With a powerful voice, dynamic guitar riffs and playfully wry lyrics, LJ Parks has captured the attention of audiences from Hobart to Cairns and beyond. Hailing from Victoria's surf coast and based in southern Tasmania, she received the Cygnet Folk Festival Emerging Artist Award in 2024 with her duo, LJ and Lucy, and was a finalist for Youth Artist of […]
MICKELSON (US) launch of New Zealand and Australian Tour with special guests San Francisco artist/producer MICKELSON is excited to be playing the wonderful Drunken Poet in West Melbourne as part of his first tour of Australia and New Zealand. Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the […]
Poet faves The Moonee Valley Drifters play the songs of Ray Price and Rob Wills! Turn up the Western Swing!
At 9pm, Wolf Arrow Rain will be having a break from her usual band to play a rare solo show of unreleased original country folk tunes in order to give the world a glimpse of a secret 2nd band project in the works titled Savage River. Prepare for an extra special treat that may not […]
Rubita plays the songs of Rodriguez! Sixto Rodriguez lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom he was unaware of. This incredible story was the subject of the music documentary 'Searching for Sugarman'. 'Experience the electrifying melodies of Rubita, Melbourne's very […]
On acoustic guitar with warm & captivating vocals, Topaz Lyon writes music to intrigue your mind and entice your soul. Having grown up in the mountains behind Mullumbimby, the singer-songwriter is sharing new work from a very creative past 6 months. With the story-telling style of Joni Mitchell, the alt-country notes of Gillian Welch and a hint […]
Hailing from West Cork, Ireland, old friends Sean and Emer have reunited in Melbourne to form their charismatic cover band, 'Unnecessary Journeys' Their acoustic folk sound features a blend of energetic rhythms and enchanting harmonies with the occasional nod to their Irish roots.
Poet faves Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez plays the songs of Bob Dylan!
The Poet welcomes Maggie Carty to The Poet!
Special event at The Poet! Welcoming Lorraine Nash. The independent release of her debut EP Wildflower in 2020 saw stunning newcomer and multi-instrumentalist, Lorraine Nash, quickly become one of the most played female artists on Irish radio regularly featuring on RTÉ Radio 1 playlists. Lorraine’s original material brings a mix of musical styles to the table […]
Jarrod Shaw possesses a passion and appreciation for blues music that becomes obvious from the moment the first note sounds. He delivers a soulful blues inspired show, performed with conviction. Jarrod was born and raised in country Victoria, down the dirt roads of the Macedon Ranges. He taught himself to play guitar listening to the […]
