Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 2014 marked the Kennedy Center Honors’ 37th anniversary! Ever year, superstars from stage, screen and the recording industry are honored for their achievements in American culture. Tonight, Tom Hanks, Lily … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In all honesty, 2014 has been a mixed bag in music! However, there were 24 gems that ignited the hearts of music lovers and aficionados this year. This year’s tracks that are featured in The 24 Songs of … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In a few short days, CBS will air its annual special: The Kennedy Center Honors! This year, Tom Hanks, Sting, Lily Tomlin, Patricia McBride and Reverend Al Green joined the ranks of countless performers to be … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the final 2014 edition of New Music Releases! This week, several of the biggest names in music have released new material. Hopefully, these tunes might be the soundtrack of not only this year’s … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Multiple news outlets including ABC News, BBC News, CNN and The New York Times have reported that Joe Cocker has died! The Associated Press released a statement from Mr. Cocker’s London-based agent, Barrie … [Continue reading]
Dear Readers: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to read Jake’s Take. Your support means the world to me! I am very proud to say that this blog has had its biggest year since the 2011 launch of its predecessor: … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s official…we are done another year of performance-based Reality TV shows! 2014 has been a great year filled with memorable voices and superb moments on AGT, Idol, The Voice UK, The Voice USA & X … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Practically Einstein to Jake’s Take! Brad “Radish” Pugh, Robert “France” Kucynski, Jersey Phil Saraceno and Mark “The General” Kuczysnki comprise this Arlington, Virginia-based … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice: Season Seven Final Four (Matt McAndrew, Craig Wayne Boyd, Damien and Chris Jamison) gave outstanding performances to prove to America why they should join Javier Colon, Jermaine Paul, … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com A couple of months ago, over a hundred artists received invitations to audition for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be mentored by Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani! After an … [Continue reading]
