From the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar, the conversation swings from karaoke dreams to the real work of building a thriving arts scene. Singer-producer Scott Coulter shares how his company, Spot-On Entertainment, grew from performing to creating concert experiences for orchestras and performing arts centers nationwide—plus how the Palm Springs Pops Orchestra and Plaza Theatre programming are bringing fresh energy downtown. Photographer-producer Michael Childers adds Hollywood history, personal milestones, and a playful (sometimes outrageous) nostalgia for the Plaza’s past, while also reflecting on how AI is expanding creative possibilities in photography and exhibitions. Along the way: stories of Dolly Parton, Broadway paths not taken, the power of live performance as “church,” and why restored venues matter to artists and communities. The episode spotlights friendship, gratitude, and the momentum behind Coachella Valley’s cultural renaissance.

Takeaways

1. The Plaza Theatre restoration isn’t cosmetic—it’s major infrastructure: sound, air, and artist-first spaces.
2. The Palm Springs Pops Orchestra is anchoring a multi-show series that blends local talent with major guests.
3. Scott Coulter’s Spot-On Entertainment evolved from performing into producing concert concepts worldwide.
4. A career “no” (and being ghosted after an audition) can redirect you into building your own platform.
5. Michael Childers’ life story mirrors the arc of LGBTQ+ progress—visibility, partnership, and late-in-life marriage.
6. Downtown Palm Springs performing arts drive real economic impact: audiences, restaurants, and nightlife momentum.
7. Live performance is framed as modern “ministry”: connection, healing, and shared language through music.

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