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 […]
Elly McK & The Unbelievers are an Australian alt-country and Americana powerhouse, shaking up the scene with their genre-defying sound. Frontwoman Elly McK crafts hauntingly original songs that dance along edges of folk, alt-country, and Americana. Backed by The Unbelievers, the band delivers a mix of vintage-inspired vibes and foot-stomping grooves, blending raw storytelling, rich […]
Dust off your dancing boots! WOBBLY BOOTS OLD TIME STRING BAND are rolling into The Poet with their foot-stomping, knee-slapping mountain music. This six-piece string band is led by Charlie Sanford on fiddle and Peter Holmes on banjo, with Tom and Matt Rodd (of Shaky Stills) bringing the twang on steel string and mandolin. Rounding […]
Born under the shadow of the Westgate Bridge, the Coode Island Cowpokes ride into town, specifically the Drunken Poet on this occasion, on a wave of guitar drenched psycho/rockabilly, surf, country, texmex and RnB sounds. After years of playing inner-city burbs and haunts, as well as coastal pubs and the odd festival, the Cowpokes bring […]
Stu Thomas joins with Tanya-Lee Davies to play the iconic songs of Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood. Drawing from the duets and their separate careers. Get along to Sugar Town.
Sydney-born singer, guitarist, and powerhouse songwriter Taya Chani, live at The Drunken Poet! With a voice that stirs the soul and guitar grooves that linger long after the last chord, Chani has lit up venues across Sydney and collaborated with some of Australia’s most in-demand musicians. She brings her energy south from Sydney to Melbourne […]
Van Walker plays the songs of Ronnie Lane! Van Walker is a well loved singer/songwriter who was described by Rhythms Magazine as “A devoted songwriter..Walker is a much revered, almost cult figure locally."
Having spent a decade touring much of Australia and parts of North America, it was Nathan Seeckts’ acclaimed debut album ‘The Heart Of The City’ in 2019 that cemented him as one of the most exciting new voices on the Australian Americana landscape. The album received a nomination for Country Album of The Year at […]
