Gigs/Bands/Live

COMA SPECIAL EVENT- Adam O'Farrill (NYC)

Adalita (VIC) – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album - SOLD OUT

Adalita – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.

Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.

Don’t miss these special shows.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Adalita (VIC) – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album - SOLD OUT

Adalita – 15th Anniversary of Her Debut Album

Released in 2011, Adalita’s self-titled debut marked the beginning of her remarkable solo journey. Raw, intimate, and emotionally fearless, it struck a deep chord with listeners and remains one of the most beloved and influential Australian releases of its time.

To mark its fifteenth anniversary, Adalita reunites with original collaborator JP Shilo to perform the album in full, revisiting the songs that first began this extraordinary chapter.

Coinciding with the tour, Adalita will also be reissued on vinyl through Mushroom Music, bringing a long out-of-print favourite back to fans fifteen years on.

Don’t miss these special shows.

* SOLD OUT *

Sixteen Hands High Presents... Oblivia Jean + Grace Vandals

Fresh from the high of releasing their epic debut single, 'Blue Moon', Adelaide alt rock band, Oblivia Jean bring their sonic magik to Thebarton's iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel, along with good friends Grace Vandals in duo mode.

Oblivia Jean is fast becoming the must-see band in the city of churches, so round up your friends for a stellar night of indie psychedelic dreampop. 

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

NO WAVE presents: Olivia De Zilva’s Sick Note

Celebrate the launch of Olivia De Zilva's debut poetry collection, Sick Note (Pink Shorts Press)as part of the NO WAVE reading series.

 An office party (with a twist), enjoy readings from local writers Carissa Fischer (of rewind poetry) and Katerina Bryant (Hysteria) on the theme of work, corp-core and imbibing / dissociating at daycare for adults.

 Then, hear from Olivia and Walter Marsh (Young Rupert, The Butterfly Thief) as they discuss the collection, the wider ramifications of work culture, being chronically ill / online and why wearing peplum and power blazers to the club have been sadly phased out by modern capitalism. The two will touch on themes of hauntologies, colloquial poetry and why stream-of-consciousness stanzas adhere to the digital-enshitification of expression, culture and morality.

Wear your shoulder pads (name tags will be provided) and enjoy this mandatory team bonding exercise with company-catered food and drink.

3:30-5pm

$5 Entry

Meredith Louise (Aus/Can) + Baby Mo

With a voice described as "powerful" and a writing style praised by Illustrate Magazine as "catchy grooves with thought-provoking lyrics,” Meredith Louise writes songs about people, places and landscapes, and how we can find our way back to our truth. Hailing from South Australia but currently based in Vancouver, Canada, Meredith creates a sonic tapestry of jazz, neo-soul, and R&B, inspired by the common threads that weave us together.

Produced by Josh Eastman at Helm Studios, Meredith's debut EP Mind Frame was released in early 2023. She followed this up with her sophomore EP, Move Slow, in 2024. After a period of creative renewal, Meredith has returned with new music. “Trust Myself” was released in June and her new single “Get Over” is scheduled for release on October 8th.

This is Meredith Louise’s only hometown show for the foreseeable future, so it’s one you don’t want to miss!

$25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

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.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE) 

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

Periscope + The Pennies

Formed in 2005, Periscope is celebrating their 21^st at The Wheaty on Friday 30^th October with Adelaide Indie Rock Band 'The Pennies'

Periscopes signature sound is a mix of contemporary and retro rock pop sounds influenced by bands such as Queens of the Stone-age; Kinks; Oasis; Pollyanna; Powderfinger; Hives and Kooks. 

When Periscope is in full flight, with their mix of powerful rock and rhythmic pop, guitar riffs and harmonies, the show is dramatic, the music adventurous and the result imaginative.

The Pennies

Since coining the name off Sam's dog in 2024 and playing their debut show at Adelaide's Broadcast bar, Pennies have been gigging regularly in the Adelaide music scene and beyond. Slowly building a name for themselves, the group released their debut single 'Can't tell' in late 2024. Their latest single is 'Texas Tea'.

Dink (NSW) + Duck Soup

Dink, Sydney-based jazz-fusion thrill, is changing lives this October, with their debut performance in Adelaide, celebrating their most recent single release, ‘The Couch Experience’. Supported by local legends Duck Soup, you can choose to either kick back or jump all around to the grooves provided by yours truly; either way, don’t miss out! See you at The Wheaty.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Kings and Associates

Kings and Associates return to the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Saturday, October 31, in what will likely be their final show of 2026.

The band will perform their entire new set of tunes written over the past two years, alongside selections from their back catalogue spanning the last decade.

As has become a signature feature of their live shows, Kings and Associates will also showcase their musical diversity with a special opening set celebrating 60 years since the release of the groundbreaking Beatles album Revolver.

Widely regarded as a pivotal release—not only for The Beatles but for popular music as a whole—Revolver spawned classics including “Taxman,” “Got to Get You Into My Life,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Good Day Sunshine” and “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

It promises to be a special night of new material, old favourites and a celebration of one of the most influential albums in music history.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Meanwhile...Back at The Ranch - Celebrate The Day of The Dead

Celebrate Day of the Dead with an afternoon of vibrant remembrance and high-energy music! Join us for a special Day of the Dead concert featuring the ultimate Western Swing powerhouse, Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch.

 Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon where timeless Mexican traditions meet the driving rhythms of Western Swing. Honouring the spirits of the past, Meanwhile... Back at the Ranch will deliver a lively, dance-ready performance packed with fiddle, guitars, piano accordion, mandolin and infectious western beats that will wake the dead. Day of the Dead Costumes (Mexican Halloween) welcome but optional. 

 Honour the departed, celebrate life, and dance the afternoon away. Whether you are there for the cultural tradition or the incredible swing music, this is a Dia de los Muertos celebration you won't want to miss.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Darcy Gilkerson Quintet (Mel) // Bright Phantoms (Mel)

NO WAVE - Monthly Poetry Reading Series

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!

Safari Set Mini Album Launch + SO

Featuring John Appleby Drums, Rob O'Connell Bass/Vocals and Mark Lowrie Guitar 

Power PopTrio Safari Set formed in late 79 being heavily influenced by the English post punk bands, such as The Police, Pretenders, Stranglers and Elvis Costello and the Attractions.Their original songs were strong on melody, with inventive arrangements. The band was managed by well known Adelaide manager and promoter, Ray Dyett, who took the band to a high level of performing with major supports, such as Dr Feelgood, Midnight Oil, Jo Jo Zep and also headlining their own shows at major venues across Adelaide.

 After winning SSAFM's Summer Search Competition from 200 other entries, the band recorded with The Angels drummer Buzz Bidstrup before breaking up shortly after. Safari Set have recently recorded all their original songs over two albums. The second of these "Safari So Good" will be launched at the Wheaty on Fri 6th Nov.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Jordie Lane (US/AU) "Habitual" Album Launch + Special Guests

Nashville-based, Melbourne born folk-country rocker Jordie Lane, is a seasoned road warrior, touring Australia, North Americana and Europe and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Billy Bragg, Gotye, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Moody Blues, Neko Case among others, and has found his place as one of Australia’s modern day storytelling greats!

 After a series of sold out shows in 2025, and additions to many best-of-lists and MainStage appearances at Australia’s Woodford and Port Fairy Folk festivals, Lane re-emerges in 2026 with the album ‘Habitual’. 

The follow-up to his 2024 ARIA Country Chart No.1 album Tropical Depression, signaling a clear shift in approach—more immediate, more physical, and driven by the energy of live performance.

 Lane enlisted producer LOLLIES and bunkered down in Nashville’s ‘The Bomb Shelter’ to record live to analog tape with a full band. The sessions focused on capturing real shared moments as they happened, rather than constructing songs piece by piece. The result is a raw, unfiltered country-rock sound—with tape hiss, crunch, and grit—paired with the spontaneity and momentum that underpin Lane’s live shows and creative essence.

TIX - $40/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

ARBA Spring Blues - Keyboard Showcase

The Adelaide Roots & Blues Association presents Spring Blues - Keyboard Showcase, the latest in our acclaimed "seasonal" shows at the iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel. The show will feature an all-star line-up of musicians plus band that do not normally play together. This will be a one-off, never-to-be-repeated show! These musicians have a blend of influences and experiences that when combined onstage will give the audience a unique evening of music.

 Musicians:

 Evan Whetter, Michael Mann and Jesse Deane-Freeman on keys and vocals

 Paris Clarke-Proud on Guitar 

 Michael Winter on Bass 

 Craig Lauritsen on Drums

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Frankie & Savva Album Launch

Frankie & Savva are having an official Launch Party for their latest Album. FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE at The much loved Wheatsheaf Hotel, under the fairy lights. 

This Album, being their 3rd and this time with a full band experience.
Come and enjoy a (more than likely) once off, never to be repeated experience of all these fine Musicians bringing Frankie & Savva's original tunes to life. 

 First set: 

Second Set: 
Featuring Jason M on Bass, Mario M on Drums, Snooks La Vie on Harmonica and of course Sav on a selection of Acoustic & Electric Guitars & BV's and Frankie on Lead Vocals. 

 All of The tracks featured on the night are available on Bandcamp, if you care to have a listen and there will hard copies on The night for sale too.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Mervyn Butterworth EP Launch + Little Dagger

'Hold the Line' presents - Songs of Struggle, Songs of Hope

HOLD THE LINE is Adrienne Lovelock, Jane Tassie, Kath Kennedy, Kyffin Williams, Margie Russell and Michael McGregor.

Songs of Struggle Songs of Hope showcases a selection of political songs from across the ages.

All proceeds to Medecins Sans Frontieres Overseas Aid.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (OR MORE) - TAKING DONATIONS

Jason Scott Kendall Single Launch

Come along to the Wheaty on November 14 for a double setter from Jason Scott Kendall. Jason will be releasing his latest single Riding Up The Lights featuring a six piece band of incredible local talent. it’s going to be an eclectic night of music and stories spanning Jason’s whole discography!

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Rob Snarski & Lindy Morrison (VIC)

Singer-songwriter Rob Snarski, beloved for his velvet voice and long-running work with The Blackeyed Susans, returns to The Wheatsheaf with legendary Go-Betweens drummer Lindy Morrison for an intimate afternoon of songs, stories and beautifully wayward musical chemistry on Sunday November 15^th 4-6pm

Together, Rob and Lindy have taken their musical partnership around the country in duo mode and via the all-star SnarskiCircusLindyBand, whose debut full-length album, what’s said and what’s left unsaid, brings together their songwriting with a cast of musical friends. 

Expect songs for the romantics, readers, writers, misfits, the lovers and the lost — delivered with warmth, wit and the occasional onstage disagreement. 

There’ll be a handful of guests too.

TIX - $45 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

When Bob Met Johnny - The Songs of Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash - FEATURING: Cal Williams Jr & Benjamin Roberts

A celebration of friendship, rebellion, and the songs that changed everything

Two of music’s greatest storytellers.
Two outsiders who redefined what country and folk could be.
One unlikely friendship that changed the course of music history.

Award-winning songwriters Cal Williams Jr and Benjamin Roberts bring together the worlds of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan in a powerful, heartfelt new production.

From the moment Cash first championed a young, controversial Dylan…
to their legendary Nashville sessions…
to the songs they wrote, shared, and inspired in each other…

When Bob Met Johnny is more than a tribute show —
it’s a story of mutual respect, creative rebellion, and musical brotherhood.

Featuring reimagined duets, iconic songs, and the raw, human moments behind them, this show blends humour, heart, and unforgettable music.

Expect:
Folsom Prison Blues
Girl From the North Country (duet)
It Ain't Me Babe
…and the stories that tie them all together

Two legends. One stage.
This is the moment folk met country — and nothing was ever the same.

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

Bindi Blacher & Band + Bianca Feher

Come and celebrate the release of this well- brewed wonder of an album!

Local songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Bindi Blacher is set to release FOOL AM I into the world and to send it off with style we are gathering at local gem of a venue; the Wheaty!

The lovely Bianca Feher will start the night off, sharing some of her sweet original tunes. Then Bindi will be joined by backing band (Andy Rasheed and Andrew Meucke of Fundamental Shift) to set these songs free… and into your ears!

Created across 2024-2026, the album is a truly personal project with all songs written and instruments played by Bindi, engineered and produced by Lewis Wundenberg (of Wundenberg Recording Studios).

Themes weaving through the album draw imagery from mythology and fairy tale, grounded in personal, gritty, human experience.

Bindi is a passionate and raw performer. The music is heartfelt and well-crafted.

If you like your music real and want to support original music this is for you.

See you there!

TIX - $20 OR $35 WITH CD pre-sale

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Books & Bangers: Amy & Book Club

Amy & Book Club are excited to host our very first live show, featuring music from special guests and local indie rock band, Mass Wisteria!

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits hosted by the award winning author Amy Matthews and series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As and monthly book clubs, Amy & is a book club for new book lovers and seasoned bibliophiles alike!

Join us this November for a night of live, uncensored book talk with games, book recommendations, hot takes, hear me outs, and live music from our favourite band, Mass Wisteria.

FREE - Registration advised

No Flowers No Wedding Dress (WA) + The Windsor Gilles + Mark Vincent

Perth band No Flowers No Wedding Dress will pay tribute to one of Australia’s most revered alternative rock bands, Died Pretty, with a special live performance of their landmark album Doughboy Hollow — performed from beginning to end.

Released in 1991, Doughboy Hollow is widely regarded as a high point in Australian independent rock, capturing Died Pretty at their most powerful, melodic and atmospheric. The album includes enduring songs such as “D.C.”, “Sweetheart” and “Godbless”, and has built a lasting reputation among Australian music fans.

For this special show, No Flowers No Wedding Dress will bring the complete album to the stage, celebrating the music, sound and legacy of Died Pretty in a rare full-album performance.

In the early 90's, No Flowers No Wedding Dress struck up a musical partnership inspired by their high school musical heroes. Deciding there were way too many band names starting with 'The', for a name they settled upon No Flowers No Wedding Dress - a line from the Bruce Springsteen song The River.

That musical partnership has seen out the 90's, spent a month touring Spain and has seen the band perform countless gigs and build an impressive catalogue of music and achievements.  The No Flowers No Wedding Dress gig roster has included many other respected Australian bands such as:  

Died Pretty, The Black-Eyed Susans, Ed Kuepper, Weddings Parties Anything, The Falling Joys, Jackson Code, The Mark of Cain and Ice-cream Hands.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Laura Hill + Special Guest

Wildflowers are beautiful, fleeting and a little hard to find. They appear in their own time, bloom wildly, then disappear just as beautifully as they arrived.

Much like a wildflower, Laura Hill is rarely seen on stage. So, when the opportunity comes to catch her live, it’s something a little special.

Join Laura and her stellar team of gorgeous musicians for an evening of music, movement and a little wildflower magic.

Expect toes tapping like stems swaying in the breeze, new unreleased songs, old favourites, and plenty of reasons to settle in, get cosy and soak it all up.

Tix - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The End-of-year Wheaty Ceramics and Glass Sale

The Wheaty's annual end-of-year Ceramics and Glass Sale is back!

Christmas is fast approaching and we have another great sale lined up. All stallholders are professional ceramic and glass artists so whether you are shopping for gifts or adding to your own collection, you will be sure to find something special.

Grab a bargain, get a beverage and say g'day from 2:30 - 5:30pm in the Tin Shed!

Sandy Flynn + Alison Coppe and The Janes

Sandy Flynn is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist, the musical alter ego of Brenden Dodds, best known for his work with blues and roots outfit Gracewood.

A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Flynn has earned several professional screen credits and appeared in Darlinghurst Theatre Company's acclaimed season of Once, featuring the music of the late Glen Hansard.

Now performing as a solo artist, Flynn delivers a raw acoustic troubadour sound shaped by authenticity, hard-earned experience and the realities of newfound fatherhood in a modern world.

After almost a decade of creative silence, Sandy Flynn invites you to share his new music, supported on stage by musical friends.

Sunday 29th November will kick off with a set by the stunning and powerful voices of Alison Coppe and The Janes.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)