Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I first heard Anthony Rankin’s “Phoenix in Vegas,” I knew that I wanted him to take my Five Question Challenge. I love the northeastern turned Nashville resident’s pop rock sound and impressive vocals. … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I walked into the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland last night, hundreds were already registered and mingling in the lobby. While they were socializing, several donors went to the Mystery Box … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This Friday evening, hundreds will be heading to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland for the 2014 Variety Show. Every year, the Variety Show benefits Variety, the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the Albums edition of New Music Releases! This week, I dove into a brand new album from one of my favorite Voice coaches, a posthumous album from a music icon and new material from three acts that … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! The first round of the Battle Rounds concluded tonight! Who won their battles? Who was the lucky artist that received Usher’s final steal? Read on to find out…. Of all the battles that … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rapper Def Manic is the latest rapper to tackle The Five Question Challenge. The Belgrade, Serbia native is taking Hip-Hop and experimental music to another level of excellence. In addition to fusing old … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The competition is heating up on the Voice’s sixth season! Before we get to tonight’s battles…. here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins, Delvin Choice, Jake Barker (Stolen) & Brittnee … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Wicked Witch of the West has invaded Storybrooke! Zelena recently dropped a huge bombshell…she is Regina’s half-sister! In addition, she claimed that two of the series’ greatest evils: Cora (her mother) … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What would happen if you accidentally found yourself on a film set? Brian Raider turned that accident into an opportunity, when he traded in his financial career at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan for various … [Continue reading]
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]
