We welcome the Wayward Mountaineers' debut appearance at Focal Point and the release of Jill Jonas's new CD of original songs, Through the Countryside. Wayward Mountaineers blur the lines between Folk, Bluegrass, Americana and Old-Time music. The band was founded in 2009 by Michael Jonas, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from High Ridge, Missouri. Joined Read more about Wayward Mountaineers[…]
REFUNDS PROCESSING SOON Darren Nicholson unfortunately had to cancel this show. All tickets will be refunded.
The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in over four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic. Band leader and founder Greg Cahill is a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and was inducted into the Society for the Read more about The Special Consensus POSTPONED TILL OCT 25th[…]
FRIDAY NIGHT TICKETS SATURDAY NIGHT TICKETS Not to be confused with (but yet running in conjunction with) Focal Point's 50th anniversary in 2025, Music Folk is celebrating 50 years this year! Technically it's their 51st anniversary, but who's counting… Music Folk is where it ALL started! Waaaaaay back in 1973 Bill and Janet Boyer opened Read more about Music Folk 50th’ish Anniversary featuring Music Folk staff and The Boyer Family[…]
Please join us for an evening of River Styx! For our summer event, we're honoring the life and legacy of our founding editor, Michael Castro (1945-2018). Michael was a prolific editor, poet, teacher, translator, and St. Louis's first poet laureate. David Wraith hosts, with readings of Michael's work by Pacia Elaine Anderson, Jason Vasser-Elong, and Ben Read more about River Styx Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Michael Castro (1945-2018)[…]
Join us for another wonderful night of Hobocane (a.k.a. Javier Mendoza) music to benefit the children and families of World Pediatrics! This show is generously hosted by the Bubash Family. Get your tickets early as they are likely to sell out! We will have raffle baskets and a 50/50 available, bring your good luck! Show Read more about Hobo Cane (aka Javier Mendoza)[…]
The Hot Club of St. Louis is an all-star line up of the city’s finest acoustic jazz musicians. Led by guitarist Joe Park (Joe Park Trio, Sidney Street Shakers) and featuring St. Louis’ own virtuoso violinist Rinn Netherton, Paul Davis (Wack-A-Doo) on rhythm guitar, and Joey Glynn (Rum Drum Ramblers, South City Three) on bass. Read more about The Hot Club of St. Louis Album Release Concert presented by Focal Point Friends of Traditional Jazz Blues & Ragtime[…]
Lone Piñon is a New Mexican string band, or “orquesta típica”, whose music celebrates the integrity and diversity of their region's cultural roots. With fiddles, upright bass, guitars, accordions, vihuela, and bilingual vocals, they play a wide spectrum of the traditional music that is at home in New Mexico. Lone Piñon is Jordan Wax (violin, Read more about Lone Piñon (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR Mattie Schell Mattie Schell is a Compass Records artist based in St. Louis, Missouri. Half of regional favorites River Kittens, Mattie has also toured as a featured artist with the Allman Betts Family Revival for the entirety of their 2021-2023 seasons. Mattie seamlessly shifts between soul, country, and jazz styles Read more about Focal Point St. Louis Songwriters Showcase[…]
Atlanta, GA based songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling is known for his intricate finger-style guitar and road tested vocal delivery, both of which are perfectly suited for the Focal Point stage. To date, Stelling has released 7 albums and played thousands of concerts across the US and EU. Over the last decade Stelling has Read more about Christopher Paul Stelling[…]
Leon Majcen is a musician whose story is one of resilience and determination. He grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the son of Bosnian war refugees who had fled their homeland in search of a better life for their children. From a young age, Leon was drawn to the power of storytelling through Read more about Leon Majcen[…]
Tommy and Django Halloran are a father/son guitar duo from St. Louis. The elder Tommy has worked as a bandleader for over thirty years, specializing in jazz, blues, and all manner of soulful music. His son Django is a burgeoning guitarist who with an innate ear for improvisation. For this special concert the pair will Read more about Tommy and Django Halloran[…]
Walter's favorite Woodstock songs reimagined and his stories of 10 years performing with the legendary Woodstock opening act. One of our FAVORITE St.Louis transplants, Walter Parks is both entertaining and educational, presenting historic music, original music and stories that preface songs in a contemporary way. Walter toggles between hollers, spirituals, Appalachian reels, Delta blues, Read more about Walter Parks – Woodstock Variations & Tribute to Richie Havens[…]
Finnegan's Wake is an American band formed in 1974 at the County Cork Pub in Springfield, Illinois. John C. Van Orman, William Furry and Bill Rintz joined together during weekly gigs at the Pub, which soon evolved into the band, Finnegans Wake, named after the James Joyce novel. The three men, bound by a love Read more about Finnegan’s Wake[…]
The Midwestern Harvesters - Lynn "Chirps" Smith, Fred Campeau, and Jim Nelson - have been playing together for over four decades beginning with their long association with the Volo Bogtrotters. Although the Bogtrotters were their primary creative outlet during those years, these guys have forged a special, intuitive musical bond that brings out the best Read more about The Midwestern Harvesters (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
Bluegrass singer, songwriter and Pinecastle Recording Artist, Kim Robins vocals have earned her two nominations for IBMA’s Momentum Vocalist Award (2015 and 2017). Her two Pinecastle releases, Raining in Baltimore and Leave the Porch Light On have received rave reviews and continuous airplay since their release. As Bluegrass Today stated, "Kim Robins deserves to be taken seriously as a vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader Read more about Kim Robins Band (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
“Karen Choi is every bit the Americana traditionalist. Her work is brimming with dusty tales of human encounters both fulfilling and damaging, all rooted in a strong sense of place” -Hear Nebraska Karen Choi is a singer/songwriter living in the American midwest. She was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska where she was introduced Read more about Karen Choi And Her Band[…]
The Blue Canyon Boys are equal parts purists and innovators when it comes to Bluegrass: they stay true to the form’s roots while constantly reimagining their relationship to tradition. The result is a toe-tapping mix of haunting standards, genre-bending arrangements, and catchy original numbers—all built on the bedrock of their collective bluegrass mastery. Ever since Read more about The Blue Canyon Boys – High Octane Colorado Bluegrass (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
Wild Earp is a purveyor of country & western and everything on the borderlands thereabouts. The recipient of the 2023 Ameripolitan Award for Western Swing Male, Earp brings a creative approach to traditional American Roots music, developing his own style that honors the masters of the past while still allowing the genre to evolve in Read more about Wild Earp and the The OK Chorale present Marty Robbins’ Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs[…]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jay Schober on August 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jay he survived by his granddaughter, two children, ex-wife, and his beloved dog. Jay was born and raised in Florissant, and studied Philosophy and received a Masters in Guidance Counseling. He also served in the Coast Read more about A Celebration of Life to Honor Jay Schober[…]
Hotel Faux Pas brings its irreverent folk-pop-quirk-rock sound to The Focal Point for its annual reunion. Since the 1990s, the lyrical, satirical quartet has been making witty music throughout the region. Catch the band in all its glory while you can.
Focal Point will be celebrating our annual Scottish October in September this year with the return of The Tannahill Weavers! NOTE: this show sold out quickly last time, so we suggest getting tickets sooner than later! Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, Read more about The Return of the Tannahill Weavers[…]
All the Days was born out of a desire to play music between two St. Louis area veteran songwriters and friends, Danny Kathriner and Stephanie Stewart. Both prolific songwriters, they began sharing ideas at the beginning of 2022. The two recorded more than 30 songs, taking turns singing lead vocals and adding layers of harmony Read more about All The Days[…]
THURSDAY TICKETS FRIDAY TICKETS We’re REALLY looking forward to this one! These young ladies absolutely floored us last time! Subsequently their show became one of the most watched concerts on our YouTube archive page, "Focal Point St.Louis", at 16k views and counting. Trad-Brazilian music, jazz, Classical, Bossa Nova, Calypso, Blues, World, Folk and so much Read more about Choro das 3 (Thursday and Friday Night)[…]
Three like minded musicians coming together once again to showcase the acoustic guitar! Each of these fine players is unique in their own way and together they will blend their skills for a night of music to be remembered!
Golden Shoals is Amie Alvey and Mark Kilianski - a fiddle and guitar duo with a "rousing old-time-style music that’s fueled by acerbic modern-day wit” (-No Depression Magazine). They are no strangers to traditional music, having placed in contests including Clifftop (3rd place 2023, 4th place 2022), Mount Airy, The Grand Masters Fiddlers Championship and Read more about Golden Shoals (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
Carolann Solebello is a performing songwriter born and bred in New York City. Best known to folk audiences as a founding member of Americana trio Red Molly, she will be joining us as a solo troubadour but she also tours with a modern folk foursome No Fuss and Feathers. Carolann’s smooth, compelling voice and warm Read more about Carolann Solebello[…]
As we lead up to our 50th anniversary, We've been inviting long-time friends back to play with us once again, and Beppe is no exception. A tried and true Flatpicking guitar master. We're so lucky and honored that he has agreed to grace our stage with his presence. Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, researcher Read more about Beppe Gambetta[…]
Elijah Wald has been performing for almost fifty years in a wide variety of styles, from blues, ragtime, swing, country, and cowboy songs to classic Swahili pop, the Bahamian guitar style of Joseph Spence, and Mexican corridos. Starting out as a busker, he has toured all over the United States and much of the rest Read more about Elijah Wald[…]
There is a band of musicians and friends in the St Louis area whose longevity and fan base are truly unique. Formed during their high school years in Webster Groves circa 1967, The Road Apples have been a collection of some of the most talented musicians in the area. As much an extended family as Read more about The Road Apples Ride Again![…]
Chicago Farmer returns for a second appearance at The Focal Point! The son of a small-town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow Midwesterner John Prine, he’s a working-class folk musician to his core. His Read more about Chicago Farmer[…]
The Lovestruck Balladeers enchant audiences with their masterful performances and inspired repertoire of ragtime, jazz and beautiful songs from around the world. Born out of New York’s vibrant classic jazz and traditional music scene, The Lovestruck Balladeers formed during a series of recording sessions for Jalopy Records' 2018 release, Estrellas de Radio. Since their debut at The Read more about The Lovestruck Balladeers w/The Goldenrods[…]
"a world-class finger-style guitarist and lap slide player.” -DownBeat No less an authority than legendary Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen admiringly described Mary Flower as "a national treasure in your own backyard." Indeed, the internationally renowned award-winning Portland, Oregon-based singer/guitarist/songwriter is a prodigious talent whose seasoned skills have established her as one of America's Read more about Mary Flower with Nick Pence & Ethan Leinwand presented by Focal Point Friends of Traditional Jazz, Blues & Ragtime[…]
The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in over four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic. Band leader and founder Greg Cahill is a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and was inducted into the Society for the Read more about The Special Consensus[…]
TICKETS AT DOOR Hunter Peebles The human experience is filled with heartache, loss, love and joy. Hunter's songs capture these sentiments with seemingly effortless simplicity and depth. Growing up in Southern Illinois, just east of St. Louis, MO, Hunter reflects his influences in country, folk and Americana soundscapes. Inspired by songwriters like John Prine and Read more about St. Louis Songwriters Showcase[…]
Refunds Coming Soon We're so sorry to say we can't spook your spirit this Halloween night as planned. There's nothing we love more than to fill our delightful audiences with joy and TERROR. But we've got a couple band members dealing with family emergencies that need their attention, and we just can't bring this show Read more about (CANCELLED) The Opera Bell Band presents the Tragedy at Point Peak[…]
We're happy to welcome back Jim and Susie Malcolm, who have decided to donate the ticket sales from this concert to The Focal Point! For the past 30 years and more, Jim Malcolm has been the ultimate Scots troubadour, taking the traditional songs of Scotland and his own prizewinning compositions to all corners of the Read more about Jim and Susie Malcolm: a Scottish music concert fundraiser for Focal Point[…]
Jerron Paxton has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920's and making them wish they could stay there for good. Paxton may be one of the greatest multi-instrumentalists that you have not heard of. Yet. And time is getting short, fast. This young musician sings and plays banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Read more about Jerron Paxton[…]
Returning to the Focal Point following her successful debut there in February, Los Angeles-based chanteuse/songwriter Jessica Fichot presents a repertoire of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, and international folk. With 3 acclaimed albums under her belt, Jessica has charmed audiences around the world – performing her lively songs at concert halls, festivals and clubs in Read more about Jessica Fichot Quartet (featuring Chloe Feoranzo)[…]
Miss Jubilee returns to the Focal Point with a stellar line up of musicians from all around the country! These players are all extremely versed in many historic styles of early American music. The out-of-towners include Hal Smith (Searcy, AR) on percussion, Andy Schumm (Chicago, IL) on horns and Tyler 'Twerk' Thomson (New Orleans, LA) Read more about Miss Jubilee’s Washboard Band presented by Focal Point Friends of Traditional Jazz, Blues & Ragtime[…]
Dale Hannah is a singer/songwriter who calls the middle of Illinois his home.."from the city streets to the farming towns'. Dale has a deep love for playing 'in the moment'. No two shows are ever the same. With songs like 'Back In The Day' to a new crowd favorite " The Cannabis Car" his songs Read more about Dale Hannah[…]
Unfortunately this show has been cancelled and all sales will be refunded.
Eileen, a St. Louis native, is one of the top Irish harp players in the world. She has won numerous accolades including the highly coveted Senior Harp title at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (World Irish Music Championships). Eileen has toured and performed all over the world and is a regular tutor at international festivals like Read more about Eileen Gannon and Robert Ryan[…]
No one remembers when the neighbors started calling the McCutcheons to complain about the loud singing from young John's bedroom. It didn't seem to do much good, though. For, after a shaky, lopsided battle between piano lessons and baseball (he was a mediocre pianist and an all-star catcher), he had "found his voice" thanks to Read more about John McCutcheon[…]
The Burney Sisters are comprised of sisters Emma (17) and Bella (14) Burney who create music with a maturity and emotional intelligence that belies their age. They write keen and knowing songs while arranging for multiple instruments and structuring unique and resonant harmonies. The result-personal and penetrating music that both connects with and captivates their Read more about The Burney Sisters[…]
Spencer & Rains play old time music. Tricia Spencer is a Kansas fiddler who grew up learning the tradition of old time music from her Grandparents. At an early age, she was perched up on some stage tapping her foot to the beat of fiddles, banjos, mandolins and guitars. While growing up, her free time Read more about Spencer and Rains (Focal Point Friends of Old Time Music)[…]
FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT St.Louis’ (as well as St.Charles’) own goofballs of the midwest are doing a reunion! Expect masterful musicianship, ridiculous parodies, goats on wheels, ballads of love, love of weed, love of truckers, love of small brains, love of weed, love of women, love of canned goods, love of friends and most importantly Read more about Jim Findlay’s Colin Sphinctor Band[…]
FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT This year marks the 19th year that Rough Shop will be at the Focal Point to offer up their take on the holiday season! Find out why these shows have become an annual tradition for so many! It’s all there – the wonder, the longing, the joy, the beauty, the feeling Read more about Annual Rough Shop Holiday Extravaganza! (FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT)[…]
SUNDAY MATINEE This year marks the 19th year that Rough Shop will be at the Focal Point to offer up their take on the holiday season! Find out why these shows have become an annual tradition for so many! It’s all there – the wonder, the longing, the joy, the beauty, the feeling of loneliness Read more about Annual Rough Shop Holiday Extravaganza! (SUNDAY MATINEE)[…]
Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music is glad to welcome back Bob Bovee! Bob is a Nebraska native whose family sang and played the old-time songs. Many of the western and railroad songs he does were learned from his grandmother and uncle. He plays banjo and autoharp, sings and yodels, and can drive a dance Read more about Bob Bovee (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
Jake’s Leg’s annual appearance on our stage has become a Focal Point tradition. Spanning the generations, Jake’s Leg has been performing the music of The Grateful Dead for 48 years. (That’s only 11-ish years less than the Dead played Dead themselves!) This will be an acoustic performance. ALSO, the show will likely not be the Read more about Jakes Leg’s Annual Holiday Acoustic Dance Party[…]
Hey folks, Ryan Koenig here. I’m announcing my end of the year show for 2024 a bit late, but better late than never! On the theme of “better late than never”, my show this year will be The New Missouri Fox Hunters celebrating the (very late) digital release of our first album! Nick Pence, Alena Read more about Ryan Koenig Presents: The New Missouri Fox Hunters Record Release[…]
The Wee Heavies are a primarily a cappella quartet started in 2014. They were drawn to the traditional music of Scotland & Ireland because they felt that they could all really relate to the main themes of traditional Celtic music: drinking, working, fighting, love, and drinking. (Truth be told, their bass is a tee-totaler and Read more about The Wee Heavies Annual Holiday Sing![…]
Graham's Birthday shows are ALWAYS an absolute bluegrass explosion! With special guests galore, it's certainly one of our most looked forward to end-of-year shows! Don't miss this one, you'll have a blast! Graham Curry is a bluegrass multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Missouri and has been playing since he was a young child. Graham specializes Read more about Graham Curry’s Annual Winter B-Day Bash![…]
Join T.J. Muller and his All Star Jazz Band on January 4th for an incredible evening of traditional jazz featuring some of the USA's finest practitioners of the style! Dave Kosmyna (Toledo) on cornet, Andy Schumm (Chicago) on clarinet, Riley Baker (Los Angeles) on trombone, Kris Tokarski (New Orleans) on piano, Matt Tolentino (Cincinnati) on Read more about T.J. Muller and his All Star Jazz Band[…]
Formed in 2018, Barnum Jack seeks to continue the legacy left behind by artists like Flatt & Scruggs, Larry Sparks, and Del McCoury. Playing music that honors the roots of traditional bluegrass, Barnum Jack (whose name is taken from Stanley Brothers song "The Girl Behind The Bar") came together after Sam Avery (guitar, vocals), Sam Aubuchon Read more about Barnum Jack[…]
Fiddlin' Sam and the Bolo Band, the St Louis Western Swing supergroup, comes back to the Focal Point on Saturday, January 11th. This band draws from the songbooks of Bob Wills, Roy Rogers, Milton Brown and others from Western Swing's heyday of the '30s thru '50s. Bandleader Sam Golden's faithful transcriptions and adaptations capture the Read more about Fiddlin’ Sam and the Bolo Band[…]
Keltic Reign returns for their (mostly) annual New Year show! The original band started out back in 2000, with band leader Mitzi missing the music from her home province of Nova Scotia. Over the last 24 years, the group has evolved into a family band, with Mitzi’s three children playing alongside her. Keltic Reign’s music Read more about Keltic Reign[…]
Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music welcome High Fidelity as they make their debut appearance at the Focal Point! Many folks remember the great bluegrass records from the 1950s and ‘60s. The power and soul of that music has won the hearts of people across the globe. Few bands have come along in recent years Read more about High Fidelity (Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
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[…]
Date has been rescheduled to March 4th. Special note to patrons: Please be aware that the provided ticket link is furnished by Brothers Lazaroff and may appear different than our usual ticket sales.
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[…]
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[…]
