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 […]
Grace Forster is a singer-songwriter whose music blends vulnerability and strength in equal measure. With stripped-back, heartfelt lyrics and raw, intimate performances, she creates a space where audiences feel seen and connected. Drawing inspiration from lived experiences and honest storytelling, Grace’s songs invite listeners to step into her world of emotion, resilience, and self-discovery. Performing […]
Aura Rising make their debut at The Poet!
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 […]
If you don’t know Kate Lucetta yet, you’ll feel like old friends after catching her play. Armed with a guitar, a banjo, collection of original soulful pop tunes & plenty of stories she’ll make you smile, might make you cry & hopefully garner a chuckle or 2. Kate & Maja have been besties for years so a collab or […]
Thought- provoking and deeply-personal, Maja's songs are vulnerable and relatable, displaying a depth and maturity far beyond her age. Looking to the past for inspiration, her songs possess a sound quality and nostalgia that her audiences know so well, echoing soul, blues and folk music. Her diverse ranges of styles come to highlight her […]
Lily Webb is a singer/songwriter originally from Manchester, UK. Lily’s love of folk and soul music can clearly be heard when listening to her original music. Her raw and controlled vocals paired with her vulnerable lyrics create an intimate experience for audiences. Lily plans to release an LP later on this year including songs […]
Bringing to the stage a combination of Blues and Jazz marrying an array of ambient guitar riffs and skilful use of a loop pedal; Georgia Rodgers is an artist you won't want to miss. Georgia is not only well known for her incredible guitar skills but also her voice and the journey she takes […]
Camilla Rose Sullivan is a singer songwriter from the Dandenong Ranges who fuses together the sounds of alt country, folk, with ambient rock. Her emotionally raw and narrative writing is amplified by her ability to infuse personal moments with expansive wild landscapes. She released her debut single No Memory Came in 2023 and her second single When The Tourists Go […]
Teresa Duffy-Richards is a seasoned singer/songwriter. A two time finalist in the Darebin songwriting competition, her music is steeped in the vast traditions of Roots music, Folk, Country and Blues, and the more modern realms of RocknRoll, Punk and Noise Rock. With a voice described as achingly beautiful, she draws comparisons to Sandy Denny, Emmylou Harris and […]
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 […]
Rachel Clark returns to The Poet for Wine, Whiskey, Women! Self-taught Singer-Songwriter, Rachel Clark, has crafted a musical journey that blends heartfelt storytelling with a sultry and soulful acoustic folk vibe. With raw honesty, she delves into the depths of the human experience, heartache to humour, offering introspective narratives on loss, love, and the battles […]
