By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the best duos in Midwest radio is KMXV-FM Mix 93.3’s Dave O and Nathan Graham! If listeners had the chance to meet this dynamic duo in person, you would realize that this is not just a buddy act…but it is a genuine friendship that has conquered both social media […]
The Five Question Challenge with Breanna Lynn
February 16, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Breanna Lynn to Jake’s Take. Originally from Chicago, Breanna Lynn has evolved as a performer and has written over 200 songs and even a full-length Broadway musical. Her work has been featured on multiple media platforms including Artists on Demand, LA Talk Radio, New […]
Connick Jr, Lopez and Urban present your “American Idol XIII” Top 30
February 13, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, America! Tonight, the entire American Idol XIII Top 30 was revealed! Who else joined Andrina Brogden, Bria Anai, Dexter Roberts, Alex Preston, Emmanuel Zidor, Jessica Meuse, Jillian Jensen, George Lovett, Jordan Brisbane, Malcolm Allen, Kristen O’Connor, M.K. Nobilette, Maurice Townsend, Sam Woolf, Malaya Watson and Spencer Lloyd in […]
The Five Question Challenge with American Authors
February 13, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a great privilege to welcome American Authors to Jake’s Take. The Brooklyn, New York quartet of Zac Barnett, James Adam Shelley, Matt Sanchez and Dave Rublin have had an explosive 2013. Their debut single, “Believer,” caught the attention of Alternative radio stations across the country. Plus, their second single, […]
Hollywood Week concludes with part one of the Final Judgment on “American Idol”
February 12, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Hollywood Week returned to American Idol with a vengeance! Hundreds of hopefuls were eliminated as they failed to reach judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban’s high expectations. However, several performers such as Majesty Rose, Kenzie Hall and Jena Asciutto took the challenge by the horns and […]
A Night at the Theatre: Bring It On! The Musical
February 12, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I remember watching bits and pieces of Bring It On as a child. The 2000 teen comedy centered around Torrance Shipman (Kristen Dunst) and the Toros’ cheerleading team as they prepare to capture a sixth national squad. However, things change when the group’s latest member informs them that their routines were […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 10, 2014
February 11, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s time for another edition of New Music Releases! This week, I check on several rising artists including Elise Testone and Matt Goss. In addition, I unpack the latest singles from Miranda Lambert, Hot Chelle Rae and the combinations of Josh Groban and Judith Hill plus David Guetta and Skylar Grey! […]
The 20 Best Beatles Covers
February 9, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 50 years ago, the music industry changed forever when the late Ed Sullivan introduced America to four lads from Liverpool, England. Together, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr changed the course of musical history with their impeccable arrangements and strong songwriting skills. In honor of this special occasion, […]
Jake’s Movie Review…. Adira
February 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There are so many reasons why I love living in Kansas City. One item of significant importance is the rising film community that calls this city home. Among two of the leaders guiding this renaissance is Bradley J. Lincoln and his wife, Irene Delmonte. Together, they head one of the Kansas […]
Hollywood or Home premieres on “American Idol”
February 5, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 212 hopefuls have arrived in Los Angeles, California with one dream in mind: to become the next American Idol. By the end of Hollywood Week, only 31 artists will have the privilege to duke it out for several converted positions in the Live Rounds. But tonight…Hollywood Week evolved into a more […]
