Oscar LaDell was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin. A second-generation musician, Oscar started out playing standards in bars around Dunedin, featuring songs by Muddy Waters, BB King and Guitar Slim. Over the years, funk, rock, soul, R&B and more have found their way into Oscar’s music.  In the space of one […]

Join us for a Sunday afternoon with the one and only Ezra Lee's Boogie Men! Ezra Lee is Australia’s undisputed king of boogie-woogie and rock 'n' roll piano. Channeling the spirit of legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Ezra’s performances are a whirlwind of explosive energy, pounding rhythms, and fiery licks. A natural-born showman, Ezra has […]

Moosejaw Rifle Club are a folk/country/bluegrass band. With layered four part harmonies and hooks galore, the sweet harmonising and rollicking rhythms have seized the attention of every band room and festival they have played. Moosejaw Rifle Club have firmly set their reputation for fun loving, good time music. Seamlessly moving between country ballads and rollicking […]

Thomas Rocky is a Melbourne based songwriter whose songs drift between intimate folk, piano ballads, and storytelling. Influenced from artists such as Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave, his live performances are raw and deeply personal. With a focus on lyricism, atmosphere, and emotion, Thomas aims to create a sense of intimacy only music can manifest. At The Drunken […]

Introducing the dynamic duo, Bethany Graf and Ted Coutts, now based in Melbourne, Australia. Formerly of the rock band Atomica, Beth and Ted bring a unique blend of powerful vocals, rich harmonies, and engaging musicianship to every performance. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Paramore, Oasis, Royel Otis, The Cranberries and Fleetwood Mac, their live shows feature a diverse […]

A country-soul songwriter with a talent for finding the extraordinary in the everyday, Roz Girvan has been part of Melbourne's roots music community for many years.  

The Twa Corbies are a Victorian based two-piece that love to share the fun, exciting, and occasionally lamenting sounds and stories of Celtic folk music. Enjoyable to all who love tunes about rebellion, romance and of course a night on the good stuff.

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 […]