The Drunken Poet

The Poet Shanty Club
2024-06-02 18:30 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne)

Zoe Mortella
2024-05-29 21:00 - 23:30
Zoe Mortella is a Melbourne based Melbourne singer, song writer, loop musician whose music is reflected in her mixed background. Belonging to both the old world of Italy and the new world of Australia, she has created her own distinct style by fusing influences such as Nu Jazz, Trip Hop, Electronic, Acoustic and Soul.
Her loops and mashup covers as well as her original material, turn her live performances into a new experience each time.

David Mather (The Glorious)
2024-05-24 20:30 - 23:30

Mick Daley
2024-05-23 21:00 - 23:30
Mick is founding member of northern NSW country rock and roll outfit The Re-Mains, who from 2000 to present have toured every rodeo and inner city dive in Australia, made three massive tours of Canada and a successful run through Europe.
He’s frontman of Mick Daleys Corporate Raiders, who play all over rural Victoria, South Australia and Melbourne and have toured as far afield as the North Coast National in the Northern Rivers of NSW. They’re releasing a vinyl single post-lockdown and putting the finishing touches to an album begun pre-lockdown.
Mick’s in town recording with the Raiders and a new solo album. His last, Tiny Violins was produced and played on by Matt Walker (Lost Ragas, Tex Perkins) and his new record revels in the same Dylanesque lyricism and arcane Australiana.

Rory Newman plays the songs of Nick Drake
2024-05-21 20:00 - 23:30
Rory Newman is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Naarm/Melbourne. Drawing from a wide array of influences including folk, blues and jazz, he blends intricate fingerstyle guitar and a rich baritone voice to create a vivid tapestry of sound.
Nick Drake was an English singer/songwriter active during the late 60s and early 70s. Though under-appreciated during his short lifetime, he went on to achieve cult status in the decades following his death. Known for his gentle, intimate vocals, unique guitar style and use of alternate tunings, Drake’s haunting songs of love, longing and isolation have come to be celebrated by musicians and music fans alike.

Miss Jones
2024-05-15 20:00 - 23:30
ORIGINAL JAZZY BLUES AND URBAN SWING TUNES TO GET YOUR TOES A-TAPPIN’ AND YOUR HEART STRINGS A-PULLIN’.

Throw in some folk and grunge influences and a powerful set of lungs and you have a collection of songs that take you on a journey of personal experience and life’s little adventures.
Writing cheeky lyrics, tales of adventures abroad, of love and of heartbreak all captured in sultry tones, Miss Jones intimately shares her inner landscapes. With decades of performing experience, she brings a confidence and maturity to her live shows.

The Drunken Poet Shanty Club
2024-05-12 18:30 - 23:30
Join us for The Drunken Poet Shanty Club! All welcome.

Tim Richards
2024-05-09 21:00 - 23:30
Tim Richards a solo musician from Northern Victoria who has been playing shows for 8 years around Australia will be coming down to Melbourne. Playing originals and covering songs from a mix of genres and eras, He provides entertaining night for you to enjoy yourself.

Sascha Klave
2024-05-09 20:00 - 23:30
‘Songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Sascha Klave (of two piece rock and roll outfit Clap Hands) is eagerly making his return to the Drunken Poet; this time in solo mode. Featured favourites, new original material and some unexpected new covers will all be offered up by Sascha on this swell eve.
Come for the uptempo and raggedy tunes, the emotive and moody jams and the usual Poet shenanigans’

Renee Alison
2024-05-08 20:00 - 23:30
Renee Alison is a folk singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia (always was, always will be Wurundjeri land). Renee’s songs speak to life, love, freedom, healing, longing, grief and everything in between. Writing these songs was key to stepping into her own full expression as a person and a woman and she is excited to share this expression with the wider world after so many years of singing only behind closed doors and walls.

Yolanda Ingley plays the songs of Nina Simone
2024-05-07 20:00 - 22:00
Yolanda Ingley plays the songs of Nina Simone with a rich, authentic sound of great jazz, blues and soul.

Thar na Tonnta
2024-05-05 18:30 - 23:30

Ciaran Boyle
2024-05-04 15:00 - 23:30
Poet fave kicking off our Saturday afternoon, come down for a pint and enjoy the sweet sounds of Ciaran!

Brittany Elise
2024-05-01 21:00 - 23:30
Brittany Elise, a vibrant, powerhouse singer-songwriter, has already had many successes in 2021 with the release of new music. Find Your Music continually echoed round the summer airwaves, having remained in The Music Network Australian Country Hot 50 Chart for 3.5 months, peaking at #16. The track, debuted on the iTunes charts at #4, received full rotation on Country Music Television (CMT) and regular airplay on radio across the country.
Brittany Elise has since been chosen as a Finalist at the 2021 Gympie Music Muster and nominated in four categories at the 2022 Australian Independent Country Music Awards for Female Artist, New Female Artist, Single of the Year and Film Clip of the Year. Find Your Music and House a Home are the first deliveries since her #2 debuting album Something More featuring charting songs Another Day, Something More, Pit Stop, A Simple Plan and Dorothy May.
Brittany Elise has performed in Nashville Tennessee, as well as various festivals around Australia. Not only is she a graduate of the Junior and Senior Australian Academy of Country Music but her powerhouse voice and storytelling lyrics have seen her open shows for Lee Kernaghan, Graeme Connors, Tania Kernaghan, Lyn Bowtell and Melody Moko, as well as work with Amber Lawrence, Kevin Bennett, Fanny Lumsden, David Carter and Luke O’Shea.

The Treblettes play the songs of Motown!
2024-04-30 20:00 - 23:30
You wont’ want to miss this sassy trio’s return to The Poet! We love The Treblettes and their live performances.

Cillian Maher
2024-04-27 15:00 - 23:30
The Poet welcomes Cillian Maher!

Daniel Watkins, Justin Vilchez & James Taylor play the songs of Gordon Lightfoot
2024-04-23 20:00 - 23:30
Poet faves return to our Tribute Tuesday night with a swag of music from Gordon Lightfoot.

Tobi Kaye
2024-04-21 18:00 - 23:30
Toby Kaye, an Irish singer-songwriter traversing the globe, finds resonance in whimsical acoustic pop. With a penchant for genre exploration, he crafts melodies reflecting personal growth.
His track “Vengeance” once drew a comparison to “Conan the Barbarian” in acoustic form. Embracing a journey of uncertainty, Toby thrives on stage, sharing heartfelt compositions. Over a decade of musical prowess spans stages from London to Melbourne, enriching his social commentary.

Julian James plays the songs of Jason Isbell
2024-04-16 20:00 - 23:30
Julian James will be performing the songs of Jason Isbell at the Drunken Poet.
It promises to be an evening filled with Americana heartfelt melodies and captivating lyrics. Don’t miss this musical experience!

Jenna Campbell
2024-04-10 20:00 - 23:30
Jenna Campbell is a guitarist and live-looping artist from the Dandenong Ranges who creates an engaging and unique full-band sound.

An exciting emerging artist with attention-grabbing guitar skills, Jenna’s music will transport you to other times and places as she fuses world music elements with progressive rock.

She tells stories without words, composing acoustic guitar-driven layered instrumental music that builds with a depth of emotion and a sense of adventure.

Luau Cowboys play the songs of Merle Travis
2024-04-09 20:00 - 23:30
The Luau Cowboys are coming to The Poet for Tribute Tuesday featuring the work, guitar playing and songs of Merle Travis, recognised as tone of the most influential country, and rockabilly guitarist for the genre too.
They’ll also be playing playing of the songs of the Louvine Brothers, the most influential act in modern country and bluegrass music for harmonies, songs and style.

Lorraine Nash
2024-03-27 21:00 - 23:30
Special event at The Poet! Welcoming Lorraine Nash.
The independent release of her debut EP Wildflower in 2020 saw stunning newcomer and multi-instrumentalist, Lorraine Nash, quickly become one of the most played female artists on Irish radio regularly featuring on RTÉ Radio 1 playlists.
Lorraine’s original material brings a mix of musical styles to the table while ensuring that her own unique voice and élan comes through unmistakably.

Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez plays the songs of Bob Dylan
2024-03-26 20:00 - 23:30
Poet faves Daniel Watkins and Justin Vilchez plays the songs of Bob Dylan!

Unnecessary Journeys
2024-03-24 18:30 - 23:30
Hailing from West Cork, Ireland, old friends Sean and Emer have reunited in Melbourne to form their charismatic cover band, ‘Unnecessary Journeys‘
Their acoustic folk sound features a blend of energetic rhythms and enchanting harmonies with the occasional nod to their Irish roots.

Rubita plays the songs of Rodriguez
2024-03-19 20:00 - 23:30
Rubita plays the songs of Rodriguez!
Sixto Rodriguez lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom he was unaware of. This incredible story was the subject of the music documentary ‘Searching for Sugarman’.
‘Experience the electrifying melodies of Rubita, Melbourne’s very own guitar virtuoso and enchanting vocalist, as she ignites the stage with the soul-stirring tunes of her beloved artist, Sixto Rodriguez, this March 19th at the iconic Drunken Poet!
Get ready for an evening filled with unforgettable music that will have you swaying and singing along to the mesmerizing sounds of Rodriguez’s timeless classics!’

PADDYS DAY AT THE POET
2024-03-17 12:00 - 23:30

Wolf Arrow Rain (support from Richard Ross)
2024-03-14 20:00 - 23:30
At 9pm, Wolf Arrow Rain will be having a break from her usual band to play a rare solo show of unreleased original country folk tunes in order to give the world a glimpse of a secret 2nd band project in the works titled Savage River. Prepare for an extra special treat that may not be repeated again in the near future.

Wolf will be supported by Richard Ross that will kick off the show at 8pm.

Richard Ross is a Melbourne based singer/ songwriter appearing at the Drunken Poet after a musical hiatus of many years with his blend of Gypsy/Jazz, Folk and Americana.
His vocals will make you swoon and his guitar will make you cry. Get your best threads on to match his vibe.

Scott Mickelson
2024-03-10 16:00 - 23:30
MICKELSON (US) launch of New Zealand and Australian Tour with special guests
San Francisco artist/producer MICKELSON is excited to be playing the wonderful Drunken Poet in West Melbourne as part of his first tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Scott Mickelson is an artist/producer from San Francisco. His debut release Flickering was on the Grammy ballot for Best Folk Album and Best Roots Music Performance. His follow up full-length A Wondrous Life received great reviews in the US and abroad which led to his first European tour in 2019. He then produced the critically acclaimed Blanket The Homeless benefit compilation which included Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito. In 2020, Mickelson released Drowning In An Inflatable Pool to rave reviews in the U.S. and Europe. The first single, “Jagged Tooth” was accompanied by the fantastic animated video. In 2022, his single/video “UNarmed American” premiered on Americana U.K. and he was invited to play three nights at The Mavericks Festival in England.

LJ Parks
2024-03-06 20:00 - 23:30
With a powerful voice, dynamic guitar riffs and playfully wry lyrics, LJ Parks has captured the attention of audiences from Hobart to Cairns and beyond. Hailing from Victoria’s surf coast and based in southern Tasmania, she received the Cygnet Folk Festival Emerging Artist Award in 2024 with her duo, LJ and Lucy, and was a finalist for Youth Artist of the Year in the 2023 AFMAs.
LJ is looking forward to popping back into the Poet to share captivating, relatable tunes from her new EP (and some classics) on her way to perform at this year’s Port Fairy Folk Festival as a featured Future Folk Artist.

Ezra Lee plays the songs of Merrill Moore
2024-03-05 20:00 - 23:30
Ezra Lee plays the songs of Merrill Moore!
Merrill Everett Moore was an American swing and boogie woogie pianst and bandleader whose style influenced rockabilly music during the 1950s.
