A very special 110th Year Birthday Bash celebrating Auset Sarno & Jon Parson’s combined birthdays! Expect lots of twists, turns, and surprises with Brad Sarno, Tony Estrada, Spencer Marquart and a healthy complement of special guests helping to throw down some deep, beautiful, grooves.  Annnnd don’t forget the birthday cake!  This is NOT a private Read more about Auset Sarno & Jon Parson’s (somewhat annual) Birthday Bash![…]

Focal Point and 4 Hands Brewing are proud to sponsor The Tom Hall's Guitar and Resophonic Festival at Sister Cities Cajun, featuring FIVE hours of AMAZING music, food, friends and fun!  This annual event is hosted by Fred Friction and Jesse Irwin and will have performances by:  Sharon Bear, Doug Fohner, Eric Mcspadden, Mat Wilson, Read more about The Tom Hall’s Guitar and Resophonic Festival at Sister Cities Cajun[…]

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR Karen Choi is a singer/songwriter living in the St. Louis Area. She was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska where she was introduced to roots music through her father's involvement in a local bluegrass band. She has been channeling the stories of her life through songwriting ever since she picked Read more about St. Louis Songwriter Showcase[…]

JIL CHAMBLESS BAND – PRESENTED BY SCOTTISH PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION AND FEATURING STUDENTS FROM THE STEAM HIGH SCHOOL AND ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL IN SCOTS AND AMERICAN SONG. PROCEEDS FROM THIS CONCERT WILL BENEFIT THE FOCAL POINT.

Sweet Milk & Peaches are a husband and wife duo (Jesse Downs and Liz Volz) from the Driftless Area in Wisconsin, where they play music and tend to their family and orchards. Jesse and Liz play a mix of traditional old-time music, original songs, with melodies that reflect influences from the Upper Midwest to the Southern Read more about Sweet Milk & Peaches (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]

Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno have emerged as two of the most promising contemporary young roots artists, fluidly moving through old time, bluegrass, and classic country music with an ease of execution, and displaying a passion for the enterprise of reviving old music that is infectious with the audience.    Viv & Riley play old-soul roots Read more about Viv & Riley (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]

Both Nokosee and Rhys have previously appeared at Focal Point and we're excited to have them back! Nokosee Fields: Musician, artist, and collaborator Nokosee Fields has, over the last few years, proven himself to be one of the most provocative, significant, and capable voices in the North American traditional music scene. A quest for balance Read more about Nokosee Fields & Rhys Jones (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]

Esteemed songwriter and Railroad Earth front man, Todd Sheaffer will be playing a solo show as he returns for his third appearance at The Focal Point.  Todd’s songwriting, singing and playing have made Railroad Earth a hot ticket on the newgrass and jam band circuits. His solo shows have more of a folk and Americana Read more about An Evening With Todd Sheaffer[…]

Buddy has been a regular fixture on the Focal Point calendar for many years.  His latest album, Filament, finds him exploring some new territory, both sonically and rhythmically. Produced by Brad Jones, known for his creative approaches to singer/ songwriters, songs like “Problem Solved” and “Sunlight In My Pocket” are propelled along by drums and percussion. Others are painted with Read more about Buddy Mondlock[…]

Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer songwriter." A Nashville based musician whose music evokes classic 70's singer songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive touring and as one of the six Read more about Sam Robbins[…]

Memphis based artists, Amy LaVere and Will Sexton have been music collaborators and touring companions for 11 years.  The quality of their craft, the miles traveled and their original catalog is ever growing. LaVere’s storytelling and songwriting is barbed and sharp, a delightful contrast to her sweet soprano vocals and smooth upright bass playing. The Read more about Amy LaVere and Will Sexton[…]

We're glad to announce the return of this fun and charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA.  Buffalo rose takes the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive, meticulously arranged, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in.   Read more about Buffalo Rose Returns![…]

Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and candidly honest, lilting, blooming, and resonating. The words he fosters allow us to make sense of the world, what is at stake here, and our place in it. And ultimately, Read more about Darrell Scott[…]