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 […]

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 […]

Authentic and original blues & roots from the bohemia of the South. Salty Trevarthen (Vox & Harmonica, Guitar) leads the band with Morgan Klose (Guitar), Peter Beulke (Bass) and Peter Hodges (Drums) – some of the finest players in the blues/roots genre. Acid blues guitar, jazz influenced drumming, rock solid bass. Butterfield inspired electric harp - Great blues, style and attitude to burn.

  Frankie & The Bad Cats are a blues band whose original material ranges from traditional &modern blues to funk and even elements of rockabilly. Formerly known as Mojo Mafia, Frankie & The Bad Cats have released three albums so far and their latest is titled “Judgement Day” which many independent blues/roots music critics believe […]

The Coastalaires play Southern American music. The trio of Jeremy Hanley (vocals, electric guitar), Leigh McDowell (electric bass), and Clifford Booth (drums), play compelling arrangements of 'grown-up' soul, country and R&B classics from the repertoires of the song centers of the South: Texas, New Orleans, Memphis, Muscle Shoals and Nashville

Two very familiar; sad and squishy; faces of the local folk punk scene are taking the double slot at the Drunken Poet Thursday 12th December. For a night of melancholic folk and sad singalongs. 8-10pm.   Samara Cullen and khoy have been pals for ages and you may have seen them around when the Stragglers, the Dead […]

Pat is a favourite at The Poet and brings his legendary tunes to our Saturday afternoon. Pat has toured extensively as guitarist for Irish folk legend Finbar Furey and has had his song "Geraldine's thinking of Galway" recorded by the Furey brothers.

Journeyman guitarist and singer/songwriter Adam Waldron plays swampy, twangy, rockin' and psychedelic blues. He’s no purist, has crafted his own sound and has been plying his craft for over 25 years in bars and venues across Melbourne, Adelaide and New Zealand. Joining Adam for the return to the Drunken Poet will be in-demand players Josh Verco on bass, and Neil […]

Shanakee play a mix of traditional Irish folk music and songs and a lot of their own original songs with a bit of everything thrown in. With Kieran O'Connell at the helm and a swag of talented, experienced musicians, these guys will Rock the House! ___________ Gaelic for topsy-turvy, Tapsalteerie lives up to its name. The band […]

Peter Baylor dives into the timeless songs of Django Reinhardt. Known for his masterful guitar work, Reinhardt brought the world of jazz to life with his captivating gypsy swing, and Peter Baylor is just the one to carry on that magic! Expect soulful melodies, impeccable guitar skill, and the kind of atmosphere that only The […]

Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound. Frontwoman Elly McK crafts hauntingly original songs that dance along edges of folk, alt-country, and Americana. Backed by The Unbelievers, the band delivers a mix of vintage-inspired vibes and foot-stomping grooves, blending raw storytelling, rich […]

Melbourne based Rockabilly band the ATOMIC HI-TONES packs every show with energy, great music and high octane entertainment. 20 years of Atomic gigging has been action packed for the guys with regular and constant appearances all round Australia and New Zealand in the Hot Rod, Festival and Rockabilly scenes, plus support for international acts such as Reverend Horton Heat & […]

Poet fave returns for Saturday arvo tunes at 3pm.

Paper Jane, original Central Victorian Americana/Electric Folk band feature country heartache with tight grooves and uplift harmonies. Paper Jane’s eclectic range of original music reflects their journey and speak with candour about life beyond first loves and happy endings. Paper Jane has temporarily downsized to a duo of Buck Edwards and Dom Redfern. Bucky is […]

The Pheasantry are a Melbourne based Alt Country band of 5 gents going back over 20 years. These days the boys have turned back to the electric style with the Telecaster twang running strong with that Pheasantry vocal harmony still leading the way. It's Melbourne Americana.

The Tipplers return to The Poet - bringing all sorts of goodness and greatness to our Sunday eve.

We're open from Midday on Monday 23rd December! Rambunctious yet endearing, whisky-swilling, boozy-singing, cockle-warming sextet from Melbourne, specialising in the key of Brunswickana.