65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

The Hornets

The Hornets are steeped in the blues, they rise out of the Yarra Valley delta meeting at the mythical crossroads where Chicago grit has blown in. This is an earthy blues band with a pedigree of outstanding musicians…. the Age’s Warwick McFadyen about their latest album "Lowdown in Lockdown" The Hornets are Drunken Poet favourites […]

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers play the songs of Memphis Minnie

Performing a Memphis Minnie Tribute with story telling. Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers officially launched at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival early in 2022. Kaliopi draws from the great delta blues tradition of powerful women who made it their own since graduating from MBAS Women In Blues program in 2021. Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have just released their debut single with raving reviews of their unique texture using the fretless bass like a sousaphone with flavours of […]

YVONNE MORTON (8PM)

Melbourne-born singer-songwriter Yvonne Morton's music is rich in nostalgia and Australian folk. Her original songs speak with deep honesty of family, friendship and loss. Yvonne's heartfelt folk music reflects her influences from The Waifs, Julia Jacklin and Missy Higgins. She performs solo with her guitar with a passion that puts a smile on audiences' faces.

Michael Ward

Michael has spent decades in the live music scene in Western Australia, touring around and playing truck loads of live shows in various groups and projects since the age of 13. His current project sees him taking centre stage as lead vocalist and guitarist to drive his passion for his songwriting and showmanship. Highlights of […]

The Mud Flowers

The Mud Flowers are a  collective of like-minded oldtimey inspired and bluegrass, traditional and jazz influenced musicians brought together by mandolinist and fiddler Pepita Emmerichs after many years of jams and friendship. They make music that is good for the soul and hope that it's good for yours too!

Lord Stafford plays the songs of the Go-Betweens

Lord Stafford plays the songs of the Go-Betweens! Quite plain Brisbane native Lord Stafford is honoured to bring you the very beautiful songs of his hometown heroes The Go-Betweens. Purveyors of the striped sunlight sound, The Go-Betweens spoke the heart’s truth wrapped in blissful melodies of heavenly pain. A special Valentine’s night for those who […]

CAMILLA ROSE (8PM)

Camilla Rose Sullivan is a songwriter from the Dandenong Ranges who combines alt-country and folk stylings with a dark 90’s edge. Inspired by songwriters such as Liz Stringer, Tori Amos and Courtney Mary Andrews her music weaves together interpersonal and reflective storytelling with her love of evocative regional landscapes. Her songs often feature a quiet […]

Misty Harlowe Trio

Misty Harlowe, is an Americana country blues singer songwriter. This year she formed ‘The Misty Harlowe Band’ which is a 6 piece collective. Her music is inspired by her roots in Gippsland’s Snowy River region. As the front woman she charms the audience with her angelic voice, intricate guitar playing, and delicate country melodies. Telling […]

Moosejaw Rifle Club

Moosejaw Rifle Club are a folk/country/bluegrass band. With layered four part harmonies and hooks galore, the sweet harmonising and rollicking rhythms have seized the attention of every band room and festival they have played. Moosejaw Rifle Club have firmly set their reputation for fun loving, good time music. Seamlessly moving between country ballads and rollicking […]

ISHAN

Ishan has that magic combination of incredible talent supported by a grit and work ethic to match. His music is honest, unique and full of emotional punch that hits in the chest. He can hold a room, but even more, he opens hearts and speaks directly to them. At a recent performance, there was a […]

Nathan Seeckts

Having spent a decade touring much of Australia and parts of North America, it was Nathan Seeckts’ acclaimed debut album ‘The Heart Of The City’ in 2019 that cemented him as one of the most exciting new voices on the Australian Americana landscape. The album received a nomination for Country Album of The Year at […]

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