Shayne Cook returns to Drunken Poet on the back of recent releases of his upcoming album. With recent release of single I don't recognise and Single launches along Australian East Coast. A true natural fit for the venue with influences a many adorning the walls of The Drunken Poet, shayne is known for timeless songwriting […]
Mr. Alford, a country song writer from Melbourne, covers many themes and aspects of country music from traditional to modern bluegrass. At this stage he has 5 released albums with a new one on the way. It's going to be a hoot this one!
‘Kid’ James (James Schembri) is the new kid on the block in the Melbourne Rockabilly scene. A nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist that is performing authentic Rockabilly tunes like it was done by teenagers in the 50’s! Be sure to catch ‘Kid’ James at The Drunken Poet. Come on down for a night of wild and authentic rockabilly music!
The Backyard Banjo Club is a four-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.
The Otago Players play the songs of BB King!
Candice Alisha is a blues and folk singer songwriter originally hailing from Wodonga, Victoria but now local to Melbourne after making the move to the big city to pursue her career at the beginning of 2019. After working as a full-time musician in various bands for the better part of a decade, Candice has struck […]
Come down for a great Friday night of entertainment as the Northwest Grifters make their debut at the Drunken Poet. The NWG hurl their heart & soul in your face and get you rocking on the dancefloor before you can say ‘Americana’. A 5-piece band featuring twanging & acoustic guitars, harmonica, accordion, keyboards and a sweet rhythm […]
Swampy, twangy, rockin' and sometimes psychedelic blues trio led by guitarist/singer Adam Waldron
Ride the sonic wave with El Rollo at The Drunken Poet on Sunday May 24. This Bass Coast outfit throws surf music into the blender and cranks the heat, serving up a scorching, guitar-drenched mix with a twist of swamp and psychedelia. Drawing inspiration from surf bands across the globe—from Sweden to Venezuela to Italy—El […]
Stu Thomas and Tanya-Lee Davies doing Lee and Nancy!
Ingrid Saker is the lead guitarist and singer of swampy punk-blues outfit Ingrid and the Ministers. Her solo set delves into her folk, old school blues, and psychedelic influences, creating an atmosphere full of warmth, soul, and mysticism.
A rare gem indeed; Jessey Jackson is quite simply a force to be reckoned with! Far from your average ‘run of the mill’ female performer; this self taught singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is often likened to celebrated artists such as the immortal Janis Joplin, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman and Stevie Nicks. Now having completed her recent Ireland and Northern Territory Tours Jessey […]
