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

Sam Price Trio

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.

Adam Waldron Trio

Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron

The Pheasantry

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 […]

Shackleton

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 […]

Grace Forster

Grace Forster is a singer-songwriter whose music blends vulnerability and strength in equal measure. With stripped-back, heartfelt lyrics and raw, intimate performances, she creates a space where audiences feel seen and connected. Drawing inspiration from lived experiences and honest storytelling, Grace’s songs invite listeners to step into her world of emotion, resilience, and self-discovery. Performing […]

Knox D’Arcy Concession

Knox D’Arcy Concession are a Melbourne northern‑suburbs folk/country‑punk drinking band built for crowded pubs, late nights and Guinness-stained shirts. Delivering high‑energy party songs with a distinctly Australian grit, the band blends Celtic‑leaning folk, punk urgency, and classic pub‑rock swagger into sets designed to keep the bar heaving and the chorus shouted back at the stage. […]

Duncan Schmoll (trio)

Melbourne-based blues guitarist Duncan Schmoll brings his global experience to the stage, joined by Johnny Tesoriero on drums and Craig Kelly on bass., Honing his craft from Chicago’s legendary blues circuit to London’s iconic West End venues, Schmoll has shared festival lineups with greats like Bob Dylan and Peter Green. Audiences can expect an electrifying performance featuring the music of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric […]

The Groovetones

Still brandishing the same uptempo energetic and often frenetic Jumpin' Blues and Jazz, Lindsay Davies (Double Bass and Vocals), Adrian Sims (Tenor Saxophone) and Alexander W Sims (4-string Guitar) combine with Gerry Nelson (Piano) to create a vibe that the punters can't help but get involved with.This quartet will certainly immerse you in the Groovetones spirit.

Stephen Kennedy

Poet Fave Stephen Kennedy returns to The Poet for a great Sunday evening of music!

Brendan Lloyd plays the songs of John Williamson

Brendan Lloyd is bringing his John Williamson tribute show back to the Poet, one more time! Brendan has been a fan of John Williamson since he 'was just a boy on the farm'. It’s fair to say that JW was the entire reason he ever picked up a guitar. Accompanied by the inimitable Craig Kelly on bass, enjoy an evening of […]

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