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[…]

Songbird Concerts is a St. Louis-based concert series with singer-songwriters performing their material in a stripped-down, intimate, in-the-round performance space, a format unique in STL. Come enjoy singer/songwriters Kevin Buckley, Dan Eubanks, Luisa Sims and Noah Earle.

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 Joe Newberry & April Verch! 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 Newberry & Verch (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]

Traditional Irish Music at its best as the annual St. Louis Tionól kicks off its 28th year with an evening with some of the best traditional musicians on the planet.  A major feature of the Tionól are the Irish "uilleann" pipes which have created the haunting sound so often heard in films. You'll be guaranteed Read more about St. Louis Tionól at Focal Point[…]

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[…]

As we wind our way through Focal Point's 50th anniversary year, we're doing all we can to play our best hand, whether it's presenting local or traveling trad/roots musicians who have played with us for decades or old friends who have hit it big on an international scale, and Tim & Jan are no exception!  Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius[…]

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[…]

As a Traditional, Folk & Roots venue we don't typically present contemporary Classical-Jazz quintets, but it can be refreshing to stray off the beaten path every once in a while.  Especially when they are as good as the 442s   Combining three members of the world-class St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and two of the St. Read more about The 442s[…]

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[…]

FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT   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 them to play Focal Point's 50th anniversary is quite the ask, but to our absolute delight and Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Martin & Eliza Carthy (Friday and Saturday Night)[…]

In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Charlie Parr[…]

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[…]