The Top Two duke it out for the “American Idol” title

American Idol Top 3

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past 13 years, I always look forward to watching the American Idol finale. The final stage of the FOX singing competition (which ends its course on May 2016) always delivers impeccable milestone … [Continue reading]

“The Voice” Final Five fight for the Finale

Voice Season Eight Top Five

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com And, then there were five! Following Team Christina’s Kimberly Nichole’s shocking elimination, the remaining five artists (Sawyer Fredericks, Koryn Hawthorne, India Carney, Joshua Davis and Meghan Linsey) had … [Continue reading]

“OUAT” has a season finale full of “Heroes & Villains”

Once Upon A Time Heroes & Villains

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Once Upon A Time: Season Four started out with a simple wish from Storybrooke’s former Evil Queen: “Villains should have their happy endings.” Angry that Emma Swan and Captain Hook accidentally brought back … [Continue reading]

OUAT-Season Four’s Most Memorable Moments

"Once Upon a Time promotional image with characters."

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Mother’s Day, Once Upon A Time will air its series changing season finale! Before we find out if Henry can save everyone from the Author’s pen, here are several highlights from this season of OUAT! … [Continue reading]

“American Idol” Top Four head home for a Hero’s welcome

Four musicians performing and singing together.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Over the past couple of years, the American Idol hometown visits are a cornerstone to the show and a right of passage for every Idol semifinalist. Who doesn’t remember seeing Elliott Yamin’s emotional return … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Forte Tenors’ Josh Page

Three men smiling together, text "FORTE" at bottom.

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor to welcome tenor Josh Page to Jake’s Take. His passion for music and vocals led him to work with a diverse group of artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Charice, Delta Goodrem, Jackie … [Continue reading]

“The Voice” has a class reunion as The Top Five are revealed

Craig Wayne Boyd returns to The Voice

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Voice should open a business for hosting for reunions because these alumni get-togethers have been growing in size for over the past few weeks. Last week, the show brought back three fan-favorite coaches … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases-Week of May 3, 2015

Tech N9ne Special Effects

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the biggest edition of New Music Releases yet! We have a lot to get to, so let’s get this party started!   Special Effects by Tech N9Ne Kansas City-based rapper Tech N9Ne has … [Continue reading]

“The Voice: Season Eight” Top Six perform twice!!

The Voice Season Eight Top Six

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, The Voice’s nail-biting save saw America rally behind Team Christina’s India Carney as they successfully eliminated 2/3 of Team Blake! Now, only six artists remain! Tonight, The Voice Top Six … [Continue reading]

The Piano Man returns to Kansas City

Billy Joel in Concert

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Celebrated piano man Billy Joel took a break from his Madison Square Garden residency show and returned to the Sprint Center. This marked the third time that the six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter … [Continue reading]

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