Victor Stranges returns to the songs that shaped him with Get Stiffed - a rare, one-night-only dive into the catalogue of Stiff Little Fingers, the Irish punk band whose songs defined a generation. As a teenage drummer in Melbourne’s underground ’80s band Drunk ’n’ Disorderly, Stranges cut his teeth on this material across the pub circuit. Now, 37 years on, he […]
Authentic and original blues & roots from the bohemia of the South. Salty Trevarthen (Vox & Harmonica, Guitar) leads the band with Morgan Klose (Guitar), Peter Beulke (Bass) and Peter Hodges (Drums) – some of the finest players in the blues/roots genre. Acid blues guitar, jazz influenced drumming, rock solid bass. Butterfield inspired electric harp - Great blues, style and attitude to burn.
The legendary Dave Steel (ex WPA, Archie Roach Band, etc etc) returns to the Drunken Poet after a long absence....on Sunday August 2nd come along and hear Dave play some old tunes, a few from his latest release ‘Wooden Music’ and a couple of new ones, mixed up with a little blues and slide guitar....stories […]
DAVE MILES and MICK EVANS (from THE PRAIRIE OYSTERS) present the songs of the best band you’ve never heard of: THE SMITHEREENS. It took some hard decisions to trim the set down when you have 7 albums of masterful power pop to choose from. But they have curated a 1 hour goldmine of great and […]
There’s a defining old world charm to Melbourne songstress Yolanda Ingley II – equally wielding smoky vocals and impassioned heart, Yolanda’s songs dip into soul, blues and jazz with inherent sophistication that draw to mind the greats of eras passed. Yolanda is playing two sets at The Poet from 8-10pm.
Ash King is a blues & roots singer-songwriter from Healesville in Victoria. With his deep powerful voice and funky guitar work, he balances soulful feel and raw energy. Think John Butler meets Johnny Cash at a BBQ and you’re not far off. As a solo acoustic artist and frontman of blues-rock band Smoke Stack Rhino, […]
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, […]
Nick Charles is known internationally as “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues”. His 35+ year career has seen him accumulate every conceivable accolade including Port Fairy Artist of the Year and The AGE Blues album of the year. He’s toured with artists including John Hammond, Guy Clarke, Ralph McTell, Robyn Ford and BB King […]
Ciaran Boyle and Declan Simpson have joined together as THE GALWAY ROVERS! Spend your Sunday evening at The Poet with these legends!
Brittle Sun & Peter O'Shea play the songs of Velvet Underground
Safari Motel is back with fresh energy and new grooves! Join Nicole, Jason, Simon, and Damo at The Drunken Poet in West Melbourne for a night of electric tunes and infectious rhythms. With fresh faces on guitar and drums, we're bringing a whole new level of passion to the stage—ready to do what we were […]
Mason, Shane and Joe are a newly formed trio - from The Poet's Open Mic, to our legendary Thursday nights!
