Emily West and William Close return to “AGT”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Two of my favorite music acts that appeared on America’s Got Talent are William Close and the Earth Harp Collective (Season Seven) and Emily West (Season Nine). Tonight, they came home just in time as host … [Continue reading]

Golden Buzzer acts headline Week Two of “America’s Got Talent” live shows

Freckled Sky at Radio City Music Hall AGT

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, America’s Got Talent went live! Multiple acts took to the stage and delivered superb performances. At the end of Wednesday’s show, we learned that Piff the Magic Dragon, Drew Lynch, Siro-A, Alondra … [Continue reading]

A Word from the Publisher: “Jake’s Take’s” Fourth Anniversary

Jake's Take: Year in Review (2014)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com August is a very important month in the Jake's Take calendar! This month is when I started my blogging endeavors. For those readers are new to the joyride known as Jake’s Take, I will give you a quick … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of August 15, 2015

All For You Emily West album

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, we have an all-star group of Jake’s Take favorites and Top 40 darlings. So without further ado, let’s get this party … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Etch

Etch The Mint Los Angeles concert

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is my pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Etch to Jake’s Take! Born Chloe Star Nakhjavanpour, Etch’s goal for her music career is simple----make personal connections with her fans through her music. … [Continue reading]

Mat Franco returns home to “America’s Got Talent”

Mat Franco returns to AGT

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last year, magician Mat Franco’s life was forever changed as he beat out Emily West, AcroArmy, Quintavious Johnson and thousands of hopefuls to win the $1,000,000 prize. Since his win, Mat joined fellow AGT … [Continue reading]

“America’s Got Talent: Season 10” Live Shows kick off!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After countless weeks of auditions and Judges’ Cuts, America’s Got Talent broadcasted their first 2015 live show at Radio City Music Hall! Because we are at the live show rounds, I will be starting to give … [Continue reading]

Jake’s Take On-Kansas City Comic Con 2015 Wrap Up

Jacob & Sean Astin

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com “Can Kansas City have two comic cons?” After spending three days attending the Kansas City Comic Con at Bartle Hall, the answer to this question is “Yes!” Yes, Planet Comicon set the bar extremely high as … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of August 7, 2015 (The Singles Edition)

Disclosure and Sam Smith Omen

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome back to another edition of New Music Releases! This week, it is all about the singles. “Omen” by Disclosure & Sam Smith Brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence are slowly becoming the toast of … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with The BalCONy’s Kenny Holland & Wesley Stromberg

The Balcony Wesley Stromberg & KennyHolland

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is rare to see lighting in the bottle chemistry in today’s music industry. However, one duo that could test this theory is The BalCONy’s Kenny Holland and Wesley Stromberg! Both Kenny and Wesley … [Continue reading]

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