Drunken Poet regular David Cosma returns to the Drunken Poet for Tribute Tuesday on January 10th, paying tribute to the three stable mates, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Carl Perkins. Together with Nick Carrafa on drums, Trent McKenzie on bass and Adrian Whyte on guitar, Dave will rocket through the early hits of these incredibly influential artists who helped pave the way for popular […]
Liam Robert Wilkerson presents a night of blues and country originals, live at The Drunken Poet. Jam packed with toe tapping Jump Blues numbers as well as heartfelt Tearjerkers this will not be one to miss. Utilising technical and exemplary Finger Picking heavily inspired by Blind Willie Johnson, Hank Williams and Memphis Minnie that […]
Growing up in the USA with parents who played in a bluegrass band together it is fair to say James Cisco has deep roots in country music. His mother used to use a guitar case for his crib while on the road. James is a singer-songwriter who moved to Australia from the USA 20 years […]
9PM Her tunes might just disarm your chary heart and warm your cockles, woof! Her music is intrinsically woven with her love of the land and the people on it. She serves a cocktail of alt country, indie folk and blues. This event is held on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri peoples of the […]
Karlo plays the songs of James Taylor
Katankin is the solo moniker of singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Helen Catanchin. Helen’s uniquely warm tone – simultaneously earthy and incredibly pure – and a true bard’s ability to deftly expose the beating heart of every song, along with her poetic and poignant songwriting style, all put their unmistakable stamp on Katankin’s songs. Following an intensely productive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
