King Kyote delivered an intimate performance in front of a sold-out crowd at White Lake Studios on June 26, as part of their Upstate Unplugged concert series.

Words and Photos by Michael Hallisey for the Spot 518

Among the standout moments was “The Desert,” a forthcoming single inspired by a road trip through Mexico. Also featured was “Radiowaves,” a song King introduced as a tribute to his late grandmother, whose past as a classically trained musician and radio DJ he only discovered after her death. The personal story added weight to a quiet song, one that held the room’s attention.

– Michael Hallisey for the Spot 518