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Focal Point St. Louis
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Videos recorded at the Focal Point in St. Louis, MO.
Focal Point, an all-volunteer, non-profit, has been enriching lives through presenting folk, roots, traditional and international music for 49 years. We have survived a vicious pandemic and are committed to continuing that tradition.
We are thankful for the support from our audiences, regional art councils, businesses, volunteers and donors,
The Focal Point consistently features top-quality local, regional and national performers of folk and roots music both traditional and modern which educates and enlightens audiences while providing top-notch entertainment. We put on more than one hundred concerts yearly and host a variety of groups on our non-concert evenings.
One of the hallmarks of a Focal Point concert are the artists’ comments during their performance on the history and culture associated with their music. Not only are their comments enjoyable and entertaining, but in some cases, they are sneakily educational.
Focal Point, an all-volunteer, non-profit, has been enriching lives through presenting folk, roots, traditional and international music for 49 years. We have survived a vicious pandemic and are committed to continuing that tradition.
We are thankful for the support from our audiences, regional art councils, businesses, volunteers and donors,
The Focal Point consistently features top-quality local, regional and national performers of folk and roots music both traditional and modern which educates and enlightens audiences while providing top-notch entertainment. We put on more than one hundred concerts yearly and host a variety of groups on our non-concert evenings.
One of the hallmarks of a Focal Point concert are the artists’ comments during their performance on the history and culture associated with their music. Not only are their comments enjoyable and entertaining, but in some cases, they are sneakily educational.
Songbird Cafe 13th Anniversary and 100th Show October 23, 2024
This concert marks the 13th anniversary and 100th Songbird Cafe show!
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Focal Point Presents All The Days June 14, 2024
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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 to each. In late 2022, veteran guitarist, Tony Estrada was added to h...
All The Days - "White Light"
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"White Light", from their latest album, Gardener Of My Heart. Taken from the full concert video, recorded at The Focal Point in Maplewood, Missouri on September 14, 2024.
"Down The Road" - Leon Majcen
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This is a song written and performed by Leon Majcen, taken from the video of the full show at The Focal Point in Maplewood Missouri, on August 4, 2024.
Christopher Paul Stelling - Focal Point St Louis 8/3/24
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Atlanta, Georgia based songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling has released 7 albums and played thousands of concerts across the US, Uk, and EU over the last decade. Stelling has mostly toured solo but has also supported Son Little, Mavis Staples, The Devil Makes Three, Ben Harper and many others. Stelling released a trio of albums for indie favorite Anti- records and has performed multiple times ...
Leon Majcen - Focal Point St Louis 8/4/24
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Leon Majcen (pronounced mite-sin) is a phenomenal 24-year old Americana/alt-country/folk artist based in Nashville, TN who is making waves throughout the southeast and beyond with his own style of lyrical storytelling. Born to Bosnian war refugee parents and raised on the Gulf Coast of Florida, his story is one of resilience and determination. Leon is a songwriting machine. He just released his...
Focal Point Presents Buffalo Rose June 8 2024
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Buffalo Rose is a charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA. They take 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. Buffalo Rose's lineup of Lucy Clabby (vocals), Margot Jezerc (vocals), Bryce...
Focal Point Presents Sergey Tsukhai April 13 2024
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The Focal Point would like to introduce you to Eastern European Accordionist Sergey Tsukhai. A couple 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 ent...
Focal Point Presents Ethan Leinwand, Nick Pence & Valerie Kirchhoff (Miss Jubilee) April 5 2024
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The Focal Point welcomes a new trio - a veritable family band - featuring local musicians Ethan Leinwand (piano), Nick Pence (guitar/vocals) and Valerie Kirchhoff (vocals/hot comb). These three have performed at The Focal Point in different smaller and larger combinations, including The Bottlesnakes, The St. Louis Steady Grinders, and Miss Jubilee. As a trio, they are performing a unique mix of...
Focal Point Presents Jontavious Willis with special Guest: Ethan Leinwand March 30 2024
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This young man put the entire sold out crowd at Focal Point in ABSOLUTE AWE this time just like he did last time! Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound - a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditi...
Focal Point Presents Amy LaVere and Will Sexton March 29 2024
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Just when you think Amy LaVere is at the top of her craft, it grows into something even more powerful. Her songs are both original and timeless, making her well known among songwriters and critics alike. NPR’s Robert Siegel says she “specializes in lyrics that are more barbed than her sweet soprano prepares you for.” Amos Perinne of No Depression has written of Amy saying “Her songs have a leve...
An Evening with Joe Newberry March 28 2024
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We welcomed back Joe Newberry for a very special evening sharing his songs, stories and amazing musicianship. Known around the world for his clawhammer banjo playing, Joe Newberry is also a powerful guitarist, singer and songwriter. The Gibson Brothers’ version of his song “Singing As We Rise,” featuring guest vocalist Ricky Skaggs, won the 2012 IBMA “Gospel Recorded Performance” Award. With Er...
Focal Point Presents Lil Rev and special guest Thom Pallozola March 23 2024
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Lil Rev grew up in Milwaukee, WI and was first inspired to play music when he was just a kid listening to his dad’s record collection. His first love was rock n roll (Bruce Springsteen), but a few years later, when he heard Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, the deal was sealed. For the past 30 years, Lil Rev has toured the Midwest as a troubadour, performing at coffee sho...
Focal Point Presents Corrina Rose Logston and Jeremy Stephens March 22 2024
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Focal Point favorites Corrina Rose Logston and Jeremy Stephens are a duo heavily steeped in the sounds of traditional bluegrass and early country music. From heart songs and brother duets of the early Grand Ole Opry era to lively bluegrass tunes and their own original material, their show is sure to keep you entertained. Corrina and Jeremy perform the ballads of bygone days with a haunting auth...
Focal Point Presents Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon St Patrick's Day Celebration March 17 2024
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Join Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Focal Point. Eimear and Eileen have been lighting up the Irish music scene in St. Louis for the past several years. They have played numerous sold-out shows across the midwest and beyond. They are both tutors at St. Louis Irish Arts and have been guest artists at numerous festivals throughout the world. Togethe...
Focal Point Presents Sofia Talvik March 16 2024
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Focal Point Presents Sofia Talvik March 16 2024
Special Event at Focal Point Allie Vogler and Emily Wallace March 15 2024
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Special Event at Focal Point Allie Vogler and Emily Wallace March 15 2024
Live from the Focal Point Loch Erin Shore Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon
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Live from the Focal Point Loch Erin Shore Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon
Focal Point Presents Carl Sonny Leyland March 9 2024
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Focal Point Presents Carl Sonny Leyland March 9 2024
Focal Point Presents The Goldenrods Record Release March 7 2024
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Focal Point Presents The Goldenrods Record Release March 7 2024
Focal Point Presents Cree Rider Band March 2 2024
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Focal Point Presents Cree Rider Band March 2 2024
Focal Point Presents The Silver Creek Bluegrass Band March 1 2024
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Focal Point Presents The Silver Creek Bluegrass Band March 1 2024
Cultural Sustainability Spoken Word Examples
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Cultural Sustainability Spoken Word Examples
Focal Point Presents Buddy Mondlock February 10 2024
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Focal Point Presents Buddy Mondlock February 10 2024
Focal Point Presents Sam Robbins February 17 2024
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Focal Point Presents Sam Robbins February 17 2024
Focal Point Presents The New Missouri Fox Hunters February 11 2024
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Focal Point Presents The New Missouri Fox Hunters February 11 2024
Focal Point Presents Buddy Mondlock February 10 2024
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Focal Point Presents Buddy Mondlock February 10 2024
Focal Point Presents - Tray Wellington Band February 9 2024
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Focal Point Presents - Tray Wellington Band February 9 2024
Live from the Focal Point The New Missouri Fox Hunters Can You Hear February 11 2025
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Live from the Focal Point The New Missouri Fox Hunters Can You Hear February 11 2025
Would love to mix for you where every one has one or two mikes.
I do Believe I am "In Love"
Excellent. Very talented. The violinist also. I'm glad you decided to play music again... Tyvm, do you ever play polka or songs from The Sound of Music ?
Where are her shoes?
Outstanding! Now that Sirius Radio's Bluegrass JUNKshun has become a showcase of homogenized country-rock-soul-music-played-on-traditional-bluegrass-instruments kind of a thing.. This will become one of my go-to bands. This is really good stuff!
Excelente!
I think Scott is one of the greats!
Where are her socks?
This is time travel!!! The date above is February 11, 2025 but it's still 2024.
Excellent. Glad I stumbled upon this. 7 comments?
До чего же красивое ,колоритное исполнение...Мастерство музыкантов просто потрясающее ! Есть чему поудивляться✨️☹️👍💯💯😊
Truly Wonderful 💛 Thank y'all
The late great TVZ
Nice to hear Emily at the keyboard again.
Grandios....Grüße aus Köln am Rhein. Manfred
Just saw N.F. and R.N (No Banjo unfortunately) last week in Melbourne, Australia. A great show. Their support act were great Musos but arrogant dicks with their insistence on preaching their brand of politics. I thanks Ryan for not doing so whilst I bought their C.D. and he said "they would never do that" - So, the head liners had class whilst their Aussie support act showed none, maybe that explains why they were support act and will likely stay that way. Thanks, Nokosee and Ryan for a great night.
I love the So Grand Polka Band. Unfortunately the mic for Jess Adkins seems to be not working, so her voice can hardly be heard.
Good stuff
She is just extraordinary
Just saw these guys last night in Sarasota they were excellent, talented, with Grammy’s and awards to prove it. They are great live, and funny ♥️🩵💜🩷 Thanks for a great show !! 👍
Very nice polkas, well played, inviting for dancing. I like them so much.
Seeing Joe & the Radio Ramblers for first time...on my phone. I live in western New York state. My mom was born in Craigville, Indiana. I have lots of cousins in Ohio.
We make it a point never to miss The Trading Post each weekday! What an entertaining show!! Daniel is wonderful. We also enjoy The Gab when he takes over once in awhile!!
Wonderful performance of a beautiful song.
Great band, I love to see and hear them playing their instruments
1:30 IS WHAT i was WAITIING FOR, THANK YOU WILL .
Amy, you are so graceful on the bass, Will is good for you.
Wonderful concert! Thank you for uploading it. :-)
I love this ❤
Is what happens when you play every day, EH WILL. lOVE THIS'\
This is so wonderful! Could listen all day.
Someone else who is a pivotal figure in American Blues since 1960. He needs to be better known by those who like playing acoustic music. This is because Roy is legit, the real thing.
With thanks to @bobpete4543 for the timestamps. I reformatted to make links. 01:01 Bound To Have A Little Fun. (G) 04:34 Sally (Ann) Johnson (G) 08:45 All Night Long (C) 12:15 Waverley (G) 15:59 KC Railroad blues (C) 22:05 Unidentified tune in D (Kaw River ?) 26:27 I can't feel at home in this world anymore. (A) 30:45 Bear Creek (E) 35:03 Wiley Laws (F) 38:33 Diamond Joe (F) Break 43:02 Love Nobody from Herman Johnson (A) 47:05 Belle of Lexington (D) 51:56 Flower from the fields of Alabama (D) 55:35 Salty River Reel (A) 1:00:38 Little darling pal of mine (A) 1:05:00 Smith's Reel from Perry Morse (D) 1:09:01 Pretty Polly (F) 1:13:00 Won't be long til my grave's made from Walter Smith (F) 1:17:00 Grey Eagle
Guy can't sing a lick
Muito bom. Parabéns meninas. Faz pouco tempo que as descobri e já fiquei encantado.
Your guys are awesome
I like this All Star Band so much, fantastic, I had great joy. I have heard some of them also in different configurations.
Where have you people been all my life. This is the best band that I have heard in years. Singing flawless and musicianship as tight as any. Glad I found you guys.Bravo.
love this good music no B.S.
I could pick Ashley's laugh out of a million. What a sweetheart, and works the barn to boot....literally! Loved Caleb's playing. Such a sound! Loved the gospel session. So comforting and ads another depth to a group when gospel music is player.God bless!
Just love the sounds.. quality! Been listening every night. Just so much talent out there. Love Andrews song the one after Ashley introduced him. Love watching Ashley's facial expressions keeping the beat. Caleb is a master. Love his jigs and hand expressions long way from Oz for a haircut.
I've been following Mean Mary for years. I'm 75 now and I really hope to get to see her live sometime before I leave this world.
lego train count?
Don't get me wrong, all your work is the finest work. But goddamn I love that Sweet Jezebel
Parabéns as nossas brasileiras.
Setlist : Something in Return Die to Know Lucky Stars WWYLLYD Hard Work Drive the Hearse Cutting Loose How I Lost Her Have to Do for Now Castle Revenge
There's only one Mean Mary, and she's as sweet as they come in every way!!
Great show,always a fun time with Mean Mary!
Can't love this enough. Has all the feels...
David Davis RIP
Boa noite a vocês, é está a live do 19 de setembro 2024? Estava noutra, mas parece vae ser essa….côfirma por favor.