. However, she […]
A Conversation with Brian Raider
March 23, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What would happen if you accidentally found yourself on a film set? Brian Raider turned that accident into an opportunity, when he traded in his financial career at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan for various production jobs. Some projects included stints on the production teams of Judge Joe Brown, Judge Judy, […]
A Night at the Theatre: The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines
March 21, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Recently, One of my favorite playwrights debuted a new play in Kansas City. Vicki Vodrey’s The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines focuses on a trio of elderly Southern Belles, who live in Shady Pines Retirement Home. However, their lives are turned upside down when Bertie (Sherri Roulette-Mosley) moves into their quad…despite […]
