We are SO excited to have the opportunity to not only present an authentic Zydeco band, but one that includes a member of the legendary Carrier family! This show is going to be epic! Furthermore, we’ll be including plenty of room for dancing. This means that there will only be 80'ish tickets available, so get’em Read more about Mardi Gras show with Dwight Carrier & his BlackCat Zydeco[…]
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 with Mike Lindauer and Andy Ploof[…]
Tuesday March 4th at 7pm, we’re hosting a Focal Point pop-up benefit concert with Brothers Lazaroff! This show is a "pay what you can" event and 100% of the proceeds go straight to Focal Point! We love these guys and were absolutely thrilled when they called to say that Focal Point is one of their Read more about Brothers Lazaroff Tuesday Tour (Rescheduled Date)[…]
Greg Klyma is no stranger to The Focal Point! He does his own stunts. He is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, jester, carnival barker, two-stepper and daydreamer. A prolific songwriter and seasoned road performer, Klyma is known for his energetic live performances and clever storytelling lyrics that deliver entertaining rides through hilarity, reflection, passion and loss. Buffalo-born, Read more about The Greg Klyma Band[…]
RiverBend is a Traditional Bluegrass band that calls Missouri home. With a blend of bluegrass standards and original tunes, RiverBend's authentic instrumentation and soaring harmonies harken back to the founders of the genre, but also add an energetic and contemporary feel. Riverbend is Aaron Muskopf (vocals, guitar); Andy Novara (mandolin, vocals); Blake Korte (dobro, vocals); Read more about An Album Release Concert with RiverBend (FPFOTM)[…]
Dom Flemons is known as “The American Songster®" since his repertoire covers over one hundred years of American roots music. Flemons is a folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, podcaster, cultural commentator, influencer, and the creator, host, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show Read more about Dom Flemons Returns![…]
Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music is pleased to present the debut performance of the Sami Braman Band at Focal Point. Known for her work with longtime Pacific Northwest string band, The Onlies, and as touring/session player for Willie Watson, Braman celebrates the fiddle with a playful journey that draws upon traditions from Appalachia to Read more about An evening with the Sami Braman Band[…]
Why this will be One Way Traffic's first time through Focal Point is a conundrum, but it certainly won't be their last. Born from an open-mic bluegrass jam in St. Louis, Missouri, One Way Traffic is a five-piece band with an eclectic sound. Inspired greatly by Americana, Blues, and Jazz, the band combines their individual Read more about Focal Point Debut of One Way Traffic![…]
Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon are back at Focal Point for their annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration. This duo have been lighting up the Irish music scene in St. Louis and beyond for the past several years. They are both tutors at St. Louis Irish Arts and have been guest artists at numerous festivals throughout the world. Together they will Read more about Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration[…]
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[…]
We are happy to once again have Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert back at Focal Point. Those who've seen their previous shows know what to expect; those who haven't are in for a real treat. Kieran (perhaps best known for his work with the O'Kanes and The Dead Reckoners) and Rayna (known for her tenure Read more about Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert[…]
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[…]
Join us for an evening of fiddle & banjo frolics, backwoods ballads, step dancing, and original songs with April Verch & Joe Newberry! Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth - in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of Read more about April Verch & Joe Newberry (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
Samba Bom, a Midwest-based music ensemble, offers the sounds of Brazil, mixed with the flavor of Carnaval. For this concert at Focal Point, the band will play a unique mix of the two most popular Brazilian music styles: Bossa-nova & Choro music. The show will include Sambas, Brazilian Jazz, Olodum, Forro, among others. In 2025 Read more about Samba Bom[…]
Sofia Talvik, the Swedish artist whose haunting melodies and crystal-clear voice have captivated audiences across the globe, is returning to the USA for her "Center of the Universe" tour. This tour isn’t just about the music—it’s a journey, an invitation to experience her world through the intimate, personal lens of her songs. With her 9th Read more about Sofia Talvik[…]
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![…]
Hailed by John Renbourn as ‘the best Celtic guitarist in the world’ Tony McManus has been listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. Conjuring a unique but universal language from that most ubiquitous of instruments, the acoustic guitar, Tony McManus has both extended and transcended the parameters Read more about Tony McManus with an opening set by The Bishops[…]
Due to a well-deserved success in their field, It's been several years since we've had the opportunity to book them, but Sparky and Rhonda have been coming to Focal Point for DECADES and we can't recommend them enough! When we decided to celebrate Focal Point's 50th anniversary with commemorative concerts they were amongst the top Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Sparky and Rhonda Rucker[…]
As a thank you to our loyal patrons, special $30 pre-sale tickets are available at Focal Point shows until March 1st. These shows are a BIG deal. Martin and Eliza are both longtime friends, but that aside, contacting friends who rarely tour the USA and live 4000 miles from St.Louis (in England) and asking Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Martin & Eliza Carthy (Friday and Saturday Night)[…]
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[…]
