Paul Quinn – A Bad Penguin!
Paul Quinn - A Bad Penguin! Let's all huddle together as Paul Quinn entertains us with an afternoon of Irish songs.
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 […]
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 […]
