The Dead Reckoners
The Dead Reckoners are an Americana duo playing primarily original material, a couple of well worn musicians in a relatively new band!
The Dead Reckoners are an Americana duo playing primarily original material, a couple of well worn musicians in a relatively new band!
The Steamboat Whistlers are a Melbourne based acoustic band dedicated to early jazz and blues that emanated from New Orleans before travelling up the Mississippi and all around the globe. The band's repertoire draws on a wide range of musical influences which include traditional jazz, depression era blues, ragtime and spirituals. The Steamboat Whistlers have gained a loyal following through their energetic […]
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world, and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that." Steve Earle. "I've met Bob Dylan's bodyguards, and if Steve thinks he's going to stand on Bob's coffee table in his cowboy boots, he's sorely mistaken." Townes Van Zandt. […]
Warm up your Wednesday night on 19 August with Suzie So Blue live at the legendary Drunken Poet from 8–10pm, just steps from the Queen Vic Winter Night Market. Settle in for two intimate sets of soulful folk, blues and dark country storytelling from one of Melbourne’s captivating independent voices. Known for her haunting vocals, hypnotic tenor […]
Moonee Valley Drifters are back at The Poet! Melbourne's favourite Old Time Country Swing, Honky Tonk, Tex-Mex, Cajun, & Bluegrass band.
Fables are an Irish acoustic duo who cover a wide range of sounds, from Rock, Pop, Folk, and Country to Irish heartfelt Ballads. Comprising lead singer Tara Raftery and singer-guitarist Kevin McGinley, the duo brings an intimate and dynamic sound that resonates with their audiences.
Peter Baylor & Nick Hayward play the songs of Willie Nelson
The Sam Price Trio are a dazzling jazz ensemble, playing standard repertoire with all the energy and feels. Joined by his virtuoso guitarist son Monty and their amazing bassist, Tom Lee.
Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron
Yes. Alt country, urban folk, country rock, rock n roll, bluegrass and blues from the city or the swamp ... call it what you will, but these guys mix all this together, and more. If all band members give the go, it’s in. This mix is their sound, and they love creating it, and performing […]
It was a band formed for the sheer love of playing. A chance to regularly work their way through a fascinating set of covers without the pressure of their more serious career ventures. Formed by Mick Thomas, Anna Burley (Killjoys) and Liz Stringer, Shackleton3 was a holiday band - and a damn good one. Something […]
Garry Allen plays Robert Johnson!
