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

Taya Chani

Sydney-born singer, guitarist, and powerhouse songwriter Taya Chani, live at The Drunken Poet! With a voice that stirs the soul and guitar grooves that linger long after the last chord, Chani has lit up venues across Sydney and collaborated with some of Australia’s most in-demand musicians. She brings her energy south from Sydney to Melbourne […]

Van Walker plays the songs of Ronnie Lane

Van Walker plays the songs of Ronnie Lane! Van Walker is a well loved singer/songwriter who was described by Rhythms Magazine as “A devoted songwriter..Walker is a much revered, almost cult figure locally."

Nathan Seeckts

Having spent a decade touring much of Australia and parts of North America, it was Nathan Seeckts’ acclaimed debut album ‘The Heart Of The City’ in 2019 that cemented him as one of the most exciting new voices on the Australian Americana landscape. The album received a nomination for Country Album of The Year at […]

The Maskell-Love Band

Born out of love for the Blues and a need to escape the ennui of COVID lockdowns, The Maskell-Love Band is a fresh project brought forth by a seasoned collective of musicians, each with a considerable local music pedigree. Fronting the band is Pete Maskell, a man with a rare gift for lyrical interpretation. His […]

Roesy

After a long hiatus, Irish singer/songwriter Roesy returns to the stage with songs from his catalogue of 8 albums and a fresh collection of originals. Blending rich, introspective songwriting with the songs that have shaped his journey, this gig marks the start of a new chapter. Roesy will be airing some of his new work […]

Laurel and the Painkillers

Laurel and the Painkillers deliver music that is blues at heart, driven by rock, pop & groove. The band plays on the legendary Blues Train, at the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, Hume Blues Club, Jimmy Hornets & 12 Bar Belgrave. New EP (Keep On Moving Towards The Light) has just been released. 

Bom Derry

Possessing a deep affinity with the acoustic folk and rock sound of the 60s and 70s, Bom Derry seamlessly weaves these influences into his covers of popular tracks, and into his own songwriting. His style is known to strike a chord with a broad audience, but those who appreciate the artistry of Paul Simon, Vance Joy and […]

Jeremy Beggs

Jeremy Beggs is a Ballarat-based Americana artist crafting songs that walk the long road of resilience, reflection, and redemption. His =. music blends alt-country grit with emotional storytelling, drawing comparisons to Jason Isbell, John Moreland, Nathaniel Ratelif and Joe Pug. Finding stories from his life as a husband, father, educator and now musician, Jeremy uses […]

Kelly Auty & Brian Fraser

Kelly Auty is renowned for her powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite on the Australian music scene. In 2022 Kelly teamed with award winning producer and bass player and Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame Inductee, Barry Hills, who had been working with several session players for various studio projects before and during the pandemic. In […]

Brendan Lloyd plays the songs of John Williamson

Like a lot of kids born in the 80s and raised on a farm, Brendan Lloyd fell in love with John Williamson songs from an early age. In fact, it’s fair to say that JW was the entire reason he ever picked up a guitar. Enjoy an evening of nostalgic Australiana with a selection of JW’s best from the […]

Bret Mosley

An extraordinarily itinerant journey from a small desert town in Texas to New York’s indie music scene informs Mosley’s sound, which popmatters.com described as, “...no more country than R&B, no more folk than rock.” Nomadic beginnings prepared Mosley for years of constant touring following the release of his debut album, Light & Blood—which NeuFutur Magazine commended as “a […]

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