65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday - Thursday - 3pm - 1am

Friday - 2pm - 1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Rubita

Rubita is the project of Aotearoa songstress and guitarist Rachel Kibblewhite. Rubita's indie-pop-latino tunes have received support from local radio station PBS FM, along with the Student Radio Network in New Zealand, with their track 'Geraldine' labeled as a favourite single from Flying Nun records in 2022. Joining Rubita in the current line up is Latino percussionist Christian Silva […]

Baker & Bunn

Baker & Bunn play Old Time/ Bluegrass duets- Banjo and Fiddle. A new project from Chris Baker- Banjo (Amarillo, Anthony Atkinson) & Jason Bunn- Fiddle (Orchestra Victoria, Amarillo, Jemma and the Clifton Hillbillies, Silver City Highway)

The Outlaws

The Outlaws are a brand new band, bringing authentic outlaw tunes to our Sunday arvo session!

Cécile Gardens (and band)

Cécile Gardens is a 24-year-old country singer-songwriter originally from The Netherlands, now making her mark on Melbourne's music scene. Her unique blend of traditional country sounds and contemporary themes creates an experience reminiscent of Nashville's finest yet entirely her own. Drawing from her journey across continents, Cécile's songwriting offers an intimate and honest window into […]

Savanah Solomon

Crowned 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year at the Western Australian Country Music Awards, Savanah Solomon is cementing her status as one of Australia’s most compelling voices in the country and folk music. Born in Derby and raised among the wide red plains and abundant oceans of Western Australia’s Kimberley region, Savanah’s songwriting is deeply […]

Thom Johnston

Imagine if Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen raised a child in Geelong. With an eye for contemporary style but roots in the classics, singer-songwriter Thom Johnston is just that, a voice for young people figuring themselves out, with the skill of making the ordinary worth documenting. Last year, the release of his debut single ‘Shiver’ […]

John Stokes

Australian alt country singer songwriter John Stokes is heading south in June to perform at one of Melbournes iconic venues - The Drunken Poet. Fresh off the release of his single ‘Crumbling Down’ John is set to perform songs off his forthcoming album. Produced by renowned artist Shane Nicholson ‘The Catch’ gives listeners an insight […]

Baby Salma & Lucie Mallinson play the songs of the Cranberries

All the way from Bali, Baby Salma brings a mix of youthful spirit, acoustic grit, and alternative rock influence, delivering intimate live performances filled with emotion and nostalgia, blending her sultry, soulful vocals with that alternative edginess. Accompanying her, Melbourne bassist Lucie Malinson fills the low end with warm, steady grooves and tasteful bassline. Together, […]

Elke Louie

Young Gympie indie folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie is set to release her debut EP ‘Lavender’ on 24 April 2026, marking the occasion with tour dates across South East Queensland and her first performances in Victoria. This engaging 5-track EP includes the dreamy new single and title track ‘Lavender,’ as well as earlier releases ‘Sandman’ and […]

Thomas Kendall plays the songs of Doc Watson

Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer whose revolutionary flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques reshaped Appalachian folk, bluegrass, country, and blues music. Blind from infancy, Watson went from a street performer in North Carolina to a multi-Grammy Award-winning national treasure.

Oscar LaDell

Oscar LaDell was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin. A second-generation musician, Oscar started out playing standards in bars around Dunedin, featuring songs by Muddy Waters, BB King and Guitar Slim. Over the years, funk, rock, soul, R&B and more have found their way into Oscar’s music.  In the space of one […]

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