Gigs/Bands/Live

Scott Bassham (WA) + Josh Phillips

For more than 30 years, Scott Bassham has carved his own path across stages throughout Australia, Ireland and the UK with a sound that’s impossible to pin down. Drawing on blues, folk, rock, Celtic traditions and a healthy dose of punk spirit, his performances are raw, joyful and full of heart. Armed with guitars, fiddle, vocals and live looping, Scott creates rich, dynamic performances that move effortlessly from intimate storytelling to foot-stomping grooves. A founding member of acclaimed Australian duo Ill-Starred Captain, with four albums to the band’s name, Scott has also released two solo albums, most recently Songs Behind the Sea (2024). Joined at the Wheatsheaf by special guest, and fellow Port Lincoln native, Josh Phillips, this promises to be an evening of wild-hearted sounds.

$20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Hannah Cameron (VIC) + Timberwolf + Great Lake.

Theatre at The Wheaty - Almost Austen

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen fan in possession of a ticket to this show, must be in want of a good time!

Pride and Sensibility? Northanger Emma? Persuasion Park? Almost Austen takes your favourite characters from Jane Austen and reimagines them in a brand-new mix-and-matched love story. It’s a Regency remix!

Don't miss your chance to join us for this debut season of a new improvised Austen adventure, developed and performed by some of Adelaide's best improvisers, actors and Austen fans!

Featuring performers you'll remember from Adelaide Fringe favourites such as Vicarious Cabaret, Lost In Translation, Improv Battle Royale, Confessions Club, Six In The City, Brick & Sip, StorySnorts, and many more, this is a cast you are guaranteed to fall in love with!

TIX - $20/15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Caressa + Tin Town

Caressa, a five piece rock band from Adelaide, Australia. Formed in 2025, Caressa are taking the scene by storm with their fresh take on the cruisy and heartfelt sounds from the 70’s while exploring contemporary themes. Reminiscent of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, Caressa have a highly palatable sound with music for every listener and are infamous for an unforgettable live show. 

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Doctor DeSoto

Fronted by Mikey Green (ARIA Award winners The Audreys), South Australia’s Doctor DeSoto delivers honey-and-gravel songs loaded with vintage pop feels, alt country noir and genuine swagger. The Go-Betweens, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty – Doctor DeSoto taps the spirit of classic, suburban songwriting and yet delivers something distinctly original. 

"The music 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.

Currently in the studio recording their long-awaited third release, this is a great chance to preview the tracks live in hi-fidelity.

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

The Naked Now + Ciara Ferguson

The Naked Now is a soft rock ensemble telling stories both fictional and biographical of life in Adelaide. Seeking to merge energetic rock grooves and more lush jazz-inspired harmony, The Naked Now endeavours to create music inspired by 80s' nostalgia with a contemporary spin.

Loren Kate + BARE

Join acclaimed South Australian singer-songwriter Loren Kate for an unforgettable evening of stories, songs and connection at Adelaide's iconic Wheatsheaf Hotel.

Loren Kate is a multi award-winning artist whose heartfelt songwriting and captivating live performances have earned her a reputation as one of Australia's most authentic contemporary folk voices. Winner of the Americana category in the International Songwriting Competition, Loren has graced festival stages and sold-out venues across the country with songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.

 Opening the evening are BARE, the husband-and-wife duo of Lucas Day and Rachel Coppin. Blending rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling and warm acoustic arrangements, BARE create an intimate musical experience that perfectly sets the tone for the night.

 Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering these artists for the first time, expect an evening of beautiful original music, laughter, and stories that will stay with you long after the final note.

TIX - $35/30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Emily Davis & the High Priestesses + Special guests

NO WAVE x Amy& Podcast - a night of romance writing

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!

LJ And The Reckless Horns

Join LJ and the Reckless Horns for an evening of original music that blends soulful grooves, smooth vocals, rich horn arrangements and infectious rhythms. Performing a collection of songs written by LJ himself, the band brings together a group of some of South Australia's finest musicians, each adding their own style and energy to the performance.

The nine-piece ensemble features award-winning vocalist Elena alongside the outstanding Daniella. Their voices complement each other beautifully. A dynamic horn section of trumpet and saxophone delivers soaring melodies and punchy solos, while the five-piece rhythm section featuring Jardine on percussion provides the driving heartbeat behind the band's distinctive sound.

Every member of the band brings years of experience and a genuine passion for live music, creating performances that are as heartfelt as they are entertaining. From silky grooves and funky rhythms to memorable melodies and expressive solos, this is music written to connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression.

Whether you're discovering the band for the first time or returning to hear their latest originals, this promises to be an uplifting evening of exceptional musicianship, great songs and good company. Come along, enjoy the music, and leave with a smile.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Inside the Song: Songwriters in the Round - FEATURING - Nancy Bates, Jen Lush, Kelly Menhennett + Lisa Richards

An extraordinary lineup of four of Australia’s most formidable independent songwriters coming together for an intimate, unscripted afternoon of music and storytelling. 

Inside the Song: Songwriters in the Round

Four Celebrated artists. Live. On stage. Together.

Moving beyond a standard gig format, Inside the Song: Songwriters in the Round

Trading tracks, stripping back production boundaries, and spontaneously intersecting on each other’s arrangements, inviting you directly into the creative process.

TIX - $35 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

The Jackson Mack Big Band

The Jackson Mack Big Band returns to perform two swingin' sets of originals, arrangements, and brand-new music! Featuring 17 of Adelaide's best musicians, this is an evening you don't want to miss.

TIX - $35/25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Chris Finnen Band

Multi-award-winning Guitarist CHRIS FINNEN Band appearing at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on Father’s Day 06/09. One of South Australia’s gem stones of musicianship, and embracing a strong sense of community, Chris Finnen is often referred to as the ‘guitarist’s guitarist’.  Accompanying Chris in trio format Michael Winter (Bass) and Trapper Draper (Drums). Treat your Dad to a great afternoon of music. 

COMA - Silk String Ensemble + Opal Guitar Quartet (COMA Curated)

Out of Season: New Poems by Steve Brock - Book Launch

Wakefield Press has great pleasure in inviting you to the launch of Out of Season: New Poems by Steve Brock, to be launched by writer Nicholas Jose.

Steve Brock's third volume of poetry travels across place and time, from a backyard in Adelaide to the literary cafes of Buenos Aires. Conversational and restrained, the collection unfolds against a backdrop of grief, revealing everyday life with tenderness and wit. Sometimes wistful, sometimes wry, Out of Season is a rich collection from an accomplished Australian poet. Books will be available for purchase on the night. 

If you cannot attend the launch but would like to order the book, please visit wakefieldpress.com.au or call us on (08) 8352 4455 closer to the launch.

PLEASE RESERVE A SPOT BY CLICKING HERE 

C. Cedar EP Launch + Grace Vandals

New EP 'Half Moon Lake' by C. Cedar features a collection personal writings, performed live in a mix of ethereal electric guitar and raw acoustic folk songs. Supported by one of Adelaide's best acts, Grace Vandals.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Fuselage + Dave Varacalli

Tim Moore & Special guests - Single Launch + Sasha March

With early influence from Folk, she has found new direction in producing vocal-driven alt-indie pop. There’s a dark optimism and power to her remedying voice and lyrical clarity that gets you onboard.

TIX - $20 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Ned Baulderstone & the Gliding Through Band Album launch + Naomi Keyte

In April 2025 Ned Baulderstone released his debut album “Gliding Through” into the world. At the time of recording, June 2024, most of the songs had not yet been performed live or played by the other musicians. The parts were taught in the room and a raw and exciting collection of recordings were captured by Tom Spall at Milestone Records in wintery Summertown. 

 In the months that followed the albums release, Ned and various incarnations of his band toured the album around South Australia and Victoria, tightening the musicianship of the band and adapting the arrangements for a live audience. 

 In November 2025, Ned and the latest iteration of his band were given the opportunity to record a live set in front of a small audience at the award winning Wizard Tone Studios. The instruments were played acoustically with only a few microphones strategically placed, the audience sat on the floor in front of the band and what followed was a kind of magic.

 This September those recordings will be released as “Live at Wizard Tone Studios” and performed in full at the Wheatsheaf Hotel. The album includes all of Gliding Through played live plus two unreleased songs. 

 The Gliding Through Band is Ned Baulderstone with Jack Ray Willsmore on Guitars, Tom Spall on Violin, Tim Windsor on the Pedal Steel, Aiken Newnham on Double Bass and James Nisbet on Drums.

Naomi Keyte uses the vehicle of contemporary folk music to explore multiple ways of connecting; connection to self, connection with others, and connection to personal and collective narratives.

With Keyte's intimate and detail-rich lyrics and sensitive yet powerful voice, she humbly offers up a truly beautiful set. Drawing inspiration from artists like Big Thief, Maple Glider, and Feist, Naomi brings to life songs in a nuanced and singular way. There isn't anyone who sounds quite like this.

TIX - $30 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Book Launch - The South Australian Launch of 'Chords in the Soundscapes' by Michael J. Leach

Join award-winning poet Michael J. Leach for the South Australian launch of his new book of poems inspired by music and other sounds. Chords in the Soundscapes will be launched by award-winning poet and novelist Rachael Mead. This free event will also feature poetry readings by the author as well as book sales and signings.

Michael J. Leach once lived on Kaurna Country and now lives on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Michael is a poet and music enthusiast who has performed poetry across Australia, including performing with live musicians for hundreds of Stereo Stories concertgoers. Michael’s poems have appeared in journals such as Cordite Poetry Review, anthologies such as Poetry d’Amour: Love Poems, and exhibitions such as the Antarctic Poetry Exhibition. Michael’s poems have also been recognised in national and international competitions, ranging from the Minds Shine Bright Confidence Writing Competition and the Hippocrates Prize to the Woollahra Digital Literary Award and the Phillipa Holland Award for Poetry. Over the past six years, he has published four poetry books: two chapbooks, Chronicity and Rural Ecologies, and two full-length collections, Natural Philosophies and Chords in the Soundscapes.

Reserve a spot through eventbrite!

An Evening with Australian Guitar Virtuoso Elias Bartholomeo (NSW) + special guest

In recent times, Elias Bartholomeo has been named one of the top acoustic guitarists in Australia today, with his guitar playing being described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.

Elias Bartholomeo is a touring Fingerstyle Guitarist hailing from Sydney, Australia. From learning the guitar by his grandfather at age 4, to performing with his guitar hero Tommy Emmanuel at age 16. Elias combines a blend of blues, country & jazz in his melody driven compositions as well as engaging and eye watering arrangements of well known songs.

Elias Bartholomeo is a world-class entertainer ‘wow-ing’ audiences around the world, playing solo concerts across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan showcasing his contagious humour and energy, the show has been titled as a MUST WATCH among the live music community!

TIX - $25 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

Sympathy Orchestra

SO (sympathy orchestra) have been together for

more than 20 years, releasing four critically acclaimed albumsand playing significant concerts as part of the Adelaide Festival Of Arts, Adelaide Fringe and the soundtrack to Rolf de Heer’smotion picture “The Tracker”. SO’s original music encompasses,Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk and World Music. After the sudden and sad passing of founder Julian Barnett, the remaining membershave decided to continue with the legacy started in 1999,reinventing the old repertoire and introducing some new music.This Wheaty gig will be the first official outing for the new SO.

TIX - $15 ON THE DOOR (IF AVAILABLE)

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

Stories of Hope for Wilderness