Earnest and soulful, Country/Indie artist Dakota East travels both on a lonesome mountain dirt road and an inner city street. “I was surrounded by Country, Folk & Blues music for as long as I can remember,” says East of her musical upbringing. “Mum would have Bonnie Raitt & Shania Twain playing around the house. Dad […]
Authentic and original blues & roots from the bohemia of the South. Salty Trevarthen (Vox & Harmonica, Guitar) leads the band with Morgan Klose (Guitar), Peter Beulke (Bass) and Peter Hodges (Drums) – some of the finest players in the blues/roots genre. Acid blues guitar, jazz influenced drumming, rock solid bass. Butterfield inspired electric harp - Great blues, style and attitude to burn.
Frankie & The Bad Cats are a blues band whose original material ranges from traditional &modern blues to funk and even elements of rockabilly. Formerly known as Mojo Mafia, Frankie & The Bad Cats have released three albums so far and their latest is titled “Judgement Day” which many independent blues/roots music critics believe […]
The Coastalaires play Southern American music. The trio of Jeremy Hanley (vocals, electric guitar), Leigh McDowell (electric bass), and Clifford Booth (drums), play compelling arrangements of 'grown-up' soul, country and R&B classics from the repertoires of the song centers of the South: Texas, New Orleans, Memphis, Muscle Shoals and Nashville
Join us at The Drunken Poet for a night dedicated to the legendary sounds of The Kinks, as Van Walker takes the stage to bring these classic tunes to life! Known for his unique storytelling and heartfelt performances, Van Walker is ready to dive into the gritty, raw, and infectious energy that made The Kinks […]
A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to celebrated artists such as the immortal Janis Joplin, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman and Stevie Nicks. Now having completed her recent Ireland and Northern Territory Tours Jessey […]
Two very familiar; sad and squishy; faces of the local folk punk scene are taking the double slot at the Drunken Poet Thursday 12th December. For a night of melancholic folk and sad singalongs. 8-10pm. Samara Cullen and khoy have been pals for ages and you may have seen them around when the Stragglers, the Dead […]
Pat is a favourite at The Poet and brings his legendary tunes to our Saturday afternoon. 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.
Journeyman guitarist and singer/songwriter Adam Waldron plays swampy, twangy, rockin' and psychedelic blues. He’s no purist, has crafted his own sound and has been plying his craft for over 25 years in bars and venues across Melbourne, Adelaide and New Zealand. Joining Adam for the return to the Drunken Poet will be in-demand players Josh Verco on bass, and Neil […]
Shanakee play a mix of traditional Irish folk music and songs and a lot of their own original songs with a bit of everything thrown in. With Kieran O'Connell at the helm and a swag of talented, experienced musicians, these guys will Rock the House! ___________ Gaelic for topsy-turvy, Tapsalteerie lives up to its name. The band […]
Peter Baylor dives into the timeless songs of Django Reinhardt. Known for his masterful guitar work, Reinhardt brought the world of jazz to life with his captivating gypsy swing, and Peter Baylor is just the one to carry on that magic! Expect soulful melodies, impeccable guitar skill, and the kind of atmosphere that only The […]
Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound. Frontwoman Elly McK crafts hauntingly original songs that dance along edges of folk, alt-country, and Americana. Backed by The Unbelievers, the band delivers a mix of vintage-inspired vibes and foot-stomping grooves, blending raw storytelling, rich […]
