Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers play The Poet! KALIOPI and the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi’s band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues […]
Oscar LaDell plays the songs of Curtis Mayfield
Gabby Steel is a singer-songwriter who writes songs full of heart, soul, and storytelling. Her music explores love, life, and the small moments that stay with us, all delivered with a voice that’s both powerful and personal. Whether she’s performing a stripped-back acoustic set or on a bigger stage, Gabby has a way of connecting with everyone in […]
The Boogie Men features international piano man of mystery Ezra Lee and hot shot guitarist Jumpin' Jethro Whittaker. Feb 1 at The Drunken Poet will be one their last gigs before touring ten days in Japan backed with The Broken Blues Band. Leaning heavily into the great guitar songs of Link Wray, Johnny Guitar Watson and Freddie King, as well as the piano boogie woogie of the 40s and 50s, […]
Suzanne Petersen is a Geelong-based pianist, flautist, singer and songwriter whose music spans folk, blues, pop and jazz. Her releases have appeared on the Australian Blues & Roots charts, and in 2024 she made her solo debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, performing original songs including work from her upcoming release Down That Road. Big John (Zhang Ling) is […]
The Matinays - electric organ and drum set duo playing boog-a-loo and bossa nova.
Tracey Bunn returns to the Drunken Poet with her brand new self-produced album 'Another Broken Juliet' with Richard Grace on upright bass and Damien Neil on guitar. Darwin singer-songwriter Tracey Bunn has spent over 30 years honing her craft, performing at venues and festivals across Australia, Ireland, UK, Europe and the US, both solo and […]
The Ocelots play Tom Waits first album "Closing Time"
Zac Henderson will be performing at The Drunken Poet showcasing his highly anticipated new album, 'Change The Tides'. Known for his magnetic blend of Blues, Folk, Rock and Roots, Zac brings his trademark wit, warmth and raw storytelling to the stage for an intimate night of new music. Recorded live at MONA’s Frying Pan Studio, […]
Flora Falls is the indie-folk duo of Brea (Australia) and Dom (Canada), who met in Berlin in 2019 and quickly bonded over their shared passion for songwriting. Since forming, they’ve crafted a distinctive, harmony-rich sound, releasing two EPs that earned millions of streams and features on major German stations including Radio Eins, Der Kultur Blog, […]
Blending Thai funk, Iranian pop, dub, psychedelia, soul, and surf rock, KHRUANGBIN have built a global cult following — and inspired musicians everywhere. Led by guitarist Stella Anning, STAT blends electric grit with jazz-school sensibilities, wrapping tight rhythm section interplay in a wash of vintage tones and soulful spontaneity. In this exclusive tribute performance, STAT brings this […]
