An extraordinarily itinerant journey from a small desert town in Texas to New York’s indie music scene informs Mosley’s sound, which popmatters.com described as, “...no more country than R&B, no more folk than rock.” Nomadic beginnings prepared Mosley for years of constant touring following the release of his debut album, Light & Blood—which NeuFutur Magazine commended as “a […]
Dead Beat Daddios is a loose collective of Melbourne roots and country musicians anchored by Hugh Martin and Jim Carden. Further Away is their fourth release following their debut album Dashboard Elvis in 2010 and the EPs Third Time Around (2015) and House For Sale (2023). Following the wistful and nostalgic single 'Stonehaven Road' and the classic and melancholy alt-country sound of 'The Letter' (both of which featured on ABC […]
Oh Gibson play the songs of Jimmy Martin!
Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands. Slowly but steadily, Joyce has been making a name for herself in the Americana and folk scene. One easily picks up on her love of 70s music yet is left wondering just who she reminds you of. But never mind. And if you didn’t feel […]
The Presidential Duo is Wellington's premier chamber jazz duo, playing everywhere from bars to exclusive clubs and private concerts. Appearing for the first time in Melbourne, the duo will present an eclectic set of music from the swing and bebop eras. Saxophonist Alex Trask is known for exciting original music gigs and plays lead alto in the fabled Rodger Fox Big Band. Guitarist Lockie Bennett is one of the most […]
Alma Road are a lively Irish pub band hailing from all over the island. With a mix of banjo, concertina, mandolin, drums and acoustic guitars, they create an authentic sound that has been welcomed in Irish pubs all over Melbourne and beyond. Regulars at the Koroit Irish Festival, Alma Road bring listeners on a journey across the Irish musical landscape, […]
Roz Girvan and Greg Field play songs of Jackson Browne
Brittany Elise is returning back to The Poet! Don't miss this dazzling Country-Pop star when she returns in October !
Waz E James returns to the Poet! Join us on Saturday eve for Waz E James, often referred to as ‘Australia’s best kept secret’. Joined by Andrew Pendlebury this week.
The Incident! Returning to The Poet on Sunday arvo, round up the weekend just right!
Gallie, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter was born in Dublin city, Ireland, in the seventies. Picking up guitar in his early teens, helped him navigate ‘the streets’, something he now reflects on as having provided him with a wealth of material for songs and stories that he continues to draw from. Gallie’s music is captivating from […]
Madigan’s Wake is a fusion of traditional Irish folk and punk rock, combining powerful Celtic rhythms with Australian stories. Madigan’s Wake were the winners of London Celtic Punks’ Best Debut Album of the Year in 2023. Armed with a set of old favourites and fresh originals, they’re back at the Drunken Poet on November 4th from 7pm for another night […]
