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 […]
Rory Newman plays the songs of The Triffids The Triffids formed in 1978 by mainstay David McComb, his school friend Alsy MacDonald together with Phil Kakulas. Their first release was a cassette tape, Triffids 1st recorded in May, by September they had added Byron Sinclair and released, Triffids 2nd with four more cassette tapes released by […]
Peny Bohan is an award winning local Melbourne singer songwriter whose sweet croonings will make you want to stay, buy a drink and let yourself be wrapped up in her melodies. Honest, gritty and a wee bit seductive, Peny spins tales of her every day life, love, anxiety and her sometimes desire for hirsute men.
This show features just Paul 'A Bad Penguin' The Bad Penguins are a two piece band from Ireland who have recently relocated in Melbourne. The Bad Penguins have been playing in an array of venues across Europe, America and throughout Ireland for the past 5 years. We originally met while doing independent residencies in separate […]
Experience the psychedelic blues rock sounds of The Heavy Kicks at The Drunken Poet on Saturday, 7th of September! Fronted by guitarist Shaun Klinger and anchored by bassist Chris Rourke and drummer Mark Degiorgio, this power trio delivers an eclectic mix of original material and classic covers. Influenced by the blues rock legends of the past, their performance promises soulful guitar riffs, groovy bass lines, and dynamic […]
The Chilli Pickers trio play old time, folk and bluegrass tunes, featuring Kate Connor on fiddle, Gus Macmillan on banjo and suitcase, and the amazing vocals and guitar of Jane McCracken.
The Band She are a duo hailing from Co Tyrone, Ireland and currently living in Melbourne. Having met whilst playing in 5 piece indie rock band ‘False Friends’, they branched out in 2021 and began to play together in bars and pubs in Glasgow, Scotland. After moving to Melbourne in 2023 they have been performing […]
Katankin is the solo moniker of Melbourne singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Helen Catanchin.Helen’s uniquely warm tone – simultaneously earthy and incredibly pure – and a true bard’s ability to deftly expose the beating heart of every song, along with her poetic and poignant, cuts-to-the-bone songwriting, all put their unmistakable stamp on Katankin’s songs.
Tim Scanlon is a 'Sit down style' one man band who loves to play with other people more often than not. Mixing old world melodies with modern beats and sounds, this world traveling one man band brings harmonica, guitar and foot percussion into a new dimension. Music explores Celtic, Reggae, Balkan, Quebecois and other styles, […]
Shaky Stills are back at the Poet and we're looking forward to it heaps! If the Poet's walls could talk, then there would be many a great a story to be heard so we'll share some more in the hope that one day they can.
A country-soul songwriter with a talent for finding the extraordinary in the everyday, Roz Girvan has been part of Melbourne's roots music community for many years.
Jessie is an Avant-Folk Artist, recently returned to Naarm after several years living in Germany's iconic capital -- Berlin -- and touring Europe, supporting acts like Ocie Elliot, Mathew and The Atlas and The Ocelots. Jessie has played big festivals (BeKind Festival, Women in (e)Motion) as well as headline tours around Europe and beyond. She has been […]
Nestled halfway between the blues rock bombast of Ash Grunwald and the genre-mixing folk-roots wizardry of Jeff Lang, Australian steel guitarist KIER STEVENS knits together a raucous weave of hurtful hollering and gutsy guitar work that can take you from old-timey acoustic blues sounds, screaming steel solos, bung ballads, haunting ambient improvisation, and the odd […]
A musical storyteller, deeply grounded in the folk traditions Clare Cowley is playing at The Drunken Poet and paying tribute to the legend herself - Patti Smith! Patti Smith is a pioneering American musician, poet, and visual artist, renowned for blending punk rock with literary influences. Her groundbreaking 1975 album Horses redefined the genre, establishing […]
Suzie So Blue is a singer-songwriter whose music delves deep into the heart of human emotions with just four strings and the truth. Blending the soulful essence of blues with the storytelling charm of country, Suzie's hypnotic tenor guitar style and evocative vocals create a mesmerising sonic tapestry. Influenced by luminaries like Yola, Amythyst […]
BB Sabina (vocals, guitar, synth) is joined by bandmates Warrick Newman (bass, vocals) and Travis Germaine (drums) for a Wednesday evening show at The Drunken Poet. BB Sabina's music is an immersive experience, drenched in rich guitar tones, psych-tinged synth and emotive lyricism. Working with ARIA-nominated producer Evelyn Ida Morris (Pikelet), BB Sabina debut EP received airplay on Double J and PBS. […]
Clap Hands are a two piece slow-band-project that play uptempo and raggedy rock and roll amid emotive and moody jams. They have been around in Melbourne for a minute and have a humble, loyal following. The most exciting news of late is that one Danny Heifetz (formally of giants Mr Bungle) has re-joined guitarist/singer Sascha […]
RRGrenville and Retrobates play the songs of Fats Waller Rob Grenville is an veteran in the Melbourne Roots scene: Jazz, Swing, R&B and Country. As the guitar player for the Moonee Valley Drifters, he covers the Honky Tonk tunes.
Cathy Dobson is an award winning Melbourne based singer/songwriter/guitarist. She has been recognised by the Australian Songwriting Association for Songwriting Excellence. Cathy has released 5 albums and has a new album-“Sundowner Drive”- due for release soon. It’s a concept album of co-writes with Angus Gill. Her previous albums are “Prodigal Chile”, “Ball and chain”, “Tales […]
Adelaide Based Americana artist, Paula Standing, has been working in the recording studio on new material over the past year. Kicking off an interstate tour in Melbourne with a fresh gig at The Drunken Poet, Standing is returning after a lengthy hiatus due to two C words. One, the pandemic and also a short spell […]
The Backyard Banjo Club is a four-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.
The Distant South weave tales from life’s rich tapestry, into melody and harmony-soaked songs, brought to life through a rich blend of guitar, banjo, double bass, lap steel, mandolin, and drums. Led by Singer, songwriter and storyteller Nick Howells, The Distant South’ songs lean heavily on experiences from Nick’s unconventional upbringing - and his struggles […]
