Join us at The Drunken Poet for a night of heartfelt storytelling indie-folk with Melbourne and Singapore-based singer-songwriter, aeriqah. With a sound deeply influenced by the likes of Leith Ross, Lizzy McAlpine, and Christian Lee Hutson, aeriqah’s music weaves together stories of love, loss, and self-discovery. A year into living in Melbourne, aeriqah brings fresh writing, adding to the […]
Rubita will be returning to The Drunken Poet with fresh songs and instruments. She’ll be joined by Henry Smithers on bass guitar, delivering soulful bass lines and groovy solos, along with Christian Silva, a world-class percussion player showcasing an array of rhythms and beats. Tying it all together with Rubita’s smooth guitar chords and velvety […]
Electrifying guitarist/singer/songwriter Kathleen Halloran has well and truly established herself as one of the country’s most exciting rising stars. Educated on stage alongside some of Australia’s biggest names, this triple threat is widely known for her swaggering fretboard flare and irresistible spirit. The launch of her soaring debut single ‘Free with Me’ has seen her […]
Grace King has an eclectic love of music, homemade and raw songwriting.
Willow and Lake are a dynamic guitar and vocal duo based in Melbourne, bringing smooth grooves and infectious energy to every stage they grace. Known for their rich harmonies, vibrant performances, and genre-spanning setlists, this talented pair effortlessly blends jazz, funk, indie rock, pop, and timeless 80s/90s classics into a sound that’s uniquely their own. […]
Sydney-born singer, guitarist, and powerhouse songwriter Taya Chani, live at The Drunken Poet! With a voice that stirs the soul and guitar grooves that linger long after the last chord, Chani has lit up venues across Sydney and collaborated with some of Australia’s most in-demand musicians. She brings her energy south from Sydney to Melbourne […]
Laurel and the Painkillers deliver music that is blues at heart, driven by rock, pop & groove. The band plays on the legendary Blues Train, at the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, Hume Blues Club, Jimmy Hornets & 12 Bar Belgrave. New EP (Keep On Moving Towards The Light) has just been released.
Demi Casha is an independent songstress from the Sunshine Coast, known for her captivating blend of gum tree rock, indie, and folk. Inspired by love, loss and life’s raw beauty - delivered through powerful yet tender vocals and honest lyricism. Performing solo with her acoustic guitar, kick drum, and tambourine, Demi creates dynamic, heartfelt shows […]
Join local singer-songwriter Alice Isabella for an intimate night of heartfelt pop and indie tunes at The Drunken Poet on Wednesday the 24th of September. Blending acoustic elements with honest storytelling, Alice delivers original songs that will be remembered long after the last chord. With a sound that takes you on a musical journey of […]
Cousin Maya blends folk traditions from Ireland, England, Appalachia and the Deep South with just a hint of the blues. Inspired by many, from Aoife O'Donovan to Susana Baca to Ola Belle Reed, Maya has played banjo, guitar and sung solo and with others across Melbourne for the past five years or so, in a range […]
Local guitarist and singer-songwriter Rubita brings her soulful, electric sound to The Drunken Poet on October 1st. Known for her captivating vocals and infectious melodies, Rubita was the first female electric guitarist to graduate out of Otago University in 2015, and since then, she's played her songs 'Geraldine' and 'Strange Company' at music festivals and venues across her home country […]
Bec Bastoli is an Australian-Palestinian artist whose songwriting explores threads of identity, connection and longing. Accompanying herself on guitar and mandolin, her richly melodic music invites listeners into a space of thoughtful reflection.
