Moonee Valley Drifters
Moonee Valley Drifters are back at The Poet!
Moonee Valley Drifters are back at The Poet!
Charismatic, authentic, and entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as Those Folk. ‘All You Need Is Love’ is a concert where these two performers celebrate their love for The Beatles. The show pays tribute to the hooks and harmonies from one of the greatest bands in the history of […]
Shannon is a singer and guitarist from Cork. She was a finalist on The Voice of Ireland in 2013 and has played support for John Spillane, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Jack L, Eleanor McEvoy and Shayne Ward. She loves Country, Irish, Folk and Pop music but plays a bit of everything. Her favourite thing is when […]
Billy Cart Crash are a spirited three-piece band from Melbourne’s northern suburbs, now coming to the big smoke at The Drunken Poet! They blend rockabilly, jump blues, swing, and swamp into a sound that’s uniquely their own. With a hard-hitting slap double bass and high-octane guitar solos, their original music invites listeners to dance, unwind, […]
Celebrating International Women's Day with a special performance from Molly O'Brien (4-6pm)
Starting out as a key figure in the Scottish folk scene of the late 1960s, John Martyn’s prolific career spanned 40 years and 23 studio albums. His music blurred the boundaries of folk, jazz, rock and blues and inspired generations of fans and artists alike. Rory will play songs from a selection of albums including Bless The […]
Girl Friday & The Sepia Tones return to The Poet!
A native of the rugged north of Iceland, troubadour and storyteller Svavar Knútur has dedicated his life to exploring the human condition through the lens of his country's dark and often tragic history and unique melodies and narrative style. Channeling the angst ridden serenity of long dark winters and the insomnia of the 24 hour glaring […]
The Lonesome Wranglers bring their infectious blend of vintage country and rockabilly to the Drunken Poet. Expect originals, obscure covers and re-imaginings of some unexpected favourites. Come git some grit!
Emmy Ryan wants to tell you a story. Her songs carry truth like a heartbeat — stories of love, loss, belonging, and the land that holds us. Following in the footsteps of troubadours like Joan Baez and Paul Kelly, Emmy sings with fierce tenderness about what it means to find home, to face history, and […]