Alison Ferrier delivers an evocative, emotive, crafted collection of atmospheric folk, laid-back country and hypnotic blues. Her lyrically rich, slow-build numbers showcase her talent for melody, and her vocals are effortlessly refined with conviction and vulnerability in equal measure. Joining her at the Drunken Poet is the supremely talented Jeff Lang on guitar, and on swamp-soaked drums and […]
Sunset Stranger plays the songs of Richard Thompson
Multi Award winner, Kelly Auty is renowned for powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite artist on the Australian music scene. A favourite of audiences is Kelly’s ‘Wild Women’ shows, with pianist, Boris Conley. Kelly's impressive biography includes appearances at many Australian Festivals, and she has supported Janis Ian, Jose Feliciano, Manhattan […]
Roo Davies is a singer/songwriter from lutruwita (Tasmania) living in naarm (Melbourne). Having played various instruments in numerous groups and styles, Roo truly delights in the penmanship of Americana folkies like Blaze Foley, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and, not least of all, John Prine. This month marks three years since Prine’s passing and Roo is bringing his tribute show to the […]
8PM Candice is a Poet favorite, she sings brilliant folk/blues tunes that will help drown your sorrows and bring on brighter days!
Jenna Campbell is a guitarist and live-looping artist from the Dandenong Ranges who creates an engaging and unique full-band sound. An exciting emerging artist with attention-grabbing guitar skills, Jenna's music will transport you to other times and places as she fuses world music elements with progressive rock. She tells stories without words, composing acoustic guitar-driven layered instrumental […]
Take a standout voice, add some melancholy, and a whole lot of feeling and you get singer-songwriter, Chloë V. The Melbourne based artist exudes charm with songs that evoke a captivating combination of heartache and hopefulness. Chloë can take you on journeys you never even knew you needed to take. Her raw and powerful vocals […]
Dandelion Wine are popping into the Drunken Poet for a lute-filled all acoustic gig while they are gearing up for the release of their new album Hereafter and getting ready to head off on their tenth European tour. Leaving the electronics at home, this gig will feature the band’s trademark tapestry of medieval/Renaissance instruments, Persian frame drums […]
Adrian Whyte has recorded several albums including his debut jazz release “Old Jazz, New School”. His youtube channel has dozens of solo arrangements and tutorials amassing over 1.5 million views to date. We're excited to have Adrian back at The Poet!
Jules Boult is an award winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and international recording artist. A universally admired blues and jazz entertainer - his music remains true to the blues tradition - and his effortless demeanour, humour and performance style has been closely linked with that of the genre’s legendary predecessors.
Stephen Hoy is an Australian singer and songwriting legend, with a career that includes writing and recording collaborations with Joe Camilleri, Dingoes Chris Stockley and Kerryn Tolhurst, Ross Hannaford, Lisa Miller, Don Walker, Ross Wilson, and many others, as well as tours with The Black Sorrows, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, John Farnham, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam […]
