Eclectic original from Cult accordion ensembles, string quartets & Jazz-ska to alt-country, nu-folk, roots & rockabilly.

Want to play a gig at the Wheaty? Email us at: bands@wheatsheafhotel.com.au

PS: no cover bands or ultra-loud combos please

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)


Date: Friday 20 June
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $20
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The Alan Fletcher Band (VIC) + Riley Catherall (VIC)

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. 


Date: Saturday 21 June
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Little Dagger + Lauren Butler

Moko & Lattin + Johnno Lattin

Moko & Lattin is the blending of the musical lives of Moko (Monica Corduff-Gonzalez) and Lattin (John Lattin). 

 DJ, host, puppeteer, actor, and singer Mon has been performing the ‘Retro-fabulous’ character Monski Mouse at festivals and venues around the world for 33 years. Her hugely successful early childhood show, Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall has been selling out Edinburgh Fringe and Adelaide Fringe since 2012 following which she developed the hit all-live singing Baby Cabaret to equal acclaim. 

Jono Lattin is a singer-songwriter progressing global human development goals through folk-country styled transcultural, otherworldly music. In 2023 Jono launched the album ‘Heart Breaks Itself’ with band Blackpenny and, with history with acts including the Cannanes, Youth Group, Simpletons, tours, releases including a vinyl release with Howling Beagle Records, as well as work with Monski’s Baby Cabaret, Jono will perform tonight initially as a solo artist prior to the main performance. 

 Together tonight they launch western Adelaide’s hottest new emerging original duo - Moko & Lattin - in which for the first time Mon will step from behind the Mouse to share never-before heard personal songs and skills as bassplayer, and songwriter, and Jono will debut cocktail duets together with Mon – characters evolving to inclusive, harmonious connections with buzzy, true songs on the tawdry tizz of lives beyond the stage. 

World Premiere
 
TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)
 
Date: Sunday 22 June
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $10
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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)


Date: Thursday 26 June
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
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LJ & The Reckless Horns

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

Date: Friday 27 June
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Monbulk

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. 


Date: Saturday 28 June
Time: 2.30 PM
Cost: $0
Mid-Year Wheaty Ceramics and Glass Sale

Mark Curtis & The Flannelettes + Mark Jory

 Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes 

 
Compelling blood-harmony driven songwriting with quirk, delivered by a fun, alt-country, string band from Adelaide, South Australia Kaurna Yerta.
 
Those moments when a song taps into your psyche, hints at your vulnerability, and makes you smile at the same time you feel seen –The Flannelettes fronted by duo Mark Curtis and Bonnie Auè offer them in spades.
 
Winners of the SA Music award for best country act 2023 and nominated for best live country act at the National Live Music awards 2023, they draw influence from artists such as Gillian Welch, The Everly Brothers, Crowded House and Daniel Johnston, This hard working group have a gift for communicating the fragility of being human in music that’s both poignant and playful.
 
The Flannelettes are; Mark Curtis (vocals guitar), Bonnie Aué (vocals, upright bass), and Michael Hutchison (vocals, drumkit) and Josh Bennett (vocals, guitar, fiddle) they create quirky songs drenched in harmonies, cynicism and humour. A little bit alt-country, a lot their own sound. 
 
Indulge yourself and listen to the lyrics closely and alone. Then come see why they are being called Adelaides funnest live band.


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.


Date: Saturday 28 June
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Mark Curtis & The Flannelettes + Mark Jory

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)


Date: Sunday 29 June
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $15
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Jen Lush band  + Aza Newland

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!

Date: Thursday 3 July
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $0
Wheatgrass Jam!

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


Date: Friday 4 July
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
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COMA's 20th Birthday Bash - A-Side - feat. Enne R. Project, PRT Ensemble, and Marmalade Trio

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).


Date: Saturday 5 July
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
East of Everything - Sam Brittain & Tara Coates + 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

Date: Sunday 6 July
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Wheaty Brewing Corps' 11th Birthday Celebrations - Featuring: The Explosioning

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


Date: Monday 7 July
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
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COMA's 20TH Birthday Bash - B-Side - feat. The COMA Ensemble, Here Comes Everything, and voiceROM

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)

Date: Thursday 10 July
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Sorcha Chisholm (SA/JPN) + Paula Standing

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)

Date: Friday 11 July
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Jhana Allan Duo (NSW) + Maisie B

The Wrong Road Album Launch + Sette Bello

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as The Wrong Road proudly presents Fox Looker, their debut album recorded live at The Wheaty.
 
Fox Looker captures the raw energy and dynamic sound of this indie Adelaide band. With a powerhouse 7-piece lineup, The Wrong Road delivers an explosive mix of music that’ll take you on a wild ride from start to finish. You'll be treated to tracks from the album, plus some brand-new, heart-pounding tunes that will leave you craving more!

It doesn’t end there – sharing the stage with them is the incredible Sette Bello! This talented trio will serenade you with their eclectic mix of love, hate, and everything in between, bringing their own unique flavor to the night. 
 
Don’t miss out on this explosive, high-energy night – mark your calendars, it's going to be epic!
 
TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 
 
Date: Saturday 12 July
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $15
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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.

Date: Sunday 13 July
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

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.

Date: Friday 18 July
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Satellites

The Get Down Revolution

We are The Get Down Revolution and our mission is clear: to make you move to the rhythm of the funk.
 
Come down to the Wheatsheaf Hotel to step into our world of funk, soul, and groove, expect an unforgettable musical journey that’ll have you dancing like nobody’s watching.
 
So, put on your dancing shoes, and let the rhythm take control. Join us for a night of fun on the dance floor – because we’re here to make you dance!
Date: Saturday 19 July
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
 The Get Down Revolution

The Fiddle Chicks - Roughly 20 Years Anniversary Show

Dee Trewartha and Emma Luker have been playing music together for roughly 20 years, and are celebrating their perseverance and survival with a special anniversary show at The Wheaty.
 
After nearly twenty years of performing their original songs and tunes, and having way too much fun along the way, The Fiddle Chicks are still going strong.
With only their two fiddles, bass fiddle and stomp boxes, they create a unique and energetic musical experience for audiences at festivals and events throughout Australia.
 
Original, energetic and friendly folk for all ages. 
Date: Sunday 20 July
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Fiddle Chicks - Roughly 20 Years Anniversary Show

COMA - Heaps Grass (VIC) + Cooper Vos Quartet

 

The legendary C.O.M.A Sessions have been a fixture at The Wheaty since 2005.

C.O.M.A is a musician-led, musician-focused, member based not-for-profit association. It presents a unique opportunity for the creative development and artistic endeavour of a broad range of Australian composers and performers. It is committed to presenting and raising the profile of original music in Adelaide, and indeed Australia.

 $20 ENTRY - MEMBERS $12


Date: Monday 21 July
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
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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)


Date: Thursday 24 July
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Emmy Ryan (VIC) + Nancy Bates

David Bridie (VIC)

David Bridie
Following on from his triumphant recent festival shows with the legendary Not Drowning Waving (NDW) & Telek, David Bridie launches his new album “On Karen’s Piano”. The album sees Bridie re-imagine his back catalogue of solo, NDW and My Friend The Chocolate Cake songs for voice and piano, and was recorded in memory of a close friend, using her beloved grand piano.

More about David Bridie
Pianist, singer, songwriter, music producer and multiple ARIA award winning artist David Bridie has enjoyed a distinguished career as one of Australia’s most well loved and innovative musicians.

A founding member and songwriter of the critically acclaimed musical groups Not Drowning Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake, David has also maintained a substantial career as a solo artist releasing six albums.

David has scored the soundtracks for over 100 international and Australian films, television series and documentaries, earning numerous AFI, AACTA and Screen Music awards.

As a record producer David has worked on numerous culturally significant projects with artists such as Christine Anu, Archie Roach, Frank Yamma and George Telek.
 
TIX - $40 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)
Date: Friday 25 July
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $35
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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)

Date: Saturday 26 July
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $20
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Spiral Dance - Winter Widdershins at The Wheaty

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

The third in a series of concerts comprising exceptional musicians performing stylistically diverse compositions featuring unique artists and their heartfelt narratives. 
 
The Vatican comprises four of Adelaide’s most culturally diverse, experienced, and respected musicians.
 
Headed by former London-based musicians, the effusive Enrico Morena, probably the most skilled drummer in nuanced and soundscape drumming in Australia, and the virtuosic and melodically charged Julian Ferraretto, arguably one of the most in-demand improvisational violinists in the country…both being PhD graduates of the Elder Conservatorium. 
 
On guitar, the consummate Alain Valodze, an expressive Composer and Producer drawing influences from Flamenco, Folk, Brazilian, and Classical as well as Latin music, which come together to create Alain’s melodic and contemporary new age sound. Lastly, the understated Jamie Harrison on electric and double Bass, quiet by nature, though not in his artistry, commitment, passion and intensity of musicianship and heartbeat. A proud Kokatha man and a Graduate Of the Elder Conservatorium of Jazz.
 
English-born guitarist and troubadour, Chris Finnen, is renowned as being a master of Blues and World music, not to mention his razor sharp wit. Chris's narrative of life is highlighted in his recently released book, 'Finnenisms', which will form part of the evening's format. Chris was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2013 and the S.A. Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
 
Vocalist, educator and producer, Charmaine Jones, is the founder and powerhouse of the highly acclaimed 'Gospo Collective', one of Australia's premier choral ensembles. Sri Lankan-born, Australian-bred, Charmaine's stage presence and charisma is second only to her renowned performances and improvisational techniques with the evening being a platform for her original compositions and vocal wizardry. 
 
TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 
Date: Sunday 27 July
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $25
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The Vatican featuring Chris Finnen & Charmaine Jones (Gospo Collective)