A Night At The Theatre: Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies

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(Photo courtesy of Jessica Sherr) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Many millennials and members of Generation Z might ask,“Who’s Bette Davis?” Thankfully, actress and playwright Jessica Sherr has the answer.  In her one woman show, … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Lorenzo Doryon

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(Album cover courtesy of Lynch Archer PR Entertainment) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Lorenzo Doryon to Jake’s Take. Originally from Italy, Lorenzo traveled to Los Angeles for a career in the entertainment … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take: Early Thoughts & Predictions On The 2019 Grammy Noms

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(Graphic property of the Recording Academy & CBS) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is the most wonderful time of the year! The Recording Academy announced the artists, producers, and songwriters that have beennominated to receive a … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews (Week of December 7, 2018)

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(Bitmoji property of Jake's Take) By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that I wrote my second to last Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews of 2018! There has been an incredible amount of great (and at times abysmal) music that … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Actress Jessica Sherr

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome actress, performer, and playwright Jessica Sherr to Jake’s Take. The San Diego, California native, is a rising star in the entertainment industry as she had co-starring roles on popular … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Singer-Songwriter Joel Taylor

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Joel Taylor to Jake’s Take. The multi-instrumentalist relocated from his native Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the music industry. When … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s Concert Reviews: Van Alden At Arlene’s Grocery

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Before Paul Abrahamian became a household name on CBS’s Big Brother, he was an accomplished musician and frontman for his band, Van Alden.  2018 has been a big year for Van Alden as they released the band’s … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take’s Best of 2018: Top 20 Reality TV Performances

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com   It is hard to believe that 2018 is coming to a close! Every year, Jake’s Take delivers a “Best Of” series that celebrates the year in music, comics, and television.  Up first, we honor some of the best … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Hudson Taylor’s Alfie and Harry

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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Hudson Taylor’s Alfie and Harry Hudson-Taylor to Jake’s Take. Since the duo released their 2015 debut album, Singing for Strangers, the Irish Americana brothers have taken the … [Continue reading]

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