JC and the Tree create brilliant soundscapes that elevate you into timeless visions of all things connected to nature and the world beyond. Inspired by their hometown of Sunshine Coast, this indie-folk duo writes melodies about all things from the mountains to the sea and life between. The heartfelt violin playing from JC soars as the warm rich tones of […]
“Built in the Canadian Rockies (Banff, Alberta), Bear Brewer is a man trapped inside a metaphorical beast of the Human Condition. His songs hit hard. Bear’s music is the honesty that we don’t want but we all need to hear. Bear brings his live show to the Drunken Poet to finish off an Australian tour to remember. […]
Cillian is a musician hailing from the Isle of Ireland, we welcome him back to The Poet - a favourite here! Raised on trad and folklore he was inspired to keep the culture alive. With his warm vocal tones and emotive guitar playing you'll be in for treat to hear Cillian performing traditional tunes and […]
Vardos plays the songs of Village People – Yes, ‘Macho Man’ which was released on 27 February 1978. Driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos play folk and Romany music learnt from Rroma (Gypsy) musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the band has toured to […]
Georgia Ray is a singer-songwriter based in Melbourne’s inner north. Influenced by the likes of Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne and Tegan and Sara, she has been playing and writing music ever since she can remember. After playing keys and bass guitar in her first band as a teenager, her passion for music soared and she […]
Paul Quinn - A Bad Penguin! Let's all huddle together as Paul Quinn entertains us with an afternoon of Irish songs.
Since forming in 1996 surf slackabilly trio The Tommys have been entertaining audiences with their own blend of groove-based surf rock. The Tommys are: Jonathan ‘Ike‘ Lickliter - Bass and Vocals - After performing in Brisbane post punk trio The End, Jonathan played in the first line up of Died Pretty. Ollie Laurie - Guitar […]
The Burning Bridges are a family band that play Old School Country and includes bluegrass and old time, as well as an expanding catalogue of original songs. Performing since 2012, The Burning Bridges appear regularly at national festivals and at venues of distinction across Melbourne and statewide, and have released two albums to date with […]
Come welcome Irish troubadour, Rob Black to The Drunken Poet. Known for his renditions of classics like 'Whiskey in the Jar' and 'Wild Rover,' Rob also brings a touch of the unexpected with niche Irish pub songs such as 'King of the Road' and 'The Limerick Bricklayer.' Expect an evening steeped in Irish culture, where […]
Ezra Lee plays the songs of Merrill Moore! Merrill Everett Moore was an American swing and boogie woogie pianst and bandleader whose style influenced rockabilly music during the 1950s.
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 […]
