By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Did everyone enjoy the Grammys? While Sam Smith is still taking his victory lap for his four wins, New Music Releases marches forward with artists who might just shake things up at the 2016 Grammy … [Continue reading]
The dreaded Group Round rear its ugly head on “Idol”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com American Idol XIV kicked off its Hollywood Week last night! In a show first, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) asked 38 of their most memorable performers to perform in front of … [Continue reading]
Hollywood Week begins on “Idol”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com So far this season, Idol viewers have seen the judges give out hundreds of Golden Tickets to aspiring superstars…who want their shot to sing on the same stage that made Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer … [Continue reading]
A Conversation with Collabro
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome English supergroup Collabro to Jake’s Take! Michael Auger, Richard Hadfield, Jamie Lambert, Matt Pagan and Thomas J. Redgrave captured the world’s attention when they showed off … [Continue reading]
New Music Releases of February 1, 2015
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I am taking a look at the latest material from Bob Dylan, a couple of fan-favorite bands and two new artists that are going to rock the … [Continue reading]
Shaping Sound Dance Company takes KC by storm

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Three years ago, I heard about a new revolutionary dance company that was going to take this country (and the world) by storm! Four of my generation’s premier dancers: Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy … [Continue reading]
“Idol” Season 14 auditions winds down in San Fran

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the eighth time in the show’s history, American Idol traveled to San Francisco! Throughout the next two nights, viewers will learn which artists Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Take On: Mary Murphy’s exit from “SYTYCD”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Hot Tamale Train has left the building and So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) fans are extremely unhappy! Multiple sources including Entertainment Weekly, TVLine and Zap2It broke the news that FOX did … [Continue reading]