Driven by a mutual love of vintage sound, melody and rhythm, The Lonesome Wranglers will be playing an assortment of originals, some obscure covers and some re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come on down for some true grit!
Pat has toured extensively as guitarist for Irish folk legend Finbar Furey and has had his song "Geraldine's thinking of Galway" recorded by the Furey brothers. Come and be merry!
Daryl Roberts & Hey Gringo have performed across Oz and internationally for over 30 years with their fun tongue in cheek, catchy blues, funky soul and roots music with choice favourites to get the audience involved in the vibe. Hey Gringo have just released their 8th album "Keep On Moving" of original songs together with […]
Still brandishing the same uptempo, energetic and often frenetic Jumpin' Blues and Jazz, Lindsay Davies (double bass and vocals), Adrian Sims (tenor saxophone) and Alexander W Sims (4-string guitar) combine with Gerry Nelson (piano) to create a vibe that the punters can't help but get involved with. This quartet will certainly immerse you in the Groovetones spirit.
The Strayaways Duo Alex (fiddle) & Holly (guitar) are a Celtic folk duo based in Melbourne playing your favourite Irish jigs, reels & ballads. The music ranges from joyously fast and crazy to slow and heartrendingly melancholic, with calm and sober melodies played at a reasonable pace also.
Girl Friday & The Sepia Tones return to The Poet!
Romaan has always been a storyteller. Sharing her stories through an indie-folk / blues pop influence originally from Meajin, Brisbane, she ventured down to Narrm, Melbourne mid-2023 to pursue a career in Music. She seeks to interpret her own mind, mental health and process the world. Joined only with her acoustic guitar and raw vocals, Romaan curates an […]
Oscar LaDell was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin. A second-generation musician, Oscar started out playing standards in bars around Dunedin, featuring songs by Muddy Waters, BB King and Guitar Slim. Over the years, funk, rock, soul, R&B and more have found their way into Oscar’s music. In the space of one […]
Every Friday night, to start your weekend right! With live music 6 nights a week at The Poet, our Traditional Irish Music sessions are a part of our weekly line up.
Ashton is on the top of the list of the new wave of modern blues rock artists, spearheaded by The Black Keys, Jack White, Seasick Steve etc. Live, his dynamic performances also include haunting and mesmerising bottleneck and lap steel moments. Laying down a dirty backbeat on a foot drum kit, bass lines with his […]
The Westernairs deliver authentic Country/Honky Tonk and Western Swing music in the traditional 1950s/60s style, covering songs from famous Country artists such as Hank Williams, George Jones, Faron Young, and Marty Robbins, plus other lesser known Country/Hillbilly stars of the 1950s/60s. Their repertoire also includes an ever increasing list of self penned tunes by Kieron himself. The music is guaranteed to have your feet a […]
