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

Samara Cullen

Samara Cullen is returning to the Drunken Poet stage after a stint living and playing in Tassie and beyond. One third of the Stragglers, she will be accompanied with the ex-Fremantle angel, Racoo Charles on violin. “Cullen’s music combines raw and honest melancholic poetry which touches emotions and nerves you never knew you had. Her […]

Misty (8pm) & Maja (9pm)

  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 […]

Hayley Mary

Hayley Mary, solo rock artist and front woman of The Jezabels with is excited to announce she will be playing an intimate acoustic set at The Drunken Poet. The set with be a journey through the years of her career, including some Jezables songs, tracks form her three solo EP’s and recent singles, combined with […]

Suzie So Blue

Suzie So Blue is a singer-songwriter whose music delves deep into the heart of human emotions with just four strings and the truth. Blending the soulful essence of blues with the storytelling charm of country, Suzie's hypnotic tenor guitar style and evocative vocals create a mesmerising sonic tapestry.   Influenced by luminaries like Yola, Amythyst […]

Cathy Dobson

Cathy Dobson is an award winning Melbourne based singer/songwriter/guitarist. She has been recognised by the Australian Songwriting Association for Songwriting Excellence. Cathy has released 5 albums and has a new album-“Sundowner Drive”- due for release soon. It’s a concept album of co-writes with Angus Gill. Her previous albums are “Prodigal Chile”, “Ball and chain”, “Tales […]

Joyce Prescher

Joyce Prescher is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands. Slowly but steadily, Joyce has been making a name for herself in the Americana and folk scene. One easily picks up on her love of 70s music yet is left wondering just who she reminds you of. But never mind. And if you didn’t feel […]

Brittany Elise

Brittany Elise is returning back to The Poet! Don't miss this dazzling Country-Pop star when she returns in October !

Dakota East

Earnest and soulful, Country/Indie artist Dakota East travels both on a lonesome mountain dirt road and an inner city street.  “I was surrounded by Country, Folk & Blues music for as long as I can remember,” says East of her musical upbringing. “Mum would have Bonnie Raitt & Shania Twain playing around the house. Dad […]

Rhian Elin

Rhian Elin grabs attention with her enchanting energy and soulful guitar playing. Drawing inspiration from legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan to modern stars like Taylor Swift, she blends blues, rock and pop into a sound that's uniquely hers. With her talented band and an electric stage presence, Rhian's shows are packed with energy and groove […]

aeriqah

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

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 […]

Kathleen Halloran

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 […]

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