Following the success of his fourth album ‘Wait For the Change’ reaching No.1 position on the U.S. based ‘Roots Report Top 50 Australian Album Chart’, Leigh Sloggett will be bringing his trio to the Drunken Poet on Sunday July 14 from 4-6pm. Described by - Mark S. Tucker from The Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange, U.S.A. as "...a letter perfect blend of folk and blues, one of the best I've ever heard”, Leigh’s earthy songs and commanding […]
Bag O’ Nails are probably Melbourne’s most dynamic and electrifying Blues-Rock trio, wowing audiences with their scorching live performances since 2004! Guitarist and frontman Trevor Murray, joined by John Hampton on bass and Kaos on drums, will be paying tribute to the late great Gary Moore. Performing hits such as, ‘Don’t Believe A Word’ , ’Walking By Myself’ , ‘Pretty […]
Hayley Mary, solo rock artist and front woman of The Jezabels with is excited to announce she will be playing an intimate acoustic set at The Drunken Poet. The set with be a journey through the years of her career, including some Jezables songs, tracks form her three solo EP’s and recent singles, combined with […]
They come in pieces. While they may be Australia's premier comedy rock act, Small Town Alien are not afraid to make forays into various other genres such as funk, jazz, hip-hop and country. No genre is safe. Dubbed “Nietzche’s answer to the Wiggles,” they are hard to understand but easy to love.
Kier Stevens and Rosie Luby play the songs of Tex, Don, & Charlie at the undoubtedly inimitable Drunken Poet. Rosie Luby is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne. From her earliest years Rosie has been surrounded by music, particularly Irish traditional music and other acoustic folk styles, and reflects this lifelong commitment back through […]
After years behind the scenes as an event organiser for the experimental music scene nat emerges from self imposed exile with new music of surprisingly emotionally raw performances. nat makes his Drunken Poet debut with acoustic versions of tracks from his epic double album “Creation” – a sprawling concept album of edgy rock that explores what it means […]
Join Sianon for an unforgettable night of music at the Drunken Poet. With her rich Celtic voice and heartfelt performances, Sianon will captivate you with her unique, stripped-back renditions of beloved Irish favorites like "The Wild Rover" and "Dirty Old Town." Having grown up between England and her family's farm in County Clare, Ireland, Sianon's journey across the world has […]
In the intimate world of Andrea Robertson, the change of seasons is not just a meteorological phenomenon; it’s a musical journey that has captivated audiences. The award-winning Ocean Grove artist launched her fourth independent album 'Seasons' earlier this year and since then has been gigging regularly around the State to promote the new release. The stunning album […]
Girl Friday plays the songs of Portishead
Tonchi McIntosh is coming to The Poet! Do not miss this artist from Broome in town for one week only!
Multi - award winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Matt Dwyer has been wowing audiences across Australia and overseas for close to two decades. By the time he was in his mid twenties he’d already become a respected veteran of the blues and roots scene as a member of seminal band The Bondi Cigars as well as a solo […]
