The Backyard Banjo Club is a four-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.
Pat is a favourite at The Poet and brings his legendary tunes to our Saturday afternoon. Pat has toured extensively as guitarist for Irish folk legend Finbar Furey and has […]
Jean-Claud Sam-Dan are back at The Poet! Jean-Claude Sam-Dan is a duo comprising Sam Young and Dan Banks.Guitars, Banjos, Hand Drums and eclectic song choices are backed by soaring harmonies and […]
This pair is part of Melbourne’s Musical Furniture. Both have decades-long histories in this town. Champs fronted The Fabulaires in the 80s, & still in the 80s, played in Young Homebuyers & […]
The Tipplers return to The Poet - bringing all sorts of goodness and greatness to our Sunday eve. This show is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Community […]
Poet faves The Moonee Valley Drifters play the songs of Lefty Frizzell
There’s a defining old world charm to Melbourne songstress Yolanda Ingley II – equally wielding smoky vocals and impassioned heart, Yolanda’s songs dip into soul, blues and jazz with inherent […]
Sign up from the bar at 5pm, music from 7pm. First in best dressed!
Every Friday night, to start your weekend right!
Oh Gibson return to the Drunken poet for two sets of high energy good old fashioned bluegrass just the way you like it! Featuring Elwood Sze on banjo, Tom Kendall on […]
The Mighty Ghosts of Erin bring a feast of Irish folk and ballads, sprinkled with a touch of trad and plenty of craic. Tony and Carmel have been performing together […]
The Lonesome Wranglers bring their infectious blend of vintage country and rockabilly to the Drunken Poet. Expect originals, obscure covers and re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come git some grit!
