Peter Baylor plays the songs of Hank Williams “When Hank Williams left the world in the backseat of his Cadillac out on the Lost Highway in 1953, he bequeathed to us a body of work that has been an inspiration to us all ever since .Songs of desperate times, broken romance, the joy of […]
Award Winning Roots. Blues & Folk Multi-Instrumentalist Craig Atkins is a 'one-man band' songwriter and performer based in Adelaide SA (Kuarna Country), that regularly tours the country with his set up consisting of various Acoustic Guitars, Lap Slide, Cigar Box Guitars, Didgeridoos, Harmonica, Foot Percussion and Loop & Effect pedals. With influences such as Paul Kelly, Joe Purdy, Harry Manx, Xavier Rudd and […]
Bringing to the stage a combination of Blues and Jazz marrying an array of ambient guitar riffs and skilful use of a loop pedal; Georgia Rodgers is a new and upcoming artist you won't want to miss. Georgia is not only well known for her incredible guitar skills but also her voice and the […]
28-year-old Niamh Regan is a critically acclaimed songwriter from county Galway, Ireland. Her debut album Hemet (2020, Black Gate Records) announced her arrival as one of the most distinctive songwriters in Ireland today. Earning nominations for both the RTE Folk Awards’ and the Choice Awards’ Album of the Year, the album received soaring praise, and […]
Katankin is the solo moniker of Melbourne indie-folk singer-songwriter Helen Catanchin. Formally trained as a jazz singer, Katankin was born from Helen’s desire to return to her singer-songwriter roots. A phonetic spelling of her Russian surname (allowing its correct pronunciation for the first time in the singer’s life), Katankin further symbolises this return to one’s roots, and to one’s true […]
Chris Beltrame hails from Melbournes north. His distinctive voice tells tales of love and destruction. He is a Melbourne music scene veteran and has made waves with alt/blues band Zen Monkee since 2019. He is taking the night off to perform all unreleased content you've yet to lay your ears on.
Ben & Megs are a versatile duo hailing from the snow peaked mountains of Victoria and the cobbled streets of old Melbourne town Australia.. Ben’s smooth guitar licks over a driving groove rhythm, team with Megs’ classical inspired violin. Harmonising honey vocals sing of love, love lost, love found, and more love (with an […]
With their brief Australian visit coming to a close, Charlie + Jake will farewell our shores with one final performance within the hallowed walls of The Drunken Poet. Charlie + Jake are an Indie Electronica // Alt Pop duo from Bristol, UK creating soulful alt-pop tracks with an innovative and groove-laden live-looping setup. Weaving heartfelt […]
Viki Mealings is a poet, musician, songwriter, artist and lead singer of Melbourne soulful folk trio Brittle Sun. She is excited and deeply humbled to be returning to The Drunken Poet to pay homage to 90’s grunge band Nirvana and the incredible songs of Kurt Cobain, singer, guitarist, songwriter, artist and poet. Joining her will be Peter O’Shea […]
Winners of the 2022 Folk Alliance Australia ‘Youth Artist of the Year’, Oceanique are a twin sister duo from Western Australia. Recently making the move over to Melbourne, they'll be playing at the Drunken Poet on March 15! Their songs will wash over you with ethereal harmonies and peaceful folk energies, with stories of love, loss and […]
Paddy's Day at The Poet! Live Music: 3-6pm: Rossa McCann 6.30-9.30pm: Dan Bourke & Cyril Moran 10pm: Marty Kelly
The Simpson Three are a high energy Celtic trio from Melbourne. They are award-winning musicians who play predominantly Irish music, with a few interesting flavours! These cheeky siblings sure know how to have fun whilst entertaining audiences with tight arrangements of crankin’ tunes and songs.
Troy Wilson & Matthew White will take you right back to the source to drink in the original sounds with resonator guitars and harmonica. From fingerpicking to train impersonations. Wilson & White bring their twist on the Juke Joint tradition. Troy Wilson & Matthew White pay tribute to“ Eric Noden & Joe Filisko” two acoustic Chicago roots and blues musicians at The Poet!
Tessa Devine is a singer songwriter that sings from her soul, weaving stories of heartbreak and hope. Tessa uses intimate, engaging lyrics and finely crafted musical skills to draw in her audience, utilising guitar, keys, harmonica, electronic drum kit, percussion, loop station and effects with powerful vocals and an incredible range. After years of […]
Melbourne-based country/folk rock singer-songwriter Leo Nazz continues to share compelling personal stories as he reveals his eponymous debut EP which is a collection of semi-autobiographical stories bridging the gap between imagery and lyricism. Exploring themes such as relationships, single parenting, and living with somebody who suffers from a mental health illness in his debut EP, […]
“Rock and Roller Joe Jacobson goes acoustic at The Drunken Poet on March 24th. From Gutsy Guitar leads to Soulful Ballads, Loose Boozy Blues and Hard Rock - Jacobson's hearty style is sure to get the blood pumping. With Influences like The Beasts of Bourbon, The Rolling Stones, Cold Chisel & more….
Alison Ferrier delivers an evocative, emotive, crafted collection of atmospheric folk, laid-back country and hypnotic blues. Her lyrically rich, slow-build numbers showcase her talent for melody, and her vocals are effortlessly refined with conviction and vulnerability in equal measure. Joining her at the Drunken Poet is the supremely talented Jeff Lang on guitar, and on swamp-soaked drums and […]
