A Night at the Theatre: The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Recently, One of my favorite playwrights debuted a new play in Kansas City. Vicki Vodrey’s The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines focuses on a trio of elderly Southern Belles, who live in Shady Pines Retirement … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Nick Stefanacci

Nick Stefanacci

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Nick Stefanacci is set out to bring pop fusion to another level of excellence. For the past 10 years, Nick and his own jazz group traveled across the country to play in venues in New York City, Hawaii, Miami … [Continue reading]

“The Voice: Season Six” Battle Rounds turns up the heat

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice began its sixth edition of the Battle Rounds. Before we get to the fun…here is where the teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins & Jake Barker (Stolen) Team Blake: Jake … [Continue reading]

New Music Releases: Week of March 17, 2014

Enrique Iglesias Sex & Love album cover

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The week of March 17, 2014 is the busiest week for new music…so far this year! Some of my favorite artists dropped exciting new albums and amazing singles that should be included in your music … [Continue reading]

The Battle Rounds begin on “The Voice: Season Six”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I love the Battle Rounds! It separates the contenders from the pretenders and they always present amazing results! Tonight, the Battle Rounds began as the coaches brought in superstar help in the forms of Aloe … [Continue reading]

Evil confronts Wicked on “OUAT”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Once Upon A Time returned from its winter hiatus with several surprising twists. Hook was able to revive Emma’s memories and succeeded in convincing the Savior and Henry to return to Storybrooke.  … [Continue reading]

The 20 Standouts from “The Voice: Season Six”

The Voice coaches season six

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tomorrow night, the Battle Rounds commence on The Voice! Before the first battles begin, here are the 20 artists to watch during this four-episode arc! Team Adam: Christina Grimmie: The YouTube … [Continue reading]

Thousands flock Planet Comicon

Planet Comicon 2015

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Around 8:30 a.m. this Saturday morning, I arrived at Bartle Hall for the second day of the three-day pop culture event known as Planet Comicon. 2014 marked the convention’s second year at the downtown Kansas … [Continue reading]

A Conversation with Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is celebrating his 50 years in the music industry. He has released 19 studio albums, two live albums and 46 singles! In addition, he has been nominated for five … [Continue reading]

The Five Question Challenge with Midnight Red’s Joey Diggs, Jr.

Midnight Red

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Midnight Red is on fire! America’s Boy Band just finished MTV’s Artist to Watch Tour with Austin Mahone, Becky G and W3 The Future and are preparing to hit the road with the Wanted for their farewell … [Continue reading]

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