By: Jacob Elyachar One of the greatest singer-songwriters of all-time is the legendary Bob Dylan. Through his brilliant lyrics and music, Dylan has bridged the gap between multiple generations to become an inspiring force in the music business. After 11 Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe and being honored by the Kennedy Center, Dylan […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The Fall 2012 Album Preview: Part One-September
September 8, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Attention Music Lovers! This autumn will mark major milestones in the recording industry! Several music icons will be releasing innovative albums while some artists who have been missing in action from the industry will be back with new material. In part one of this three-part series, I will be looking at the […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The X Factor USA: Season Two
September 4, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar In eight days, the second season of the U.S. Edition of The X Factor kicks off! While the show’s hosts have been not been announced, superstars Britney Spears and Demi Lovato will be joining show creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell and Epic Records Chairman L.A. Reid on the show’s judging panels. […]
Jacob Interviews….R&B singer Jori
September 1, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar A lot of singers got their start in Atlanta. The Gate City’s native sons and daughters Usher, India.Aire, Ciara and rockabilly singer Brenda Lee have won numerous awards and dominated the music charts over the universe. Another Atlanta native who is ready to continue Atlanta’s legacy is singer-songwriter Jori. Influenced by Lauryn […]
The 10 Best Carlos Santana Collaborations
August 24, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the greatest guitarists in rock and roll history is Carlos Santana. Since his debut in the 1960s, he has rocked his way into the hearts of multiple generations through his incredible sounds and his ability to master different genres of rock music. He has recorded and collaborated with hundreds of […]
Jacob Interviews….Black Oxygen’s David Lyle, Part Two
August 19, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the chance to read part one of my interview with Black Oxygen’s David Lyle, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2012/08/17/jacob-interviews-black-oxygens-david-lyle/ Ever since seeing Slash perform on MTV and finding his grandfather’s guitar in a basement, Black Oxygen’s David Lyle wanted to be a performer for the rest of his life. […]
Jacob Interviews….Black Oxygen’s David Lyle
August 17, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the hottest rock bands that is taking the nation by storm is Black Oxygen. Since the group’s formation in the late 2000s, the Kansas City rock band has gone from band night champions to opening up to some of the hottest rockers around including Skid Row, Veins of Jenna and […]
Jacob Interviews….The Mowgli’s Colin Louis Dieden
August 15, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Alternative music scene has gotten a little bit louder thanks to the Mowgli’s. They describe themselves as a combination of Rock n’ Roll with Southern California soul. Recently, the band debuted their first studio album: Sound the Drum on iTunes and has performed on a successful SXSW tour circuit earlier this […]
Jacob’s Eye On….Bernadette Peters in Concert
August 14, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Bernadette Peters will be returning to Kansas City this weekend. The Broadway star will kick off the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts’ 2012-13 American Legends Series. This series showcases legendary artists who are the crème-de-la-crème of their fields and have played an essential part in changing American culture. Throughout her career, […]
A Conversation with LeRoy Bell: Part Three
August 10, 2012 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Before you read my final part of my conversation with LeRoy Bell, click here to read part two: http://www.examiner.com/article/a-conversation-with-leroy-bell-part-two?cid=db_articles “Nicole, could you please introduce your act?”-Steve Jones “It’s the one and only, one-of-a-kind: Mr. LeRoy Bell.”-Nicole Scherzinger This was the introduction for LeRoy Bell’s final performance on the X Factor stage before […]
