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[…]
Paddy is an old friend who's been making the trip stateside for our listening pleasure for decades. While no one's quite sure how many such trips he's got left in Read more about Paddy Keenan[…]
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 Steve Dawson, Read more about May Songbird Concert[…]
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 Read more about Darrell Scott[…]
Spanning the generations, Jake’s Leg has been performing the music of The Grateful Dead for 49 years. (That’s only 11-ish years less than the Dead played Dead themselves!) This will Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration with Jake’s Leg’s Summertime Acoustic Dance Party[…]
Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful Read more about Todd Albright[…]
Greg Pacini is a retired psychotherapist of 44 years and author of two books born of his work with the chronically and terminally ill. He began writing songs almost 50 years Read more about Greg Pacini[…]
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR A farewell performance by St. Louis' own multi-instrumentalist and composer, Drogo. Featuring top-tier guest musicians as the Delicacies: Parker Volland (Mother Meat), Jess Adkins (Opera Read more about A Drogo’s Farewell[…]
Beth Bombara: Beth is a Focal Point favorite based in St. Louis, who loves taking her music coast to coast and beyond. It’s not that it’s retro, really, but Read more about Beth Bombara and Sam Golden with special guests Minor Gold[…]
St Louis Irish Arts is thrilled to host students and teachers from Music Generation Clare based in Ennis, Ireland at our annual Summer Camp. Join us for a celebration of Read more about St Louis Irish Arts & Music Generation Clare Students in Concert Together[…]
Focal Point is proud to welcome Hiroya Tsukamoto back to St.Louis! Hiroya is an innovative guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz and world music into a complicated web of Read more about Hiroya Tsukamoto[…]
Rupert Wates is returning to The Focal Point! He has captivated our audience in the past with his superb guitar work and poignant lyrics, and we're excited to have him back. Rupert Read more about Rupert Wates[…]
Al Scorch grew up in Chicago, with its storied history of corrupt power at the top and righteous fighters and big dreamers at the bottom. From the town that gave Read more about Al Scorch[…]
The Tillers have been creating their own distinctive sound of string band style folk music for over a decade, riding it all over the country and across the sea. Four Read more about The Tillers[…]
Joe, Rinn, Paul, and Joey play the music of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. The Hot Club of St. Louis is an all-star line up of the city’s finest acoustic Read more about The Hot Club of St. Louis Plays The Beatles: Presented by Focal Point Friends of Traditional Jazz Blues & Ragtime[…]
One More Dollar Band: An evening of contemporary string band music from the Ozarks After more than five years as a trio, One More Dollar has honed its craft Read more about One More Dollar[…]
Hunter Peebles is a singer/songwriter from Southern Illinois, currently based out of St. Louis, MO, that blends his heavy influences in country and roots music to produce a sound and Read more about Hunter Peebles and the Moonlighters[…]
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 Read more about Jim Findlay’s Colin Sphinctor Band[…]
Gypsy Girl: “Mean” Mary James, youngest of six children, was born in Geneva, Alabama, though her family lived in Florida, a couple miles below the Alabama line. Her mom (author, Read more about Mean Mary[…]
There is a point in certain musicians’ careers where their music begins to be recognized for its influence on others. At that point, they cease to be part of the Read more about Switchback[…]
Once again local band leader T.J. Muller has assembled an Avengers worthy team of internationally renowned jazz musicians to perform for one night only! The band includes leading experts in Read more about T.J. Muller’s All Star Jazz Band[…]
Step into a world of soul-stirring lyrics and dreamy melodies with Posey Lulu, an emerging singer-songwriter whose music feels like a heartfelt conversation wrapped in the strum of a guitar Read more about Posey Lulu with special guest Walter Parks[…]
Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music present The Stones River Reelers for the very first time at Focal Point. The Stones River Reelers are a P-E-D-I-G-R-E-E-D old-time band from down Read more about Stones River Reelers: Presented by Focal Point Friends of Old-Time Music[…]
If you’re looking to be impressed, you will be – if you’re looking to make a friend, you already have. Darren Nicholson, who has played mountain music since his youth Read more about Darren Nicholson Band[…]
The Midwestern Harvesters - Lynn "Chirps" Smith (fiddle), Fred Campeau (banjo, Hawaiian guitar), and Jim Nelson (guitar) - have been playing together for over four decades, beginning with their long Read more about The Midwestern Harvesters[…]
Alan Sibley is a multi-instrumentalist, Bluegrass/Gospel singer and host of The Bluegrass Trail, a nationally televised music series on RFD-TV. Growing up in rural Mississippi, music was always a part Read more about Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers[…]
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 Chris Shepherd, Read more about August Songbird Concert[…]
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)[…]
We are happy to get country and folk singer Jack Grelle "out of retirement" and back on stage at the Focal Point! Over the past few years Jack has been Read more about Jack Grelle and Ryan Koenig[…]
Several years back, during one of our multi-artist showcases celebrating the annual World Accordion Day, a patron who had heard about the performance through the grapevine appeared with accordion in Read more about Accordion Virtuoso Sergey Tsukhai[…]
John Batdorf has been performing regularly at The Focal Point for many years. He is a singer-songwriter solo artist and one half of Las Vegas Rock and Roll Hall Of Read more about John Batdorf[…]
The Tropicales featuring Mireya Ramos bring a 1950's Caribbean hotel party to life with torrid horns, tropical rhythms and infectious grooves. With a nod to New Orleans’ history as the Read more about Charlie Halloran and The Tropicales featuring Mireya Ramos[…]
We're pleased to welcome back Lil Rev and special guest Ray Cygrymus. Join Wisconsin's Award-winning Folk Artist for an enjoyable evening of songs, stories, poetry and American folklore performed on Read more about Lil Rev with special guest Ray Cygrymus[…]
Three like minded musicians; Brian Curran, Dave Black and John Higgins, join together once again to showcase the guitar! Each of these fine players is unique in their own way Read more about 3 Guys Playing Guitar! (Brian Curran, Dave Black and John Higgins)[…]
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 Maxwell Landry, Read more about September Songbird Concert[…]
Saturday Night Sunday Matinee Join us for a 50th anniversary to remember with the one and only Tannahill Weavers!! Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals and songs, Read more about Focal Point’s 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring Scotland’s own Tannahill Weavers! (Saturday Night and Sunday Matinee)[…]
Special Consensus, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025, continues to deliver a vibrant contemporary bluegrass sound deeply rooted in tradition. The band released a brand-new album, Been All Around This Read more about The Special Consensus[…]
Ethan Leinwand is a St. Louis based pianist who is recognized around the world as a leading exponent of barrelhouse blues. A student of the music and its rich history, Read more about Ethan Leinwand: Solo Piano Concert presented by Jackson Pianos[…]
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been Read more about Andy Irvine[…]
October of 2025 is Ensemble Galilei’s 35th anniversary and while coral and jade are beautiful (think wedding anniversary) instead of gussying up, we are releasing a two CD set, playing everywhere we Read more about Ensemble Galilei[…]
Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, composer and folk singer who is inspired by roots music from both sides of the Ocean. A virtuoso of the acoustic Flatpicking style, he is an Read more about Beppe Gambetta with special guest Hayes Griffin – Terra Madre[…]
