518 artists aren’t letting COVID-19 push them down

Mar 27, 2020 Kaitlin Lembo Covid-19 Updates, Music, The Spot 0

Sirsy, a duo comprised of Melanie Krahmer and Richard Libutti, travel all over the country. Sirsy is their full-time income; in other words, Krahmer and Libutti make a living from traveling to shows...

EXCLUSIVE: Premiere of Vince Palmeri’s ‘Complicated’

Mar 14, 2020 Michael Hallisey Music, The Spot 0

ALBANY — We previously visited Vince Palmeri just before his performance at Rocktoberfest last October, and according to Ambassador Music Group, the local pop artist has been very busy. “He...

RECENT NEWS: Winners at Proctors’ bash

Mar 04, 2020 Spotlight News Entertainment, Music, The Spot 0

SCHENECTADY — A ‘sell out’ crowd of subscribers, members, group leaders and supporters gathered at Proctors on Monday, Feb. 24, as Proctors Collaborative leadership unveiled the venue’s...

Julia Gargano, the next American Idol contestant from our area

Mar 04, 2020 Michael Hallisey Music, The Spot 0

Julia Gargano’s phone has been blowing up since last weekend’s broadcast of her American Idol audition, and that hug from Katy Perry. In the days that followed, the news she had been holding in...

Elm Avenue Park should get its dive pool back by 2021

Mar 03, 2020 Diego Cagara Bethlehem, Government, Music, News, Towns 0

BETHLEHEM — The Town Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to award a $719,000 contract to Midatlantic Construction and Design Associates, a New Jersey-based firm, to build a new dive pool...

In the Spot: Feb. 25, 2020 Podcast

Feb 26, 2020 Diego Cagara Albany County, Community, Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, News, Pop Culture, Schenectady County, The Spot, Theatre 0

Our “In the Spot” podcast returns and this time, we’re doing things differently! With a new conversational approach, we discuss our perspectives on the newly-announced shows in the...

An Audience with The King’s Singers at Troy Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 29

Feb 26, 2020 Michael Hallisey Music, The Spot 0

Acclaimed worldwide for its virtuosity, life-affirming energy and charm, The King’s Singers is in global demand. The British a cappella ensemble, is synonymous with the very best in vocal...

Saint Rose student to appear on American Idol on Sunday

Feb 21, 2020 Michael Hallisey Music, News, The Spot 0

ALBANY — The local music scene will be represented again on national television when American Idol airs on Sunday. Julia Gargano, a 21-year-old student of the College of Saint Rose, will appear...

PICK OF THE WEEK: Driftwood, Zan and the Winter Folk play The Hollow on Friday

Feb 19, 2020 Spotlight News Music, The Spot 0

ALBANY — Driftwood and Zan and the Winter Folk will share a bill at The Hollow on Friday, Feb. 21, at 9 p.m. Anyone familiar with the Americana music scene knows Driftwood has cut its teeth on a...

Bendt drops 9-track EP on vinyl with a performance in Albany this week

Feb 19, 2020 Michael Hallisey Music, The Spot 0

ALBANY ­— Intended or not, Bendt once minted an indelible impression of itself as a champion for the local music scene. It was the WEQX Battle of the Bands at Jupiter Hall. Perhaps it was just a...