John Clay (Ireland)
John Clay hails from Donegal, Ireland and will be bringing an eclectic mix of traditional Irish ballands and classic folk songs. Catch him while he's in town at The Drunken Poet!
John Clay hails from Donegal, Ireland and will be bringing an eclectic mix of traditional Irish ballands and classic folk songs. Catch him while he's in town at The Drunken Poet!
Saddle up for an evening of timeless storytelling and heartfelt folk classics as Daniel Watkins of the High Street Drifters brings the iconic songbook of Gordon Lightfoot to life at The Drunken Poet. Expect warm acoustic tones, poetic ballads, and Watkins’ signature authenticity as he honours one of folk music’s greatest voices. Whether you’re a […]
Lily Webb is a singer/songwriter originally from Manchester, UK. Lily’s love of folk and soul music can clearly be heard when listening to her original music. Her raw and controlled vocals paired with her vulnerable lyrics create an intimate experience for audiences. Lily plans to release an LP later on this year including songs […]
Bringing to the stage a combination of Blues and Jazz marrying an array of ambient guitar riffs and skilful use of a loop pedal; Georgia Rodgers is an artist you won't want to miss. Georgia is not only well known for her incredible guitar skills but also her voice and the journey she takes […]
David Clements is a singer songwriter from Melbourne’s northern suburbs. He writes simple, melodic songs that tell a story – usually about love, family, or the beauty & brevity of life – and occasionally about nicotine poisoning. If you like songs about falling in love in an op shop; or memories of your dad’s old […]
Melbourne-based musician Justin Bernasconi is one of Australia’s finest guitarists. The consummate instrumentalist delivers mesmerising performances. His acclaimed solo albums Winter Pick and Barefoot Wonderland showcased the singer-songwriter’s range of influences from classical to Americana. Latest release Sleeping Like A Maniac revisits his UK roots, in a collection he calls ‘Folk Impressionism’
Every Friday night, to start your weekend right! With live music 6 nights a week at The Poet, our Traditional Irish Music sessions are a part of our weekly line up.
A dynamic powerhouse of Foot stompin, Blues and Roots powered by the 12 String acoustic Guitar and howling vocals of singer songwriter Brett Franke', accompanied by Kevin Starling on hand percussion and Carla Zilles on Bass guitar. A truly unique and engaging sound built off some original songcraft and beautiful fingerpicked acoustic guitar stylings. Blues n Roots that […]
Pat is a favourite at The Poet and brings his legendary tunes to our Saturday afternoon. Pat has toured extensively as guitarist for Irish folk legend Finbar Furey and has had his song "Geraldine's thinking of Galway" recorded by the Furey brothers.
Multi - award winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Matt Dwyer has been wowing audiences across Australia and overseas for close to two decades. By the time he was in his mid twenties he’d already become a respected veteran of the blues and roots scene as a member of seminal band The Bondi Cigars as well as a solo […]
Evvy George & The Aviary blend heartfelt folk storytelling with the twang of classic honky tonk, creating a mixture of songs that feel equally at home around a campfire or in a barroom in Texas. His debut album "The Integration of Evvy George" brings together all the parts of his identity and history as […]
The Maggie Carty Band play brilliant Irish music, amazing vocals, try not to tap your feet! Maggie is a banjo player and singer from Boyle, Co. Roscommon, in the west of Ireland. From the west of Ireland, Maggie Carty brings soulful energy to Irish folk. Now based in Melbourne, she blends driving banjo, bluesy undertones, and […]
