Singer and banjo player, Maggie Carty was brought up in a musical family spanning generations in the west of Ireland. Her father, John Carty (fiddle & banjo) being one of the most sought after traditional musicians worldwide. She has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals including Milwaukee Irish Festival USA, Austin Celtic Music […]

  Andrew has built a solid reputation as a live performer, writing sweet and moving, rootsy Australian country rock. With a discography which includes collaborations with Susanna Espie, Kutcha Edwards, Paul Hester, Mundaway Yunapingu and more, Andrew is a prolific and powerful songman, songwriter, singer and guitarist, with a loyal and hungry following of listeners, […]

Sibyl is an alternative folk band based in Naarm (Melbourne). With colourful harmonies and soft-psychedelic rhythms, Sibyl offers music that is founded in long-term friendship and reflection. Telling personal stories of growth and growing up, together we go sentimentally. Sibyl includes Lydia Grant (voice, guitar, piano), Maisie Pearle (voice, accordion), Chloe Morgan (voice, guitar), and Anita […]

  Shanakee - a 4 piece not to be missed! With outstanding musicianship and storytelling through songs, these 4 will have The Poet jumping.

The Glorious are returning to The Drunken Poet! Having spent lockdown working on new material for a forthcoming album, the band are excited to be back in front of people at their favourite local venue. The Glorious have built a formidable catalogue of supremely melodic, emotionally affecting songs. Armed with some fresh new tracks and an always […]

  CILLIAN MAHER - 3pm MARTY KELLY - 9pm

Rock and Roller Joe Jacobson will send 2022 off with a bang on Friday 30th December at The Drunken Poet. From Gutsy Guitar leads to Soulful Ballads, Loose Boozy Blues and Hard Rock Classics  - Jacobson's hearty style is sure to get the walls shaking. With Influences like The Beasts of Bourbon, The Rolling Stones, […]

TIM SCANLAN DUO - 3PM MADIGANS WAKE - 9PM Madigan’s Wake is a 5 piece Celtic punk band from Melbourne who have been together for almost two years. In that time they have quickly become a regular on the Melbourne music scene. So far three singles have been released with their debut self-titled single being played […]