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

Easter Funk Fiesta at The Wheatsheaf Hotel! Featuring: Fuja + Live Slug Reaction

FUJA

Your Groove Architects Fuja crafts unique original funk, jazz, and soul fusion that transcends boundaries! Each note they play is a testament to their passion for originality and innovation. Get ready to be transported by their electrifying energy as they ignite the stage and leave an indelible mark on your soul. And stay tuned because Fuja is heading into the studio the following week to record their highly anticipated debut album! 

 

LIVE SLUG REACTION

Sensational Vibes Guaranteed Prepare to be blown away by the infectious rhythms of Live Slug Reaction! Their dynamic performance will keep you moving and grooving until early hours. If you're looking to elevate your mood and move your feet, Live Slug Reaction is the band for you! Their funk-infused grooves are like medicine for the soul, guaranteed to make you want to get out of your seat and dance. With each irresistible rhythm and infectious energy, Live Slug Reaction creates a sonic landscape that captivates audiences and leaves them craving more. So come prepared to let loose and immerse yourself in the funky vibes of Live Slug Reaction!

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Thursday 28 March
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Easter Funk Fiesta at The Wheatsheaf Hotel! Featuring: Fuja + Live Slug Reaction

GOOD FRIDAY - CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY - CLOSED

THE WHEATY WILL BE CLOSED - ALL DAY ON GOOD FRIDAY.

 

FRIDAY 29th MARCH (GOOD FRIDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY
 
SAT 30TH MARCH: OPEN - 2PM - 11PM
 
SUN 31ST MARCH: OPEN - 2PM - 9PM 
 
MON 1ST APRIL: (EASTER MONDAY) - CLOSED ALL DAY
 
TUES 2ND APRIL - CLOSED ALL DAY
 
Date: Friday 29 March
Time: 12.00 PM
Cost: $0
GOOD FRIDAY - CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY - CLOSED

Doctor DeSoto

South Australia’s Doctor DeSoto delivers honey-and-gravel songs loaded with vintage pop feels, alt country noir and genuine swagger. Inspired by The Go-Betweens, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Little Feat. Fronted by Mikey Green (ARIA winners The Audreys), Doctor DeSoto’s original songwriting "explores a range of contemporary styles, yet there is this pervading sense of nostalgia … this is a band that has the ability to encompass all the good things about the sounds of another era in rock and roll …. with instant likeability" - Wirra Creek Music


Date: Saturday 30 March
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Doctor DeSoto

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.

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

Date: Sunday 31 March
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst

NO WAVE presents "Poetry in Translation"

 
Hosted by Steve Brock
Featuring:

Sergio Holas 
Juan Garrido-Salgado
Steve Brock
Gemma Parker 

NO WAVE POETRY READING SERIES 

This new reading series will bring together some of Adelaide’s best poets on the first Wednesday of each month. Fans of poetry will be treated to readings from established interstate poets as well as some of the best emerging local talent. 

 Curated by a team of local poets, NO WAVE is a testing ground for new work and plays an important role in the creative development of local poets. The readings are primarily concerned with raising the profile of poetry in Adelaide, showcasing the best local talent by creating a space for diverse voices to take their craft into new and exciting places. 

 Equally, the readings are an occasion for local poets to gather in order to encourage collaboration and enhance the sense of community surrounding poetry in Adelaide. 

 For more information, or to register your interest to participate in a reading, please contact: nowavepoetry@gmail.com

$5 ENTRY

7 for 7.30pm start

 

 

Date: Wednesday 3 April
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $5
Tickets at the door
NO WAVE presents "Poetry in Translation"

The Public Servants + The Backyarders

This event marks the tenth anniversary of the day these crazy public servant friends decided to become the world’s first public servant-themed novelty punk rock band. So join us as we celebrate our qualifying for thirteen weeks of sweet long service leave with classics spanning our ten-year catalogue of office-themed fun. Joining us will be our great friends The Backyarders. We hope to see you there!

Date: Friday 5 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Public Servants + The Backyarders

WIJA - Women In Jazz Adelaide - Featuring: Hannah Homburg + Daisy Davidson

Women in Jazz Adelaide and The Wheatsheaf Hotel are proud to present “WiJA at the Wheaty,” a brand new program celebrating emerging and established female and non-binary jazz artists. 

Join us for a double bill of ethereal original music by Hannah Homburg + Daisy Davidson, as well as our usual music market, Wheaty brews, and good times.    

TIX - $15/10 +BF @ OZTIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR  

Date: Saturday 6 April
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $15
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WIJA - Women In Jazz Adelaide - Featuring: Hannah Homburg + Daisy Davidson

Crooked Road + Paula Standing

Crooked Road with the internationally-celebrated Paula Standing 

Crooked Road write most of what we play. Harmony-driven songs about trains, love, whisky, death, trucks, despair, men, women, geography, rain & lost car keys all cased in razor-sharp instrumental work.

Paula’s a storyteller who offers you a basket of songs from the heart-gritty tales of love, death, sweet pain and truth cloaked in an innocent Americana sound.

Date: Sunday 7 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Crooked Road + Paula Standing

COMA - THE "ODDS AND ENDS" PROJECT + RICHARD COATES TRIO JUXTAPOSITION

 

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 8 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
Tickets at the door
COMA - THE "ODDS AND ENDS" PROJECT + RICHARD COATES TRIO JUXTAPOSITION

Beccy Cole & Ricky Albeck's - Hootenanny

Ricky Albeck and his Mum, Beccy Cole, play their regular alt-country jam ‘Hootenanny’ at the Wheaty every second Wednesday.

This gig is becoming a favourite among fans of storytelling music. They are often joined by Adelaide icon, Carole Sturtzel and golden guitar winner, Trev Warner. 

Expect great story songs, fine picking and surprise guests. 
 
11 times Golden Guitar winner, Beccy Cole OAM is currently playing to packed houses on her Great Country Songbook tour with Adam Harvey but here at the Wheaty, we get a more intimate performance, plenty of stories and great family harmonies. 
 
First in, best seated - limited seating - Pre-sale $20 + BF or $20 cash on the door.
 
Date: Wednesday 10 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
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 Beccy Cole & Ricky Albeck's - Hootenanny

Sarah-Jo Bramfit & Band EP launch + Ciara Ferguson & Emile Ryjoch

Join upcoming singer-songwriter Sarah-Jo Bramfit as she launches her debut EP ‘Dotted Lines’.

With a background in jazz (Victorian College of the Arts) and studies in acting (Actors Centre Australia) Sarah-Jo’s position as a multidisciplinary performer places her in a unique musical sphere. Inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Norah Jones, Sarah-Jo’s sound isn’t tethered to a specific genre but rather hovers along the boundaries of pop music. Jazz, rock and country elements are woven through her songs that often echo the tone of old-school classics from the 70’s or earlier. Listeners of Sarah-Jo’s music will be met with her smooth-honeyed vocals, rich lyricism and interesting harmonic-landscapes. Backed by a band of some of Adelaide’s finest young musicians; David Goodwin (keys), Tom Kneebone (guitar), Tasha Stevens (bass) and Sam Millar (drums), Sarah-Jo Bramfit’s performance at the Wheaty promises to be a captivating evening for casual listeners and music-lovers alike. 

 Opening the show, is composer, pianist and vocalist Ciara Ferguson whose style blends a contemporary jazz sensibility with the lilting folk music of her Scottish heritage. Also joining both acts on stage is acclaimed musician, Emile Ryjoch, on saxophone.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Thursday 11 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Sarah-Jo Bramfit & Band EP launch + Ciara Ferguson & Emile Ryjoch

Jirrah & Fam + Big Sexy + Ben Iota - Featuring: The Rogues

Enjoy an exciting night of live music at The Wheaty with local Hip Hop and RnB musicians, backed by the amazingly talented band 'The Rogues'.

Big Sexy - An Indigenous Hip Hop & RnB Artists residing in South Australia on Kaurna Yerta (Kaurna Land). He brings his soulful sounds, along with his hard-hitting raw rap vocals, Big Sexy is versatile as he is creative. Always wanting to exude a positive vibe and perspective, he continues to better his life and promote becoming a better human being.

Jirrah - Jirrah is a rapper, singer and melodic poet building her presence in the modern music scene. She has been described as a 90s vibe and brings with her a warm and smooth flow, a versatility, bouncing between genres of RnB, Soul and Hip-Hop, and a natural gift of storytelling, hailing from the First Nations of Gunditjmara, Yidinji and Taribelang Bunda clans where storytelling has been done for a notable amount of time. She has just performed on the WOMAD 2024 stage with the Northern Sound System Academy, supported local artists such as Taiaha, Ben Iota and Bloomy Meadows and is set to deliver us more music this year with more shows in the works. Jirrah's music is being played across the world, and is sure to resonate with anyone in the game of life.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Friday 12 April
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Jirrah & Fam + Big Sexy + Ben Iota - Featuring: The Rogues

Sin City (NZ/VIC) + The Flying Squad

In the two years since releasing their debut album and crossing the ditch from NZ, Sin City have been tearing up stages across Melbourne with their rough 'n' rowdy brand of country-soul inflected rock 'n' roll. Now they're set to unleash 'Another Round,' their second long player, and first to feature the permanent 5-piece trans-tasman powerhouse live band. To toast this stupendous occasion they're taking their well oiled rockin' live act cross Australia, and for the first time they're hitting Adelaide for a raucous show at The Wheatsheaf. With local blues-rockin' compadres The Flying Squad joining the party this is sure to be a night for the ages! 


Date: Saturday 13 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Sin City (NZ/VIC) + The Flying Squad

'Words & Or Music' With The Yearlings

The couple 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 stipped back to voice and  guitars, they have a distinct hypnotic groove that is irresistible. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)


Date: Sunday 14 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $15
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'Words & Or Music' With The Yearlings

COMA - MICHAEL J BRADY TRIO (NSW) + REEDS & WIRES

 

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 15 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $20
Tickets at the door
COMA - MICHAEL J BRADY TRIO (NSW) + REEDS & WIRES

Tom West + Special Guest

After two years living and working in Chicago as a touring musician and producer, performing, collaborating and building his next collection of songs, Adelaide raised songwriter Tom West returns to the Wheatsheaf hotel to share new stories and re-visit existing favourites. 

 West is an Australian singer, guitarist & songwriter performing with a distinctive, androgynous vocal style, sometimes finger-picked guitars, stories intricately woven into music for immersive shows. 

 Raised among the hills and surf worn coast of South Australia’s Fleurieu peninsula, West has been working and collaborating out of Chicago since March 2022.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

 

 

Date: Thursday 18 April
Time: 6.30 PM
Cost: $15
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Tom West + Special Guest

The Nuts CD Launch

Friday April 19 The Nuts present their Millionaire’s Mix at The Wheaty. 

Salty, crunchy and packed full of protein goodness — truly a feast for lovers of raucous, irreverent and thumping good music.

The Nuts are happy to announce that new material will be included in their set lists to add a little extra sparkle to their already scintillating repertoire of weird and wonderful, loud and soft, shouty and sometimes no words-at-all songs, as they roll out new material from their recently-recorded collection: The Millionaire’s Mix.

Because it’s all about the songs as far as The Nuts are concerned. They are not hung up on genres…‘Blues, Folk, Rock, Country’. They write and play ‘songs’ in all genres, and they light ‘em up and set them loose like a Catherine wheel on firecracker night (if we had firecracker night and if Catherine still had her wheels after that ‘unfortunate incident’).

And there is never a dull moment when The NUTS are in action. Rhodesey, Algra, Surmon and Sody rip it up with great new music and good old fun.


Date: Friday 19 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
The Nuts CD Launch

COMA - Forum Q&A

Join a panel of local industry professionals to gain insight into entering the creative music field whilst they tackle tough topics like creating a brand, booking gigs and building a sustainable career.

Date: Saturday 20 April
Time: 2.15 PM
Cost: $0
COMA - Forum Q&A

The Wrong Road + Sette Bello

Wrong Road: 7 piece, indie, mostly original Adelaide band, The Wrong Road will entice you with tender ballads, fuzzed out bangers, steaming funk and alt country.

Sette Bello: Serenading us with songs of love, hate and ambivalence, Sette Bello brings their vocal heavy, eclectic rock and roll to you.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Saturday 20 April
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $8
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The Wrong Road + Sette Bello

Golonka

Golonka have been playing gypsy tunes and the folk songs of Eastern Europe for many a year, and have distilled these influences to create their own wild and beautiful music. It’s an intoxicating mix resonant with klezmer, manouche, Romanian and Transylvanian folk, improvisation and a bit of urban grit.

Their instrumentals include gorgeous melodies on bowed double bass, feisty and fiery fiddle, pumping accordion and quirky clarinet. Their songs tell of the stars and the moon, of love and of death, and of pussycats and preachers.

Golonka have recently recorded their third album which will be released this year, following the success of their previous albums, Travellers’ Song and Clown's Caravan.

Golonka features Belinda Gehlert on violin, Dylan Woolcock on vocals, guitar and mandolin, Quincy Grant on clarinet and guitar, Gareth Chin on accordion, and Harley Grey on Double Bass. 


Date: Sunday 21 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $0
Golonka

Appomattox Run + Cookie Baker

Influenced by 70's rock icons such as The Faces, Humble Pie and the Allman Bros, Appomattox Run's muscled sound is rounded out by southern harmonies and a solid backbeat that is hard to master. Led by Virginia (USA) native Ryan Underhill leads this rowdy bunch through a high energy set of rock 'n soul. Their boozy swagger is worth checking out for those who like their music smoked, double distilled and chilled.

Date: Friday 26 April
Time: 8.00 PM
Cost: $0
Appomattox Run + Cookie Baker

Dallas Frasca (VIC) 'River Queen' Tour

Prepare for a sonic revolution as the unstoppable force of nature, Dallas Frasca, embarks on her 'River Queen' solo tour, with her soul-stirring new single, 'River Queen', set to drop on March 5th, 2024.

Launching her tour at the iconic Yackandandah Folk Festival in Victoria on March 22nd, Frasca promises an unforgettable one-woman show that will ignite hearts and minds across Australia. With stops planned in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide, this tour is just the beginning of what promises to be an electrifying journey through the depths of Frasca's musical prowess.

Teaming up with long-time collaborator and friend Andy Baldwin – whose credits include the likes of Björk, Elle King, Cat Empire, and Morceeba – ‘River Queen' marks the dawn of a new era for Frasca. In her own words, "The first song from the forthcoming album is really special to me. ‘River Queen' was created while on a camping trip in the bush around Briagolong in regional Victoria during the summer of 2022. It's a raw, soulful ode to life, nature, acceptance, and the power of living in the present moment. I've been blown away by the incredible response at live shows and can't wait to share it with the world."

Reflecting on her journey as a solo artist, Frasca enthuses, "This has been an immensely profound experience for me, and I’m psyched to share my first offerings as a solo artist. After spending time reconnecting with myself and my music, I'm thrilled to unleash these fresh tunes and embark on this new creative odyssey."

With a decorated career that includes a Top 10 ARIA charting album, Artist of the Year at the Independent Music Awards, a recent finalist in the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards, and global performances alongside music legends like Patti Smith and Midnight Oil, Frasca is a force to be reckoned with. Endorsed by none other than Guns ’n’ Roses icon Slash himself, who praised her “Great vocals, riffs and grooves”, her music is a testament to an unparalleled talent and unwavering passion.

Fans can expect a blend of old favourites and new gems from her upcoming album when she takes to the stage in 2024.

Get on board and witness the rise of Dallas Frasca as she reignites the flames of rock 'n' roll with her 'River Queen' tour. It’s a voyage you won’t want to miss!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)


Date: Saturday 27 April
Time: 7.30 PM
Cost: $30
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Dallas Frasca (VIC) 'River Queen' Tour

Charm Of Finches (VIC) + Loren Kate

Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches perform intricate folk-pop with seamless blood harmonies, celebrating the release of their anticipated fourth album ‘Marlinchen in the Snow’. 

 With songs simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching; the sisters, Mabel and Ivy, toured extensively in UK/Europe in 2022/23 and recorded the album in rural Nova Scotia, Canada with acclaimed producer Daniel Ledwell. Inspired by the frozen beauty of the landscape in which it was created, the album reflects on the sisters’ transient life on the road, themes of belonging, home, and the fragility of relationships. They were the 2021 Music Victoria Best Folk Act and were nominated twice for the prestigious Australian Music Prize. 

 “Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches are perched for stardom. For lovers of tight sibling harmonies, chamber folk, and those who long to be carried away by a lullaby…”

- Ariana Morgenstern KCRW Today's Top Tune

 

Opening the show will be Loren Kate whose songwriting is undeniably beautiful, writing with a depth and passion that is rare and inspiring. Loren is a multi award-winning artist, recently winning the Americana Category of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Date: Sunday 28 April
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $25
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Charm Of Finches (VIC) + Loren Kate

Bek Jensen (NSW)

Hailing from Sydney, Bek Jensen emerges as one of the city’s most dynamic artists, bringing forth a fusion of retro-soul, funk, and RnB that transcends genres and invites audiences on a euphoric voyage.

With an innate ability to delve into the intricacies of love and vitalising her story as an empowered woman, Bek captivates with her raw authenticity and glittering songcraft. With a voice that is both moving and heartfelt, Bek delivers her music with 100% soul, creating a powerful and unforgettable sound leaving audiences spellbound in a kind of roller boogie wonderland. She has worked with some of Australia’s most iconic artists, including Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, The Sleepy Jackson, and Lachy Doley, among others. Her rich tone and ability to blend seamlessly with other musicians is a testament to her exceptional talent and versatility. Onstage, she is womanly, flirty, and vibrant, blending soul, funk and contemporary blues music to deliver her dynamic performance.

Bek has just released her new album Energy which she is touring in Australia and NZ in 2023/24.


Date: Thursday 2 May
Time: 7.00 PM
Cost: $0
Bek Jensen (NSW)

Glen Skuthorpe & Band

A master of melodies, Glenn Skuthorpe is one of Australia's most prolific and powerful lyricists, composer, and performer.

Glenn Skuthorpe continues to take audiences on an unforgettable journey around the world by performing at prestigious venues such as Adelaide Fringe, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Byron Bay Blues Fest, Woodford festival, BIGSOUND Australia, Calgary, Edmonton and more.

Join Glenn for an acoustic set featuring new songs from his upcoming 7th album release, followed by a second set with the band. Glenn's sound spans a vast gamut from urban street blues to wide open skies - making him an artist that you simply must experience live!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)


Date: Sunday 2 June
Time: 4.00 PM
Cost: $20
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Glen Skuthorpe & Band