The Lonesome Wranglers
The Lonesome Wranglers bring their infectious blend of vintage country and rockabilly to the Drunken Poet. Expect originals, obscure covers and re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come git some grit!
The Lonesome Wranglers bring their infectious blend of vintage country and rockabilly to the Drunken Poet. Expect originals, obscure covers and re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come git some grit!
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world, and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that." Steve Earle. "I've met Bob Dylan's bodyguards, and if Steve thinks he's going to stand on Bob's coffee table in his cowboy boots, he's sorely mistaken." Townes Van Zandt. […]
Warm up your Wednesday night on 19 August with Suzie So Blue live at the legendary Drunken Poet from 8–10pm, just steps from the Queen Vic Winter Night Market. Settle in for two intimate sets of soulful folk, blues and dark country storytelling from one of Melbourne’s captivating independent voices. Known for her haunting vocals, hypnotic tenor […]
Every Friday night, to start your weekend right!
Jump The Shark play Jump Blues and Blues dance music. They feature songs by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard, Robben Ford, Big Joe and the Dynaflows, Albert Collins, Colin James, Hollywood Fats and many others.
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 […]
Moonee Valley Drifters are back at The Poet! Melbourne's favourite Old Time Country Swing, Honky Tonk, Tex-Mex, Cajun, & Bluegrass band.
Fables are an Irish acoustic duo who cover a wide range of sounds, from Rock, Pop, Folk, and Country to Irish heartfelt Ballads. Comprising lead singer Tara Raftery and singer-guitarist Kevin McGinley, the duo brings an intimate and dynamic sound that resonates with their audiences.
Peter Baylor & Nick Hayward play the songs of Willie Nelson
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 […]
The Sam Price Trio are a dazzling jazz ensemble, playing standard repertoire with all the energy and feels. Joined by his virtuoso guitarist son Monty and their amazing bassist, Tom Lee.
