Gigs/Bands/Live

The Alan Fletcher Band (VIC) + Riley Catherall (VIC)

Alan Fletcher is a household name in the Australia because of his portrayal of Dr Karl Kennedy in the popular Australian drama Neighbours. Thousands of people also know Alan’s work as a successful musician, first as a Rock artist with his band Waiting Room and lately with as a fine Americana and Alt/Country singer-songwriter.
 
In 2024 Alan and his five-piece band promoted his album The Point on a sold-out 22 date UK tour
 
In 2025 Alan and the band will return to the UK for a 32-date tour promoting his upcoming album Back to School.
 
Alan’s songs are a blend of humour (For the Love of Lager, How Good is Bed, I’ve Got a Crush on Susie K) and poignant reflections on love and life (Hey You, The Point, Back to School)
 
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Alan’s songs and meet a TV legend up close and personal. 

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Little Dagger + Lauren Butler

From the sunset suburbs of Adelaide’s west, Little Dagger emerge from the evening with brooding melancholy, bending heartstrings, and fire-fuelled foot-stomping. Their sharp edge cuts to reveal a deeper tenderness, filling the dark hollows with whiskey warmth.

 Built on a long-standing friendship and decades of collective experience in music, Little Dagger blend their diverse musical backgrounds to craft honest, resonant songs grounded in folk, blues and country. Influenced by the likes of Neko Case, Lucinda Williams, and Charley Crockett, Little Dagger deliver a sound that's raw, reflective, and full of heart.

Lauren Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her ethereal voice and evocative storytelling. Blending delicate melodies with haunting lyricism, creating soundscapes that linger long after the final note. Lauren's presence is intimate and transportive, drawing listeners into a world that feels both otherworldly and deeply personal. 

Moko & Lattin + Johnno Lattin

LJ & The Reckless Horns

Lexington Jones with his 8 piece group The Reckless Horns will intoxicate you with their eclectic collection of original cool grooves where chilled out jazz meets funky rhythms with a touch of Soul. Punctuated with sublime horn arrangements and slick improvisation they have gained a reputation for their energetic horn section and stage presence.

Lj and The Reckless Horns features LJ on Saxophone with Rob Chenoweth on Trumpet. On vocals we have Samantha Van Reewyk Vanua, Carmine Scalzi and Patrick Sorrentino.The Reckless Rhythm section features Ronny Davidson on bass, Rob Reid on Drums, Michael Mann on Keyboards and Larry Lopresto on guitar. An incredible lineup of Adelaides best. 

Come down and join us for a unique, inspiring evening of entertainment.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Monbulk

MonBulk is a band whose collective experience of writing and playing original music spans decades: pop, funk, acoustic and rock-infused melodies drawn from current and past live and recorded projects. Audiences have loved and been immersed in old and new songs and have encouraged more. We are happy to oblige.

MonBulk:

Ben Riley                              Drums

Chris Coleman                       Guitar

Kym Lawry                            Keyboards

Luke Thomson                       Vocals/Guitar

Mark Calligeros                      Bass/Vocals

Stephanie Thomson                Vocals

Mid-Year Wheaty Ceramics and Glass Sale

A highlight on the calendar, this twice-yearly event is run by ceramic and glass artists selling direct to the public.  

Come meet the artists and expect to find treasures ranging from small cups and every day vessels to special exhibition pieces and sculptures. 

Mark Curtis & The Flannelettes + Mark Jory

 Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes 

Mark Jory

Mark lives and works in Adelaide, Australia, with his wife and kids. He is a singer/songwriter, who plays guitar & harmonica. He has released 2 ep's ‘Beloved’ and ‘Behold’. His songs reflect his experiences in life, faith and love.

Jen Lush band + Aza Newland

Jen Lush and her stellar band return to the Wheaty on the cusp of releasing new music.

This is their first full band show this year and they're bursting with new songs, stories and untamed dance moves, and maybe even finally a name for the band!

Wonderful singer songwriter Aza Newland joins them for this beautiful Sunday arvo show. Book now, pay what you can, everyone is welcome!

(band photo by Catherine Leo Photography)

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

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!

COMA's 20th Birthday Bash - A-Side - feat. Enne R. Project, PRT Ensemble, and Marmalade Trio

COMA drops the needle on their freshly pressed 20th Birthday Bash album to play the A-side.

feat. Enne R. Project, PRT Ensemble, and Marmalade Trio

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR - MEMBERS $12

East of Everything - Sam Brittain & Tara Coates + B.R. Dalton (WA)

Sam Brittain and Tara Coates (nee Carragher) present East of Everything.

A selection of the pair’s co-written folk/americana music.

The two singer/songwriters became fast friends in 2015, bonding over a shared love of Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, drinking whiskey, and complaining. What followed was a collaboration that rather annoyingly produced a collection of some of the best songs either of the two staunchly independent solo artists had ever written, featuring soaring harmonies and duel acoustic guitars.

Sam and Tara will be supported by a special guest, B.R. Dalton (WA).

Wheaty Brewing Corps' 11th Birthday Celebrations - Featuring: The Explosioning

Come join this collection of some of SAs most exciting instrumentalists who come together on special occasions (such as the Wheaty Brewery Birthday) to assemble as the Explosioning.

Led by bassist Lyndon Gray (The Exhibits, The New Cabal) this group performs originals and obscure gems from the funk and dance world reimagined through their unique instrumentation.

The band contains members of The Shaolin Afronauts, Wanderers, The St Morris Sinners, Didier Kumahlo, No News among many other iconic contemporary SA groups. Always a feast for the ears, was a blast last year, let's do it again!

Dylan Marshall  - Electric guitar

Django Rowe - Electric guitar

Brenton Foster - Keys

Jack Strempel - Keys

Lyndon Gray - Electric Bass

Cam Tonkin - Drums

COMA's 20TH Birthday Bash - B-Side - feat. The COMA Ensemble, Here Comes Everything, and voiceROM

Let the birthday celebrations continue as COMA flips the album over to play the B-side.

feat. The COMA Ensemble, Here Comes Everything, and voiceROM

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR - MEMBERS $12

Sorcha Chisholm (SA/JPN) + Paula Standing

The Pink and Silver Soirée is a show where cabaret meets the soulful stylings of Sorcha Chisholm and Paula Standing.

 Sorcha’s forthcoming self-produced album “Silver Lining” is due to drop in September. A love letter of originals to her current hometown of Tokyo, she’ll be playing an intimate solo set featuring the songs from the album.

 Paula’s recent album “Pink Feather Dress” draws from a range of influences from Patsy Cline to Slim Dusty. Her show will take you through the full gamut of emotions!

Pink and Silver dress encouraged

Come celebrate with us!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jhana Allan Duo (NSW) + Maisie B

JHANA ALLAN

Uralla-based singer-songwriter Jhana Allan released her sophomore album, titled ‘Fake Paradise’ in 2024. Themes of desire, addiction, and awareness of the artist’s own need for prioritising rest, forms the backdrop of this shape-shifting release. 

Drawing inspiration from musicians like The Weather Station, Sam Amidon, PJ Harvey, and Lucie Thorne, the album moves through folk, jazz, and rock soundscapes, retaining a throughline of Allan’s visceral and emotive writing and singing, and grounded by her layered vocal presence.   

MAISIE B.

Maisie B adores and craves connecting with others through the vulnerability of their music. An experienced performer and multi-instrumentalist, they seamlessly weave together their favourite elements of folk, jazz and alt pop to curate a sound that is texturally rich, emotionally charged and an intricate fusion of everything they love. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Wrong Road Album Launch + Sette Bello

Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

Multi award wining songwriter Don Morrison has shared the stage with many of the biggest names in Australian music,  like Midnight Oil, Hunters and Collectors, Billy Thorpe, Men At Work, and dozens more in over forty years in the music game.

   He has worked with Bo Diddly, Joe Cocker, Rodriguez and even Billy Ray Cyrus, He was brave enough to stand next to Shakin’ Stephens in a urinal and nearly killed by Willie Nelson in Austin, Texas.

   He’s done gigs from Perth to Penrith, from Sydney to San Antonio and released sixteen CDs of original songs under his own name and with bands such as The Bodgies, The Elmores, The Lonely Cosmonauts and Prawnhead. 

    Now he’s teamed up with his two sons, Eddie on the double bass, and Jake on 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 and they are currently basking in the wealth and adulation resulting from the recent release of their new album, Dreams.

The Satellites

Get set for another wild intergalactic musical journey with Adelaide’s longstanding Rockabilly and Roots legends – “The Satellites”

The Satellites are back at The Wheaty and all set to blast out some of their favourite rockin’ tunes.   A talented and enthusiastic mix of musicians and songwriters dedicated to real authentic roots music.  

A high energy experience you won’t want to miss.

The Get Down Revolution

The Fiddle Chicks - Roughly 20 Years Anniversary Show

COMA - Heaps Grass (VIC) + Cooper Vos Quartet

Emmy Ryan (VIC) + Nancy Bates

Emmy Ryan’s music carries the weight of solitude and the warmth of solidarity, with soul-stirring vocals, intricate guitar and mandolin playing, and lyrics that land straight in the heart.

Her debut EP 'I Ain’t So Blue' was released in September 2024 to acclaim and airplay from radio around the country and its lead single was named a semi-finalist in the celebrated International Songwriting Competition 2024. 

Emmy’s songwriting has been compared to that of Paul Kelly and Laura Marling, and has seen her share stages with some of the country’s brightest folk luminaries.

Emmy will be joined by brilliant fiddler Mae Traeger (Kelly’s Wayke, High Street Drifters). 

Nancy Bates is a proud Barkindji song woman whose music blends soul, folk, and protest, giving voice to justice, healing, and cultural resilience.

A former collaborator with Archie Roach, Bates is acclaimed for her reimagining of Tracy Chapman’s work in Still Talkin’ Bout a Revolution. She leads Songs Inside, a songwriting program in Adelaide Women’s Prison, transforming trauma into music.

In 2024, she was named Indigenous Artist-in-Residence at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. At the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Bates brings powerful storytelling and song, offering a profound evening of connection, strength, and spirit.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

David Bridie (VIC)

Spiral Dance - Winter Widdershins at The Wheaty

Fusing folk-lore and legend with a good heady serve of pagan mystery, Spiral Dance presents an eclectic blend of traditional English folk-rock with powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Rousing melodies intertwine with mythical tales that will spirit you into the realms of magic and the mists of ancient time – this is music that will rock your ancestors!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Vatican featuring Chris Finnen & Charmaine Jones (Gospo Collective)