Events

The Trophy Mules are a St. Louis, Missouri-based band known for blending rock, country, and folk into a distinctive Americana sound that spans musical boundaries.  Fronted by Corey Saathoff, the group has been a…

St Louis native and longtime New Orleans resident Charlie Halloran returns to the Focal Point for one night only! Charlie & the Tropicales bring a 1950s Caribbean hotel party to…

Come and enjoy great Cajun & Creole cuisine as you listen to the eclectic sounds of Duo Clássico, featuring Tom Byrne & Carol Eder performing Jazz, Classical, Bossa Nova, Pop, & Blues repertoire on nylon string guitars.

Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists.  In 2011, he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a full scholarship.  The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS.  A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he has performed and collaborated with Béla Fleck,…

Kara Grainger's music career began in a small suburban town of Sydney, Australia and since has taken her on an incredible journey around the globe.  Combining slide guitar, soulful vocals and a heartfelt approach to songwriting, Kara's sound takes you up and leaves you ready for more.  At the age of 16, Kara joined with…

Founding Yes singer Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks–include bass player Richie Castellano, drummer Andy Ascolese, guitarists Andy Graziano and Rob Schmoll, and keyboardists Christopher Clark and Robert Kipp–touring the US together playing a set of classic Yes songs.  Castellano recalled that the combination of talents is a unique recipe for success: “If you can…

Jon Batiste is an eight-time Grammy, Academy, and Emmy Award–winning singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist, renowned for his genre-defying approach to music and his commitment to inclusivity and cultural exploration. Batiste’s latest studio album, BIG MONEY, is a project rooted in American traditions spanning gospel, soul, blues, folk, and rock & roll. Featuring collaborations with…

MATI (Music at the Intersection) festival and conference returns July 17-19, 2026    

Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitar, and vocals), and Zack Djanikian (guitar, bass, drums, and vocals), Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and…

The Black Keys are an American rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach (guitar, vocals) and Patrick Carney (drums). The duo began as an independent act, recording music in basements and self-producing their records, before they eventually emerged as one of the most popular garage rock artists during a second wave of the genre's revival in the 2000s. The band's raw blues rock sound draws heavily…