By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of the best duos in Midwest radio is KMXV-FM Mix 93.3’s Dave O and Nathan Graham! If listeners had the chance to meet this dynamic duo in person, you would realize that this is not just a buddy act…but it … [Continue reading]
The Five Question Challenge with Breanna Lynn
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Breanna Lynn to Jake’s Take. Originally from Chicago, Breanna Lynn has evolved as a performer and has written over 200 songs and even a full-length Broadway … [Continue reading]
Connick Jr, Lopez and Urban present your “American Idol XIII” Top 30
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it, America! Tonight, the entire American Idol XIII Top 30 was revealed! Who else joined Andrina Brogden, Bria Anai, Dexter Roberts, Alex Preston, Emmanuel Zidor, Jessica Meuse, Jillian Jensen, … [Continue reading]
Hollywood Week concludes with part one of the Final Judgment on “American Idol”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, Hollywood Week returned to American Idol with a vengeance! Hundreds of hopefuls were eliminated as they failed to reach judges Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban’s high expectations. … [Continue reading]
A Night at the Theatre: Bring It On! The Musical
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I remember watching bits and pieces of Bring It On as a child. The 2000 teen comedy centered around Torrance Shipman (Kristen Dunst) and the Toros’ cheerleading team as they prepare to capture a sixth national … [Continue reading]
New Music Releases: Week of February 10, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s time for another edition of New Music Releases! This week, I check on several rising artists including Elise Testone and Matt Goss. In addition, I unpack the latest singles from Miranda Lambert, Hot … [Continue reading]
The 20 Best Beatles Covers
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 50 years ago, the music industry changed forever when the late Ed Sullivan introduced America to four lads from Liverpool, England. Together, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr … [Continue reading]
Jake’s Movie Review…. Adira
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com There are so many reasons why I love living in Kansas City. One item of significant importance is the rising film community that calls this city home. Among two of the leaders guiding this renaissance is … [Continue reading]
Hollywood or Home premieres on “American Idol”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 212 hopefuls have arrived in Los Angeles, California with one dream in mind: to become the next American Idol. By the end of Hollywood Week, only 31 artists will have the privilege to duke it out for several … [Continue reading]