The Drunken Poet

The Windsavers play the songs of The Wiggles
2024-01-09 20:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Get ready.. to Wiggle.. at The Poet!
This will be a first! The Windsavers pay tribute to the biggest selling Australian band of all time.. yep.. it’s The Wiggles!!!!

Connor Healy
2024-01-07 18:30 - 23:30
Connor Healy live at The Poet – your Sunday eve taken care of!

Andrea Robertson
2024-01-03 20:00 - 23:30
Andrea Robertson has a knack for making music that gets into your system and feels immediately like an old friend. Through a tasty fusion of blues, roots, folk, rock and alt-country (aka Americana), Robertson brings you home with her, to the waves crashing on her favourite beach, to the beloved dog lying at her feet, to her incredibly talented family who often share the stage with her at shows.

Slatts plays the songs of Kris Kristofferson
2024-01-02 20:00 - 23:30
Poet fave Slatts is bringing the songs of Kris Kristofferson to our Tribute Tuesday!
Kris Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter and actor who is best known as the writer and recorder of the songs Me and Bobby McGee, For the Good Times, Sunday Morning Coming Down, and Help Me Make It Through the Night.

Mark Campbell and The Ravens
2023-12-29 20:30 - 23:30
Mark Campbell and The Ravens return to their favourite pub in the world, The Drunken Poet, to preview their forthcoming debut album. Recorded with ARIA-winning producer Jimi Maroudas, it features members of Augie March (Dave Williams), You Am I (Davey Lane), Cash Savage and the Last Drinks (Kat Mear) and Kylie Auldist.
The band’s blend of alt. country, rock, and folk has seen them support icons of Australian music including Henry Wagons, Sarah McLeod, and Ross McLennan.

“That lyric was so good. I had to write it on my arm for later.” – Glen Hansard (“Once” feature film, ex-The Frames)

Christmas Eve at The Poet!
2023-12-24 12:00 - 23:30

Shanakee
2023-12-23 15:00 - 23:30
Shanakee play a mix of traditional Irish folk music and songs and a lot of their own original songs with a bit of everything thrown in. With Kieran O’Connell at the helm and a swag of talented, experienced musicians, these guys will Rock the House. Don’t miss out!

The Treblettes play Rock N Roll Christmas
2023-12-19 20:00 - 23:30

O Gibson
2023-12-15 20:30 - 23:30
O Gibson bring their fresh sounds to The Poet!

Rhys Tolhurst
2023-12-14 20:00 - 23:30
Embark on a musical odyssey with Rhys Tolhurst, a true artisan of sound, who traded the tropical vibes of Cairns for the eclectic beats of Melbourne in 2016. Rhys, a prodigy since his appearance as a Finalist on Australia’s Got Talent at the age of 17, has evolved into a versatile artist, leaving his mark not only as a musician but also as a judge on ‘All Together Now’ (7 Network).

Bill Barber plays the songs of Tom Waits
2023-12-12 20:00 - 23:30

The Windsavers
2023-12-08 20:30 - 23:30
When Aaron Gillett (harmonica), Benny Gerrard (drums, vocals) and Alex Stewart (guitar) entered the 2020 lockdown, they were mere individuals. After months of pupation in the chrysalis of isolation, they have emerged, united as The Windsavers. They’ve released a new album recently, come and hear their new tunes!

Katankin plays the songs of Dolly Parton
2023-12-05 20:00 - 23:30
Katankin sings the song of the iconic Dolly Parton!

Drunken Poet Shanty Club
2023-12-03 18:30 - 23:30

Nature In The City
2023-12-01 20:30 - 23:30
Nature in the City is a folk-rock band based around the voice, guitar and songwriting of Robin Sellin born in Germany, now living in Naarm/Melbourne.
What started out one year ago as a duo soon turned into a full band infused with some serious Melbourne vibes with violin, drums, and bass.
Nature in the City invites the listener on a sonic journey rife with improvisation and with no two sets ever the same.

The Kick Heavy
2023-11-30 20:00 - 23:30
KickHeavy are a Melbourne based band bringing you alternative rock with a splash of country and a slap of energy from the bass player. Come on down!

The Hornets play the Humour of Bob Dylan
2023-11-28 20:00 - 23:30
The Hornets Trio, author, singer-song writer and guitarist Craig Horne, ARIA Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff Burstin (Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and Black Sorrows) , ARIA winner and keyboardist Bruce Haymes (Paul Kelly, Archie Roach, you name it) will play a set of Bob Dylan’s humorous material at a special Tuesday night at the Drunken Poet.

Playing songs like Leopard Skin Pill Box Hat, Rainy Day Women #12 & 35, Outlaw Blues, Odds and Ends, Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, This Wheel’s on Fire and more.

The Hornets, Bob Dylan, and The Poet …not to be missed.

Pop Up Gaeltacht
2023-11-26 19:00 - 23:30

Suzette Herft
2023-11-23 20:00 - 23:30
Suzette is passionate about songwriting and inspired by a visit to Nashville, she founded the Melbourne Songwriters Guild.
She has been a regular songwriting tutor at The Lake School for Celtic Music and other community groups. Her songs have been finalists in the Australian Independent Music Awards over the years.

Homesick Rays British 60's Blues Revue
2023-11-21 20:00 - 23:30
Homesick Rays British 60’s Blues Revue!

Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces (single launch)
2023-11-18 21:00 - 23:30
Strap yourself in for the tone and fury of mid 50’s Chicago blues with Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces final single release “Sweet Little Riff” at The Drunken Poet on 18 November. A favourite haunt of the Aces; come on down for a night of energy and vitality as The Wayward Aces send the VU meters into a frenzy and kick their final single kicking and screaming off into the universe.

Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces – High energy, huge fun and sharp tunes honed at local Melbourne venues as well as Echuca Winter Blues Festival, The Blues Train and Blues on Broadbeach.

It’s bluesharp, guitar and rhythm taking no prisoners.

Nathan Beretta Band
2023-11-17 20:30 - 23:30

Radioactive Dyke
2023-11-15 21:00 - 23:30
PUNK! GLAM! FASHION! FEELINGS!

These are all vital ingredients and elements of… Radioactive Dyke! An artist critically acclaimed by the walls of her bedroom, now joins us at the Drunken Poet.

Strap in for this hour long extravaganza from an alternative solo performer who loves over sharing personal experiences as she creates music with her trusty loop pedal.

AC Dixie – The songs of AC/DC Country Style!
2023-11-14 20:00 - 23:30
AC/DC wrote some of this country’s most iconic and memorable hard rock songs.
Mostly around one simple riff and a few easy chords, yet catchy melodies and poignant lyrics for the demographic it was targeting.
Bon Scott’s “toilet poetry”, Malcolm Young’s solid rhythms and Angus Young’s blistering lead breaks captured a nation of bogans but what if their music was “countrified”. What if we put those words into the mouth of Johnny Cash or those chords into the hands of Glenn Campbell ?
Would the songs have the same meaning but for a different audience?
Sean Simmons & Bronwyn Henderson believe YES and attempt to take those few barre chords, slap a capo on them and turn them into open chords… take Angus’ guitar and put it on a fiddle or Bon’s bagpipes and put them on an accordion… and most of all, breathe love, loss and heartbreak into what they believe are some of the most beautiful songs ever written…
As RRR’s Jon von Goes once said, “AC/DC only ever wrote one song, but what a song ! ”

Gerry Kennedy
2023-11-09 21:00 - 23:30
In certain dialects, his name translates to ‘Dog with an Ugly Head’.
And with a face like a smashed crab and an insatiable appetite to delight, GERRY KENNEDY is a hound with a sound you’ll be glad you found!
Once described as “the Godfather of backyard rock…(or at least the drunk uncle)”, GERRY KENNEDY’s acoustic, folk-rock rumpus is the scintillating soundtrack to your suburban backyard.
From wineries to rooftops, backyards to packed bars, expect a colourful cocktail of hit singles, lit jingles and a dogged determination to ensure you leave absolutely delighted.
See him barking live in The Drunken Poet on Thursday 9th November – WOOF-WOOF!

Zoe Scott
2023-11-09 20:00 - 23:30
Zoe Scott is an award-winning vocalist, Fresh to Melbourne from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. From her set, you can expect brutally honest songwriting and emotional vulnerability that’ll leave you in a puddle of tears or bubbling with anger.

Olivia Meg
2023-11-08 20:00 - 23:30
Through her profound sincerity, Olivia Meg‘s melodies resonate deeply with her audience, creating an immersive and emotional experience. With a soulful and genuine approach to her art, she creates an enduring connection that sets her apart in the ever-evolving music landscape. Prepare to be moved by the raw and honest artistry of Olivia Meg, where emotions are brought to life through the power of music.

Pete Campbell
2023-11-02 20:30 - 23:30
Campbell’s blend of acoustic and electric folk styles – from Appalachia and London, to the streets of Sydney – combined with blues, country and Americana, show that his influences are wide-ranging, from iconic artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Allman Brothers, to contemporary Antipodean songwriters such as Paul Kelly, Neil Finn and Bernard Fanning.
The results of Pete’s musical discussions between the past and the present prove comprehensively that Parley is a conversation worth having.

Mike Vee & Marty Kelly play the songs of John Farnham
2023-10-24 20:00 - 23:30
Mike Vee and Marty Kelly play the songs of John Farnham!

Liam Whelan plays the songs of Taylor Swift
2023-10-17 20:00 - 23:30
Liam Whelan plays the songs of Taylor Swift
You know what Liam Whelan spent sixteen hours behind a screen trying to get his hands on?
Eras tour tickets.
Guess what Liam Whelan doesn’t have?
If you, like me and a few million other Australians, missed out on Taylor Swift tickets, and find yourself unable to shake it off, the Drunken Poet, on October 17, is the pub for you.
For one night only, see sparks fly as Liam channels his deep affection for a songbook we all know all too well.
Enjoy a carefully curated evening of anthems, deep cuts, and songs from the vault, spanning Taylor Swift’s stellar ten-album discography.
