By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com “This may be my last chance, to tell the truth about what happened. Then whoever reads this won’t make the same mistakes I have.” These are the opening lines that Vincent (Emmy-winning choreographer … [Continue reading]
A Conversation with Michael Tyler
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to welcome singer-songwriter Michael “MT” Tyler to Jake’s Take. As a descendant of the Father of Country Music, the late Jimmie Rodgers, MT began to hone his skills as a musician when he … [Continue reading]
All eyes are on Alicia Keys as “The Voice: Season 12” Blind Auditions conclude!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! The Voice: Season 12 Blind Auditions concluded tonight. Alicia Keys needed to score two artists, while Adam, Blake, and Gwen only need one more singer to complete their teams. Who were the last … [Continue reading]
“The Voice: Season 12” Blind Auditions hits the home stretch
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice: Season 12 Blind Auditions is about to hit the home stretch. Adam Levine, Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani have only tonight and Tuesday to fill up their teams! Before we get to … [Continue reading]
Charming & Hook’s friendship is put to the test on “Once Upon A Time”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One surprising friendship that has blossomed over the past four years is the relationship between David and Captain Hook. The two prominent men started out as adversaries back in Season Two as Hook came to … [Continue reading]
“The Voice: Season 12” artists perform the classics
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Author’s note: Due to Kansas City weather, I was unable to cover Monday night’s “The Voice: Season 12” Blind Auditions. If there were a theme to describe night two of the second week of The Voice: Season … [Continue reading]
Swan Queen’s wish realm journey continues on “Once Upon A Time”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to Season Six, Once Upon A Time fans! The last time we saw our favorite Storybrooke residents in December, The Evil Queen captured Aladdin’s lamp and wished that Emma Swan would be transported … [Continue reading]