Jake's Take on Entertainment & Pop Culture
By: Jacob Elyachar Recording artist Chris Mann returned to Kansas City for an incredible homecoming concert at the Midland by AMC. He opened the concert with his brand-new single: “Unless You Mean It” that contained spellbinding vocals and set … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Monty Python’s Spamalot kicked off the 2013 Starlight Theatre season with a bang! The three-time Tony Award winner featured outstanding performers, show-stopping numbers and a brilliant script that would make the Monty Python … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar It was a privilege to have “A Conversation” with fellow Kansas native Chris Mann. Since his appearance on the sophomore season of The Voice, where he was a member of Christina Aguilera’s team, Chris has blossomed as an … [Continue reading]
One of the Midwest’s busiest DJs had another exciting month full of multiple gigs. Ashton returns to Kauffman Stadium Ashton kicked off May by spinning at the Kansas City Royals-New York Yankees series on May 10 and May 12. Ashton performed … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back! This week, I looked at the new albums from John Fogerty, Little Mix and Imagine Dragons plus new singles from Sammy Adams, Chris Mann, Carole King and Simmy. Wrote a Song for Everyone by John … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Last week, a tornado touched down in Moore, Oklahoma. This devastating tornado destroyed a town and took 24 people away from their families and friends. Country star and Voice coach Blake Shelton gathered a group of some … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Last night, the Top Eight delivered a diverse set of performances. Half of the group delivered outstanding performances (Judith Hill, Michelle Chamuel and Amber Carrington), while others were blown out of the water (Sarah … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice is down to eight acts! Did Shakira and Usher make decisions that could cost them their final players? Which members of Team Adam and Team Blake lose their momentum? Read on to find out! After Blake Shelton … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar It is 7:00 p.m. on a Friday evening and while thousands of people headed to the lake for their Memorial Day Weekend, hundreds of athletes and their supporters packed into the Crowne Plaza Hotel ballroom to register for the 2013 … [Continue reading]
By: Jacob Elyachar Warning! Spoilers are ahead! Geoff Johns wrapped his nine-year Green Lantern run with a bang! This massive tale featured the conclusion of the “Wrath of the First Lantern” storyline and showcased the future of several of … [Continue reading]
