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SUMMARY:Focal Point Presents: The Sutton Boulevard Sessions
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS $10 CASH AT THE DOOR\nCome join us for the inaugural show of the Sutton Boulevard Sessions. The Sutton Boulevard Sessions is a new series at Focal Point that presents the best singer songwriters from the St. Louis area open mics. Focal Point is taking the best performers from open mics across the STL area and giving them a stage to be heard. Come and cheer on a new crop of up and coming artists and hear the next Taylor Swift or Jason Isbell before you have to pay hundreds of dollars and stand in line for hours to hear them. This is a bargain at any price! See you on the 1 st !
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/focal-point-presents-the-sutton-boulevard-sessions/
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SUMMARY:MInor Gold
DESCRIPTION:Minor Gold\, Tracy and Dan\, shared a night of music at Focal Point last June and we’re excited to have them return for a full show of their own! \nBlending sixth-sense harmonies with sun-dappled folk-rock\, Minor Gold is the award-winning transpacific duo of Dan Parsons (AUS) and Tracy McNeil (CAN). Both celebrated artists in their own right\, together they create a kind of musical alchemy-“the indeterminate perfection of how these two artists’ voices lock in together hits right where the emotions live inside us.” — Double J \nDelivering heartfelt songs\, free-spirited rhythms and magnetic onstage chemistry\, Minor Gold bring something both familiar and refreshingly new to the Americana/folk world. Since forming in 2022\, Parsons and McNeil have spent much of their time on international highways\, carrying their songs across the U.S.\, Canada\, Europe and Australia. They’ve won over the finest listening rooms\, appeared at major festivals\, delivered official showcases\, and shared stages with Grammy winner Dan Navarro\, as well as supporting The Teskey Brothers in the U.S. \nTheir sophomore album Way To The Sun\, recorded in California with producer Dan Horne (Mapache\, Cass McCombs)\, marks a radiant new chapter. The album spent nine weeks on the US Americana Radio Chart\, appeared in UNCUT’s Top Tracks of the Month\, earned ★★★★ reviews from Shindig (UK) and PROG Magazine\, and was praised by Americana UK as “retro California sounds brought bang up to date.” \nMinor Gold kick off 2026 with an EU/UK tour before bringing their magic to North America in the Spring. Catch them while you can.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/minor-gold/
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SUMMARY:Clinton Davis with The Dust Covers (presented by The Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome back Clinton Davis to The Focal Point!\n \nClinton Davis is an old time folk musician based in Southern California. A fifth-generation Kentuckian\, Davis grew up in rural Carroll County. His repertoire spans fiddle and banjo music native to his family home\, the exuberant ragtime piano and guitar of early 20th-century New Orleans\, and ballad songs and dance music of the Southwest.\n \nDavis’ concerts cover a lot of musical ground and are expansive in their mood\, style\, and instrumentation\, with his only concern being to communicate the multi-faceted beauty of American music traditions wherever and however he finds it. A delicate expression on the banjo might lead to a powerful ragtime stomp on the piano. A ballad sung simply and directly can be followed by technical wizardry on the guitar.\n \nHis interpretation of American traditional music has earned high praise from the California Bluegrass Association\, who called his work “innovative…dazzling…both sonically familiar and completely fresh.” Renowned authority of American roots guitar Stefan Grossman\, has called him “a master…carrying on the traditional music torch of Mike Seeger.” Deering Banjos has called his playing “simply sublime.”  In 2021\, Davis released his first full-length solo album\, ‘If I Live and I Don’t Get Killed\,’ on Tiki Parlour Recordings. In 2025 he released his followup\, “Ever Returning.”\n \nSharing the stage with Clinton\, we’re pleased to have The Dust Covers\, a St. Louis\, Missouri based string band whose musical focus is on the tunes and songs from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri and other surrounding regions.  Their catchy tag line *songs you don’t know by dead guys you’ve never heard of* is an apt description of what to expect\, and their fan base definitely seems to prefer it that way. When these three gents – Nick Pence (banjo\, guitar & vocals)\, Colin Blair (fiddle\, mandolin & vocals) and Joey Glyn (upright bass take the stage\, the audience will be rewarded with an enticing mix of fiddle tunes\, country blues\, folk songs and harmonies all given The Dust Covers treatment.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/clinton-davis-with-the-dust-covers-presented-by-the-focal-point-friends-of-old-time-music/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T200000
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SUMMARY:Ricky Nye Presented by Focal Point Friends of Traditional Jazz\, Blues & Ragtime
DESCRIPTION:Blues\, boogie woogie\, ballads and classic New Orleans jazz and R&B all come from the hands and heart of Cincinnati\, Ohio pianist Ricky Nye. Inducted into the International Boogie Woogie Hall Of Fame in 2013\, Ricky has been the recipient of numerous awards given by CityBeat Magazine and The Cincinnati Enquirer throughout the years. The driving force behind the annual Blues & Boogie Piano Summit held in Northern Kentucky from 1999-2017 and reinstated in 2025\, Ricky regularly performs his infectious blend of American roots music at concerts and clubs throughout the U.S. and has maintained a career in Europe and the U.K. for over twenty five years. \n“Known for its rollicking\, foot-stomping jubilance\, the boogie-woogie sound erupted from the American South during the late 1920s. This piano-centric subgenre of the jazz tradition drew its structural elements from the blues and spirituals\, but introduced an intoxicating rhythmic complexity that inspired generations of young dancers. Ricky Nye is one of the nation’s leading players and preservationists of boogie-woogie\, stunning audiences with unmatched authenticity\, virtuosic speed and playful arrangements”- Vail Jazz
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/ricky-nye/
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SUMMARY:Compton and Newberry
DESCRIPTION:Mike Compton and Joe Newberry collaborate with a vision that is both modern and ageless\, digging deep into early country music\, blues\, and other heartbeat sounds of traditional music. Their performances at home and abroad\, from the Grand Ole Opry and Prairie Home Companion in the U.S.\, to Australia’s National Folk Festival and Glasgow’s Celtic Connections overseas\, showcase soul-stirring instrumentals\, numbers from the great American songbag\, as well as newly composed songs and tunes that are already taking their rightful place in the tradition. \nCompton and Newberry recognize that they are part of a long line of music and musicians. “The music that we make for an audience\, and for ourselves\, is a deep connection that we don’t take for granted.  We are proud to be paying it forward in gatherings large and small.” \n“Bluegrass Today” says of Compton and Newberry\, “Real music performed by artists with a deep appreciation for the folk traditions that came before them… They pull off what’s almost impossible these days: honest\, genuine music that will get your soul dancing.” \nCompton and Newberry are shining a much-deserved contemporary light on the roots\, as they tend to the branches\, too. As “Mandolin Cafe” put it\, “Two musicians\, two instruments and two voices capture the essence of how great music can be.”
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/compton-and-newberry/
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SUMMARY:Fly With Them: A special benefit concert for the Grandview Outdoor Trail at the Grandview Middle School (Ware\, MO) in memory of James Evans
DESCRIPTION:This show highlights the release of Fly With Them\, a limited edition 45 RPM record by Wayward Mountaineers and Friends\, a special project completed in honor of James. \nPlease join us for a memorable afternoon of Americana\, bluegrass and old-time music featuring Wayward Mountaineers\, The Root Diggers\, Old Jawbone\, Michael Jonas Band and other special guests. Proceeds will be donated to the Grandview Outdoor Trail in memory of James.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/fly-with-them-a-special-benefit-concert-for-the-grandview-outdoor-trail-at-the-grandview-middle-school-ware-mo-in-memory-of-james-evans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T200000
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SUMMARY:Dan Eubanks Album Release with Michael Prewitt and Aaron Bibelhauser
DESCRIPTION:Singer Songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Dan Eubanks is most familiar to roots music fans as the longtime upright bassist for the long running bluegrass band Special Consensus out of Chicago. The band is known as a perennial favorite amongst bluegrass fans of all tastes and has been twice Grammy nominated for Best Bluegrass Album\, once during Dan’s tenure\, and in his time in the band was awarded with eight trophies in various categories including Album of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Dan appeared on six of the band’s releases from 2014 to 2025 on the Compass Label as bassist\, harmony and lead vocalist and occasional writer.\n  \nA native of the St. Louis area\, after receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Jazz Studies and working as a freelance bassist and bandleader in Jazz\, Salsa\, Funk and Rock bands\, as well as serving as faculty at several local colleges and universities\, Dan moved to Nashville TN in 2004\, and embarked on a career that included session and touring work in Bluegrass\, Americana\, Blues\, Latin Jazz\, Salsa\, Country\, and Rock. Dan has also released two full length releases under his own name as a solo artist in the roots music realm. Having recently moved back home to the city of St Louis\, he is still maintaining a busy touring and recording schedule as well as playing and teaching locally once again. Dan’s recent teaching duties have included online adjunct music professor at East Tennessee State University\, in their Bluegrass\, Old Time\, and Roots Music program\, and numerous acoustic music camps\, private teaching\, and workshops across North America.\n  \nDan’s latest efforts include a new record of original roots music which will be released on the Common Loon Records label in the spring of 2026. The current single and title cut “Rustbelt Town” is enjoying airplay on SiriusXM Bluegrass Junction as well as several other radio stations domestic and international. Dan plays multiple instruments on the record and is supported by a brilliant assemblage of fellow roots music artists Michael Prewitt\, Aaron Bibelhauser\, and Jeff Guernsey among others.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/dan-eubanks-album-release-with-michael-prewitt-and-aaron-bibelhauser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T200000
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SUMMARY:Lynx Lynx
DESCRIPTION:Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg join their Scandinavian fiddle forces together in this Norwegian-Swedish folk music duo – lynx lynx. The variety of strings includes fiddles\, Hardanger fiddles\, guitars\, and even a mandolin. The mix of tunes is put together by both their original and traditional Nordic fiddle tunes.  This is what music sounds like between two Scandinavian transplants in the Midwest coming together to share their fiddle tunes.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/lynx-lynx-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:May Songbird Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 Lyal Strickland\, Natalie Huggins\, Megan Rooney and Jeffrey Albert.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/may-songbird-concert-2/
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SUMMARY:Kristian Bugge & W.B. Reid
DESCRIPTION:Despite growing up and living on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean\, WB Reid and Kristian Bugge have known about and followed each other’s music for years\, while they’ve met at jam sessions and festivals around the Pacific Northwest. For the first time in the fall of 2025\, they played together on stage and that was a lot of fun! After that the idea came up to go on the road together\, so right now the first tour is in the making for the spring of 2026 and excitement is running high! \nThe program will focus on tunes from the rich\, Danish fiddle repertoire\, spiced up with a few songs in Danish and English. Expect everything from wild polkas and groovy jigs to lyrical waltzes\, fiery reels and happy hopsas. Plus the exotic “Sønderhoning” dance tunes from the famous\, Danish Island of Fanø. An unforgettable live experience with humor and stories from their many years on the road.
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/kristian-bugge-w-b-reid/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T200000
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SUMMARY:Mound City Slickers
DESCRIPTION:The Mound City Slickers play old-time string band music with passion\, drive\, and a great sense of humor. Hailing from the St. Louis region\, The Slickers have played festivals\, house concerts and more than a few contra and square dances throughout Missouri and Illinois. Steeped in tradition\, their concerts are a unique mix of hard-driving dance tunes\, country harmonies\, Midwest fiddle tunes\, rags\, and other surprises that have made them favorites of the old-time string band scene. Their high-energy playing and ear for a good tune make for good listening\, good dancing\, and good times. The band is Sean Belt (fiddle\, ukuleles\, vocals)\, Lindell Blackford (fiddle)\, Rich Hibbs (banjo\, vocals)\, Rich Egan (piano)\, and  Keith Dudding (guitar\, mandolin\, vocals).
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/mound-city-slickers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Rum Drum Ramblers
DESCRIPTION:For two decades\, Rum Drum Ramblers have bridged the gap between pre-war string band country blues and post-war city blues\, with a blend of deep-welled influences\, instrumental prowess\, and raw feeling. Mat Wilson (guitar\, vocals)\, Ryan Koenig (harmonica\, washboard\, mandolin\, fiddle\, bones\, vocals)\, and Joey Glynn (upright bass) have recorded two studio albums and have become one of St Louis’ most celebrated roots outfits through their dynamic\, feel-good live performances. \nSince forming in 2006\, the Rum Drum Ramblers have been honing their original St Louis string band blues in barrooms\, clubs\, street corners\, listening rooms and festivals. Powerful dual lead vocals by Mat Wilson and Ryan Koenig and the ever stylish slap bass of Joey Glynn weave through a tapestry of syncopated resonator guitar\, screaming harmonica\, mandolin \, fiddle\, bones and washboard. This trio of multi instrumentalists have a refreshing groove that swings at a perfectly danceable pace. \nOne of the final protégés of Henry Townsend\, guitarist Mat Wilson is a living link to the origins of St Louis Blues. Their road-warrior chops shine through in their playing\, and their songwriting glistens with the depth of experience. Their music is both timeless and exciting\, and the band plays with sincerity and respect to the original blues forbearers. \nThe Rum Drum Ramblers have netted local awards such as “Best Blues Band” and “Best Blues Album” over the years\, and have represented the St. Louis Blues Society at the International Blues Competition in Memphis\, TN. 
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/rum-drum-ramblers-4/
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SUMMARY:Stillhouse Junkies
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies are returning to The Focal Point for their second appearance.  They explore the worlds between roots\, bluegrass\, Texas swing\, blues\, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy\, intricately composed original songs\, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017\, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar\, mandolin)\, Alissa Wolf (fiddle)\, and Jeanette Adams (bass). \n 
URL:https://thefocalpoint.org/event/stillhouse-junkies/
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