Allan O'Connell joins us at The Poet to kick off your Saturday afternoon just right! Cheers!

  Join us at The Drunken Poet in Melbourne on August 18th at 6:30 pm for an unforgettable evening of music featuring Mitch Bullen and Arty Redsocks. Mitch Bullen, known for his soulful and bluesy style, will captivate with his soaring falsetto, dynamic gravelly belting, and contemporary songs that reflect deep emotion and thought. His […]

Pictured: Kaliopi plays the songs of Memphis Minnie. Memphis Minnie (1897–1973) was a pioneering American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Renowned for her powerful voice and intricate guitar work, she became one of the most influential female blues artists of the early 20th century. Over her four-decade career, she recorded more than 200 songs, including […]

Jeremy Beggs is Western Victorian-based troubadour with Americana leanings. He is the heart-on-his-sleeve type songwriter, telling  everyday stories from his perspective as a husband, father and teacher. Jeremy honors the struggle, resilience and joy of the mundane in his songs, a cathartic communion to share with all. His voice is authoritative but accessible, equally comfortable […]

Hailing from the rolling hills of Wales, Rhian Elin captivates audiences with a voice that is gentle yet commanding, before astounding them with face-melting guitar solos brimming with feel and emotion. Her stage presence is a delightful contrast—jovial in conversation, yet a formidable force on stage. Inspired by artists from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Taylor Swift, Rhian […]

One of Australia’s exciting next generation artists, Charlie began playing in bars & clubs at the age of 12 & is now a regular, touring the Australian pub, club & festival scene. Performing in the USA multiple times in Memphis, Nashville & Muscle Shoals, Charlie has played alongside band members from many great acts, including […]

The Grooovetones have emerged from a two-year hiatus. Still brandishing their same up-tempo, energetic and often frenetic jumpin' blues and jazz, Lindsay (double bass & vocals), Adrian (tenor saxophone) and Alexander W. Sims (4-string guitar) welcomes Gerry Nelson on piano. All combined, this quartet will immerse you in The Grooovetones spirit.

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Driven by a love of the blues, The Dusty Dimes will whisk you down South to a dark, smoky juke joint in an alley way of who-knows-where, USA. Having raised eyebrows in music venues all over Melbourne in the last few years, the boys will be coming by for a special performance at the Drunken […]

Maree, Seamus, Rory and Van make up Geelong's The Ferriters. Named after the last Irish Chieftain Pierce Ferriter, and playing Irish and Aussie trad classics and also Van Walker originals, including The King of the Irish Rebels, a song regarding their revered namesake, The Ferriters are a rare blend of old and new, Irish and Australian, and always […]

Jan Preston is a knockout boogie singer and pianist who has captured audiences around the world with her energy, magnetic boogie/blues grooves and expressive singing. Winner of 5 music awards, Jan plays concerts and festivals throughout Australia, NZ, and Europe, writes music for film, and has supported international blues acts such as Robert Cray and Bo Diddley. She […]