Critically-acclaimed entertainer Fidel Monk has been touring, performing, and writing music since 1994. His booming voice and hard-driving rhythms have mesmerised audiences around the world. He has recorded and shared the stage with countless renowned musicians including Bobby McFerrin, Fat Mike (NOFX), Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything), Clare Bowditch, Rory McLeod, […]
Twin singing’ hillbilly wonders; the Ironbark Brothers retell the stories of yesteryear.
Everyone knows a John Denver song. Echuca based; alt country singer-songwriter Kane Vincent remembers; “Mum used to sing John Denver songs when we were little.” To him the mere thought of performing a full set of his songs is triggering. With an engaging, soulful voice and influences from Jason Isbell to Alice in Chains, he’s […]
Clodagh Doohan and Pamela Queally moved to Australia in November 2022 a captivating blend of traditional Irish, folk and pop music. The musical collaboration have been making waves in the music scene for years. Hailing from County Clare in Ireland, their unique backgrounds show off their versatility and passion for music. Drawing inspiration from the […]
By popular demand the paradoxical Stu Thomas, will revisit the songs of the great Iggy Pop. The savage and hair-raising ruckus Iggy Pop made with the Stooges in the late 1960s and early '70s was some of the greatest and most influential rock 'n' roll ever. Doing solo acoustic renditions but no less rockin', […]
From an Army baby in Germany, back to his home town in sunny Inverkeithing, then on to the cultural mecca that is Victorias Sth Eastern suburbs. Mal has done some travelling and living in his time. As a sideman he has played bass for many Blues and Roots acts in the Melbourne scene. However, the last […]
Melbourne based band concentrating of bluegrass, acoustic and Americana. Formed in the mid 2000's the band has also played in the home of Australian country music, Tamworth. Join them for their special reunion show at The Poet! Featuring: Fergus McAlpin (guitar, vocals), Darren Maxfield (banjo, mandolin, vocals), Seamus O'Sullivan (dobro), Jim Taylor (double bass, vocals), […]
Drunken Poet regular and self confessed Elvis tragic David Cosma returns to the Drunken Poet for Tribute Tuesday in August, paying tribute to the undisputed King of Rock n Roll, ELVIS! This isn’t the first time Dave has paid tribute to the King here at the Poet, so we’re gonna do it all again on August 16 when he rips through a set […]
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!
Rebecca grew up listening to Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong spending a lot of time in the pubs of Melbourne and Sydney listening to her Dad’s band and eventually getting up and singing with them at the age of 13. At the age of 14 she heard Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan and became obsessed. […]
The Celtic Club in partnership with the Drunken Poet are proud to announce our next Celtic Connections event on Thursday 31st August kick-off at 7.00pm until late. This event is aimed at supporting upcoming bands in our Irish Community. Six bands have been selected from the applications and the qualifying bands will play a short set each on […]
Self-taught singer/songwriter, Josh Maynard has been pursuing his love for Australian music from the very start. Starting his journey behind a drum kit at only 3 years old, Josh’s advanced sense of rhythm has become one of the identifying features of his playing. Based on the Sunshine Coast, Malia Stirling is an up and coming Australian […]
