The Wobbly Boots are a six-piece Old Time hillbilly mountain music band, bringing high-energy string band sounds and back-porch harmonies to the stage. Led by Charlie Sanford on fiddle and Peter Holmes on banjo, the group also features brothers Tom and Matt Rodd (of Shaky Stills fame) on steel-string guitar and mandolin. Holding down the […]
Melbourne Jazz Project - featuring James Shortland, Tony Barrett, Matthew Morgan.
Kier Stevens playing the songs of Tex, Don & Charlie
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Waz E James returns to the Poet! Join us on Saturday eve for Waz E James, often referred to as ‘Australia’s best kept secret’. Joined by Andrew Pendlebury this week.
Music from the Irish and Scottish traditions! Jigs, Reels, Polkas and songs all fly from MacCrimmin.
Paper Jane, original Central Victorian Americana/Electric Folk band feature country heartache with tight grooves and uplift harmonies. Paper Jane’s eclectic range of original music reflects their journey and speak with candour about life beyond first loves and happy endings. Paper Jane has temporarily downsized to a duo of Buck Edwards and Dom Redfern. Bucky is […]
Tall Dan (Dan MacMinn) plays original gritty love songs and insightful ballads from deep suburban landscapes and the iconic regional beyond. Delivering deep notes and stunning country melodies with a rock edge, accompanied by Paul Jonas on backing vocals and violin, together they weave luscious and compelling music, but it’s the emotional storytelling that connects to […]
Rossa Murray is an Irish alt-folk artist blending melancholic tones, profound lyricism and irresistible hooks into something distinctly his own. With eight years of international touring across the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, he’s built a reputation for captivating live shows, including multiple sell-outs in London, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast and Vancouver. He’s graced stages at […]
Rufous Whistler play the songs of Mandolin Orange / Watchhouse "10 years of Blindfaller" performing the album front to back.
