The Drunken Poet

R.R Grenville and the Mooncats play the songs of Moon Mullican
2024-01-30 20:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
R.R Grenville and the Mooncats play the songs of Moon Mullican!
Moon Mullican – nicknamed “King of the Hillbilly Piano Players”, was an American Country & Western singer, songwriter, and pianist. He was associated with the hillbilly boogie style which influenced rockabilly. Jerry Lee Lewis cited him as a major influence on his own singing and piano playing.

Brent Hayhurst
2024-01-28 18:30 - 23:30
Brent Hayhurst – live at The Poet!

Morgan and the 770's
2024-01-28 16:00 - 23:30
Morgan and the 770’s arrive at The Poet for your Sunday afternoon tunes, kicking off at 4pm!

Melbourne-based guitarist and singer Morgan Klose delves deep into the blues, with a heavy dose of funk and groove in the mix.
Morgan has appeared as a sideman for some of the country’s finest blues headliners, and frequently appears around town with various outfits.
On this exciting occasion he will be appearing at the Drunken Poet fronting his own newly-formulated 3- piece band: “The 770’s”.
Be sure to get down and check this one because things will be on the up-and-up for this crew!

Otis Namrell Trio
2024-01-27 21:00 - 23:30
Otis Namrell is excited to be heading back to the amazing Drunken Poet in Melbourne with his trio band! Otis Namrell is a 21-year-old virtuoso blues/southern rock guitarist and singer/songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally a Northern Rivers native, Namrell spent his teenage years fine tuning his incredibly unique approach to blues guitar by incorporating elements of jazz, swamp rock, country and psychedelic rock into his playing style.
Head down to the Drunken Poet on Saturday 27th January 2024 to witness this amazing local blues/rock band!

James Cisco plays the songs of Hank Williams
2024-01-23 20:00 - 23:30
Growing up in the USA with parents who played in a bluegrass band together it is fair to say James Cisco has deep roots in country music. His mother used to use a guitar case for his crib while on the road. James is a singer-songwriter who moved to Australia from the USA 20 years ago, best known locally for fronting Cisco Caesar and The Excellent Smithers.
He is a thirty-year veteran of performing in pubs, clubs, and festivals in America and Australia and a lifetime fan of Hank Williams.

Peter O'Shea, Viki Mealings and Jane Whitelock play the songs of Lou Reed
2024-01-16 20:00 - 23:30
Peter O’Shea, Viki Mealings and Jane Whitelock play the songs of Lou Reed at The Poet

Lou Reed was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades.

The Wraylettes
2024-01-13 21:00 - 23:30
The Wraylettes live at The Poet!
Ready to rumble? Featuring members of Plastic Section, Ben Rogers Instrumental Asylum, Les Yeye Girls and The Vibrajets, The Wraylettes preach the rock’n’roll gospel of all-time great musical guru Link Wray! Fresh from supporting The Cruel Sea in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney on their recent ‘Honeymoon is Over’ anniversary tour, The Wraylettes will be unleashing two sets of their (ahem) WRAYdioactive sounds on the Drunken Poet in January. Expect a mix of Link’s hits, his obscurities, and maybe even a couple of ‘Linkalike’ originals… Start polishing your rockin’ shoes now, groovers!

Kyle Brew
2024-01-11 20:00 - 23:30
Raised on a diet of Influences ranging from Lightnin’ Hopkins to Big Bill Broonzy and more modern day artists like Justin Townes Earle, Kyle Brew has a voice that is distinctive, rich and beyond his years. His songs reflect the mind of an older soul.
Kyle’s voice possesses a turn of phrase both honest and forthright. With Four EPs (‘Hangover Day’ – ‘Well, There Is Nothing Else To Do?’ – ‘I Think I’ll Stay Home For My Birthday’ – ‘Smoking On The John’) under his belt already, Brew’s observational lyrics are confidently delivered with the kind of lines that get stuck in your head for days.

The Windsavers play the songs of The Wiggles
2024-01-09 20:00 - 23:30
Get ready.. to Wiggle.. at The Poet!
This will be a first! The Windsavers pay tribute to the biggest selling Australian band of all time.. yep.. it’s The Wiggles!!!!

Connor Healy
2024-01-07 18:30 - 23:30
Connor Healy live at The Poet – your Sunday eve taken care of!

Andrea Robertson
2024-01-03 20:00 - 23:30
Andrea Robertson has a knack for making music that gets into your system and feels immediately like an old friend. Through a tasty fusion of blues, roots, folk, rock and alt-country (aka Americana), Robertson brings you home with her, to the waves crashing on her favourite beach, to the beloved dog lying at her feet, to her incredibly talented family who often share the stage with her at shows.

Slatts plays the songs of Kris Kristofferson
2024-01-02 20:00 - 23:30
Poet fave Slatts is bringing the songs of Kris Kristofferson to our Tribute Tuesday!
Kris Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter and actor who is best known as the writer and recorder of the songs Me and Bobby McGee, For the Good Times, Sunday Morning Coming Down, and Help Me Make It Through the Night.

Mark Campbell and The Ravens
2023-12-29 20:30 - 23:30
Mark Campbell and The Ravens return to their favourite pub in the world, The Drunken Poet, to preview their forthcoming debut album. Recorded with ARIA-winning producer Jimi Maroudas, it features members of Augie March (Dave Williams), You Am I (Davey Lane), Cash Savage and the Last Drinks (Kat Mear) and Kylie Auldist.
The band’s blend of alt. country, rock, and folk has seen them support icons of Australian music including Henry Wagons, Sarah McLeod, and Ross McLennan.

“That lyric was so good. I had to write it on my arm for later.” – Glen Hansard (“Once” feature film, ex-The Frames)

Christmas Eve at The Poet!
2023-12-24 12:00 - 23:30

Shanakee
2023-12-23 15:00 - 23:30
Shanakee play a mix of traditional Irish folk music and songs and a lot of their own original songs with a bit of everything thrown in. With Kieran O’Connell at the helm and a swag of talented, experienced musicians, these guys will Rock the House. Don’t miss out!

The Treblettes play Rock N Roll Christmas
2023-12-19 20:00 - 23:30

O Gibson
2023-12-15 20:30 - 23:30
O Gibson bring their fresh sounds to The Poet!

Rhys Tolhurst
2023-12-14 20:00 - 23:30
Embark on a musical odyssey with Rhys Tolhurst, a true artisan of sound, who traded the tropical vibes of Cairns for the eclectic beats of Melbourne in 2016. Rhys, a prodigy since his appearance as a Finalist on Australia’s Got Talent at the age of 17, has evolved into a versatile artist, leaving his mark not only as a musician but also as a judge on ‘All Together Now’ (7 Network).

Bill Barber plays the songs of Tom Waits
2023-12-12 20:00 - 23:30

The Windsavers
2023-12-08 20:30 - 23:30
When Aaron Gillett (harmonica), Benny Gerrard (drums, vocals) and Alex Stewart (guitar) entered the 2020 lockdown, they were mere individuals. After months of pupation in the chrysalis of isolation, they have emerged, united as The Windsavers. They’ve released a new album recently, come and hear their new tunes!

Katankin plays the songs of Dolly Parton
2023-12-05 20:00 - 23:30
Katankin sings the song of the iconic Dolly Parton!

Drunken Poet Shanty Club
2023-12-03 18:30 - 23:30

Nature In The City
2023-12-01 20:30 - 23:30
Nature in the City is a folk-rock band based around the voice, guitar and songwriting of Robin Sellin born in Germany, now living in Naarm/Melbourne.
What started out one year ago as a duo soon turned into a full band infused with some serious Melbourne vibes with violin, drums, and bass.
Nature in the City invites the listener on a sonic journey rife with improvisation and with no two sets ever the same.

The Kick Heavy
2023-11-30 20:00 - 23:30
KickHeavy are a Melbourne based band bringing you alternative rock with a splash of country and a slap of energy from the bass player. Come on down!

The Hornets play the Humour of Bob Dylan
2023-11-28 20:00 - 23:30
The Hornets Trio, author, singer-song writer and guitarist Craig Horne, ARIA Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff Burstin (Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and Black Sorrows) , ARIA winner and keyboardist Bruce Haymes (Paul Kelly, Archie Roach, you name it) will play a set of Bob Dylan’s humorous material at a special Tuesday night at the Drunken Poet.

Playing songs like Leopard Skin Pill Box Hat, Rainy Day Women #12 & 35, Outlaw Blues, Odds and Ends, Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, This Wheel’s on Fire and more.

The Hornets, Bob Dylan, and The Poet …not to be missed.

Pop Up Gaeltacht
2023-11-26 19:00 - 23:30

Suzette Herft
2023-11-23 20:00 - 23:30
Suzette is passionate about songwriting and inspired by a visit to Nashville, she founded the Melbourne Songwriters Guild.
She has been a regular songwriting tutor at The Lake School for Celtic Music and other community groups. Her songs have been finalists in the Australian Independent Music Awards over the years.

Homesick Rays British 60's Blues Revue
2023-11-21 20:00 - 23:30
Homesick Rays British 60’s Blues Revue!

Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces (single launch)
2023-11-18 21:00 - 23:30
Strap yourself in for the tone and fury of mid 50’s Chicago blues with Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces final single release “Sweet Little Riff” at The Drunken Poet on 18 November. A favourite haunt of the Aces; come on down for a night of energy and vitality as The Wayward Aces send the VU meters into a frenzy and kick their final single kicking and screaming off into the universe.

Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces – High energy, huge fun and sharp tunes honed at local Melbourne venues as well as Echuca Winter Blues Festival, The Blues Train and Blues on Broadbeach.

It’s bluesharp, guitar and rhythm taking no prisoners.

Nathan Beretta Band
2023-11-17 20:30 - 23:30
