The Drunken Poet

Otis Namrell Trio
2023-05-06 21:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Otis Namrell is a young blues powerhouse playing with purpose, feeling and conviction.
Otis fell in love with the blues as a young child listening to the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King and Eric Clapton on drives with his father. Once he was gifted his first electric guitar there was no looking back.
Joining him is Drummer Sonny Severin and Bass player Jack Blandford. This trio isn’t afraid to play it loud and play it proud.
Join Otis Namrell at the Drunken Poet for a night of real, authentic blues.

Badcock Brothers
2023-05-05 20:30 - 23:30
Badcock Brothers have an extremely fun show, often bordering on comedy with a musical range that covers folk/rock originals as well as traditional tunes across many different instruments including guitar, banjo-mandolin, viola, piano, accordion and bass guitar as well as occasional use of loops.

Mitchell Dean plays the songs of the Rolling Stones
2023-05-02 20:00 - 23:30

Stephen Hoy
2023-04-30 16:00 - 23:30
Stephen Hoy is an Australian singer and songwriting legend, with a career that includes writing and recording collaborations with Joe Camilleri, Dingoes Chris Stockley and Kerryn Tolhurst, Ross Hannaford, Lisa Miller, Don Walker, Ross Wilson, and many others, as well as tours with The Black Sorrows, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, John Farnham, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam and Warren Zevon. The Drunken Poet is a favorite venue for Hoy

Jules Boult
2023-04-29 21:00 - 23:30
Jules Boult is an award winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and international recording artist.
A universally admired blues and jazz entertainer – his music remains true to the blues tradition – and his effortless demeanour, humour and performance style has been closely linked with that of the genre’s legendary predecessors.

Adrian Whyte
2023-04-28 20:30 - 23:30
Adrian Whyte has recorded several albums including his debut jazz release “Old Jazz, New School”. His youtube channel has dozens of solo arrangements and tutorials amassing over 1.5 million views to date. We’re excited to have Adrian back at The Poet!

Dandelion Wine
2023-04-27 20:00 - 23:30
Dandelion Wine are popping into the Drunken Poet for a lute-filled all acoustic gig while they are
gearing up for the release of their new album Hereafter and getting ready to head off on their tenth European tour. Leaving the electronics at home, this gig will feature the band’s trademark tapestry of medieval/Renaissance instruments, Persian frame drums and Naomi’s ethereal vocals in an intimate acoustic setting at your favourite pub, only this one will be all about the lute: seventeen strings of old world beauty to bask in!

Chloë V
2023-04-26 20:00 - 23:30
Take a standout voice, add some melancholy, and a whole lot of feeling and you get singer-songwriter, Chloë V. The Melbourne based artist exudes charm with songs that evoke a captivating combination of heartache and hopefulness. Chloë can take you on journeys you never even knew you needed to take. Her raw and powerful vocals and lyrics transfix audiences. The intention she puts into every word, and every strum of her guitar, will leave an impression on you that you won’t soon forget.

Jenna Campbell
2023-04-19 21:00 - 23:30
Jenna Campbell is a guitarist and live-looping artist from the Dandenong Ranges who creates an engaging and unique full-band sound.

An exciting emerging artist with attention-grabbing guitar skills, Jenna‘s music will transport you to other times and places as she fuses world music elements with progressive rock.

She tells stories without words, composing acoustic guitar-driven layered instrumental music that builds with a depth of emotion and a sense of adventure.

Candice Alisha
2023-04-19 21:00 - 23:30
8PM
Candice is a Poet favorite, she sings brilliant folk/blues tunes that will help drown your sorrows and bring on brighter days!

Roo Davies & Cal Walker play the songs of John Prine
2023-04-18 20:00 - 23:30
Roo Davies is a singer/songwriter from lutruwita (Tasmania) living in naarm (Melbourne). Having played various instruments in numerous groups and styles, Roo truly delights in the penmanship of Americana folkies like Blaze Foley, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and, not least of all, John Prine.

This month marks three years since Prine’s passing and Roo is bringing his tribute show to the Poet providing an in-depth perspective of a career spanning five decades.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to revisit the fabulous hits and deep cuts alike of the late great John Prine.

Kelly Auty & Boris Conley
2023-04-16 16:00 - 23:30
Multi Award winner, Kelly Auty is renowned for powerhouse performances and her show-girl versatility. She is a favourite artist on the Australian music scene.
A favourite of audiences is Kelly’s ‘Wild Women’ shows, with pianist, Boris Conley.
Kelly’s impressive biography includes appearances at many Australian Festivals, and she has supported Janis Ian, Jose Feliciano, Manhattan Transfer, The Drifters, The Platters, Eric Burdon, Mary Coughlan, John Hammond and the Divinyls to name a few.
Kelly has a sparkling, infectious enjoyment of the music. She has produced ten independent albums of originals and covers. When Kelly sings the blues, it has been said,” makes a heartache seem worthwhile.” Something old, something new, something borrowed, something Blue….and something just for you.
“Kelly sings from the heart.” Jose Feliciano

Sunset Stranger plays the songs of Richard Thompson
2023-04-11 20:00 - 23:30

CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY
2023-04-07 12:00 - 23:30

Alison Ferrier Trio
2023-04-02 16:00 - 23:30
Alison Ferrier delivers an evocative, emotive, crafted collection of atmospheric folk, laid-back country and hypnotic blues. Her lyrically rich, slow-build numbers showcase her talent for melody, and her vocals are effortlessly refined with conviction and vulnerability in equal measure. Joining her at the Drunken Poet is the supremely talented Jeff Lang on guitar, and on swamp-soaked drums and percussion, the mighty Anthony ‘Shorty’ Shortte.

Rhia Joy
2023-03-25 21:00 - 23:30
Rhia Joy plays a funky fusion of RnB, soul and jazz rock with a mix of originals and recreated covers and are absolutely thrilled to bring their grooves to The Poet for a Saturday night!

Joe Jacobson
2023-03-24 20:30 - 23:30
“Rock and Roller Joe Jacobson goes acoustic at The Drunken Poet on March 24th.

From Gutsy Guitar leads to Soulful Ballads, Loose Boozy Blues and Hard Rock – Jacobson’s hearty style is sure to get the blood pumping.
With Influences like The Beasts of Bourbon, The Rolling Stones, Cold Chisel & more….

Leo Nazz
2023-03-23 20:00 - 23:30
Melbourne-based country/folk rock singer-songwriter Leo Nazz continues to share compelling personal stories as he reveals his eponymous debut EP which is a collection of semi-autobiographical stories bridging the gap between imagery and lyricism. Exploring themes such as relationships, single parenting, and living with somebody who suffers from a mental health illness in his debut EP, Leo aims to bring to light issues that many of us have to deal with in life.
“I’m one of you, we are all in this life together, we shall not lose heart & we shall be alright,” – Leo Nazz.
Leo’s ability to write relatable songs through emotive lyric writing and fabulous use of imagery is a true standout. This year saw the artist feature at the 2022 Aireys Inlet Festival, release two new singles, perform a number of local shows, and will see him performing more around Melbourne for the rest of the year.

Tessa Devine
2023-03-22 20:00 - 23:30
Tessa Devine is a singer songwriter that sings from her soul, weaving stories of heartbreak and hope.
Tessa uses intimate, engaging lyrics and finely crafted musical skills to draw in her audience, utilising guitar, keys, harmonica, electronic drum kit, percussion, loop station and effects with powerful vocals and an incredible range.
After years of incessant touring, living from her van in Australia and abroad, Tessa is touring around Aus and is both headlining her own shows and supporting many amazing artists such as
Tones and I (AUS), John Butler (AUS), Smash Mouth (USA), Viki and Linda (AUS), Diesel (AUS), Wallis Bird (IRE), Daniel Champagne (AUS), Ash Grunwald (AUS) .

Troy Wilson & Matthew White pay tribute to“ Eric Noden & Joe Filisko” two acoustic Chicago roots and blues musicians
2023-03-21 20:00 - 23:30
Troy Wilson & Matthew White will take you right back to the source to drink in the original sounds with resonator guitars and harmonica. From fingerpicking to train impersonations. Wilson & White bring their twist on the Juke Joint tradition.
Troy Wilson & Matthew White pay tribute to“ Eric Noden & Joe Filisko” two acoustic Chicago roots and blues musicians at The Poet!

Recovery Session! The Simpson Three play Irish tunes 🎶
2023-03-19 18:30 - 23:30
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 entertaining audiences with tight arrangements of crankin’ tunes and songs.

Paddys Day
2023-03-17 15:00 - 23:30
Paddy’s Day at The Poet!
Live Music:
3-6pm:
Rossa McCann

6.30-9.30pm:
Dan Bourke & Cyril Moran

10pm: Marty Kelly

Oceanique
2023-03-15 21:00 - 23:30
Winners of the 2022 Folk Alliance Australia ‘Youth Artist of the Year’, Oceanique are a twin sister duo from Western Australia.
Recently making the move over to Melbourne, they’ll be playing at the Drunken Poet on March 15!
Their songs will wash over you with ethereal harmonies and peaceful folk energies, with stories of love, loss and the wonder of time. Come down and hear these WA sisters!

Brittle Sun plays the songs of Nirvana
2023-03-14 20:00 - 23:30
Viki Mealings is a poet, musician, songwriter, artist and lead singer of Melbourne soulful folk trio Brittle Sun.
She is excited and deeply humbled to be returning to The Drunken Poet to pay homage to 90’s grunge band Nirvana and the incredible songs of Kurt Cobain, singer, guitarist, songwriter, artist and poet. Joining her will be Peter O’Shea on strings and Brendan Henriques on bass guitar.

Charlie + Jake (UK)
2023-03-12 16:00 - 23:30
With their brief Australian visit coming to a close, Charlie + Jake will farewell our shores with one final performance within the hallowed walls of The Drunken Poet.
Charlie + Jake are an Indie Electronica // Alt Pop duo from Bristol, UK creating soulful alt-pop tracks with an innovative and groove-laden live-looping setup.
Weaving heartfelt lyricism and soulful vocals with uplifting pop hooks, lush piano arrangement and soundscapes of found sounds, their songs tell a personal story of working towards a blossoming self-acceptance, celebrating all that you can achieve, even during the most intense stormy weather felt in the mind and body.

Ben Smith & Meagan Thomson
2023-03-10 20:30 - 23:30
Ben & Megs are a versatile duo hailing from the snow peaked mountains of Victoria and the cobbled streets of old Melbourne town Australia..
Ben’s smooth guitar licks over a driving groove rhythm, team with Megs’ classical inspired violin.
Harmonising honey vocals sing of love, love lost, love found, and more love (with an edge).
The heart wrenching ballads will bring a tear to your eye, And the up tempo, beat droppin’ tracks will get you jumping out of your corduroy!

Chris Beltrame
2023-03-09 21:00 - 23:30
Chris Beltrame hails from Melbournes north. His distinctive voice tells tales of love and destruction. He is a Melbourne music scene veteran and has made waves with alt/blues band Zen Monkee since 2019. He is taking the night off to perform all unreleased content you’ve yet to lay your ears on.

Katankin
2023-03-09 20:00 - 23:30
Katankin is the solo moniker of Melbourne indie-folk singer-songwriter Helen Catanchin. Formally trained as a jazz singer, Katankin was born from Helen’s desire to return to her singer-songwriter roots. A phonetic spelling of her Russian surname (allowing its correct pronunciation for the first time in the singer’s life), Katankin further symbolises this return to one’s roots, and to one’s true self.

A uniquely compelling and haunting voice, along with poetic and painfully poignant, cuts-to-the-bone writing, all put their unmistakable stamp on Katankin’s songs. She writes and sings unabashedly and with great vulnerability, from the darkest recesses, wading through love, despair, loathing, fear, rage, lust, and then up, up, up into the light.

Katankin released her debut EP, “The quiet shimmer of the world” in December 2022, which has already attracted extensive radio airplay, and is now available on vinyl, CD and all digital platforms.

IWD Special Event / Niamh Regan (IRELAND) 10PM
2023-03-08 22:00 - 23:30
28-year-old Niamh Regan is a critically acclaimed songwriter from county Galway, Ireland. Her debut album Hemet (2020, Black Gate Records) announced her arrival as one of the most distinctive songwriters in Ireland today. Earning nominations for both the RTE Folk Awards’ and the Choice Awards’ Album of the Year, the album received soaring praise, and
led to performances on The Late Late Show, Other Voices, and La Blogothèque.
“A game-changing record” – The Journal of Music
“A quietly stunning debut” – The Sunday Times
“A quiet and determined triumph” – The Irish Times
“One of the best albums released this year… sublime” – Nialler9
“Stunning” – Hot Press
“A bewitching album” – Irish Independent
“A heartfelt, timeless, and captivating release” – Folk Radio UK
RTÉ Radio 1 – Album of the Week
Following her studies in flute and guitar in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, UL, Regan honed her craft as a songwriter by travelling between Ireland and California, writing about her experiences along the way. As a result, her songs seamlessly weave the intimacy of the Irish lyrical tradition with the expansive breadth of American songwriters such as Karen Dalton, Stevie Nicks, and Joni Mitchell, but the resulting sound is entirely her own.

International Womens Day with Georgia Rodgers
2023-03-08 21:00 - 23:30
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 a new and upcoming 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 listeners on within her own compositions. This young musician takes the spotlight and captivates audiences through her ability to sing with raw emotion, joined with her iconic Telecaster Georgia’s voice and her musicality act as partners in crime, inviting all listeners to be a part of the beautiful love affair.

Through years of mastering a set of originals and covers, she is able to cater for a diverse range of audiences and venues.

As a whole, Georgia creates an experience to share, not just an outstanding performance.
