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[…]
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[…]
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, Sean Garcia, Gloria Attoun, Michael Bauermeister.
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 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[…]
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 Bob Case! Other guests TBA. Come help us celebrate and honor Ron in this intimate setting!
$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 area. You will get to learn about the stories behind the songs and hear the songs presented by their authors. Check out below for the 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 in Europe. Dixie Denier is once again bringing a swinging celebration to the canteen marking this historic occasion. Come join us for a 1940s variety 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 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)[…]
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 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, 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 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[…]
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 him, we're thrilled to have him now! Master Irish Uilleann piper and co-founder of the incomparable Bothy Band (who just had a successful reunion), Paddy 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, Diane Christiansen, Marc Chechik, Monica Casey.
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[…]
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 be an acoustic performance exploring the folkier roots of the Grateful Dead. The show will likely not be the perfectly silent listening room experience we 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 purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie McTell, George Carter, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly. His life’s work continues 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 ago, the first just before leaving Pecos Benedictine monastery in 1977. Three of Greg's albums have received airplay. If you like CSNY, Ritchie Havens, Joni Mitchell, 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 Bell Band, The Goldenrods, So Grand Polka Band), and Rick Vaughn (Baś Drogo). The ensemble will consist of marimba, vibraphone, guitar, stand-up bass, accordion, piano, 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 there is something of a different era about her music – it has an earnestness to it, an organic depth that feels natural and easy. 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 musical connections and friendships at Focal Point on Saturday, June 14th where SLIA and MGC students will perform together and showcase what they have collaborated on 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 fingerstyle wonder. Born and raised in Japan, in 2000 he received a scholarship to Berklee College of music and came to the U.S. Tsukamoto’s 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 was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He began his full-time songwriting career in the late 1990s after signing a publishing deal with 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 the world characters like Studs Terkel, Upton Sinclair, and the anarchists in Bughouse Square, Scorch adds his voice to the choir with the enthusiasm and 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 studio albums and one live record have won them praise as modern folk storytellers of the national soundscape. The Tillers got their start in August 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 jazz musicians led by guitarist Joe Park. The group usually performs many of the classics made famous by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of 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 and reputation of a rockin’ roots based folk music group traveling all over the Midwest. Coming from their home base of Springfield Missouri, near the 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 style unique to his character. His greater influences are singers like George Jones and writers like John Prine. His most recent full band release, Volume 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 truckers, love of small brains, love of weed, love of women, love of canned goods, love of friends and most importantly love of weed! We 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, Jean James) and dad (WWII veteran, William James) lived a very nomadic lifestyle. On one occasion they packed up the family (Mary was four at 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 crowd, but rather, the standard to build upon. The duo Switchback, has become such a standard, with critical recognition of their contribution to Celtic and 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 1920's jazz performance such as Andy Schumm (Chicago), Andrew Oliver (Portland), Colin Hancock (Austin) and Hal Smith (Searcy). The evening will also include a demonstration 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 and the echo of a harmonica. Known for her poetic storytelling and enchanting sound, Posey creates an intimate musical experience that lingers long after the 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 in Sunny Tennessee. Hitch up the Mules. They'll provide that century-old music without any of the ailments. Fifteen strings, twenty reeds, and good cleanish humor 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 in Western North Carolina, is a high-caliber musician with substantial contributions to such acts as Alecia Nugent and Balsam Range. Yes, he’s a punchy 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 association with the Volo Bogtrotters. During those years these guys have forged an intuitive musical bond that brings out the best of each of them 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 of the Sibley home. Many of Alan’s earliest memories are of listening to his mother play the piano and accordion while singing some of the 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, Hunter Peebles, Shanna in a Dress, and Miki P.
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)[…]
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 teaching and traveling, but now he is ready to perform music again! Backed by his longtime side man Ryan Koenig, Jack will play some old 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 hand and requested a time slot. Though the slots were all pre-filled, we just couldn’t say no to his enthusiasm (and alluring accent). We extended 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 Famers folk-rock duo Batdorf & Rodney and 70’s hit band Silver whose hit song Wham Bam became a part of the Guardians Of The Galaxy 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 northernmost port of the Caribbean, the Tropicales perform music from Trinidad, and Jamaica, Venezuela, Martinique and Guadeloupe, and other destinations along the archipelago. Scorching tropicalia, 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 ukulele, guitar, harmonica, mandolin and dulcimer. Expect a joyful evening of old time, blues, folk, bluegrass, celtic, and rev's rooted originals. Joining Rev as a 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 and together they will blend their skills for a night of music to be remembered!
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, James Ibur, Karen Choi, and Amber Skies.
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, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional Scottish material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive 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 World, on the Nashville-based Compass Records label in June, 2025. Led by founder Greg Cahill, a recipient of the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) 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, his one-of-a-kind repertoire stretches from ragtime to boogie-woogie, and tells the story of blues piano. Ethan, who moved to St. Louis in 2014, is 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 hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 55-year career. From Sweeney's Men in 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 can, and doubling down on our guiding principles. Play music that excites you. Put the very best people in the room. Leave it all on 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 ambassador of art who, for more than four decades, continues to amaze us with the uniqueness and originality of his projects fueled by the curiosity Read more about Beppe Gambetta with special guest Hayes Griffin – Terra Madre[…]
"A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without wings." That proverb comes close to articulating the importance of horses in Mongolia, whose people are outnumbered by its horses. Were it not for horses, Mongolian/American folk-fusion trio Tuvergen Band (“galloping” in Mongolian) may not exist, either. Tamir Hargana (lead vocals, folk lutes, morin khuur), Read more about Tuvergen Band[…]
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 JJ Loui, Kip Loui, Mattie Schell, and Gerard Erker.
Daniel Neihoff bio: That songwriters come from the western Kentucky clan of Neihoffs is a surprise to no one aware of the land and family. In number and colorfulness, there aren’t many rivals. But few have natural storytelling and melody baked in quite as thoroughly as in Daniel Neihoff. Born in Texas and raised Read more about Daniel Neihoff with Ryan Biter[…]
Fiddle and harp duet, Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon are excited to release their debut duet album, The Belles of St. Louis. Eimear and Eileen have been lighting up the music scene in St. Louis and beyond for almost a decade and have toured extensively together. This album is a celebration of musical friendship, and a Read more about Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon “The Belles of St. Louis” Album Release[…]
