Waz E James returns to the Poet! Join us on Saturday eve for Waz E James, often referred to as ‘Australia’s best kept secret’. Joined by Andrew Pendlebury this week.
Gallie, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter was born in Dublin city, Ireland, in the seventies. Picking up guitar in his early teens, helped him navigate ‘the streets’, something he now reflects on as having provided him with a wealth of material for songs and stories that he continues to draw from. Gallie’s music is captivating from […]
Madigan’s Wake is a fusion of traditional Irish folk and punk rock, combining powerful Celtic rhythms with Australian stories. Madigan’s Wake were the winners of London Celtic Punks’ Best Debut Album of the Year in 2023. Armed with a set of old favourites and fresh originals, they’re back at the Drunken Poet on November 4th from 7pm for another night […]
Ingrid achieves a rare balance of vigorous raw emotion and humble greatness, piloting the band down pathways of expansive creative energy with her songwriting, guitar and singing. A craftful songwriter, her potent and melodic vocals are a vehicle for lyrical brilliance.
Daniel Watkins & Justin Vilchez are live at The Poet. Daniel Watkins & Justin Vilchez are the Melbourne arm of the group High Street Drifters and have recently been featured in bluegrass festivals throughout Victoria and South Australia. These guys are more than great pickers. Their song choice and harmonies brings in listeners who have […]
Dan Dinnen & Shorty dish up a bluesy gumbo of rootsy goodness. Original tunes and cherry-picked standards laid down with hypnotic fingerpicking guitar, peppered with tasty blues harp, wrapped up and driven along by lush drums ‘n’ percussion. With a pulsing, swinging juke-joint groove, it’s a little bit delta swamp, a little bit hill country, […]
The Burning Bridges are an old-school family string band with a repertoire that reaches back to the bedrock of American country music, including old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, country/folk harmony duets (The Carter Family, The Louvin Brothers, Ralph Stanley, The Delmore Brothers), bluegrass, alt-country, and an expanding catalogue of classic-sounding original songs and tunes written by Fran,Tom […]
Stu Thomas - international man of mystery and musical maverick. He met Tom Waits in a dream, where Tom said to him: "You’re going the right way…” Stu has been consulting with Mr Waits via ouija board or crystal ball ever since. On occasion, they meet on the astral plane in a bullet train where they share small trays of chicken-fish and green chartreuse. Via a […]
Candice Alisha is a blues and folk singer songwriter originally hailing from Wodonga, Victoria but now local to Melbourne after making the move to the big city to pursue her career at the beginning of 2019. After working as a full-time musician in various bands for the better part of a decade, Candice has struck […]
Rubita is coming back to the Drunken Poet with a new line up of songs and guitar pedals. She’ll be playing some of her recent Rubita compositions, along with some new songs with jazz guitar chords and soft, catchy melodies. Prepare for a heartwarming night with Rubita!
Rory Newman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing from a wide array of influences including folk, blues and jazz, he blends intricate fingerstyle guitar and a rich baritone voice to create a vivid tapestry of sound.
Jesse Lawrance returns to the Poet! Jesse is a seasoned singer-songwriter hailing from Castlemaine, Victoria. With roots firmly planted in the Texas songwriter tradition and a deep appreciation for country and Americana genres, Jesse crafts songs that are gritty and poetic. His lyrics combine powerful imagery with deft story-telling to create moving vignettes from the […]
The Hornets Trio continue to celebrate their recent signing with Laneway Music and the release and launch of a brand new single ‘Just Another Rider’ at the Drunken Poet . You'll hear see the trio play their new single as well as cuts from their new EP and a selection of songs from their entire eight […]
Tiarnán Smyth is a guitarist and singer who has been playing traditional music since the age of 7. He is a former student of the Armagh Pipers Club and his playing is inspired by the musical style from the region of South Ulster. From a musical family, Tiarnán performed regularly as a duo with […]
Oscar LaDell Band play the songs of Freddie King! Freddie King, known as "The Texas Cannonball," was a legendary blues guitarist and singer whose electrifying style influenced generations. Merging Texas and Chicago blues, his powerful voice and stinging guitar solos defined hits like "Hide Away" and "Have You Ever Loved a Woman." A true blues […]
Ash King is a blues & roots singer-songwriter from Healesville. With his deep powerful voice and funky guitar work, he balances soulful feel and raw energy. As a solo acoustic artist and frontman of blues-rock band Smoke Stack Rhino, he has taken his high-energy live show around Australia. Ash is an engaging storyteller, an electrifying performer, and a fresh […]
Presley Davis Jr. released 3 different albums in 3 different genres this year. If you like Soul, Country, or even New Orleans Jazz he has it covered. Justin Yap plays in the blues band “Rambal” which combines the sounds of soul, funk and blues with incredible harmonies. Together Presley and Justin have put a […]
Get ready for another incredible Tribute Tuesday at The Drunken Poet! This week, Kier Stevens takes the stage to celebrate the legendary Nick Lowe. Known for his melodic craftsmanship and witty lyrics, Lowe's influence on British rock and power pop has been monumental. Join us as Stevens dives into Lowe’s timeless repertoire, bringing beloved hits […]
Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers play The Poet! KALIOPI and the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi’s band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues […]
Melbourne born and bred, Ben Antoniadis has been writing songs most of his life. Mining the heavens for that one golden rhyme, for that one melody line to keep a soul company on the long, lonesome road. With family roots in the Greek island of Icaria and the North of England, Antoniadis sings of life lived, souls lost and found, […]
Kye Arnot is a 19 year old Singer-Songwriter living in the Yarra Valley. He found his love for music during lockdown, where he taught himself how to play guitar and sing, and used it as a way to turn his poetry into song. Kye is new to the Melbourne music scene, and can’t wait to share his stories […]
Oh Gibson return to the Drunken poet for two sets of high energy good old fashioned bluegrass just the way you like it! Featuring Elwood Sze on banjo, Tom Kendall on guitar, James Taylor on bass, we intend to kick into high gear for your aural pleasure. In the front bar of one the best little […]
Driven by a mutual love of vintage sound, melody and rhythm, The Lonesome Wranglers will be playing an assortment of originals, some obscure covers and some re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come on down for some true grit!
The Maggie Carty Band play brilliant Irish music, amazing vocals, try not to tap your feet! Kicking off your Saturday afternoon just right with Poet favorites.
Kelly Auty is renowned for her powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite on the Australian music scene. In 2022 Kelly teamed with award winning producer and bass player and Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame Inductee, Barry Hills, who had been working with several session players for various studio projects before and during the pandemic. In […]
