By: Jacob Elyachar Steve Serrano is one of the busiest radio personalities in the Midwest! His duties include hosting the Mix 93.3’s late shift (7 p.m. to 12 a.m.), co-hosting segments for KCWE-TV and emceeing Kansas City Comets games. In addition, he also deejays at local events as part of Mix 93.3’s mobile DJ and […]
The 20 Best Songs from the First Quarter in 2013: Part Two
March 31, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar This is it! Here are the 10 songs that have made us smile, cry and even go: “Huh?” during the first quarter of 2013. 10. “I’m Not Your Hero” by Tegan & Sara It was risky for the Canadian duo to trade their folk rock beats for a louder pop rock sound. […]
Ashton’s Monthly Recap: March 2013
March 31, 2013 By
DJ Ashton Martin had a very busy March full of multiple gigs and lots of excitement. March 2013 Highlights Fake Patty’s Day at Johnny Kaw’s On March 9, Ashton drove up to Manhattan, Kansas with DJ Highnoone, DJ Parle, DJ Mada and DJ Lazer for a very long 14-hour shift. While each DJ had their […]
The 20 Best Songs of the First Quarter in 2013: Part One
March 30, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar There have been countless of albums and singles that have dropped since January 8, 2013. This two-part countdown focuses on the 20 best songs that were released during the first quarter of 2013. 20. “Sure Be Cool If You Did” by Blake Shelton The two-time winning Voice coach’s ballad showcased great background […]
A Conversation with Bronies producer Michael Brockhoff
March 29, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar When the Kansas City FilmFest starts in two weeks at the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet, one of the highlights of the festival will be the screening of Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony. I had the privilege to correspond with Bronies producer Michael Brockhoff. He talked about the filming […]
Idol’s Top Eight Pay Homage to the Motor City
March 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight, the eight remaining contestants tackled the songs of Detroit. Who made the Detroit icons proud? Were the judges a little harsher this week after Jimmy Iovine’s truth bombs? Read on to find out…. Up first was frontrunner Candice Glover. She made guest mentor Smokey Robinson cry when the Motown icon saw […]
The Eight Best Blind Auditions from Week One of the Voice’s Fourth Season
March 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice is back…. with a vengeance! Some of the best undiscovered artists in the country traveled to Los Angeles to see if they could impress veteran Voice coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton plus newbies Shakira and Usher. Dozens have tried and while some were unsuccessful, others were able to convince […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 25, 2013
March 26, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar This edition of New Music Releases focuses on new albums from One Republic, Blake Shelton and Crystal Bowersox, hot singles from Jessica Sanchez and Fall Out Boy. In addition, I will introduce you to rising artist Sarah D in a new segment called Artist to Watch. Native by OneRepublic OneRepublic’s third studio […]
The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part Two
March 25, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you did not have the chance to read my article, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/03/the-top-20-blind-auditions-of-the-voice-part-one/ In a few short hours, new judges Usher and Shakira will join Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the fourth season of The Voice. But before the newbies join the veterans at the coveted red chairs, here is […]
The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part One
March 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice’s fourth season’s Blind Auditions start tomorrow! In honor of the season premiere, jakes-take.com is counting down the 20 most unforgettable Blind Auditions in the franchise’s history. 20. Cassadee Pope-“Torn” (The Voice USA: Season Three) Our countdown kicks off with reigning champ Cassadee Pope’s superb cover of Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” that […]
