By: Jacob Elyachar Dancefestopia 2013 is in four days! Among the acts that are on this year’s line-up is Kansas City-based band: The Strive. I had the privilege of meeting the group when they performed at last year’s Red, White and Boom concert. The Strive is an incredible group that has superb stage presence and […]
Jacob At 25: A Reflection
September 3, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar I have reached a huge milestone in my life…turning 25-years-old! Throughout the past 24 years, I have made outstanding memories that have carried me to where I am today. Getting My Eagle: From 1993 to 2007, I went on an impeccable adventure with Cub Scouts Pack #3321 and Boy Scouts of America […]
The 5 Question Challenge with singer-songwriter Sonali
August 15, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Singer-songwriter Sonali is the latest artist to take The 5 Question Challenge. The New York City-based artist has a passion for music that reaches back all the way to her childhood, where she hummed before she spoke to her family. Currently, Sonali attends the prestigious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music program […]
A Conversation with The Chain Game’s Wade Holland
August 9, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar While I was studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I had the chance to follow a video series called: the Adventurous 500. One of the co-hosts of the series was University of Colorado alum Wade Holland. He teamed up with Adventurous 500 founder Ryan Park to document all of their […]
A Conversation with Rizzloe Jones
August 6, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar While I was covering this year’s Mix 93.3’s Red, White and Boom concert, I noticed that there was a long line of girls blocking some aisles at Starlight Theatre. It turned out that the girls were waiting to meet singer-rapper and Kansas City native Rizzloe Jones, who made his national debut on […]
A Conversation with Kirk Montgomery
August 1, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Denver’s KUSA-TV NBC 9 News’ Kirk Montgomery is the latest person to have “A Conversation” with Jake’s Take. I had the pleasure of meeting the 9 News Entertainment Anchor when I worked as an intern for KUSA-TV during the summer I graduated from the University of Colorado. Mr. Montgomery’s seven-minute E-Block informs […]
The 5 Question Challenge with Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.
July 31, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Jake’s Take is honored and thrilled to have Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. take on The 5 Question Challenge. Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. made a huge impression on viewers during the fourth season of Food Network Star, where he proved himself worthy to join the likes of Bobby Flay, Alton Brown and Rachael […]
A Conversation with Christian Porter
July 19, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Singer-songwriter Christian Porter is the latest artist to have a conversation with Jake’s Take. The 21-year-old Pennsylvania singer-songwriter has an incredible voice and is multi-talented as he can play the guitar, piano, drums, bass and even the ukulele. His passion for music has lead him to record his first album: 2008’s One […]
A Conversation with Ryan & Ashleigh Di Lello: Part Two
June 27, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Four years ago, ballroom dancer Ryan Di Lello was on pins and needles waiting to see if his wife, Ashleigh, was going to join him on the sixth season of So You Think You Can Dance. They made it through the Salt Lake City auditions, deep into the show’s Vegas Week and […]
5 Questions with Cable Car
June 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Jake’s Take is pleased to welcome rising pop rock band Cable Car to this edition of 5 Questions. Cable Car is made up of Nate Mott (vocals) Ryan Murphy (drums) and Jack Turner (guitar). All three of them met at a Los Angeles apartment complex and after bonding over beers, the trio […]
