By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hundreds gathered in a crowded movie theatre in Overland Park, Kansas to see 10 of the talented teens in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The 10 acts hoped to win a spot in next month’s Variety Show, which benefits the Kansas City chapter of the Variety Children’s Charity. The winner of […]
The Top 20 Voice Contestants: Part Two
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you have not had the chance to read part one of my countdown, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2014/02/the-top-20-voice-contestants-part-one/) This is it! With The Voice returning tomorrow night, here are the 10 best artists that the show has discovered in the past five seasons! 10. Midas Whale, Season Four Jon Peter Lewis and […]
The Top 20 Voice Contestants: Part One
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I cannot believe The Voice starts another season this Monday! While I am ecstatic to see Adam and Blake reunite with Usher and Shakira, I cannot wait to hear the new talent that will take part in the Season Six Blind Auditions! I hope that these new contestants would bring […]
The Five Question Challenge with Mix 93.3’s Dave O & Nathan Graham
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 is a genuine friendship that has conquered both social media […]
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 changed the course of musical history with their impeccable arrangements and strong songwriting skills. In honor of this special occasion, […]
A Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014)
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com After reviewing reports from the New York Times, Variety and the Wall Street Journal, Jake’s Take can confirm that actor-director Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The New York Police Department stated that Hoffman died in his West Village apartment in Manhattan, NY. While officials have not confirmed the cause of […]
“American Idol” visits Salt Lake City
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The fifth night of Idol auditions traveled to Salt Lake City. So far, nearly 100 wannabe superstars impressed Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban and earned their Golden Tickets to Hollywood. When they get there, they will face the show’s version of Boot Camp that will feature a mentor […]
The Five Question Challenge with the KriStef Brothers
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last summer, America was introduced to the Bad Boys of Hand Balancing! Longtime friends and acrocomedians, Kristofer and Stefan, delivered out of this world performances on the eighth season of America’s Got Talent (AGT). The duo made it all the way to the Top 12 and was one of the acts […]














