By: Jacob Elyachar While Nicholas David, Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope prepare for the final round of competition on The Voice, I had the chance to catch up with season one quarterfinalist Jared Blake. Before he wowed the audience with his incredible covers of “Not Ready to Make Nice” and “Use Somebody,” the Arkansas […]
5 Questions with 610 Sports Radio Host Danny Parkins
December 11, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar There is only one sports radio show that I listen to in the Kansas City area and it is The Danny Parkins Show on 610 Sports Radio. For four hours every weekday, host Danny Parkins and his co-host Carrington Harrison tackle the hottest current events in the sports community that range from […]
Jacob Interviews…. R&B/Hip-Hop Producer Simmy (End of Year Interview)
December 7, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar 2012 has been a really great year for Australian R&B/Hip-Hop producer Simmy. The Melbourne-based music mogul has amassed fans around the world for his impeccable beats and amazing line-up that includes Giulietta and GABE as they continue to deliver quality music for the masses. Recently, I had the honor and privilege of […]
Jacob Interviews….From Fit2Fat2Fit’s Drew Manning (End of the Year interview)
December 5, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Utah-based personal trainer Drew Manning has had an incredible 2012. From finishing up his Fit2Fat2fFit journey that cumulated in showing off his final results on Good Morning America to releasing his first book: Fit2Fat2Fit, which was declared a New York Times Best Seller, Drew continues to inspire people around the world […]
Jacob Interviews…Singer/Songwriter Shannon Curtis
December 4, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Over the summer, I had the chance to meet the incredible Shannon Curtis. The Los Angeles based dreampop artist traveled to different cities across the country and performed in her fans’ houses as part of her Living Room Tour that had a stop in Kansas. What made me fall in love […]
A Conversation With…Singer-Actress Frenchie Davis: Part Two
November 30, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar In part two of my “Conversation” with Ms. Davis, we talked about the last half of her Voice journey, her latest single: “Love’s Got a Hold of Me” and her involvement in her upcoming play: God Doesn’t Mean You Get To Live Forever. Jacob Elyachar: During the first week of live shows, […]
5 Questions with Coffee Lunch Coffee author Alana Muller
November 28, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to the newest segment of my blog! 5 Questions is a new feature that will focus in up-and-coming authors, businessmen and performers that you need to keep an eye out on in the coming months. I am very proud to have Kansas City author Alana Muller as my very first guest […]
Jacob Interviews….Mime Game’s Dillon DeVoe (2012 End of Year Interview)
November 27, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the hottest new bands that you need to keep both an ear and an eye on is Mime Game. This Georgia-based band wants to change the way people feel about music and is so far gaining a following through Facebook, MySpace and SoundCloud and just released its debut EP Mountain. […]
A Conversation with Singer/Actress Frenchie Davis: Part One
November 23, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the most powerful performers that has ever graced The Voice is singer-actress Frenchie Davis. The Broadway star’s high-octane performances still remain some of the most memorable moments in the show’s history. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with her for a two-part interview. Jacob Elyachar: How did you […]
Jacob Interviews….Black Prez (The 2012 Interview)
November 17, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Rapper Black Prez has had an incredible 2012. From going on a European tour that included stops in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic to performing free style raps with a global superstar, Black Prez corresponded exclusively with me to talk his best parts of 2012 and what fans can expect from […]
