The Drunken Poet

Mitch Bullen + Arty Redsocks
2024-08-18 18:30 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us at The Drunken Poet in Melbourne on August 18th at 6:30 pm for an unforgettable evening of music featuring Mitch Bullen and Arty Redsocks.
Mitch Bullen, known for his soulful and bluesy style, will captivate with his soaring falsetto, dynamic gravelly belting, and contemporary songs that reflect deep emotion and thought. His set promises a powerful blend of blues and soul that resonates long after the music ends.
Arty Redsocks, Mitch’s father, brings a touch of classic Nashville country to the stage. A prolific songwriter, Arty’s lyrics are as reflective as they are engaging, weaving heartfelt and insightful stories.
Though they’ll perform separately, their music will offer a rich tapestry of emotion and storytelling. Don’t miss this special performance from a talented father-son duo in the intimate setting of The Drunken Poet!”

Kaliopi play the songs of Memphis Minnie
2024-08-20 20:00 - 23:30
Pictured: Kaliopi plays the songs of Memphis Minnie.
Memphis Minnie (1897–1973) was a pioneering American blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Renowned for her powerful voice and intricate guitar work, she became one of the most influential female blues artists of the early 20th century. Over her four-decade career, she recorded more than 200 songs, including classics like “Bumble Bee” and “Me and My Chauffeur Blues.” Minnie’s innovative style and bold, independent persona helped pave the way for future generations of blues musicians.

The Groovetones
2024-08-25 16:00 - 23:30
The Grooovetones have emerged from a two-year hiatus. Still brandishing their same up-tempo, energetic and often frenetic jumpin’ blues and jazz, Lindsay (double bass & vocals), Adrian (tenor saxophone) and Alexander W. Sims (4-string guitar) welcomes Gerry Nelson on piano. All combined, this quartet will immerse you in The Grooovetones spirit.

Pop Up Gaeltacht at 6pm
2024-08-25 18:00 - 23:30
JOIN IN!

Noah Peters plays the songs of the White Stripes
2024-08-27 20:00 - 23:30
Noah Peters plays the songs of the White Stripes!
The White Stripes, formed in 1997 by Jack and Meg White, are a Detroit-based duo known for their raw, minimalist sound blending blues, punk, and garage rock. Their iconic hits like “Seven Nation Army” and “Fell in Love with a Girl” redefined rock, earning them global acclaim.

Dusty Dimes
2024-08-30 20:30 - 23:30
Driven by a love of the blues, The Dusty Dimes will whisk you down South to a dark, smoky juke joint in an alley way of who-knows-where, USA.
Having raised eyebrows in music venues all over Melbourne in the last few years, the boys will be coming by for a special performance at the Drunken Poet.
With swampy electric guitar grooves, loose gravelly vocals and devil-conjuring harmonica wails, these guys will have your feet tapping all night.

Jan Preston
2024-09-01 16:00 - 23:30
Jan Preston is a knockout boogie singer and pianist who has captured audiences around the world with her energy, magnetic boogie/blues grooves and expressive singing.
Winner of 5 music awards, Jan plays concerts and festivals throughout Australia, NZ, and Europe, writes music for film, and has supported international blues acts such as
Robert Cray and Bo Diddley. She has also performed shows with some of Australia’s greatest Blues musicians such as Dutch Tilders, Phil Manning, Chris Wilson, Jim Conway and Nick Charles. Recently Jan’s piano instrumental “Trout Blues” has become the title music to BBC Radio London’s Evening Show.
“an inspirational and gifted pianist, performer and entertainer” Rhythms Magazine

Rory Newman plays the songs of The Triffids
2024-09-03 20:00 - 23:30
Rory Newman plays the songs of The Triffids
The Triffids formed in 1978 by mainstay David McComb, his school friend Alsy MacDonald together with Phil Kakulas. Their first release was a cassette tape, Triffids 1st recorded in May, by September they had added Byron Sinclair and released, Triffids 2nd with four more cassette tapes released by 1981.

Hayden Butler
2024-09-06 20:30 - 23:30
Special guest Hayden Butler (Texas, USA) is coming to The Drunken Poet!

The Chilli Pickers
2024-09-08 16:00 - 23:30
The Chilli Pickers trio play old time, folk and bluegrass tunes, featuring Kate Connor on fiddle, Gus Macmillan on banjo and suitcase, and the amazing vocals and guitar of Jane McCracken.

The Band She
2024-09-08 18:30 - 23:30
The Band She are a duo hailing from Co Tyrone, Ireland and currently living in Melbourne. Having met whilst playing in 5 piece indie rock band ‘False Friends’, they branched out in 2021 and began to play together in bars and pubs in Glasgow, Scotland.

After moving to Melbourne in 2023 they have been performing regularly at various venues and events.
Their main goal is to get people to sing along! Expect country, folk, Irish, pop and rock.

Suzette Herft plays the songs of Classic Country Queens!
2024-09-10 20:00 - 23:30
Don’t miss this tribute show – Poet fave Suzette Herft plays the songs of Classic Country Queens!

Ramshackle Army
2024-09-13 21:00 - 23:30
High Voltage Celtic Punk from Melbourne Town, Australia!

James Cisco plays the songs of Willie Nelson
2024-09-17 20:00 - 23:30
James Cisco plays the songs of Willie Nelson!

Jessie Monk
2024-09-18 20:00 - 23:30
Jessie is an Avant-Folk Artist, recently returned to Naarm after several years living in Germany’s iconic capital — Berlin — and touring Europe, supporting acts like Ocie Elliot, Mathew and The Atlas and The Ocelots.
Jessie has played big festivals (BeKind Festival, Women in (e)Motion) as well as headline tours around Europe and beyond.
She has been featured in ‘Rolling Stone Magazine’, and on high-rotation and feature slots on Europe and Australia’s leading radio stations (DFK, Triple J, Double J, BBC and ABC).

Wilson James
2024-09-21 21:00 - 23:30
Waz E James will be playing with Scott Wilson at The Drunken Poet, the perfect Saturday night!

The Drunken Poet 18th Birthday!
2024-09-22 12:00 - 23:30

Clare Cowley plays the songs of Patti Smith
2024-09-24 20:00 - 23:30
A musical storyteller, deeply grounded in the folk traditions Clare Cowley is playing at The Drunken Poet and paying tribute to the legend herself – Patti Smith!

Patti Smith is a pioneering American musician, poet, and visual artist, renowned for blending punk rock with literary influences. Her groundbreaking 1975 album Horses redefined the genre, establishing her as the “Godmother of Punk.” Smith’s work continues to inspire generations with its raw emotion and poetic depth.

Suzie So Blue
2024-09-25 21:00 - 23:30
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 Kiah, Tracy Chapman, Gillian Welch and Sierra Ferrell, she weaves tales of love and life that resonate with Americana and dark folk enthusiasts.

Suzie So Blue‘s music is a captivating journey through the landscapes of the human experience, where raw emotions and authentic storytelling come together to create a truly soul-stirring musical experience.

BB Sabina
2024-09-26 20:00 - 23:30
BB Sabina (vocals, guitar, synth) is joined by bandmates Warrick Newman (bass, vocals) and Travis Germaine (drums) for a Wednesday evening show at The Drunken Poet. BB Sabina‘s music is an immersive experience, drenched in rich guitar tones, psych-tinged synth and emotive lyricism.

Working with ARIA-nominated producer Evelyn Ida Morris (Pikelet), BB Sabina debut EP received airplay on Double J and PBS.

“A rich emotional journey, navigating the spaces between quiet contemplation and intense angst.” – Happy Mag

Clap Hands
2024-09-26 21:00 - 23:30
Clap Hands are a two piece slow-band-project that play uptempo and raggedy rock and roll amid emotive and moody jams. They have been around in Melbourne for a minute and have a humble, loyal following.

The most exciting news of late is that one Danny Heifetz (formally of giants Mr Bungle) has re-joined guitarist/singer Sascha Klave on drums.

Evident on stage when feeding off each others vibes, quietly comic sensibility, and musicianship; the two have an undeniable chemistry going back some 15yrs when they played the same roles in a different act’

RRGrenville and Retrobates play the songs of Fats Waller
2024-10-01 20:00 - 23:30
RRGrenville and Retrobates play the songs of Fats Waller
Rob Grenville is an veteran in the Melbourne Roots scene: Jazz, Swing, R&B and Country. As the guitar player for the Moonee Valley Drifters, he covers the Honky Tonk tunes.

Cathy Dobson
2024-10-02 20:00 - 23:30
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 of a suburban housewife”, “A farmer’s lullaby” and “Living in Mediocreville”.
Many of Cathy’s songs have regularly reached the country music charts of “The Australian radio”, OZ Music and the “Campfire publishing”.
Cathy has worked with Khristian Mizzi, Luke O”Shea, Allan Caswell, Angus Gill and Charles Jenkins.

Paula Standing
2024-10-02 21:00 - 23:30
Adelaide Based Americana artist, Paula Standing, has been working in the recording studio on
new material over the past year. Kicking off an interstate tour in Melbourne with a fresh gig at The
Drunken Poet, Standing is returning after a lengthy hiatus due to two C words. One, the pandemic
and also a short spell of breast cancer.
Now on the road to recovery, Paula Standing is keen to hit the real road and spread the word of
her new album to be released in 2025. This follows on from her past album “The More I Give”
which was extremely successful in the USA roots charts when it was released in 2021.
This new collection of telling songs will take you to places in your heart, that you may have
forgotten. In a world spinning out of control, come and be reacquainted with warmth and hope.

Ricki Wood plays the songs of Roy Orbison
2024-10-08 20:00 - 23:30
Come and join singer / songwriter Ricki Wood on Tuesday 8th of October for his ‘tip of the hat’ to Roy Orbison. The Big O was a staple on the record player in the Wood household growing up and now Ricki gets to put his acoustic spin on some of Roy’s songs spanning his career.

Cécile Gardens
2024-10-09 21:00 - 23:30
As a contemporary country singer-songwriter, Cécile’s music embodies heartfelt storytelling woven with modern melodies. Her unique blend of country sounds and contemporary themes creates a musical experience which makes you feel like you are in Nashville.
But Cécile Gardens comes from The Netherlands and is in Melbourne for an exchange semester. She just released her second single which is produced here in Melbourne and to celebrate it we get to see her play live at The Drunken Poet. She only has limited time left in Melbourne so come along now you can.

Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup
2024-10-10 20:00 - 23:30
Amy Vee and Anna Weatherup, both accomplished independent singer-songwriters from the Hunter region of NSW, united in 2023, recognising their shared experiences as enduring independent female artists. Their co-headline tour has included a string of sold-out intimate shows, resulting in audience testimonials such as “a class act” and “hauntingly beautiful”.
Both have released new albums in the last 12 months, adding to their vast bodies of work. Anna and Amy have each built dedicated followings through their unique styles and enchanting live performances. Their double-header shows promise a captivating blend of song and storytelling, showcasing their inimitable synergy.

Deadbeat Daddios
2024-10-20 16:00 - 23:30
Dead Beat Daddios is a loose collective of Melbourne roots and country musicians anchored by Hugh Martin and Jim Carden. Further Away is their fourth release following their debut album Dashboard Elvis in 2010 and the EPs Third Time Around (2015) and House For Sale (2023).
Following the wistful and nostalgic single ‘Stonehaven Road’ and the classic and melancholy alt-country sound of ‘The Letter’ (both of which featured on ABC Country and the latter on Stuart Coupe’s Dirt Music), the band release their new single ‘Toast of the Town’.
The song, which premiered on Stuart Coupe’s Dirt Music on 2ser and online with Sunburnt Country Music, is another example of the effortless quality of Martin’s writing and delivery, very much in a Paul Kelly style where melody and narrative coexist in harmony. The song is enhanced by the beautiful counter vocal of Hugh’s sister Emilie Martin, as the pair tell the story of two small town lovers.

Oh Gibson play the songs of Jimmy Martin
2024-10-22 20:00 - 23:30
Oh Gibson play the songs of Jimmy Martin!

Joyce Prescher
2024-10-23 20:00 - 23:30
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 anything yet, she is sure to make you feel things.
