Americana/Folk

Alt-country originators The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound emerged from a thriving Minnesota folk music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost four decades, 11 albums and countless live shows, this beloved band won the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process, sharing stages with everyone from Bob Dylan and Tom Petty to Lucinda Williams and Wilco. Gary Louris and his long-time bandmates, bassist Marc Perlman, drummer Tim O’Reagan and keyboardist Karen Grotberg, come together to reacquaint audiences old and new with the band’s timeless musical vision.

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Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. Since their earliest days as a forward thinking, progressive bluegrass band who had the guts to add drums to the mix and who was unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever evolving sound, to their role as a pioneer of the modern jamband scene, to their current status as elder-statesmen of the scene who cast a huge influential shadow over every festival they play, Leftover Salmon has been a crucial link in keeping alive the traditional music of the past while at the same time pushing that sound forward with their own weirdly, unique style.

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Come join us at Wildwood Springs Lodge in Steelville, MO on May 4, 2024 for an unforgettable night of music with Ozark Mountain Daredevils. You’ll hear all your favorite classics, including “Chicken Train”, “If You Want To Get To Heaven”, and “It’ll Shine When It Shines”. Since their start back in 1971, the Daredevils have been creating incredible music and garnering a dedicated fan base across the globe. Their talented lineup continues to bring their songs to life on stage, and with three of the original co-founders still on board, their sound remains vibrant and true. Come experience the magic of Ozark Mountain Daredevils with fellow fans – we can’t wait to see you there!

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Focal Point is proud to present John Higgins and Thayne Bradford. Longtime favorites and veterans of the St. Louis acoustic music scene, John and Thayne will be bringing their unique sound to Focal Point for an evening of duet performances drawn from their years of experience in locally-based and nationally known bluegrass, country, and Americana bands.

John Higgins has been playing music professionally for 50 years. Most of those efforts have involved what is commonly referred to today as “Americana”, and have led to meeting many musicians and listeners alike-it’s been a great musical adventure, covering twenty states playing in a number of bands. As of late, most of his efforts have been focused on playing the pedal steel guitar, and his original love, the acoustic guitar. The COVID times led to a lot of duo playing with musician extraordinaire Thayne Bradford on mandolin and vocal, and the two of them continue to mine new materials to make their own. Thayne Bradford has been playing music in the Saint Louis area since the early 70s and is steeped in the tradition of American roots music. He has played with groups such as The Road Apples, The Lonesome Pines, and The Bluegrass Alliance. John, and Thayne have been friends for close to 50 years and have performed together in many other groups. Most recently, they have enjoyed playing together as a duo.

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Focal Point Presents: A Songwriters Showcase, featuring St. Louis-based musicians; Andrew Dahle, Cara Ristau of West End Junction, award winning songwriter Kenny Lee Hall and Cherokee Street favorite Luisa Sims. Come support St. Louis musicians and enjoy an evening of original music by some of the best musicians our city has to offer.

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