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 […]
Two icons of Australian roots music, Mick Pealing and Nick Charles present a once only show featuring some of the greatest protest songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Rousing songs of courage, redemption, and rebellion. So many great songs with so much to say! Don’t miss this opportunity.
Clark is a musician hailing from New Zealand and based in Melbourne for the past decade. Playing a set of original acoustic songs, his fingerpicked classical style and vocals take influence from Simon and Garfunkel, The Tallest Man on Earth, and Jose Gonzalez amongst others.
For many of us, music is much more than just a form of expression. This sentiment rings true for Australian musician Jay Howie. For him, music offers an unadulterated emotional release; a profound outpouring of one’s soul that fills the proverbial cup of each of Jay’s Blues compositions. Influenced by an amalgamation of old delta Blues players, as […]
Following on from her show at The Caravan Music Club and Out On The Weekend 2021 Helen Ryder will present an intimate duo show of her favourite Bobbie Gentry songs accompanied by special guest Lachlan Bryan on guitar for the Drunken Poet’s Tuesday Tribute night. Gentry's first single Ode To Billie Joe, released in 1967, […]
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Elly McK & The Unbelievers are passionate about creating evocative music. Their journey began in 2023, with all four members united in their exploration of the Country, Americana, and Roots sounds they love. Their first single, ‘Down On Your Luck,” garnered significant radio airplay nationwide and found a global audience on […]
Rambling man, Grim Fawkner, is no stranger to stages and streets across the globe and at home. The epitome of the itinerant musician, he draws together tales and musings from his travels and is as likely to deliver them in soft ballad form as he is face-meltingly intricate and upbeat roots/country/blues.
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.
Noah Peters plays the songs of the White Stripes! The White Stripes, formed in 1997 by Jack and Meg White, are a Detroit-based duo known for their raw, minimalist sound blending blues, punk, and garage rock. Their iconic hits like "Seven Nation Army" and "Fell in Love with a Girl" redefined rock, earning them global […]
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 […]
