65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday - Thursday - 3pm - 1am

Friday - 2pm - 1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Cate Taylor

Cate Taylor is an award winning, indie-folk/alt-country singer songwriter from Melbourne who has worked with a swathe of talented musicians including Justin Brady, Matthew Arnold, Nina Rose, Greg Hamilton and Ben Franz. Cate’s music is rich, natural and grounded in resonant, spacious lyrics with a performance style that is authentic and engaging. Her songs reflect […]

Grace King

Grace King has an eclectic love of music, homemade and raw songwriting.  

Connor Moore (NZ)

Connor Moore is a prolific singer-songwriter with a voice like honey and lime. She's a songwriter based in Melbourne who loves people watching and writing music. Connor is intrigued by the way we operate as humans and hope that you can relate or reminisce with her music in a timeless space.

Jessey Jackson

A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to celebrated artists such as the immortal Janis Joplin, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman and Stevie Nicks. Now having completed her recent Ireland and Northern Territory Tours Jessey […]

Miss Lou’s Blues!

Charismatic and unmistakably talented, Miss Lou is a force to be reckoned with in the world of blues music. As a solo blues singer, she has captivated audiences with her rich, soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. Miss Lou is far from a one-note performer—her musical repertoire gracefully spans the realms of jazz, country, folk […]

Rubita

Rubita is the project of Aotearoa songstress and guitarist Rachel Kibblewhite. Rubita's indie-pop-latino tunes have received support from local radio station PBS FM, along with the Student Radio Network in New Zealand, with their track 'Geraldine' labeled as a favourite single from Flying Nun records in 2022. Joining Rubita in the current line up is Latino percussionist Christian Silva […]

Cécile Gardens (and band)

Cécile Gardens is a 24-year-old country singer-songwriter originally from The Netherlands, now making her mark on Melbourne's music scene. Her unique blend of traditional country sounds and contemporary themes creates an experience reminiscent of Nashville's finest yet entirely her own. Drawing from her journey across continents, Cécile's songwriting offers an intimate and honest window into […]

Savanah Solomon

Crowned 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year at the Western Australian Country Music Awards, Savanah Solomon is cementing her status as one of Australia’s most compelling voices in the country and folk music. Born in Derby and raised among the wide red plains and abundant oceans of Western Australia’s Kimberley region, Savanah’s songwriting is deeply […]

Elke Louie

Young Gympie indie folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie is set to release her debut EP ‘Lavender’ on 24 April 2026, marking the occasion with tour dates across South East Queensland and her first performances in Victoria. This engaging 5-track EP includes the dreamy new single and title track ‘Lavender,’ as well as earlier releases ‘Sandman’ and […]

Sherri Parry

Sherri Parry has never sat comfortably in one box. This is especially true when it comes to her music. With a sound completely unique Parry blends genres unhesitatingly. Taking influence from solo artists such as Amy Winehouse, Hayley Williams and Mitski Parry has birthed her own commanding sound in songwriting. Think jazz chords, pop vocals, […]

Yolanda Ingley II Trio

There’s a defining old world charm to Melbourne songstress Yolanda Ingley II – equally wielding smoky vocals and impassioned heart, Yolanda’s songs dip into soul, blues and jazz with inherent sophistication that draw to mind the greats of eras passed. Yolanda is playing two sets at The Poet from 8-10pm.  

Safari Motel

Safari Motel is back with fresh energy and new grooves! Join Nicole, Jason, Simon, and Damo at The Drunken Poet in West Melbourne for a night of electric tunes and infectious rhythms. With fresh faces on guitar and drums, we're bringing a whole new level of passion to the stage—ready to do what we were […]

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