Connor Moore is a prolific singer-songwriter with a voice like honey and lime. She's a songwriter based in Melbourne who loves people watching and writing music. Connor is intrigued by the way we operate as humans and hope that you can relate or reminisce with her music in a timeless space.
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.
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!
