Dan Dinnen performs stripped back ballads, haunting minor key confessionals, upbeat country blues ditties, swinging shuffles, and swampy juke-joint grooves. He also does a pretty fine job of interpreting classic blues songs and standards. Dan Dinnen has steadily built his profile within the Australian blues music scene since winning the MBAS Blues Performer of the […]
Experience the psychedelic blues rock sounds of The Heavy Kicks at The Drunken Poet on Saturday, 7th of September! Fronted by guitarist Shaun Klinger and anchored by bassist Chris Rourke and drummer Mark Degiorgio, this power trio delivers an eclectic mix of original material and classic covers. Influenced by the blues rock legends of the past, their performance promises soulful guitar riffs, groovy bass lines, and dynamic […]
Curious Maggie are Martin Marnell and John Freyne. Martin, a native of Kilkenny Ireland, met John at The Port Fairy Folk Festival in 1990 and through a shared love of folk music, started a long friendship as they played together for many years at the festival. Martin, based in Sydney, has been a mainstay of the […]
David Cosma plays the songs of Oasis! Back for another legendary Tribute Tuesday at The Drunken Poet on October 14th for a tribute to the legends of britpop, Oasis! It’s time to whack on your parkah, adidas trainers & bucket hat, cause we’re heading back to the mid 90s, know’what’I’mean…? Love them or hate them, […]
Bec Bastoli is an Australian-Palestinian artist whose songwriting explores threads of identity, connection and longing. Accompanying herself on guitar and mandolin, her richly melodic music invites listeners into a space of thoughtful reflection.
Guided by tenderness, curiosity, and a fierce devotion to truth, Emmy Ryan’s music lives between lullaby and reckoning. She brings her command of melody and emotional nuance to the Drunken Poet to draw listeners into musical landscapes shaped by a life lived between skyscrapers, red earth, and weatherboard towns. Emmy holds tight the conviction that we’re not meant […]
James Shortland Trio plays the songs of Herbie Hancock - Tribute Tuesday at The Poet!
Claire Cowley plays the songs of Fleetwood Mac!
Emily Daye is a Melbourne-based acoustic folk-pop, singer-songwriter. Known for her captivating voice, uplifting guitar, solid bass lines and beautiful piano, she lets music be the voice of her thoughts in life. Her debut album, Daybreak is out now!
Two seasoned singer-songwriters who first crossed paths at the iconic Drunken Poet Open Mic have joined forces to create something truly special. Peter Read and Jono Chambers, both known for their heartfelt lyrics and captivating acoustic performances, now perform together as Men in Hats — a dynamic folk-rock duo blending storytelling, harmony, and raw musical energy. Whether you're a longtime […]
Fresh off releasing his debut single Shiver, Thom Johnston is bringing a combination of folk, country, and rock to the Drunken Poet. With inspirations ranging from Bob Dylan, to Zach Bryan, to the very music he grew up listening to in Geelong pubs, Thom will play a collection of his originals along with some covers to complete the […]
Homesick Ray's Road Scholars featuring Heather J are another Poet fave, we love having their tunes and swagger here!
