Joshua Batten is a modern-day troubadour, using music as his language to connect with his audience. Batten's style of 60’s-70’s inspired bluesy folk-rock is characterised by passionate vocals, accomplished guitar playing, layered arrangements and insightful lyrics. Drawing on personal experience, his music provides both an escape and perspective in a complex world.
O Gibson bring their fresh sounds to The Poet!
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. Don't miss out!
Mark Campbell and The Ravens return to their favourite pub in the world, The Drunken Poet, to preview their forthcoming debut album. Recorded with ARIA-winning producer Jimi Maroudas, it features members of Augie March (Dave Williams), You Am I (Davey Lane), Cash Savage and the Last Drinks (Kat Mear) and Kylie Auldist. The band’s blend of alt. country, rock, […]
Poet fave Slatts is bringing the songs of Kris Kristofferson to our Tribute Tuesday! Kris Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter and actor who is best known as the writer and recorder of the songs Me and Bobby McGee, For the Good Times, Sunday Morning Coming Down, and Help Me Make It Through the Night.
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 […]
Connor Healy live at The Poet - your Sunday eve taken care of!
Get ready.. to Wiggle.. at The Poet! This will be a first! The Windsavers pay tribute to the biggest selling Australian band of all time.. yep.. it's The Wiggles!!!!
Raised on a diet of Influences ranging from Lightnin' Hopkins to Big Bill Broonzy and more modern day artists like Justin Townes Earle, Kyle Brew has a voice that is distinctive, rich and beyond his years. His songs reflect the mind of an older soul. Kyle's voice possesses a turn of phrase both honest and forthright. With […]
The Wraylettes live at The Poet! Ready to rumble? Featuring members of Plastic Section, Ben Rogers Instrumental Asylum, Les Yeye Girls and The Vibrajets, The Wraylettes preach the rock'n'roll gospel of all-time great musical guru Link Wray! Fresh from supporting The Cruel Sea in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney on their recent 'Honeymoon is Over' […]
