65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

ARLi

Known for her sincerity in songwriting and captivating performance styles, ARLi always ensures there is something for everyone to sing along to. Fresh off the plane from NZ, join ARLi for her first ever Australian show - a night of upbeat modern and classic hits, with several of her new and soon to be released original […]

Jorj

Jorj is an Australian born singer-songwriter, renowned for her strong vocals and unique tone. She began her career whilst studying music in Greenville, South Carolina, USA, moulding her Folk and Americana sound. She has spent her time performing in Tennessee, South Carolina and back home in Australia. Now based in Melbourne, Jorj can regularly be […]

Yolanda Ingley II

There’s a defining old world charm to Melbourne songstress Yolanda Ingley II – equally wielding smoky vocals and impassioned heart, Yolanda’s songs dip into soul, blues and jazz with inherent sophistication that draw to mind the greats of eras passed.

Anne Simmons

Folk-rock musician Anne Simmons grew up on Beatles harmonies and indie rock and today her music aligns to no particular genre, with influences ranging from jazz to country. Now living near the mountains in an old timber town, a quieter life has given her music a more country-folk feel.

The Canyon Callers

Melbourne's brand new Western Swing super group starring Brooke Russell, Ben Franz and Jacob McGuffie. The Canyon Callers play the hits of Western Swing from the likes of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, Faron Young, Asleep At The Wheel and more!

Connor Moore (NZ)

Connor Moore is a prolific singer-songwriter with a voice like honey and lime. She's a songwriter based in Melbourne who loves people watching and writing music. Connor is intrigued by the way we operate as humans and hope that you can relate or reminisce with her music in a timeless space.

Peny Bohan Band

Peny Bohan is an award winning local Melbourne singer songwriter whose sweet croonings will make you want to stay, buy a drink and let yourself be wrapped up in her melodies. Honest, gritty and a wee bit seductive, Peny spins tales of her every day life, love, anxiety and her sometimes desire for hirsute men.

Radioactive Dyke

PUNK! GLAM! FASHION! FEELINGS! These are all vital ingredients and elements of... Radioactive Dyke! An artist critically acclaimed by the walls of her bedroom, now joins us at the Drunken Poet. Strap in for this hour long extravaganza from an alternative solo performer who loves over sharing personal experiences as she creates music with her […]

Suzette Herft

Suzette is passionate about songwriting and inspired by a visit to Nashville, she founded the Melbourne Songwriters Guild. She has been a regular songwriting tutor at The Lake School for Celtic Music and other community groups. Her songs have been finalists in the Australian Independent Music Awards over the years.

Andrea Robertson

Andrea Robertson has a knack for making music that gets into your system and feels immediately like an old friend. Through a tasty fusion of blues, roots, folk, rock and alt-country (aka Americana), Robertson brings you home with her, to the waves crashing on her favourite beach, to the beloved dog lying at her feet, to her incredibly talented family who often […]

Emma Heeney, Jac Tonks and Brooke Russell

Emma Heeney, Jac Tonks and Brooke Russell are three of Melbourne's finest singer-songwriters, coming together to perform as a trio for Wine, Whiskey, Women at The Poet!     

Miss Lou’s Blues

Louise and Bruce have come together to create Miss Lou’s Blues, and are making an impact on the Melbourne Blues scene. Having recently performed gigs including the feature act at Stingo’s Blues Club and The Blues Train, as well as appearing on Barry Maxwell’s ‘Blues On The Hill’ radio program and The Juke Joint on […]

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