SLIM HARPO Known as one of the masters of the blues harmonica; the name “Slim Harpo” was a humorous takeoff on “harp,” the popular nickname for the harmonica in blues circles, as suggested by his wife, after discovering that someone else performed under the name Harmonica Slim. THE JUKE JOINT: "Continental" Robert Susz is best […]
What’s a chef to do when he’s over the smoky grills, long hours, family drama, relationships, and life in general? Some blokes buy a Harley, some chase younger women, well Kane Vincent took the advice of a Jason Isbell song to “find what makes you happy … and do it till you’re gone,” picked up his old Maton, […]
Allan Fisk is an Australian Drummer, Guitarist, Singer- Songwriter who has spent the last two decades touring Oz & abroad sharing the stage with : The Re-Mains, Den Hanrahan, Matt Scullion, Wanita ‘Honky Tonk Queen’, Chucks Wagon, Glenn Rae Virus, West Texas Crude and Howlin Time. After many years on the road touring as a […]
Oscar LaDell plays the sings of Muddy Waters. Muddy Waters was a dynamic American blues guitarist and singer who played a major role in creating the post-World War II electric blues.
The mighty Tipplers hit the Poet to bring about your Saturday arvo in style!
Paper Jane, original Central Victorian Americana/Electric Folk band feature country heartache with tight grooves and uplift harmonies. Paper Jane’s eclectic range of original music reflects their journey and speak with candour about life beyond first loves and happy endings. Paper Jane has temporarily downsized to a duo of Buck Edwards and Dom Redfern. Bucky is out front […]
2 - 3PM Candice Alisha is a blues and folk singer songwriter originally hailing from Wodonga, Victoria but now local to Melbourne after making the move to the big city to pursue her career at the beginning of 2019. After working as a full-time musician in various bands for the better part of a decade, […]
Michael Burrows and Craig Kelly with Bek Chapman play the songs of Mermaid Avenue (Wilco / Billy Bragg) It was an idea that never should have worked: British folk-rocker Billy Bragg collaborating with alt-country upstarts Wilco to put music to the unreleased lyrics of Woody Guthrie. It wouldn’t have surprised anyone if it had diminished the reputation of […]
Peny Bohan is an award winning local Melbourne singer songwriter whose sweet croonings will make you want to stay, buy a drink and let yourself be wrapped up in her melodies. Honest, gritty and a wee bit seductive, Peny spins tales of her every day life, love, anxiety and her sometimes desire for hirsute men.
Bunch of Bluesers are excited to return to The Drunken Poet on Friday night. Prepare yourself for The Nasty Stuff with a pint of some of the best brews on tap this close to the CBD, some super cool grooves and the kind of shenanigans that'll keep you laughing, dancing and rocking out. Bring your […]
Slim Gritty perform an upbeat, uplifting mix of original compositions influenced by the timeless energy of the roots Americana genre, in particular Rockabilly, Hillbilly, Roots Country and RnB. Slim Gritty use these foundational styles to build unique compositions and craft lyrical stories with a present-day relevance, sometimes poignant, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, always gritty. The […]
Callum Wylie plays the sings of Guy Clark Songwriter, singer, and musician Guy Clark has been called the “king of the Texas troubadours.” When he moved to Nashville with his wife Susanna in 1971, he became the center of a scene that would ultimately include Rodney Crowell Emmylou Harris, Roseanne Cash and Townes Van Zandt – like-minded songwriters […]
