By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Every so often, I head to YouTube to check out the latest fitness superstars in training. What I (and a majority of YouTube viewers) prefer are looking at channels that inspire people to get off the couch and encourage them to hit the gym and improve their lives. One channel that […]
A Conversation with Jonathan Estabrooks
April 23, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One voice that you need to keep an ear out for is Jonathan Estabrooks. The Ottawa, Canada singer trained in opera and mastered multiple musical genres including classical and popular music. He also performed in front of former President Bill Clinton, the Prime Minister of Canada and members of the […]
The Five Question Challenge with Tan
April 18, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rising vocalist Tan is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge! Born in Penang, Malaysia, Tan began his musical journey by appearing on the first season of Astro Kid’s Talent Quest (the country’s equivalent of Star Search). With stars in his eyes and a huge leap of faith, he […]
The Five Question Challenge with Girl on Fire
April 16, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This band is on fire! Girl on Fire is a hot alternative rock band based out of Seattle. Since their start in 2009, bandmates Austin Held, Nick McMahan, Nicholas Wiggins, Josh Mouser and Harry McDonald, have elevated their sound to perfection. Since the release of their debut album, Not Broken, the […]
A Conversation with Garlic Jackson’s Zack Bornstein & Adam Wagner
April 10, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Comedy has taken over the Internet! Every day, aspiring comedians take to YouTube to unleash their creative energies for the delight of viewers. One particular ensemble group that has caught my eye is Garlic Jackson Comedy. Founded by Zack Bornstein, Adam Wagner and Adam Weinrib, this nontet has collectively worked for […]
Catching Up with Kent Speakman
April 1, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is proud to present an exclusive interview with one of Hollywood’s super entrepreneurs: Kent Speakman. The last time he came onto the blog, Kent revealed that he is working on Fameus, a social media network that will change the entertainment industry, which will be launching very soon! In this […]
The Five Question Challenge with Anthony Rankin
March 30, 2014 By
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Five Question Challenge with Nick Stefanacci
March 19, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Nick Stefanacci is set out to bring pop fusion to another level of excellence. For the past 10 years, Nick and his own jazz group traveled across the country to play in venues in New York City, Hawaii, Miami and Atlantic City. In addition, he had the opportunity to perform with […]
