Beth Chia blends ethereal and edgy in a unique mix of guitar, vocals and exotic roots rhythms. Hailing from remote Western Australia, Beth is strongly influenced by her connection to the land, forests, and remote community culture. Her thought provoking songwriting ties in experiences of motherhood, and womanhood, the environment and mental health. Beth brings […]
Katankin is the solo moniker of Melbourne singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Helen Catanchin.Helen’s uniquely warm tone – simultaneously earthy and incredibly pure – and a true bard’s ability to deftly expose the beating heart of every song, along with her poetic and poignant, cuts-to-the-bone songwriting, all put their unmistakable stamp on Katankin’s songs.
A rare treat tonight at The Drunken Poet – Irish pop-rock sensations Picture This perform an intimate acoustic pop-up set from 11pm. Hailing from Athy, County Kildare, the band—Ryan Hennessy, Jimmy Rainsford, Owen Cardiff, and Cliff Deane—shot to fame with their chart-topping debut in 2017 and have since released four acclaimed albums, including their latest, […]
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!
