“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” 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 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 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 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 Read more about Hotel Faux Pas[…]
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 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 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 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 Read more about Brian Curran’s Guitar Showcase[…]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more about St. Louis Songwriters Showcase[…]
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 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 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 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 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'. 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Read more about JIL CHAMBLESS BAND –PRESENTED BY SCOTTISH PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTS[…]
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 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 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 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 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 Read more about Brothers Lazaroff Tuesday Tour (Rescheduled to March 4th)[…]
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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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. 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 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 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, Read more about March Songbird Concert[…]
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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 Read more about Sofia Talvik[…]
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 Erik Voeks, Read more about April Songbird Concert[…]
The Focal Point and the 442s have decided to postpone and reschedule this performance. A new date will be announced when it is confirmed.
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 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 Read more about Tony McManus with an opening set by The Bishops[…]
Legendary guitarist and voice of Nothin' but the Blues Ron Edwards will be honored in a special reunion show hosted by Brian Curran, Jon Erblich along with Ron’s longtime partner Read more about An Afternoon with Ron Edwards & Friends[…]
$20 TICKETS at the DOOR CASH ONLY Focal Point presents the STL Songwriter’s Showcase. The showcase highlights St. Louis-based performers representing some of the best singer songwriters in the metropolitan Read more about St. Louis Songwriter’s Showcase[…]
Come one, come all, to Dixie D's Victory Canteen. This May, (on the 8th day to be exact) 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and victory of WWII Read more about Dixie D’s Victory Canteen – A 1940s Immersive USO Show[…]
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 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 Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Martin & Eliza Carthy (Friday and Saturday Night)[…]
We're pleased to welcome back Compton & Newberry to the stage at Focal Point for an evening of old-time and early bluegrass music! Mike Compton and Joe Newberry collaborate with Read more about Compton & Newberry (presented by Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music)[…]
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 Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Charlie Parr[…]