Gigs/Bands/Live

Spiral Dance - Spring Equinox Celebration

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! Come Celebrate the turning of the wheel as we welcome Spring Equinox.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Del Webb Explosion

 FIRE HORSE - FIRST SPARK

 Before Del Webb Explosion heads back to Cambodia in November for the Fire Horse Tour, we're returning to one of our favourite venues—the Wheatsheaf Hotel—to kick things off in style.

We'll be unleashing a stack of brand-new songs, alongside the brass-driven favourites you've come to know and love, in an afternoon packed with big melodies, infectious grooves and enough energy to chase away even the sleepiest Sunday.

Whether you're a long-time supporter or seeing us for the very first time, expect a live show full of great music, plenty of laughs and the kind of tunes that will have you singing along before you know it—or abandoning your chair for the dance floor.

Come and help us launch the Fire Horse Tour the best way we know how… with good friends, good music and a few hours of pure rock'n'soul.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA - Kenya Wilkins (SYD) + Australis Collective (COMA Curated)

Imprints Booksellers presents: 'Waves of plenty' Book Launch - by Mark Cully

Exeter Blues with special guest, Mikey Green + Andrew J Rodda

Dave O'Leary sings it like it is, laconic and straight to the point with an honesty that gets under your skin. 

Beej Barker combines driving rhythms and grooves to make the sound that is Exeter Blues.

It’s raw and raucous, blurring the lines between early Mississippi delta slide guitar, modern punk funk and Cajun country sounds, these are story songs to move you built from a life spent on the road. Drawing on Six albums of originals and few cover interpretations from artists as diverse as Robert Johnson - Little Walter - Beck - Howling Wolf and Tom Waits.

Townie (TAS) + Short Snarl

Townie are a four piece indie rock band from Nipaluna/ Hobart. They formed in 2023 to bring new life to singer songwriter, Maddie Townley’s, original music, and have been playing gigs around the Hobart music scene since. Drawing inspiration from both alternative and classic rock sounds, Townie makes music that blend these genres within an indie singer/songwriter context. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Groove is in The Harp - Harmonica show

Proudly Supported by Adelaide Roots & Blues Association

 Get ready for a sensational night of deep Blues as we celebrate the "Mississippi Saxophone" with three exceptional harp players, Harpin' Will K, Tim Sheehan and Amin Slee, backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring Lachlan Sullivan on bass, Jordan Schumacher on guitar and Paul Thomson on drums.

 Experience the dynamic range of this pocket-sized instrument built for soulful call and response, roaring train rhythms, hypnotic vamps, and soaring leads with wailing note bends. From the deepest roots of American music to modern amplified grooves, GROOVE IS IN THE HARP will prove exactly why this tiny instrument commands the biggest stages. 

 This inaugural event pays homage to blues legends like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, and Paul Butterfield and many others. 

Grab your friends, head to The Wheaty, and immerse yourself in the raw power of harmonica blues!

Musicians:

Amin Slee, Tim Sheehan, and Harpin Will K on vocals/harmonica

Lachlan Sullivan on Bass 

Jordan Schumacher on Guitar 

Paul Thomson on Drums

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Bevvies with Biologists

Spend time with some of South Australia's most passionate and knowledgeable 'nature buffs' and find out what it's really like to work with nature.

 Bevvies with Biologists is a chance to hear from people who made their love of nature a career.

 If you're an aspiring ecologist, a scientist inspired by your peers, a wildlife warrior or a curious person who loves to know more about the lives and adventures of others, this event is for you.

 The main event is a panel discussion with some of the State's leading conservation biologists from different fields and cohorts, who will discuss their plans, passions and challenges.

 Hosted by Trees For Life

Gleny Rae Virus (NT) 'This Side of Momentum' Album Launch + Billy Black & Anders Pfeiffer (NT)

Central Australian musician Gleny Rae Virus has been living and working in Mparntwe/Alice Springs for the past five years, and has spent this time being inspired by the desert culture and landscape. Alongside her job teaching music in Alice Springs and surrounding communities, Gleny has recorded a new album – Momentum - her first release on vinyl. Momentum has two distinct sides; a folk/bluegrass side and a country soul side.

Gleny Rae Virus launches This Side of Momentum - the folk/bluegrass Side A - at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Thursday 1st Oct with special Central Australian guests Billy Black and Anders Pfeiffer.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Get Down Revolution

The Get Down Revolution are a local action packed all ORIGINAL FUNK BAND that will be getting funky with it at the Wheatsheaf!  No Covers, No AI, just pure funk for you to dance to.  Free entry, no excuses, come down and dance with us!

Tim Williams & The Endless Winter Album Launch + The Public Eye

Tim Williams and The Endless Winter returns to The Wheatsheaf Hotel to release their debut ten track studio album titled 'Dark Sky Reserve'.

Tim will perform in full band mode with Dillon Johnson on drums, Paul Garry on bass, Kim Perry on violin and Andrew Hall on piano. Joining The Endless Winter on the night is incredible Adelaide based three-piece, and Three D Radio favourite, The Public Eye.

The gig is free and starts at 8pm sharp. It will all be over and done by 10pm. This will be Tim's final Australian gig for 2026 before he heads to the UK and Europe for a seven date tour performing in London, Stockholm and Paris.

Don Morrison's Raging Thirst

Don Morrison’s Raging Thirst hail from Adelaide, Australia and got together in 2014. Led by multi award wining songwriter Don Morrison who  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 Memphis to Melbourne and from Sydney to San Antonio and released sixteen albums of original song so far.

 Don has teamed up with his two sons, Eddie on the double bass, and Jake on guitar, piano and Hammond organ. They’ve taught  him some new chords, brought him into the 21st century and taken the band’s music to another level.   Long time comrade Andy Przygonski keeps it all together on drums .

To get an idea of the music on their new album, Dreams, think of a blending of the sounds of Bruce Springsteen, Paul Kelly and Pink Floyd (and even a touch of Roy Orbison!) Or just give it a listen! 

Stories of Hope for Wilderness

Zara Chantelle & Band + Peggy Jean

Heyy I’m Zara Chantelle, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from Adelaide, South Australia. I write indie-pop/rock songs about things that you probably wish you’d never been through. Straight from your therapist’s office into my lyrics. Some call me a mind reader, and some call me insane, my therapist calls me ‘self-aware’. I'm studying songwriting at the Adelaide Conservatorium of Music, so if you like Olivia Rodrigo, Aleksiah, Gracie Abrams, Taylor Swift, or Missy Higgins, then you’re gonna love crying to my songs.

Birds & Bingo hosted by Nature Foundation

Birds & Bingo is back for its fourth season at Nature Festival, with even more birds, and more bingo!

The premise is relatively straightforward: enjoy a fun and educational afternoon of bird-themed bingo, hosted by bingo-master and bird-enthusiast, Sputnik, interspersed with conversations with a couple of bird-nerd ecologists to learn more about our native bird species, and the research and conservation work involved in supporting them.

It's a fun, casual afternoon, with a bit of nature science thrown in, suitable for families, the general punter, as well as other bird-lovers and bird-nerds.

Last year's event sold out! So get your tickets quick to join us.

Lazy Eye 15th Birthday Celebration + JJ Fields

Lazy Eye — 15th Birthday Celebration

Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the crossroads after midnight.

For 15 years, Lazy Eye has been dishing up raw, Hammond organ driven blues from Adelaide to the world, picking up Group of the Year honours twice along the way and playing to a packed house at B.B. King's Blues Club in Memphis. Now, along with special guest JJ Fields, they're bringing that same energy home to celebrate a decade and a half on stage.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Massey Ferguson + The Briar Patch (duo)

Massey Ferguson’s music ranges from folk/alt country gems reminiscent of Wilco’s AM, to heartland, barhouse rockers in the spirit of Neil Young with Crazy Horse.

Massey Ferguson’s style could be considered alt-country however, their music is better described as genre-spanning traditional American music.

Massey Ferguson craft the kind of soul-baring, emotionally layered songs that seem to transcend their time, they roll into eddies of moody personal reflection yet still manage to bask in the amiable breeziness of this world.

The Briar Patch band (duo) is a gritty country rock band for drunkards, stoners, and other wayward souls.

Virginia native Ryan Underhill leads this duo through a set of tunes inspired by the 70's era country including Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Southern harmonies and Nashville, chicken pickin' combined make up the signature sound.

So belly up, knock one back and enjoy some good old country soul.

COMA - Elder Music Lab + Alain Valodze & Michael Currie - Lachrimae

Beccy Cole's Family Jam

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. 

Overdue Fiction Single Launch + Will Joyner

Sunday Lemonade (NSW) + Max Kelly

Straight off the back of their first ever Europe tour and following the August release of their debut EP 'The Forest to the Sea', uplifting and infectious indie-folkers Sunday Lemonade invite audiences to celebrate as they tour throughout the rest of 2026.

Blending heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and sun-dappled melodies, Sunday Lemonade's music traces through growth, a little bit of love, and the landscapes that shape us. Their debut EP 'The Forest to the Sea', features singles like "Lucy Goosey", "Pancakes" and "Nobody Else", capturing their signature warmth, optimism and authenticity.

These shows will include songs from the new EP alongside fan favourites... of course! Whether you're discovering Sunday Lemonade for the first time or have followed their journey from the beginning, this is a chance to celebrate Loz & Tyson's newest chapter live on stage.

Join Sunday Lemonade at a town near you to soak in all the rom-com goodness from the life of the Lemons on the road!

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ryan Martin John Album Launch + Rufous Whistler (VIC)

Kaurna-based Ryan Martin John finally releases his new full-length folk/americana album ‘Big Love’.

After touring the album's release in July, Ryan brings it all on home to the Wheatsheaf Hotel with a colourful cast of bandmates that played on the album.

Releasing a trickling of singles in 2026, and the standout single ‘Honey Honey’ as of May, Ryan fully unveils his new record, intimately sharing songs and stories from the heart. Join Ryan, Tom Kneebone and friends for a night of intertwining guitars and vocal harmonies. Expect intimate storytelling and light-hearted warmth an artist that truly adores the craft of sharing folk music.

Celebrate Big Love - the sophomore album from RMJ - in its entirety with the very musicians that brought it to life in the studio :)

Supported by Rufous Whistler (MEL)

Rufous Whistler’s debut album, National Panic, debuted at #2 on the ARIA Country charts in March 2025 and earned itself best debut album nomination from Folk Alliance Australia, as well as ABC Country’s Feature Album of the Week.

With international airplay, a gripping live show, and a strong grassroots fan base from their love of being on the road, the band’s blend of folk and alt-country is resonating deeply with audiences. Hailing from Northeast Victoria (Wiradjuri Country), Rufous Whistler combines raw storytelling with modern alt-country arrangements.

Celebrate a double single launch from Rufous Whistler, the first new music since their 2025 #2 ARIA Country Chart debut and 100+ shows across Australia and Aotearoa.

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

COMA SPECIAL EVENT- Adam O'Farrill (NYC)

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

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 - $20 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 Stable Hands

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)

Mervyn Butterworth EP Launch + Little Dagger

Bindi Blacher & Band + Bianca Feher

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bindi Blacher has written and performed original songs for many years both solo and in diverse local Aussie bands. She’s dipped into genres such as acoustic, alternative, funk, rock and punk. Right now, she performs original songs solo, in a three-piece, or in the engine room as drummer for the feminist post-punk powerhouse which is The BandShe!

2026 will mark the release of FOOL AM I, a full-length album of original songs- due to be released in November!

Bindi released EP “KILTER” in 2023. She has previously released three albums of original music; “Coming Clean”, “Green Just Grows” and “Down”. 

 Influences include PJ Harvey, Emma Ruth Rundle and Missy Higgins. Releases are available on all streaming platforms, AMRAP and Bandcamp. 

 Bindi’s been gathering a few accolades in recent years as winner in the Songwriters Composers and Lyricists Association “Recorded” section 2022 and 2021, the “Rock” category in 2019, and finalist in the Tamworth Songwriters Association Salute Awards 2021.

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

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR