Conan Smith
Conan Smith live at The Poet - the perfect way to spend your Saturday!
Conan Smith live at The Poet - the perfect way to spend your Saturday!
CJ Stranger heads to the Drunken Poet on the 29th of June for night of story-telling song craft, authentic humorous lyrics and a constantly searching guitar style. CJ hails from Darug Country, Blue Mountains NSW. His songs connect with people through everyday experiences, observations and struggles as well as images of the Australian landscape. Whilst his […]
Peter O'Shea is a veteran of the Australian Music scene and a multi Golden Fiddle award winner. He has played in countless bands, recording sessions, appeared on TV, radio, films and theatre productions as a Musician and actor, notably ‘Ned Kelly’, the 2003 film starring Heath Ledger. He has 3 solo albums and has produced 4 […]
Sam Curtis is an up and coming guitarist and singer songwriter with rock and folk influences from Naarm/Melbourne. Sam has been playing live venues since he was 17 after discovering his passion for music and performing. Heavily inspired by Australian artists such as Xavier Rudd, Tash Sultana and John Butler, Sam creates his own unique sound and songwriting style by drawing on his […]
James C. Atkins bringing his take on roots music to The Drunken Poet. James’ songs have an emphasis on storytelling and rawness. He Has been playing live for over 10 years with a real love for performance. His passion for his songs and playing them comes across when he’s performing. He released two singles in 2024 including his […]
Oh Gibson return to the Drunken poet for two sets of high energy good old fashioned bluegrass just the way you like it! Featuring Elwood Sze on banjo, Tom Kendall on guitar, James Taylor on bass, we intend to kick into high gear for your aural pleasure. In the front bar of one the best little […]
Marty Kelly returns to The Poet on Saturday afternoon, all welcome! Born on a farm in Co. Derry and raised on music since the age of five, Marty Kelly brings a lifetime of stories to the stage. A masterful guitarist with a soulful voice, Marty weaves together heartfelt Irish ballads, rollicking Celtic rock, and blues-soaked […]
Scotland’s Shetland Islands, a collection of small rocks straddling the North Sea and the North Atlantic, might seem an unlikely birthplace for an Americana singer songwriter. But nourished from an early age on a musical diet of country, folk and rock and roll, Duncan Phillips always knew he wanted to write his own songs. Duncan […]
Gaelic for topsy-turvy, Tapsalteerie lives up to its name. The band performs original music, best described as a curious mishmash of folk, Celtic, jazz, country & blues with a strong connection to place. Featuring catchy tunes, vibrant arrangements, driving rhythms, and a touch of nostalgia, Tapsalteerie is establishing itself as a force on Melbourne’s live scene. Comprised of […]
Step into the world of bebop brilliance as the James Shortland Trio pays tribute to jazz icon Thelonious Monk. Expect sharp rhythms, unexpected turns, and masterful improvisation from one of Melbourne’s finest trios.
The Simpson Three are a high energy Celtic trio from Melbourne. They are award-winning musicians who play predominantly Irish music, with a few interesting flavours! These cheeky siblings sure know how to have fun whilst pumping out tight arrangements of crankin’ tunes and songs.
James Cisco has sung the songs of Johnny Cash since his voice dropped into his baritone range as a teenager. Fronting bands like Cisco Caesar, The Excellent Smithers, and Preseley Davis Jr. he has decades of experience getting those low notes to ring out like they should. After performing a Hank Williams, and Willie Nelson […]
