Tom Redwood is an Australian songwriter and performer. Tom's unique and lyrical songs have received praise from music critics and a number of esteemed Australian musicians. Tom has written and recorded five albums and one EP all released through Walking Bird Records. "Tom is the unreal deal" -Matt Walker (Cruel Sea, Tex Perkins).

Cyril Moran returns to The Poet to kick of our Saturday afternoon right! Cyril is Irish born and arrived in Melbourne in the early 90’s. He quickly hooked up with the vibrant music scene playing with popular band Shillelagh Goat at The Dan O’Connell and the Normandy hotels. Cyril soon got a taste of the […]

Renown FuNkY Groove Injected Blues & Roots, Hey Gringo are no strangers to the Drunken Poet with their tongue in cheek original songs from their 7 charting albums and more. Formed by Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Daryl Roberts accompanied by some of Melbourne's most respected musicians over the years, so you just never know who may be […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]