SPECIAL SHOW! The Ceili Ozstars, a talented Irish trio comprised of brothers Danny & Bryan Murphy and local legend Liam Davis. These lads are sure to have the pub tapping along to their lively renditions of traditional Irish tunes and songs.
Doggerel burst from the kennel and onto the stage to flog their special brand of bung blues, roughhouse rock, and sundry sad tunes about drinking, dishonour, and death. Based around the steel guitar and drums of founding members Kier Stevens and John Kostaras, Doggerel always keep a tight focus on looseness, ratbaggery, and having a […]
Ezra Lee's Hot Jazz play a bunch of boogies and stomps like it's the 1920s!
These Poet faves return to give your weekend a dose of the best! Come down for a Sunday arvo session!
Good Guy Hank play the songs of Hank Williams!
Charismatic and unmistakably talented, Miss Lou is a force to be reckoned with in the world of blues music. As a solo blues singer, she has captivated audiences with her rich, soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. Miss Lou is far from a one-note performer—her musical repertoire gracefully spans the realms of jazz, country, folk […]
Melbourne-based musician Justin Bernasconi is one of Australia’s finest guitarists. The consummate instrumentalist delivers mesmerising performances. His acclaimed solo albums Winter Pick and Barefoot Wonderland showcased the singer-songwriter’s range of influences from classical to Americana. Latest release Sleeping Like A Maniac revisits his UK roots, in a collection he calls ‘Folk Impressionism’
Craig Woodward is one of Melbourne’s premier old-time musicians, he has been playing fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin for over twenty years. A Poet favourite!
Every Friday Night at The Poet!
Hailing from central Victoria, guitarist/singer songwriter Bill Barber is at the forefront of a new generation of Australian Blues. "Bill Barber is the next in line to become one of Australia's Blues greats" - Lloyd Spiegel A favourite here, we love it when Bill plays The Poet!
Marty Kelly returns to The Poet on Saturday afternoon, all welcome!
‘Kid’ James (James Schembri) is the new kid on the block in the Melbourne Rockabilly scene. A nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist that is performing authentic Rockabilly tunes like it was done by teenagers in the 50’s! Be sure to catch ‘Kid’ James at The Drunken Poet. Come on down for a night of wild and authentic rockabilly music!
