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 […]
Melbourne’s own original country western, tex mex, trucker and western swing band play only the best dancing & drinking songs. They deliver the prime cuts and take no detours performing with their incredibly tight sound, three part harmonies, classic 7″ singles arrangements and big-hearted honesty.
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.
From the markets and festivals in Western Victoria to the heart of Melbourne Town where he has moved to pursue musical endeavours, Roy Darby and his newly formed band 'The Dial Ups' are here to encapsulate and reinvigorate the spirit of Rock And Roll as it was meant to be. With a vivacious repertoire, […]
Crescent Moon make their debut at The Poet! Tucked away in the corner of pub or bar you will find Crescent Moon plying their trade with a combination of lap steel, twang and sweet three-part harmonies. Crescent Moon turn out a swag of originals and put their stamp on a sample of other composers’ work. […]
The mighty Tipplers hit the Poet to bring about your Sunday eve in style!
Thomas Kendall plays the songs of Dick Gaughan, a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his social protest songs and contributions to Scotland's folk music tradition. Dick Gaughan’s impact on folk musicians the world over cannot be overstated. While it might be pure fantasy to suggest that anyone other than Dick himself can do these songs as […]
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 […]
Chop, chop.. sign up from 5pm at the bar! Performances kick off at 7pm. Legends are made at The Drunken Poet Open Mic Night!
Every Friday night, to start your weekend right!
Blues Duo of the Year (VICTAS 2025), Back Alley Sally blends two distinctive voices in blues: Melbourne session player Benji Miu on guitar and vocals, and award-winning Julie Noble on blues harp. Their separate careers took them across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East; now together forging a gritty, raw blues/rock sound. Performing originals, they've performed at […]
