It was a band formed for the sheer love of playing. A chance to regularly work their way through a fascinating set of covers without the pressure of their more serious career ventures. Formed by Mick Thomas, Anna Burley (Killjoys) and Liz Stringer, Shackleton3 was a holiday band - and a damn good one. Something […]
Garry Allen plays Robert Johnson!
Grace Forster is a singer-songwriter whose music blends vulnerability and strength in equal measure. With stripped-back, heartfelt lyrics and raw, intimate performances, she creates a space where audiences feel seen and connected. Drawing inspiration from lived experiences and honest storytelling, Grace’s songs invite listeners to step into her world of emotion, resilience, and self-discovery. Performing […]
Knox D’Arcy Concession are a Melbourne northern‑suburbs folk/country‑punk drinking band built for crowded pubs, late nights and Guinness-stained shirts. Delivering high‑energy party songs with a distinctly Australian grit, the band blends Celtic‑leaning folk, punk urgency, and classic pub‑rock swagger into sets designed to keep the bar heaving and the chorus shouted back at the stage. […]
Melbourne-based blues guitarist Duncan Schmoll brings his global experience to the stage, joined by Johnny Tesoriero on drums and Craig Kelly on bass., Honing his craft from Chicago’s legendary blues circuit to London’s iconic West End venues, Schmoll has shared festival lineups with greats like Bob Dylan and Peter Green. Audiences can expect an electrifying performance featuring the music of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric […]
Still brandishing the same uptempo energetic and often frenetic Jumpin' Blues and Jazz, Lindsay Davies (Double Bass and Vocals), Adrian Sims (Tenor Saxophone) and Alexander W Sims (4-string Guitar) combine with Gerry Nelson (Piano) to create a vibe that the punters can't help but get involved with.This quartet will certainly immerse you in the Groovetones spirit.
Poet Fave Stephen Kennedy returns to The Poet for a great Sunday evening of music!
Brendan Lloyd is bringing his John Williamson tribute show back to the Poet, one more time! Brendan has been a fan of John Williamson since he 'was just a boy on the farm'. It’s fair to say that JW was the entire reason he ever picked up a guitar. Accompanied by the inimitable Craig Kelly on bass, enjoy an evening of […]
Songwriter and guitarist Rubita has dropped her new single 'Nigel' - a relaxed, indie-folk-Latino tune, which she'll be playing at The Drunken Poet this September. The new single was listed in the Top 10 Tracks from Naarm music station PBS FM in the last month of July, and is a song that reflects being a […]
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 […]
An evening with Sean O'Callaghan and the Loyal Drinkers - with an irreverent look back on 20 years of The Drunken Poet!
Szara Fox is an flamboyant Dutch songstress, whose unique songwriting style is infused with Flamenco and Balkan Gypsy music. With a powerful, compelling voice and driving guitar style, Szara weaves an elemental sensuality through up-tempo tales of travel, love, and freedom. A trained actress, Szara brings a theatrical and flamboyant sensibility to her dynamic performance style. Szara Fox has […]
