By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice is back…. with a vengeance! Some of the best undiscovered artists in the country traveled to Los Angeles to see if they could impress veteran Voice coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton plus newbies Shakira and Usher. Dozens have tried and while some were unsuccessful, others were able to convince […]
The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part Two
By: Jacob Elyachar If you did not have the chance to read my article, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/03/the-top-20-blind-auditions-of-the-voice-part-one/ In a few short hours, new judges Usher and Shakira will join Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the fourth season of The Voice. But before the newbies join the veterans at the coveted red chairs, here is […]
The Top 20 Blind Auditions of The Voice: Part One
By: Jacob Elyachar The Voice’s fourth season’s Blind Auditions start tomorrow! In honor of the season premiere, jakes-take.com is counting down the 20 most unforgettable Blind Auditions in the franchise’s history. 20. Cassadee Pope-“Torn” (The Voice USA: Season Three) Our countdown kicks off with reigning champ Cassadee Pope’s superb cover of Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” that […]
Jacob’s Eye On…. Dancing with the Stars: Season 16-The Couples
By: Jacob Elyachar Tonight! Dancing with the Stars returns for its 16th season on ABC. So before Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet cue the Harold Wheeler Orchestra to bring them down to America’s favorite ballroom, here are some of my thoughts of this season’s pairings. Zendaya & Val Chmerkovskiy: Val just got off finishing third […]
Jacob’s Eye On…Once Upon A Time-The Death
By: Jacob Elyachar Death is coming to Storybrooke! This Sunday, one of our favorite heroes or villains will fall. Today’s article focuses eight characters that might be on the chopping block and their odds of not surviving “The Miller’s Daughter.” Belle: 10,000 to 1 While Belle has been at the sidelines for the past couple […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 4, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar This edition of New Music Releases focuses on the debut albums of Dirty South and Marcus Canty, Ashley Monroe’s sophomore studio album plus new singles from 30H!3 and Blake Lewis. Speed of Life by Dirty South The popular Serbian-Australian DJ shows off a lot of diverse beats in his very first studio […]
Stars shine at the 2013 Variety Show
By: Jacob Elyachar The Midland Theatre was packed full of excitement as guests of all ages celebrated the Kansas City chapter of Variety Children’s Charity. Before the curtain rose, guests were entertained by members of the Kansas City Juggling Club, balloon artist John Perry, who created a diverse array of creations ranging from the Little […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The 2013 Variety Show
By: Jacob Elyachar Tomorrow night, some of Kansas City’s biggest names will come together to perform on the Midland Theater stage for the 2013 Variety Show, which will benefit the Variety Children’s Charity of Kansas City. The show came to be when the charity brainstormed ideas for an interactive fundraiser that would attract the community. […]
Ashton’s Monthly Recap: February 2013
DJ Ashton Martin was on a hot streak of successes this month! In this second edition of Ashton’s Monthly Recap, you catch up on all of the events that our favorite DJ participated in and find out what are his plans are for both St. Patrick’s Day and Fake Paddy’s Day. February 2013 Highlights […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 25, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar In the final February edition of New Music Releases, I tackle new albums from Johnny Marr and Michael Bolton, an EP from Tweet and the latest singles from Michael Buble, Crystal Bowersox and Demi Lovato. The Messenger by Johnny Marr For the first time in his four-decade spanning career, British singer-songwriter Johnny […]