65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday-Friday - 3pm-1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Renee Alison

Renee Alison is a folk singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia (always was, always will be Wurundjeri land). Renee's songs speak to life, love, freedom, healing, longing, grief and everything in between. Writing these songs was key to stepping into her own full expression as a person and a woman and she is excited to share this expression with […]

Sascha Klave

‘Songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Sascha Klave (of two piece rock and roll outfit Clap Hands) is eagerly making his return to the Drunken Poet; this time in solo mode. Featured favourites, new original material and some unexpected new covers will all be offered up by Sascha on this swell eve. Come for the uptempo and raggedy tunes, the emotive and […]

Tim Richards

Tim Richards a solo musician from Northern Victoria who has been playing shows for 8 years around Australia will be coming down to Melbourne. Playing originals and covering songs from a mix of genres and eras, He provides entertaining night for you to enjoy yourself. 

Justin Vilchez plays the songs of Bill Monroe

A mandolinist from Australia, Justin Vilchez began his musical journey playing music at the age of eight. His love for melody led him to pursue a bachelor's degree in jazz and contemporary music. He then ventured overseas to Canada, where he joined the well-established bluegrass band, The Local Group, in 2018. With the band, he […]

Miss Jones

ORIGINAL JAZZY BLUES AND URBAN SWING TUNES TO GET YOUR TOES A-TAPPIN’ AND YOUR HEART STRINGS A-PULLIN’. Throw in some folk and grunge influences and a powerful set of lungs and you have a collection of songs that take you on a journey of personal experience and life’s little adventures. Writing cheeky lyrics, tales of […]

Tapsalteerie

Gaelic for topsy-turvy, Tapsalteerie lives up to its name. The band performs original music, best described as a curious mishmash of folk, Celtic, jazz, country & blues with a strong connection to place. Featuring catchy tunes, vibrant arrangements, driving rhythms, and a touch of nostalgia, Tapsalteerie is establishing itself as a force on Melbourne’s live scene. Comprised of […]

Rory Newman plays the songs of Nick Drake

Rory Newman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing from a wide array of influences including folk, blues and jazz, he blends intricate fingerstyle guitar and a rich baritone voice to create a vivid tapestry of sound. Nick Drake was an English singer/songwriter active during the late 60s and early 70s. Though under-appreciated during his short […]

Mick Daley

Mick is founding member of northern NSW country rock and roll outfit The Re-Mains, who from 2000 to present have toured every rodeo and inner city dive in Australia, made three massive tours of Canada and a successful run through Europe. He’s frontman of Mick Daleys Corporate Raiders, who play all over rural Victoria, South […]

Zoe Mortella

Zoe Mortella is a Melbourne based Melbourne singer, song writer, loop musician whose music is reflected in her mixed background. Belonging to both the old world of Italy and the new world of Australia, she has created her own distinct style by fusing influences such as Nu Jazz, Trip Hop, Electronic, Acoustic and Soul. Her […]

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