Gigs/Bands/Live

Grace Honeywell & Jeri Foreman Album Launch + Ciara Ferguson

A contemporary blend of folk & bluegrass music plus original songs written with heart & soul

 Jeri Foreman and Grace Honeywell are two dynamo multi-instrumentalists whose diverse talents, passion for global experiences and love for a good ol’ bluegrass breakdown brought them together in a duo project that was not only inevitable but downright wonderful.  

Jeri Foreman, originally from Adelaide, Australia and now based in Glasgow, is celebrated for her mastery of traditional Scottish fiddle music, Bluegrass and Old Time music. Her extensive travels through Europe and North America have deepened her expertise, allowing her to perform across a variety of genres and venues, from major festivals to intimate pubs. 

Grace Honeywell, originally from Oregon, USA continues to redefine what it means to be a modern troubadour, seeking to create spaces where deep emotions can be expressed and shared through song. Blending fiddle and guitar with her whimsical songwriting, to spend an evening with Grace is to experience music that is written from the soul, and sung from the heart.  

Performing together throughout the UK and at festivals such as 2025 Celtic Connections, Jeri and Grace take listeners along on a journey - following a tale of life on the road, adventure, exploration and connection. With their fresh interpretations of country classics, showcase of contemporary bluegrass songs and blend of beautiful originals, they create a unique and joyful experience for any audience.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Bruerville Quartet (COMA Featured Composer 2025) + Danica Elle (Emerging Jazz Writer's Award 2025)

NO WAVE - A Celebration of 2025

Wheatgrass Jam!

Your search for an Adelaide bluegrass jam ends here!

Come on down to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm and swap some G runs.

Bring your instruments, share some tunes and connect with fellow players in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

It’s the perfect chance to enjoy an evening of great music, beer, company and celebrate the awesome of bluegrass!

Brazilian Songwriters - featuring: Felipe Tancini + Rodrigo Soafer

After nearly seven years in Adelaide, Felipe Tancini is bringing his first original music show to the city. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Felipe has been performing professionally for over two decades. He has an album available on all major streaming platforms, showcasing his blend of Brazilian rhythms and heartfelt songwriting.

Since moving to Adelaide, Felipe has been the voice and guitar of the Brazil Nuts Orchestra, performing classics that span generations and Brazilian music. Earlier this year, the band released its first original song, "Better Write a Song", which is available on all major platforms.

On this special night, Felipe will share both old and new compositions, mixing Portuguese and English lyrics for a truly unique experience. Get ready for an intimate evening of music, stories, and the cultural blend that has shaped his journey from Brazil to Australia.

The evening will open with Rodrigo Soafer, an Adelaide-based, Brazilian-born singer-songwriter whose music is a rich tapestry of acoustic and folk-infused storytelling. Dedicated to provoking thought and conversation, Rodrigo weaves intricate melodies with profound lyrics, exploring the complexities and simplicity of love in its many forms. His set promises not just performance, but a space for dialogue and introspection, connecting deeply with the audience.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission + Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits

GoTourComeBack is the name of the tour as Mick and the full Roving Commission line-up head around the country with their new record made in Auckland at Neil Finn’s Roundhead studios with award winning producer Steven Schram. 

​​​​​​​First Step in a Homeward Direction is the first single from the album - entering the AIR Chart at #1 in June, followed by a sold-out national tour. The new bunch of songs are set to slot in seamlessly beside the old faves that have been part of Christmas celebration for so many, for so long.

TIX - $50 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission + Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits

GoTourComeBack is the name of the tour as Mick and the full Roving Commission line-up head around the country with their new record made in Auckland at Neil Finn’s Roundhead studios with award winning producer Steven Schram. 

​​​​​​​First Step in a Homeward Direction is the first single from the album - entering the AIR Chart at #1 in June, followed by a sold-out national tour. The new bunch of songs are set to slot in seamlessly beside the old faves that have been part of Christmas celebration for so many, for so long.

TIX - $50 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

BECCY COLE'S FAMILY JAM - FINAL FOR 2025! -SOLD OUT

Beccy Cole brings her talented family to the Wheaty every 2 months. Now in its 3rd year, these memorable, intimate musical nights have become an absolute ‘must do’ on the Adelaide live entertainment calendar. Join Beccy and family with occasional special guests for an intimate evening of harmonies, stories and surprises. 

*** sold out ***

Xani (VIC) Album Tour + Georgia Oatley

It has been a massive year for violinist and singer/songwriter, Xani. She played Tallinn Music Week in Estonia, the inaugural SXSW London and released the Australian Music Prize-nominated album, "Keep Moving". Now that it's coming up to the end of the year, it's time to celebrate all the little wins.

This is not your tidy end-of-year wrap. It’s a violin through a distortion pedal, a catalogue of songs cut open and re-stitched until they bleed new colours. Xani takes one theme, chews it up, and spits it back as a live show that’s equal parts confession, chaos and communion.

And the first hit is: Finish Lines. The end of 2025, the end of the gig calendar, the end of whatever else you didn’t get around to grieving. Expect endings of love, chapters, eras — dragged out into sprawling outros that refuse to shut up when they’re told.

Every town gets a different version — new conspirators, fresh wreckage — but the vibe is the same: half celebration, half funeral, all an ode to the year that has been. It’s a night for anyone who knows that crawling to the finish line still counts as finishing.

Xani Kolac is a rule-bender with a violin. Classically trained then gleefully corrupted, she rips the instrument out of stereotypes and drops it into the mess of songs, stories, and noise. One night it’s a gut-punch ballad, the next it’s a wall of distortion, and usually both in the same set. Improviser, composer, instigator — Xani’s shows swing like a wrecking ball between raw chaos and cinematic, heart-bursting stillness. Always restless, always rewriting the script, never giving you the same thing twice.

“Her set wasn’t just a concert—it was an experience, a testament to the power of music to spark joy and bring people together.” (Upside Adelaide)

“Xani Kolac is an expert at melding creative artistry with technology to build captivating sound worlds.” (The Age)

TIX - $30/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Fallen Saints with Special guest Paul White

Featuring four of the nation's most exceptional musicians, each contributing their artistry to countless albums that have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. United, The Fallen Saints, Mark Meyer, Carl Pink, Ron Kosmider, and Nick Panousakis compose stories that traverse landscapes—from the sun-scorched desert to the untamed dirty sea.

 Their songs explore the depths of love, loss, joy, hope, and sorrow, blending contrasts into a soulful, blues-infused gumbo of genres. From Soul and Blues to Rock and Americana, their music is a celebration of heartfelt originality, complemented by masterful renditions of timeless classics penned by the world's greatest songwriters.

 Special guest Paul White has established himself as one of the leading keyboard players in the Australia, with a career spanning over 30 years. Known for his work on the Hammond Organ his versatile keyboard playing style has seen him tour nationally and internationally with bands and theatre shows.

The Fallen Saints with Paul White is an evening that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of soulful music and electrifying energy!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Tin Town Album Launch + Ryan Martin-John

To celebrate the release of their debut album, Down in the Dirt, Adelaide's Tin Town (Courtney Robb & Snooks La Vie) play a very special full band show at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton. Gather your friends for a unique live music experience in the heart of Adelaide.

Tin Town is the new collaboration between seasoned Australian artists Courtney Robb and Snooks La Vie. As a wife-and-husband duo, they deliver grounded, folk-country melodies and unfiltered storytelling. Their songs feel vulnerable but intentional – the kind of music that doesn’t need to raise its voice to be heard.

Robb’s vocals are arresting in their honesty, textured and expressive, carrying the weight of the lyrics without overselling them. La Vie’s harmonica is a vital thread in the Tin Town sound - melancholic one minute, cutting the next - adding colour and character in all the right places. It gives their songs a sense of movement and mood that lingers long after the final note.

Think folk, country, and blues in equal measure - best heard with a glass of red (or a Wheaty beer) in hand and nowhere to be.

Special Guest: Ryan Martin John

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABE)

Ally Row (VIC) + Axe & The Ivory

COMA'S END OF YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA!

Tim Rogers (VIC) + Grace Vandals ** SOLD OUT **

With a career now motoring along in its third unique decade, Tim Rogers remarkable resume encompasses the world of Music, Film, Television, Stage and Literature.

 As the frontman of You Am I, one of the essential Australian rock n’ roll bands, guitarist and vocalist Tim Rogers along with band mates Russell Hopkinson on drums, Andy Kent on Bass, and (since 1999) Davey Lane on guitar, have released ten studio albums to date.  Three of these releases have debuted at number one on the ARIA charts in consecutive order – 1995’s “Hi Fi Way”, 1996’s “Hourly, Daily” and 1998’s “#4 Record” – with the Albums also receiving multiple Platinum and Gold status for commercial sales. Recently You Am I released “Porridge and Hotsauce” in 2015 and last year’s live double album “All Onboard.”

In addition to success in Australia, You Am I have released a number of albums internationally and toured worldwide headlining shows across North America and Europe. 

Tim Rogers musical career has also produced side projects, collaborations and solo albums which include the release of his first solo album in 1999 (with backing band The Twin Set) “What Rhymes With Cars And Girls” Through the release ‘Spit Polish,” “Dirty Ron/Ghost Songs,” “My Better Half” (with Tex Perkins) Rogers Sings Rogerstein,” “ The Rules Of Attraction” (with the Bamboos) and 2017’s incredible “An Actor Repairs”

Whether as part of You Am I or as a solo artist since 1999, Tim Rogers has received 13 ARIA Awards, including Male Artist of the Year, Best Group, Best Independent Release and Album Of The Year. 

 In recent years Rogers’ talent has been turned to Stage and Screen - both big and small.  His first silver screen acting experience was a small cameo role in Jane Campion’s “Holy Smoke”, followed by a role in Michael Weisler short film “Hunter Finkelstein’.  In 2013 he was cast in a larger role in the musical/thriller film “The Boy Castaways.” And has hosted his very own cable TV show “Studio At The Memo”

2017 saw the release of Tim Rogers first book through Harper Collins, Detours, to critical acclaim and best seller status. Of which The Australian said: “A heartbreaking work off staggering honesty.” And The Guardian: “Authentic, beautiful, unusual, brave.”

Tines Of Stars Unfurled, released in early 2023, the companion record and bookend to Tim’s Debut 1999 record What Rhymes With Cars and Girls. It debuted at #4 in the ARIA charts and was seen as his strongest solo record in a over a decade. 

Early 2025 You Am I celebrated 30 years of the release of Hi Fi Way with the record reissue landing ARIA top 10 again!Followed by a huge nation tour selling 8000 tickets between Sydney and Melbourne alone; showing Tim Rogers is as relevant now as he has been for the last 30 years. 

Hailing from a mining town in WA, Tim Rogers has spent his considerable energy over these very memorable years, taking his talents to the world.  And now in his late 40’s and with a kit bag of experience and wisdom under his belt, has become a fully formed truly modern Australian icon.

** SOLD OUT **

The Big ol' Wheaty Pub Music Quiz - Featuring: Aaron Nash & The Double A-Sides

Hillside Ride - Featuring: Madam Super Trash + Periscope + After Dark

Madam Super Trash (MST) is an autobahn charged rock band, serving up a high-octane mix of infectious melodies and dynamic rhythms, all wrapped in a rebellious edge.

 Their sound evolves in response to masterful poetry and lyrics written by lead singer, Tina Barry. MST have been described as “treble heavy, shiny, happy, political post punk, turned indie pop”, earning a reputation for their high-energy performances and genre-blurring sound.

 Their infectious tracks have garnered significant attention, securing a spot on Three D Radio's top most 20 played, as well as regular spins on stations up and down the east coast, Europe and the US. MST’s songs are original designs sprung from a need to address the myriad of trash in our objective and subjective worlds.

 With their sights set on pushing musical boundaries and creating memorable live experiences, Madam Super Trash is a rising force to be reckoned with in the indie-rock scene.

Periscope hail from the Southern suburbs of Adelaide. Formed in Spring 2005 and have been playing gigs in Adelaide and Melbourne ever since.
Periscope have recently completed a brand new 7 track EP titled "Big Deal' with newest member Noah Osmond on drums.

After Dark..Electrifying pop/rock band, After Dark cover a wide array of sounds from heavier, catchy tunes to soul-stirring ballads. With powerhouse vocals, enchanting violin melodies, searing guitar riffs, groovy bass lines, thunderous drumming and atmospheric keys, they create a musical experience that captivates audiences. This talented Adelaide group have just released their highly anticipated full-length debut album, "Lights Out!"

Adam Page's Silly Xmas!

'Twas The Gig Before Christmas! Featuring: The Yearlings + Isabella Grace + Bug & Banjo

Yes, it’s the traditional pre-Christmas show where The Yearlings and friends get together to play some tunes and have a very merry afternoon. Anything could happen . . .

THE YEARLINGS

The Yearlings (Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson) have an undeniable connection, the chemistry evident in their performance makes it feel like magic. There is an intangible quality to their set that draws you in completely.

Their current album ‘Luck’, mixed by Chris Shaw in Austin TX (Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow) and produced by Lucie Thorne, took out the 2023 Roots Album of the Year (Adelaide Blues & Roots Association). Their music is intimate, raw and powerful, producing a new strain of acoustic music, siting somewhere between folk, blues, and country. 

This is a simplistic comparison however, Robyn Chalklen and Chris Parkinson have their own distinct identity - their songs speak directly to an Australian experience and despite their performances being completely stripped back to voice and guitars, they have a distinct hypnotic groove that is irresistible.

ISABELLA GRACE

Isabella Grace is a young guitar student of Chris Parkinson’s and has recorded her debut EP produced by Chris and will showcase her wonderful heartfelt songs.

BUG & BANJO

Grandfather / Granddaughter duo will open the show. Their musical connection is a beautiful thing. Not to be missed.

Ben Abraham's Christmas Show

Christmas Eve - GOLONKA! Presents...A Real Turkey

Golonka play songs and dances that tell of the stars and the passing of days. Their music is cabaret and gypsy-influenced: some of it from Eastern Europe, much of it their own.  

Golonka formed in 2006 played at Womad 2013, toured to Japan to represent Adelaide at the Hamamatsu Music Festval in 2016, and have been gigging constantly since then. Their third CD, Cut Out the Day, was released at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in 2024.

CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED ALL DAY

Ahhhh......Christmas. One of the only days your favourite local bartenders get to take off work, eat too much food, and drink copious amounts of the booze they've spent all year serving.

If you need something to to while away the hours before the pub opens again, here's a Chrissy Classic for ya:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQzJAKxTrE

Happy turkey day everyone - see you at the bar on Boxing Day!

BOXING DAY - Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

In Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst, singer, songwriter, guitarist and guitar maker from Adelaide, Australia, Don Morrison teams up with his two sons, Eddie on the double bass, and Jake on lead guitar. They’ve taught him some new chords and brought him into the 21st century. Along with long time comrade Andy Przygonski on drums, this quartet makes up Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst, one of the finest original bands this country has heard for quite a while and they will be continuing their tradition of a Boxing Day show at the Wheaty .

"I'm convinced that Don Morrison really is one of the finest songwriters this country has produced."  Stuart Coupe

Velvet Moth + Sunset Egos

Psych, Electro-Stoner Rock, Proto-Pop Punk band VELVET MOTH will be hitting the stage at The Wheatsheaf Hotel with special guest SUNSET EGOS showcasing their own original rock tunes, for a night of musical madness splendour!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jude Seda + Ned Baulderstone + Gilly & Bede

Bromham + Anya Anastasia & Band + Jamie Lena & Band + Sturt Avenue

Bromham and The Wheaty are teaming up to bring you another New Years Eve Extravaganza!

This years lineup features some of SAs most amazing song writers and music makers all for your enjoyment at the low low price of… FREE!!! So come and bring in the new year in joyous fashion with us at our favourite pub!

Bromham: 11:30PM

Bromham is a community of musicians whose passion for music, life and joyful silliness is infectious. They take influences from all over the world and create songs that tell stories about the people closest to them. Their live show is a raucous celebration that never fails to leave audiences feeling uplifted. Hailing from the Adelaide Hills, this big family is becoming well loved all around Australia from their numerous festival appearances at the likes of Womadelaide and Woodford Folk Festival. Come and find out why audiences are falling in love with this joyous bunch!

Anya Anastasia (with band): 10:15PM

Experimental Art-Rock with global influences, made in Adelaide, South Australia.

The originality of the songwriting and captivating melodies draw you in to the strange and dreamlike landscapes the music evokes.

Anya's lush arrangements, intricate guitar work and intriguing vocals weave together to create beautifully crafted songs featuring Gareth Chin on keys/rhodes and Satomi Ohnishi on percussion/drums.

Anya's lyrics ask questions about our society, conspiring to stir dissent and environmental action. Amidst the grind of modern industrial life, her songs transcribe wonders of the natural world.

Jamie Lena (with band): 9PM

Alternative soul singer/songwriter, Jamie Lena makes music to feel into the heart space, writing melodies both honest and infectiously joyful. With plenty of groove and soul, Jamie draws inspiration from RnB/neo/soul/folk wonders, such Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu, Carole King. A voice of milk and honey sings love, life and heartache, the effort to make sense of this human experience.

Sturt Avenue: 8PM

Sturt Avenue is an indie folk/Australiana family band led by SCALA award-winning singer-songwriter Bryn Soden. Built from a foundation of familial bonds and cherished friendships, the band also features John Soden on mandolin and slide guitar, Gina Nott on violin, Lou Howard on banjo, Dave Thompson on lookin fly, Isaac Kerr on bass, and Bryce Lehmann on "I play the drums". Their music weaves tales of love and sorrow, threaded with that elusive, golden-hour feeling - the kind that lingers after a night of singing, dancing, drinking, and laughing with the people who know you best.

New Year’s Day Front Bar Folk - Featuring: Jen Lush & The Field + Castle Bats

Jen Lush is known for her poetic, intimate music and evocative performances. With influences ranging from Iron & Wine, Sharon Van Etten and PJ Harvey, these are tender folk songs flung into evocative, experimental soundscapes with storytelling at the centre. Jen and her stellar band ‘The Field’ have performed in festivals and venues across Australia and both recent albums (Let Loose The Beating Birds / Hum Of The Mettle) won ARBA ‘s Roots album of the year in 2021 and 2023.

Jen Lush & The Field launched their double release Wolf & The Dog / Black Wing in October and will be sharing these new songs and some older tunes alongside charismatic folk duo Castle Bats in the front bar of the Wheaty to see in the new year with a glorious mash-up of folk for folk.

Castle Bats  - From the embers of The Timbers rises Castle Bats, a brand-new project from longtime collaborators Benjamin Roberts and Simon Basey. Known for founding and driving the high-energy folk outfit The Timbers, the duo now take flight in a fresh direction — weaving powerful storytelling crafted with unique arrangements featuring the distinctive blend of pedal organ, toy piano, ukulele, and banjo. The Castle Bats are creating a fresh and captivating sonic landscape with drones, rhythms and loops spawning darkly atmospheric and fiercely alive songwriting. 

Tunes with Strings and Songs - Featuring - The Diane Peters Quartet with special guest - Lou Blackwell

Glide into 2026 down at the Wheaty with an evening of original Jazz Harp Sounds, String arrangements and Songs featuring special guest vocalist Lou Blackwell and members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

 Diane’s individual jazz style has taken her to play in international harp festivals, jazz festivals and to and to collaborate with renowned musicians in Australia and Italy for over 2 decades. This special edition brings together long-time music colleagues and friends from Adelaide. Michael Robertson on Viola, Gemma Phillips on Cello and Harley Gray on Bass (all members of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra) will perform Diane’s string trio for Bass Viola and cello among the other arrangements of Diane’s jazz cross-over music.

Exited to have the appearance of Lou Blackwell currently in vogue in Australia's venues and festivals with her stunning project The French Set. 2.1.26 at the Wheaty, will be a reuniting of Lou and Diane for a few songs from the ol’ days of their Celtic-jazz duo “Paris - Melbourne express”.

 Diane’s original music CDs and projects include the 5-piece jazz band “Archaeopteryx”, crossover string and jazz ensembles “Project Sunrise” and “Salti Temporali”, elettronica duo “cafeAmaro ” and jazz trio “blue immersion”            

Harp, Voice and original music by Diane Peters (AU/ITL)
viola - Michael Robertson
cello - Gemma Phillips
bass - Harley Gray
special guest singer - Lou Blackwell

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Fleur Green + Stuart James Day

Stuart James Day and Fleur Green are both stalwarts of the Adelaide songwriting and composing scene. Together, at this Jan 8 show at The Wheatsheaf Hotel they will showcase some of their finest repertoire and Fleur will be debuting the material from the sequel to her original rock opera The Desert Plea with 14 songs from the follow up The Ocean’s Kiss with feature guitarist SA’s own Django Rowe.

An evening not to be missed!

TIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Del Webb Explosion - formerly known as PlanB

ARBA Summer Blues - Harp Attack!

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Summer Blues, the latest in our acclaimed "seasonal" shows at the iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel.

The show will feature an all-star line-up of musicians that do not normally play together. This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show!  

LINE-UP:

Harp and vocals:

Mark Winston

Amin Slee

Tim Sheehan

Nathan Dawson

WITH

Dave Howlett (guitar)

Lachlan Sullivan (upright & electric bass)

Paul Thomson (drums)

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Wrong Road + Sette Bello

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music—The Wrong Road is back, and they’re bringing the super-talented Sette Bello along for the ride!

The Wrong Road, a powerhouse 7-piece lineup, delivers an explosive mix of music guaranteed to take you on a high-energy journey from start to finish. Sharing the stage is the incredible Sette Bello. This dynamic trio will serenade you with their eclectic mix of love, hate, and everything in between, adding their own unique flavor to the night.

You won’t want to miss this. It's going to be epic!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)