Caelo is a lutruwita/Tasmanian singer-songwriter of harmony laden alt-rock and folk music, with subjects ranging from love to Vladimir Putin. The combination of this eclectic repertoire with his beguiling voice has helped him win over new audiences; performing to crowds at the Queenscliff and Port Fairy Folk festivals, as well as sharing a stage with […]
Thomas Skalicky is a songwriter spinning antique melodies and end-of-the-world synth musings into surrealist folk-rock. Always drawing on the cardinal psychedelic encounter, Skalicky replaces its lost horizon with contradictions and the pain of the mundane. Disappearing memories and love-sick fever dreams entangled in a topsy-turvy world.
Every Friday Night at The Poet!
Ashton is on the top of the list of the new wave of modern blues rock artists, spearheaded by The Black Keys, Jack White, Seasick Steve etc. Live, his dynamic performances also include haunting and mesmerising bottleneck and lap steel moments. Laying down a dirty backbeat on a foot drum kit, bass lines with his […]
Pat has toured extensively as guitarist for Irish folk legend Finbar Furey and has had his song "Geraldine's thinking of Galway" recorded by the Furey brothers. Come and be merry!
‘Kid’ James (James Schembri) is the new kid on the block in the Melbourne Rockabilly scene. A nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist that is performing authentic Rockabilly tunes like it was done by teenagers in the 50’s! Be sure to catch ‘Kid’ James at The Drunken Poet. Come on down for a night of wild and authentic rockabilly music!
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 […]
Poet fave Stephen Kennedy returns!
Girl Friday plays the songs of Portishead
Described as a “stellar guitarist, emotive piano player, and a bit of a technical whiz behind the drum kit,” Sonia Serin brings a dynamic blend of fusion, soul, and upbeat energy to every performance. Her 2019 debut album Unresolved and 2024 single Dust Settles showcase her rich musicianship and heartfelt songwriting. With her acoustic guitar […]
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 […]
Sign up at the bar from 5pm, first in best dressed. Performances from 7pm - bring your crew!
