The Drunken Poet

Grace Forster
2026-09-02 20:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
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 both originals and carefully chosen covers, Grace brings her artistry to life on stage, whether in small, soulful shows or lively local busking sessions.
Her warm tone and magnetic presence capture attention instantly, leaving audiences with melodies that linger long after the final note. Currently building a growing fanbase across Australia and beyond, Grace is committed to making music her life, sharing songs that connect people and moments in unforgettable ways. With new releases on the horizon and a passion for creating music that speaks to the heart, Grace Forster is a voice to watch.

Rachel Clark
2026-09-02 21:00 - 23:30
Rachel Clark returns to The Poet for Wine, Whiskey, Women!
Self-taught Singer-Songwriter, Rachel Clark, has crafted a musical journey that blends heartfelt storytelling with a sultry and soulful acoustic folk vibe. With raw honesty, she delves into the depths of the human experience, heartache to humour, offering introspective narratives on loss, love, and the battles we all face.

Open Mic Night!
2026-09-03 17:00 - 23:30
Register from 5pm, performances from 7pm!

Traditional Irish Music Session
2026-09-04 18:00 - 23:30
Every Friday night, welcoming you into the weekend with the warmth of real Irish music!

Knox D’Arcy Concession
2026-09-04 20:30 - 23:30
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.

Featuring members from acts including The Living End, Raised by Eagles, The Drunken Poachers and Streams of Whisky — Knox D’Arcy Concession bring seasoned musicianship to unapologetically fun, hook‑driven songs. Equal parts rowdy and tight, they’re at home in sticky‑floored band rooms, late‑night festival tents, and anywhere a good party needs a soundtrack.

Duncan Schmoll (trio)
2026-09-05 21:00 - 23:30
Duncan Schmoll is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Melbourne, Australia

The Groovetones
2026-09-06 16:00 - 23:30
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.

Brendan Lloyd plays the songs of John Williamson
2026-09-08 20:00 - 23:30
Brendan Lloyd plays the songs of John Williamson!

Candice Alisha
2026-09-09 21:00 - 23:30
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 out on her own with her strong, deep and powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence.

Fox & Darling
2026-09-11 20:30 - 23:30
Szara Fox is an flamboyant Dutch songstress, whose unique songwriting style is infused with Flamenco and Balkan Gypsy music. With a powerful, compelling voice and driving guitar style, Szara weaves an elemental sensuality through up-tempo tales of travel, love, and freedom. A trained actress, Szara brings a theatrical and flamboyant sensibility to her dynamic performance style. Szara Fox has honed her craft over 20 years, performing throughout Australia and Europe, captivating audiences with her mix of original compositions and traditional Gypsy folk songs.
Accompanying Szara is her musical soulmate, trumpet player Andrew Darling, whose evocative playing weaves rich melodic lines and fiery improvisations throughout the music. Andrew is a seasoned musician of 35 years’ experience, having performed with Australian music icons such as Things of Stone and Wood, Dan Kelly and Gareth Liddiard (The Drones).
Over recent years the duo has become a festival favourite, wowing audiences at Newstead Live, Steampunk Festival, FRL and Renaissance Festival, amongst others. They have opened for Things of Stone and Wood at Melbourne’s illustrious Bird’s Basement and have performed at venues and festivals throughout Europe and Australia.
