Andy Baylor plays the ballads of The Band!

After orbiting each other in the Sydney and Melbourne music scenes, Cash Williams and Nic Malouf have joined forces, fusing their eclectic tastes into a new project - The Lulublues. Powered by an ensemble of monster players, The Lulublues makes for a tasty blend of soulful blues, gritty rock and an energetic live show.

Cup Eve entertainment sorted...Old Melbourne Road at the Drunken Poet. OMR is an Irish folk/rock band that will make you dance and sing. The boys from Ballarat do Irish folk rock as well as anyone and always make everywhere they play into a party.

With his unique finger style and soulful earthy vocals, Dean Haitani draws inspiration from blues & roots music, and his love of funk and old school R&B rhythms. One of Australian most accomplished guitarist/singer/songwriter, over the last 20 years Dean has toured the US, UK & Europe. His unique sound comes from his experimentation with […]

An evening to lift your senses: An ancient celtic harp & rising folk fusion. Paul Kelly’s former manager Stuart Coupe coined Seren Spain “A voice to die for!”; and Australian Folk Giants like Ernest Aines declared: “Look out folk world - this woman will be heralded for generations!” Kicking off her Take Me Tour Launch […]

Described as a “stellar guitarist, emotive piano player, and a bit of a technical whiz behind the drum kit,” Sonia Serin brings a dynamic blend of fusion, soul, and upbeat energy to every performance. Her 2019 debut album Unresolved and 2024 single Dust Settles showcase her rich musicianship and heartfelt songwriting. With her acoustic guitar […]

London-born and raised across continents, Malaika Mfalme is a Tanzanian/Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and event producer creating on Gadigal Land (Sydney). In their mother tongue, Swahili, their name translates to "Angel King." Malaika’s music is a powerful exploration of Black love, self-acceptance, grief, and the complex journey of being loved and sometimes lost. With a […]

The Mellow Balladeer creates a warm, nostalgic, and intimate ambiance with his acoustic interpretations, ranging from popular and lesser-known classics to the traditional Irish ballads from his native home.    

Thee Cha Cha Chas magically weave the poetic thoughtfulness of 60’s folk music with fun, raw 50’s rock n’ roll and energetic excitement of 70’s punk. The duo originally from Naarm have been playing together for 10 years and are returning from a year of playing across Europe to tour their debut LP ‘Temple Of Mirth’. Their […]

Join the Darlings Family Trust (Duo) for two sets of harmonious story songs dancing around the fringes of the current state of things known and unknown. With acoustic fingerstyle guitar songs and warm lush electric guitar sounds alongside sprawling stories sung in unison harmonies, The Darlings Family Trust root themselves in Folk music whilst dashing in and out of genres […]

This November, be sure to catch Jack Meredith playing his solo set at the Drunken Poet! Jack's a singer songwriter from the Bellarine Peninsula, with a resonant baritone voice and harmonica style that can be both sensitive and driving. Playing songs that echo his experiences of loss, longing and discovery spanning these worlds between city and country, Jack Meredith will be bringing […]

Alex Kosenko, the independent artist hailing from Brisbane, is set to captivate audiences at The Drunken Poet in Melbourne on July 4, 2025. Known for his unique blend of Blues, Rock, and Roots, Alex delivers dynamic one-man band performances that feature a thumping kick drum and tambourine, bluesy acoustic-electric guitar, howling harmonica solos, and soul-driven […]

Cyril Moran returns to The Poet to kick of our Saturday afternoon right! Cyril is Irish born and arrived in Melbourne in the early 90’s. He quickly hooked up with the vibrant music scene playing with popular band Shillelagh Goat at The Dan O’Connell and the Normandy hotels. Cyril soon got a taste of the […]

COLD HEART play mid 20th-century southern American music, from the heydays of The Grand Ole Opry and the Louisiana Hayride when radio was king. Performing tunes from artists such as Hank Williams, Johnny Horton, Faron Young, Buck Owens, Moon Mullican and many many more with some originals all in the late 1940s to 1950s feel. […]